The modern love story of Ariana and Sandro begins on none other than Tinder! Six months after they met, they became engaged, and a year and a half later, they wed at a gorgeous Autumn-themed wedding in Croatia, their home country. The couple married on the backdrop of a scenic river, surrounded by nature and 65 guests. The bride, Ariana, stunned in a custom Blush dress and natural makeup look, while the groom, Sandro, wore a blue suit with brown accessories. Read on to see more of this picturesque wedding and the love and DIY details that went into it.
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Engagement Date
Nov 28, 2020
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Wedding Date
Oct 16, 2021
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Where are each of you from? How did you meet?
We are from Croatia! And we met on Tinder!
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How long were you in a relationship before you got engaged and married?
6 months before engagement and year and a half before marriage
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Where did your wedding take place?
Odranski ribic, restaurant in Velika Gorica, Croatia
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Why did you choose your venue?
They had a beautiful meadow surrounded by the forest on one side and a river on the other. That’s where we could take photos.
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Who designed your invitations and what was the inspiration behind it?
We designed them ourselves and got them printed!
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How many guests attended your wedding?
65
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Did your wedding have a theme? If yes, what was it? :)
The theme Autumn
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What was your wedding color palette?
Gold, bronze, brown, red, orange and dark pinks
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What dress did you wear ?
Blush Fashion custom ordered dress
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What was your makeup style? And who made you up
Natural colors with big liner, and nude lips
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What was your hair style? And who took care of your hair
Half up hair, so it doesn’t interfere with dancing all night
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What jewelry and accessories did you have? Is there a special story about it?
Just my wedding ring and a gold belt
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What shoes did you wear ?
Gold sandals
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What did your partner wear?
Blue suit with brown accessories
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What flowers were in your bouquet?
Mix of flowers, but mostly dahlias.
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Did you make anything DIY?
Invitations, car decorations, table numbers and guest list.
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What kind of music was playing? Did you have a playlist?
DJ playing mostly 80s and 90s pop and rock music
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How did you choose your wedding cake? Who made it?
The venue offered cake, so we had theirs
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What is your favorite memory from that day? (I know, it’s hard to pick just one!)
The first dance
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What is one thing you wish you would have known when planning your wedding?
That you have to enjoy the process and not worry about other people’s opinions. Just do what you like!
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What is your number one tip for building a happy relationship?
Consideration, conversation and respect
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Where did you go on your honeymoon? (or planning to go)
We still haven’t been, but planning Norway!
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Photographer
@fotina_photography
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Floral Boutique
@floristokracija
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