Wedding Venues in Slovenia | 25 venues

Villa Andor stands in the coastal town of Ankaran, surrounded by garden and olive trees, with a view over the Adriatic. The indoor restaurant seats around eighty guests, while the outdoor terrace holds a further hundred and twenty. The chef puts together a bespoke wedding menu, and staff can advise on decoration and seating plans. For guests arriving by train, the villa arranges a pick-up in its own minibus.

Hotel Slovenija, part of the LifeClass complex, stands right on the seafront promenade in Portorož with sea views. Newlyweds can celebrate in function rooms overlooking the water or on a sun-drenched terrace above the beaches. The hotel includes the Terme Portorož spa, with heated seawater pools and saunas. Rooms with balconies and sea views are also available for wedding guests.

The mountain hotel Hiša Rozka sits high in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps beneath the peak of Krvavec, at an altitude of around fifteen hundred metres. Its terrace offers one of the finest views over the Gorenjska region, and at night, over a valley full of lights. Cosy alpine-style lounges, a glass-walled hall and an outdoor terrace with capacity for up to a hundred and twenty guests serve both ceremony and reception. Newlyweds and their guests can also stay overnight in the hotel's own rooms.

The boutique Hotel MD stands in the historic centre of Kamnik with views of the Kamnik Alps. The entire hotel can be booked exclusively for a single wedding, guaranteeing privacy and an intimate atmosphere. The multipurpose hall seats up to eighty guests, and civil ceremonies can also be held in the hotel garden. Twenty-two rooms are available, decorated in a classic, elegant style.

Sunrose 7 is a small hotel in a period house dating from the late nineteenth century in Bohinjska Bistrica, within easy reach of Lake Bohinj and the Julian Alps. The wedding ceremony is most often held in the garden by the River Bela, or alternatively in the hotel library. The couple can book the entire house exclusively for themselves and put up a close circle of family and friends. Capacity is deliberately intimate, up to around thirty-six guests, making it well suited to small weddings.

This baroque manor on the edge of the wine-growing Haloze hills is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Slovenian Styria. The ceremony can be held outdoors in the manor park or courtyard, or in the grand hall decorated with original baroque frescoes. A restored manor chapel is also available for a church wedding, and the building even houses its own bridal-wear salon. Together it all adds up to a genuine fairy-tale wedding in a single location.

This wine estate, spread across seventy hectares of vineyards above Slovenske Konjice, offers a wedding surrounded by vines and more than eight hundred years of winemaking tradition. Both ceremony and reception can be held in the atrium of the modern wine cellar or on a terrace overlooking the fifteenth-century wine manor. Newlyweds can stay overnight in three suites within the historic manor and round off the experience with a tasting of award-winning wines and sparkling wines. The estate also has its own nine-hole golf course and inn.

This vast classic tunnel wine cellar in the very heart of Maribor is one of the largest of its kind in Central Europe, and following renovation it has opened its doors to weddings and celebrations. The underground passages, where wine has matured for centuries, create a dramatic, one-of-a-kind backdrop for a wedding day. The largest hall seats up to three hundred guests, so the cellar can host anything from an intimate ceremony to a large reception. Tours and tastings of Maribor wines can easily be added to the programme.

This medieval castle, surrounded by an extensive golf course, offers a wedding set against historic walls in south-eastern Slovenia. The ceremony can be held in the knights' hall, in the castle courtyard, or right in the middle of the eighteen-hole golf course. Guests can stay overnight in the hotel, in rooms furnished with period furniture, and dine in the castle restaurant. The wedding can be topped off with a carriage ride, torchlit illumination of the castle at night, or fireworks.

This luxury stone villa dating from 1784, on the Karst plateau, sits within a flower park covering more than ten thousand square metres. It offers exclusive rental of the whole estate, with three apartments and bookings spanning several days, catering for anything from intimate celebrations to large weddings. An experienced team handles complete planning, including design, scheduling and suppliers, or can simply recommend trusted partners. The villa emphasises privacy, elegance and a bespoke wedding set against the Karst landscape.

