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The wedding colors were chic and romantic. Lots of white and beige, with accents of green to enhance the beauty of the historic locations. They wanted it to feel timeless.
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The couple’s vision centered on timeless romance with a regal touch; an atmosphere that felt both elevated and spectacular. The vibe was: Fairytale—castle walls, floral arches, champagne towers, and all around elegance with personalized touches. Fort Lovrijenac (the reception Fortress on the edge of a cliff on the Adriatic Sea) carried layers of personal meaning. Inspired by Andrew’s tarot reading in Tulum, the couple transformed tradition with a one-of-a-kind guest book made of gilded tarot cards. Guests encountered thoughtful tokens everywhere, pocket crystals, custom matchboxes, and engraved Palo Santo sticks inscribed with phrases from the ceremony, such as “All of me loves all of you” and “Hey Baby, I think I wanna marry you.” Every guest also received a heartfelt handwritten note sealed with wax, a keepsake that felt both intimate and grand. Chandeliers illuminated two sweeping banquet tables crowned by a dramatic sweetheart table. It was glamorous, idyllic, and like a modern fairytale. For Veronika and Andrew, the journey was as important as the destination. They designed their celebration as a progression across multiple settings,s inviting guests to walk through Dubrovnik’s storied walls, past arches and stonework steeped in history, before unveiling the grand reveal of the fortress. With a string quartet performing the Game of Thrones theme, the ceremony felt like stepping into another time. True to their backgrounds in film and production, every detail was planned with imagination and artistry. Veronika jokes that she had a “Canva deck for everything,” from napkin folds to chandelier heights.
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Veronika Dash and Andrew Sandler’s love story has often been compared to a romantic comedy; the two first met as students at the University of Southern California, where Veronika, an actress, producer, and model from New York, was cast in Andrew’s very first short film. From that moment, their creative paths were intertwined, and they quickly became inseparable. For more than a decade, they built a bond rooted in friendship, sharing family holidays, countless film sets, and every corner of their daily lives side by side. (Including being roommates in a condo in Hollywood with Andrews, now Best Man, and former DJ DiJital) Everything shifted during a trip to Tulum, when a tarot card reading revealed to Andrew that their connection might be destined for more. What followed was a love story that felt inevitable to everyone around them; when the pair announced their relationship, friends and followers alike reacted with delight, insisting they had seen it coming all along. One year later, Andrew proposed in Tulum on 11/11/22—a date deeply significant to Veronika, who had lost her grandfather during COVID and often saw those numbers as a sign of his presence. That same sense of destiny carried into their wedding day. During the ceremony, when their officiant and close friend Alanna Thompson spoke Veronika’s grandfather’s name, the church bells rang at that exact moment, followed by a wave of applause from the guests. It was a moment that felt both magical and fated, affirming the presence of loved ones past and present. We included a few photos since the destination and proposal was so magnificent (In the palm of a hand in the middle of the Tulum Jungle)
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The celebrations began the evening before the wedding, when Veronika set the tone in an embellished Elliatt dress styled with a sheer neck scarf, Dior pearl-and-crystal earrings, white Louboutin heels, and oversized Gucci sunglasses. The look was a nod to old-Hollywood icons, equal parts glamorous and playful. For the ceremony, she stepped into a signature Pronovias gown discovered at the brand’s flagship in Beverly Hills. The moment she slipped into the gown, she knew it was the ONE. With its lace, crystal embellishments, and soft layers of tulle, the design felt like it had been created for a castle setting. A Vera Wang embroidered veil, Jimmy Choo shoes, Soleil gloves, and a delicate petticoat completed the look. The jewelry remained timeless and personal: diamond earrings from Happy Jewelers, the same jeweler where the couple chose their engagement and wedding bands. As the reception unfolded, Veronika made a second entrance in a couture gown by Fjolla Haxhismajli, a unique and Custom statement piece that was both sensual and unforgettable. Under the night sky, with Justin Jesso performing Stargazing and sparklers illuminating the courtyard, the scene felt straight out of a movie. When it was time to dance into the early hours, Veronika transformed once more, this time into a chic short white dress finished with a dramatic bow. The night ended in true Dubrovnik style at Revelin, the city’s legendary cave club, an adventurous finale to a wedding crafted to be nothing short of unforgettable.
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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The wedding morning began in coordinated style, with the bridesmaids, bride tribe, and officiant all wearing matching personalized rose-velvet and satin robes from Homebodii, while Veronika stood out in classic white. Later, they changed into rose-gold gowns from Azazie Bridal. In the lead-up to the wedding, Azazie hosted a special fitting where each bridesmaid tried on different silhouettes to find the one they loved most. The result was a collection of stunning gowns in the same luminous shade, each with its own unique shape, allowing every woman to feel equally beautiful, celebrated, and confident, while still creating a harmonious, picture-perfect bridal party look.[/field]
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Andrew looked equally striking in a custom white suit (inspired by the classic elegance of James Bond), Ferragamo patent leather shoes, and a Daytona Panda Rolex watch. On his cuffs, he wore Cartier cufflinks, a wedding gift from Veronika. The groomsmen wore sleek black tuxedos, fitting within the classic James Bond feel.
