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Within these pages you will find information, links, answers to questions and, other wedding event resources. In one convenient location you will be able to review a wide range of wedding information.

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Finally you may contact us to engage our services as a wedding planner. We also provide travel arrangements for your out of town guests and affordable honeymoon packages.

Showing posts with label fiji. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fiji. Show all posts

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa


Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa provide everything you need to ensure a traditional island wedding that reflects your personal style, whether you want to keep it small and simple or prefer a lavish affair with all the trimmings. Add to this Sofitel Fiji's very own, exclusive, beachside wedding chapel to hold your ceremony and you have a picture perfect scene to celebrate your marriage in a truly memorable way.

A variety of reception venues are also available at the resort, from outdoor garden or beachside settings to glamorous ballrooms and fine dining restaurant options. And when it comes to cuisine and menus, the only limit is your imagination with options including sit down dinners, cocktail receptions, or perhaps a picnic feast.

Personalized ceremonies and receptions can be tailored especially for you. Alternatively, Sofitel offer a range of elegant wedding packages to ensure a Fiji wedding experience.

Wedding Ceremony Package
• Hire for wedding chapel
• Selected garden or beachside venue
• Marriage minister
• Marriage license
• Transfer to and from registry office in Nadi
• Bottle of French champagne
• Tropical wedding bouquet for the bride
• Buttonhole or lei for the groom
• Floral arrangement for altar or signing table

Saturday, August 20, 2011

“Namale” the Fiji Islands Resort and Spa


When you've found that perfect someone, let Namale, The Fiji Islands Resort & Spa take care of your special day.
Whether you choose the beach or one of their scenic decks, Namale's enchanting backdrop can only complement the bride & groom. Waves from the Koro Sea lapping on the reef, coconut trees swaying to the music of our Fijian choir, vibrant flowers sharing their sweet aroma, and sunsets like nowhere else all set the mood for your magical day.

A traditional wedding
• Champagne in bure upon arrival
• Marriage license processing
• Floral decorations
• Garland or salusalu for the groom
• Floral tiara & bouquet for the bride
• Religious minister or celebrant
• Fijian warrior escorts
• Fijian choir or the Namale serenaders
• Champagne to toast after the ceremony
• An informal wedding cake
• Private celebration dinner
• Meke show (traditional Fijian dance ceremony)

Your private wedding
• Champagne in bure upon arrival
• Marriage license processing
• Floral decorations
• Garland or salusalu for the groom
• Floral tiara & bouquet for the bride
• Religious minister or celebrant
• Fijian flower girl & Fijian page boy
• Acoustic solo guitarist or the Namale serenaders
• Champagne to toast after the ceremony
• An informal wedding cake
• Private celebration dinner

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Blue Lagoon Cruises


Island Weddings on Blue Lagoon
Weddings are special, so selecting an exotic private island paradise to get married on with someone else taking care of all the small but important details seem like a dream. With Blue Lagoon Cruises, your dream becomes a reality when you can have a sunset wedding on a secluded beach on our own private island of Nanuya Lailai or on board one of their vessels.

Club Wedding Package
They take care of the license, private car transport, a buttonhole, exotic bouquet, photographer, special wedding album, music and a 20cm wedding cake selected by you. If you book 6 cabins or more, you get the "club wedding" absolutely free!

Princess wedding package
With the license, private car transport, a buttonhole, deluxe bouquet or exotic floral tiara, a photographer, special wedding album a 30cm wedding cake, champagne and later a private picnic in paradise complete with gourmet food and chilled champagne

Royal Lagoon Wedding (Gold Cruise Only)
For the ultimate nuptials, go all out with a two tiered wedding cake, Lagoon Spa Bridal package treatment, arrive as a Fijian queen on a bamboo raft, complete and Fijian warrior escorts to the island after set-up, with a village choir waiting ashore to enchant you with their famed harmonious singing. There's a case of French champagne for a toast with guests afterwards, a relaxed champagne breakfast in bed with a massage and gifts next morning, Later, enjoy a private candlelit dinner with a personal waiter at a secluded point on the island. Book 10 cabins and get the 11th free.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Musketcove Island Resort & Marina


Located on Malolo Lailai Island, just off the coast from Nadi, Musket Cove Island Resort offers a variety of choices for a unique island wedding. Take your vows at sunset on the beach with the sand between your toes or walk along the jetty, your own private aisle over the turquoise sea or for a more traditional wedding our chapel is set among lush gardens overlooking the beach.