The oldest castle in Slovenia stands on a rock 130 metres above Lake Bled, with panoramic views of the Julian Alps. The ceremony can be held in the Knights' Hall, the covered Lapidarium on the terrace, or the Gothic chapel, with a historic printing press on hand as a bonus for producing your own marriage certificate. Packages include a medieval show with swordsmen and fire, a champagne sabrage, and bottling your own wine in the castle cellar.

Slovenia's only natural island is home to the baroque Church of the Assumption, reached by newlyweds aboard traditional pletna boats. Tradition has it that the groom carries the bride up the 99 steps to the top of the island and rings the wishing bell there for a happy marriage. Catholic, Protestant or Orthodox ceremonies are held with the island reserved exclusively for the couple and their guests during the celebration.

The former summer residence of Yugoslav president Tito stands right on the shore of Lake Bled, set in extensive parkland with its own beach and historic gardens. The reception can be held on the terrace, in the elegant atrium, or in the Concert Hall with its original wall painting, with the afterparty in the unique Belvedere pavilion, 30 metres above the lake with views over the water. The 30-room hotel can be booked exclusively for the wedding party.

A five-star hotel right on the shore of Lake Bled, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, with a tradition of luxurious hospitality spanning almost a hundred years. It offers four different halls and terraces, from intimate elopements to grand receptions for 240 guests with direct views of the lake. Its dining offer includes an award-winning restaurant serving regional cuisine.

A Gothic and Renaissance castle from the 13th century, standing on a small island in the middle of the Krka river, is among the most romantic venues in Slovenia. The ceremony is held in the castle courtyard, the Knights' Salon, or outside on the terrace overlooking the water, while the reception is hosted on the garden terrace or in the pavilion, with no capacity limit. The hotel is a member of Relais & Châteaux, and its restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Plate.

The landmark of the Slovenian capital hosts more than 400 weddings a year, 15 per cent of which involve couples from abroad. The venues range from the intimate White Hall, through the grand Palatium and Guildhall, to spaces for up to 800 guests, with ceremonies held in the 15th-century Gothic Chapel of St George or in official halls overlooking the castle courtyard. Couples who get engaged at the castle receive a 10 per cent discount on hiring a hall for their subsequent wedding.

Two exceptional venues offer couples a choice: a ceremony deep inside the world's largest tourist cave, amid its silence, arriving aboard the legendary cave train, or a medieval celebration at a castle built directly into a cliff face. Packages include historic rituals, a medieval protocol with a welcome from Erasmus of Predjama, and accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Jama. A covered backup venue on site is available in case of rain.

A historic 17th-century wine estate in the quiet karst countryside near Štanjel, with 14 fully restored rooms, a pool and an extensive garden containing a natural pool dating from 1865. The estate's organic vineyards, spread over 4.5 hectares, produce the rare Pikolit wine, whose fame historically reached as far as Vienna, and the view from the blooming garden over the karst landscape is striking. Entry is by advance reservation only - an exclusive estate for romantic celebrations in the spirit of handcrafted luxury.

A four-star boutique hotel within authentic 16th-century castle walls, set among the vineyards of Goriška Brda, a region nicknamed "Slovenia's Tuscany". The civil ceremony is held on the covered castle terrace overlooking the hills, with the reception continuing in the elegant wine bar featuring regional wines and Goriška Brda sparkling wines. The hotel's restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide.

A 17th-century Renaissance manor house in the heart of the Goriška Brda wine region is an officially registered venue for civil marriages, which are free of charge here. The ceremony, held in the historic Knights' Hall with the coats of arms of noble families, or in the picturesque castle courtyard, provides a dignified setting without the need for any further hire. The vineyard landscape around the castle, with views towards the Italian border, offers a wonderful backdrop for wedding photographs.