Danielle & Jonah's wedding story shaped by style, intention, and the spirit of Hvar
It started with black outfits, sea air, and the sound of Hvar in summer. Before vows, before white, before tradition, Danielle and Jonah chose to begin exactly as they live. Stylish. Intentional. Surrounded by people who know them deeply. Their Beach Club Hvar wedding unfolded over two days, not as a schedule to follow, but as a story to experience. Hvar was not a backdrop. It was part of the celebration. The rhythm of the town, the light on the stone, the Adriatic always close enough to hear. What followed was emotional, bold, joyful, and beautifully human.
A Welcome Celebration Along Hvar’s Riva
The weekend began exactly where Hvar’s soul beats the loudest. Along the Riva promenade, at the BB Club within Riva Marina Hotel, Danielle and Jonah welcomed their guests with a celebration that felt effortless and intentional. Danielle and Jonah wore black for the welcome, confident and modern, standing in striking contrast to their guests dressed in white. The result felt effortless and fashion forward, more editorial than traditional. Music drifted through the marina. Glasses were raised. Conversations flowed easily. This was not about formality. It was about bringing everyone together and setting the tone for what was to come. Earlier that day, Danielle and Jonah took a quiet moment for themselves at the Palace Elisabeth terrace. Overlooking the old town rooftops and the sea beyond, the setting felt timeless. A pause before the celebration, framed by history and light.
The Morning Before Everything
The wedding day began softly at Hotel Amfora. Sunlight filtering through the rooms. Calm voices. Anticipation building slowly. Danielle spent the morning surrounded by her closest girlfriends, a space filled with warmth, laughter, and shared emotion. One of the most tender moments unfolded as her mother helped her into her dress. A simple gesture, heavy with meaning. Tears quietly falling. Love passing from one generation to the next. The first look was intimate and sincere. No audience. No distraction. Just Danielle and Jonah seeing each other before everything else began.
With the Adriatic as Witness
The ceremony took place directly on the pier, with the Adriatic stretching endlessly behind them. White stools lined the aisle, clean and minimal, allowing the setting to speak for itself. As Jonah waited, Real Love Baby by Father John Misty played softly, setting an emotional tone that felt honest and unforced. Danielle walked hand in hand with her father, a quiet and powerful moment that felt both tender and grounding. Vows were exchanged with the sea as witness. The ceremony unfolded simply and sincerely, carried by the sound of the water and the emotion of the moment.
Where Meaning Took Shape
Following the ceremony, traditions were woven seamlessly into the celebration. Glass breaking marked a powerful moment, grounding the day in meaning and heritage. Every detail had intention. Guest books thoughtfully styled. Cigar moments shared between friends. Fashion choices that reflected personality rather than expectation.
An Evening of Togetherness
Dinner unfolded as the sun softened and the evening air cooled. The reception space was layered with thoughtful details, elegant yet welcoming, refined but never stiff. The entrance set the energy immediately. Laughter. Applause. A sense that the night was about to unfold beautifully. Bread was shared, broken together, accompanied by a blessing over wine and food. A moment of grounding, gratitude, and togetherness. On a warm Hvar evening, the menu felt perfectly suited to its surroundings. Burrata to refresh. Beautifully prepared fish and meat. Local flavors that did not compete with the setting but complemented it. Simple, generous, and deeply satisfying.
Where the Night Came Alive
As night fell, the celebration moved back toward the pier. A champagne tower stood waiting, and when the bottles were opened, the moment felt electric. Glasses filled. Laughter echoed. Fireworks lit the sky, reflecting on the water and sealing the moment in memory. Dancing with parents to Landslide by Fleetwood Mac brought the room to a standstill. A shared pause. A collective breath. Danielle and Jonah’s first dance to Next to Me by Rufus Du Sol was understated and deeply emotional. No performance. Just presence. Then came the hora. High energy. Joyful chaos. Friends lifting, spinning, laughing. A celebration that felt as honest as it was unforgettable.
Rooted in Tradition, Carried Forward
Danielle and Jonah’s wedding was not about excess. It was about intention. About moments that mattered. About weaving modern style together with tradition, allowing rituals, music, and shared gestures to give the celebration depth and meaning. And about letting a place like Hvar shape the experience rather than overpower it. Two days. Countless memories. A story rooted in tradition and carried forward through love.
Why We Love Weddings at Beach Club Hvar
Beach Club Hvar brings together everything we love about weddings in Croatia. The energy of the town, the openness of the sea, and the ease of celebrating from day into night, all in one place.
At Adriatic Weddings, we create celebrations that feel personal, intentional, and deeply connected to their surroundings.
If you are dreaming of a wedding in Hvar, we would love to help you create it. Contact us!