Wedding Package
• Donation and return transfer for minister/celebrant
• Tropical bouquet and matching button hole
• Choir or Fijian island band for ceremony
• Fijian style arch decorated with tropical island flowers
• Photographer 2 rolls, negatives, prints, album and transfers included
• Romantic candlelit dinner for two at the pier including a three course menu and dedicated wait staff
• Traditional Fijian warriors as escort for the bride
• One hour aromatherapy massages and foot ritual for both the bride and groom in the couple's room at the Mandara Spa

Renewal of Vows
• Donation and return transfer for minister/celebrant
• Fijian island band for the ceremony
• Fijian style arch decorated with tropical island flowers
• Photographer 2 rolls, negatives, prints, album and transfers included
• Romantic candlelit dinner for two at the pier including a three course menu and dedicated wait staff

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Matangi Private Island Resort Fiji


Matangi Private Island Resort is the perfect South Pacific destination for couples seeking and exclusive Fiji private island hideaway. Our nine bures and three unique tree houses, set among exquisite surroundings, offer a harmonious balance between modern comforts and traditional Fijian island flair. Matangi Private Island Resort is undoubtedly one of the finest romantic beach resorts in Fiji that specializes in intimate weddings and honeymoons. There tranquil setting, also offers fine dining, spa services, premier snorkeling and scuba diving.

Island Wedding Package
• Legal registration on Taveuni Island
• Services of a wedding coordinator and minister of religion
• Decorated site
• Floral leis for the, bride, groom and witnesses
• Floral head piece or hair flowers and bouquet for the bride
• Fijian choir warriors
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Tropical rum punch and canapés following the ceremony
• Wedding cake
• Special Matangi wedding gift
• Private dinner at a romantic location

Renew your vows in paradise
• Decorated site
• Floral leis
• Floral head-piece or hair flowers and bouquet
• Fijian choir
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Tropical rum punch and canapés
• Special Matangi gift
• Private dinner at a romantic location

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Anchorage Beach Resort


The resort is located 15 minutes from Nadi International Airport and 10 minutes from Lautoka city. All rooms and villas are situated amongst lush tropical gardens with fabulous mountain views or on the palm fringed beach. Our majestic traditional bure, Cupid's Point is on an ideal location on the little hilltop overlooking the mountains and Mamanuca Islands. They also specialize in beach weddings and will ensure your big day is your most memorable day in the hidden paradise.

Wedding Package 1

• Transfers to registry office to arrange wedding license
• Minister or celebrant
• Wedding certificate
• 36 photos with album and negatives
• Decorated wedding deck
• Fijian serenades
• His & Her sulu

Wedding Package 2

• Transport to registry office to arrange wedding license
• Minister or celebrant
• 36 photos with album and negatives
• Decorated wedding deck
• Fijian serenades
• Wedding bouquet and button hole
• Champagne for wedding toast
• Candlelight dinner for two on the night of your choice
• His & Her sulu

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Hideaway Resort Coral Coast


Your wedding by the beach at Hideaway Resort will be the most memorable event of your life. You have a whole choice of venues seaside, the Golden Door Pavilion or Tagaqe Point. The sun setting, the gentle breeze and you, it is time to rejoice your love and where better than Hideaway Resort on Fiji's famous Coral Coast. Groups from 2-100 can be accommodated in our beautiful, tropically appointed ocean view or frangipani bures. There beach side villas provide the ultimate romantic setting.

Romance Wedding Package
• Celebrant
• Documentation and marriage certificate
• Venue preparation and decoration

Extras
• Wedding cake
• Village choir
• Hire of traditional costumes and two attendants
• Dinner for two
• Bridal beauty package
• Still photography
• Video photography
• Floral arrangements
• Marquee hire

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Likuliku Lagoon


Located in Fiji's popular Mamanuca archipelago amongst pristine waters, Likuliku Lagoon Resort is a haven for couples who wish to recapture their romantic spirit. Weddings at Likuliku can range from the simplest ceremony through to the popular Fijian celebration. Likuliku has designed two very special wedding packages to combine the most essential requirements for any style or sized ceremony.