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The celebration began on Friday, June 6th, with a private walking tour through Dubrovnik’s Old Town. That evening, friends and family gathered at Fratello’s Prosecco Bar on the edge of the Adriatic Sea, where the couple welcomed them with Aperol Spritzes adorned with custom #DashToTheCastle stirrers. Light bites, signature meat and cheese plates, and fresh seafood were served. For the wedding, Signature cocktails like the “Vowtini” and “Espresso Ever After” flowed until 2 am. Guests enjoy custom menus, choosing between meat, pescatarian, and vegetarian signature Croatian dishes. Startersincludee Octopus salad, Caprese salad with fresh basil, or Dalmatian smoked ham, accompanied by a selection of local cheese,h olives, driedtomatoes,s and figs. Entrees were Sea bass fillet with grilled vegetables and roasted potatoes, Chicken stuffed with panceta and mozzarella, roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables entree, or Vegetable risotto. The dessert table overflowed, as seen in the photographs; Cheesecake, chocolate cake, apple strudel, fruit, and fruit salad. Raspberry vanilla wedding cake paired with Coffee and tea. The weekend concluded on Sunday, June 8th, with a private takeover of Copacabana Beach Club. Guests sipped cocktails, jetskied across the sparkling Adriatic. Food included home-style barbecue, French fries, pizzas, salads, and vegetarian burgers. (The perfect hangover food)
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]At the historic Sponza Palace, guests were welcomed by the soft glow of incense burning in crystal shells, setting a mood of mystique and intimacy. Each seat was adorned with a fan-shaped hand fan, white roses lined the aisle, and hundreds of candles highlighted an arch of ivory blooms and greenery at the altar.
Inside the fortress, chandeliers scattered light over two long royal banquet tables, with a jaw dropping sweetheart table at the center; white roses cascading with green accents. When they walked in, they felt like I had stepped into Veronikas Pinterest board; she compiled her dream wedding inspiration into a 29-page vision deck that her planners seamlessly brought to life.
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Helena’s couture-inspired cake became a centerpiece in its own right, a Vogue-worthy asymmetrical tower of vanilla and raspberry, lit by sparklers and designed as a metaphor for their relationship: layered, poetic, and chic.
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Although neither of them are from Croatia, Veronika had always dreamed of being married in a castle. She visited Dubrovnik with her family in 2017 and ironically, toured both Sponza Palace and Fort Lovrijenac. When the guide casually mentioned that the fortress could sometimes be rented for weddings, her eyes lit up. She fell in love with this location way back then, but could never dream it would one day also be her wedding venue. For the couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, it was also a playful easter egg to host their celebration in the real-life King’s Landing. [/field]
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Finally, Veronika and Andrew shared their most special moment, which was tied to a surprise duet he planned for her. “Jamie Miller and Justin Jesso performed the song I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, and the serenade echoed across the night sky, accompanied by the guests’ voices singing along,” Andrew highlights, adding that the video went viral with over 10 million views on Instagram and TikTok. “It was epic, emotional, and completely ours,” Veronika recalls. “The fact that our two best friends were singing made the moment even more special.” The moment carried an added weight of meaning: not only was it the soundtrack from one of Andrew’s favorite films (Armageddon), but the couple had also attended one of Aerosmith’s final concerts together in Las Vegas, adding to the emotional resonance.
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[field title=”Special Detail #3″]On the wedding day, Andrew surprised his bride with diamond studs from Happy jewelers and each bridesmaid with handwritten notes. Veronika surprised him with Cartier cufflinks engraved with their wedding date and an inifinity sign.[/field]
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Photography: Vlasta Weddings | Cinematography: Desidero | Event Planning: Dubrovnik Wedding Planner | Floral Design: Flower Design Patrea | Wedding Dress: Pronovias | Wedding Dress: Fjolla Haxhismajliofficial | Cake: Helena | Ceremony Venue: Sponza Palace | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Azazie | Catering: Dubrovnik Catering Orhan | Hair: Studio Marcela | DJ: DJ petra official | Groomsmen's Attire: Malibu Clothes Beverly Hills | Wedding Venue: Fort Lovrijenac | Accomodations: Hilton Embassy Suites | Beauty: Kosta Milijkovic | Bridal Robes: Homebodii Bridal | Ceremony Quartet: Dubrovnik Music By Ani | Custom Drink Stirrers: Rivers and Caves | Hair Cut and Color: Yaniv Katzav | Lighting and Equipment: Dubrovnik Entertainment | Location: Copa Cabana Beach | Saxophone Player: Zeljko Barac | Social Media Capture: Truly Yours Content | Weddings Rings: Newport Jewelers
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