Marau Eternal Happiness package
• Fresh salusalu floral lei greeting on arrival at the resort
• Bure flower decoration
• Bottle of French champagne on arrival
• Escort and transfer to Nadi registry office (Nadi based hotels only)
• Registration and documentation fee
• Ceremony location and set up
• Minister or celebrant fee including transfers/meals
• Likuliku lagoon framed wedding certificate

Dodomo True love package
• Same inclusions as the marau package plus:
• Bridal posy and orchid lei for the groom
• Fijian choir
• Fijian warrior guard and escort
• Traditional fijian wedding attire (if required)
• Bottle of French champagne for ceremony toasting
• Terrace candlelit wedding dinner for two
• Tatadra spa bridal package a luxurious treatment for the bride and groom to be. The bride will enjoy an island foot
• Wrap followed by a paradise body glow and aromatic massage. The groom will experience a healing stone massage.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

The Ultimate Wedding Destination


Come celebrate your dream wedding on one of Fiji's 333 beautiful islands. Experience that romantic feeling in this truly relaxing tropical paradise. Weddings in Fiji are recognized as legal worldwide. In Fiji wedding parties are often able to take over an entire resort for total privacy or just the two of you on a picnic on an exclusive coral atoll. A choice of beautiful locations range from saddlebacks to tropical rainforest, barefoot to ballroom, glass sided chapels to traditional churches on any of our 333 islands. The culture with natural hospitality seeped in fascinating tradition, Fiji is a land of song and dance.


Wedding Requirements
Overseas visitors intending to get married in Fiji are required by law to obtain and sign a marriage license from the nearest registry prior to the ceremony with an average of 36 hours in advance. The couple must provide the following personal documents to the registrar for verification purposes at least two weeks before the wedding:
• Original birth certificate
• Valid passport
• Divorce papers if applicable
• Death certificate if previous spouse is deceased
• Written parental consent is required if either party is under 21 years of age
• A certificate of single status or certificate of no legal impediment must be produced only if:
• Marriage between a Fiji citizen and a foreign citizen
• Marriage by former citizens of Fiji
• Marriage between foreign citizens residing in Fiji
• Marriage applicants from Japan must produce the koseki-shouhon to certify their personal details

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Marry Me


For many couples, getting married in Fiji is a chance to share your love with family and closest friends in a warm and welcoming setting a magical, bountiful playground of relaxing and stimulating adventures for all to savor. And the choices for your tropical Fiji wedding are endless. Experience spectacular tropically inspired wedding chapels, cliff top decks set amidst cascading waterfalls, lush tropical surroundings, a sandbank with waves lapping at your feet, or say your vows in special chapels create by island resorts, in a colonial church of the local village, or even underwater. You can choose to wear white or opt for traditional Fiji tapa costumes custom made for you. Of course you'll arrive in a traditional Fijian wedding raft, escorted by Fijian warriors and costumed attendants while being serenaded by angelic, choir voices.
Overseas visitors intending to get married in Fiji are required by law to obtain and sign a marriage license from the nearest registry prior to the ceremony with an average of 36 hours in advance. The couple must provide the following personal documents to the registrar for verification purposes at least two weeks before the wedding:
• Original birth certificate
• Valid passport
• Divorce papers if applicable
• Death certificate if previous spouse is deceased
• Written parental consent is required if either party is under 21 years of age
You can choose Fiji for your romantic getaway; you can marry in Fiji; or you can just give yourselves an unforgettable honeymoon experience. And you can tell your family and friends that weddings in Fiji are of course recognized as legal in the USA, Canada and the rest of the world. The choice is yours but anyway you choose to experience Fiji, we're sure you'll return home knowing that the only answer to Romance Me? Is Fiji Me!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Shangri-La Fijian Resort


Shangri-La Fijian Resort is located on Fiji's coral coast, a 45-minute drive from Nadi International Airport.

Set on a 109 acre private island with a causeway joining it to the mainland, the resort has natural white sandy beaches and a large natural lagoon forming a protected bay in front of the main swimming beaches, making it ideal for swimming and water sports.

The resort offers a wide range of dining options with six restaurants, five with water vistas, and six bars. The resort has one of the most extensive sporting and recreation facilities in Fiji.

For those who have dreamt of getting married in paradise, Shangri La's Fijian Resort and Spa offers a range of stunning outdoor venues and a spectacular non denominational Seaside chapel with views of the Pacific Ocean.