Luxury Fiji Islands
Fiji Wedding
Imagine celebrating that special day in an exotic tropical setting... meeting your loved one on a white, sandy beach with a warm breeze stirring the air. The bride and groom may dress in traditional Fijian wedding attire made especially for them by the Turtle Island staff members. The cloth is tapa, made from tree bark and hand-painted with traditional Fijian symbols in tan, brown and black. All of the guests, along with the bride and groom, wear garlands of fresh, fragrant flowers around their necks.
The trumpeting of conch shells announce the bride's arrival on the wedding raft, called a Billi billi. Drums beat ceremonial rhythms as the bride disembarks and is escorted to her groom by two Fijian attendants As they approach the Fijian chapel, they are heralded by a Fijian choir.
After the ceremony, everyone participates in a Kava ceremony, an ancient tradition in honor of the bride and groom. The newlyweds are then carried onto the billi billi for their return to the wedding lovo, or feast, typically consisting of roast pig, fresh seafood and other local delicacies.
Followed by wedding cake, baked and decorated to your choice, then, under the soft glow of lantern light, guests and staff alike raise their glasses in a toast to the happy couple and continue to celebrate with everyone enjoying traditional Fijian dancing.
Fiji weddings aren't just for newlyweds. They're also a lovely way to renew vows.
On the Beach at Sunset
Many weddings at the resorts take place on a private expanse of beachfront at sunset. It is customary for two Fijian Warriors to carry the bride up the beach to her groom. The procession is accompanied by the blowing of conch shells and beating of Lali drums.
The marriage ceremony can be performed by a minister, priest or celebrant, as the couple prefers. On offer are three choices of music performed during the ceremony: our string band, the Fijian Village Choir or the Church Choir.
Fragrant tropical flowers add to the joyful ambience. Magnificent salusalus are made for both the bride and groom. Similar to sHawaiian leis, these flower necklaces are made of native flowers, tapa cloth and leaves. In addition, an exquisite bouquet for the bride and a boutonniere for the groom can be provided.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds celebrate their nuptials at a specially prepared gourmet dinner, with Champagne, candlelight and a special wedding cake for the occasion.
Almost every Fiji resort organise Weddings! Ideally islands are the best wedding venues. However, if you get married on the mainland, you have to spend your honeymoon on one of the magic islandsï¼?
Royal Lagoon Wedding (On Blue Lagoon Gold Club cruises)
Private car transfer to the wharf from the pre-boarding lounge area, French Champagne in your cabin on arrival and pre-wedding day beauty treatments for the bride. The Lagoon Spa Bridal package for the special day includes a hydrating facial, makeup and deluxe manicure for the radiant bride and for the groom a one hour aromatherapy massage with foot spa pedicure. Deluxe Grooms buttonhole for him and a Deluxe Trailing bouquet and floral tiara for the bride. Decorated Fijian Queen Bilibili (raft) and Fijian warrior escort to the island alter set up with village choir. The Cruise Director or the Bride’s father to give the bride away. Also provided are a marriage celebrant and a professional photographer. A two tiered wedding cake in the flavor of your choice (30 cm & 20 cm respectively), 1 case of either Moet & Chandon or Laurent Perrier for a toast with all of the passengers before departing for a private candlelight dinner with a personal waiter at a secluded spot. For the morning after, we provide a Bubbly Breakfast in Bed, Half Hour "His & Hers" Back Massage, His & Hers gifts at breakfast and complimentary chocolates.
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Other Important Notes on Weddings:
Wedding Attire: Marriage celebrants may wear the wedding attire of their choice, including traditional Fijian garments, available at the resort. Fijian wedding garments are made from Tapa Cloth. Tapa is bark from an indigenous, non-endangered tree pounded into a fine cloth and hand decorated with traditional patterns of the Fiji Islands.
Video Recordings:
Couples who wish to relive their island nuptials at home may arrange a video recording of the ceremony and celebration for a fee.
Special Requirements for Roman Catholics:
If a Roman Catholic Priest is desired, couples must bring the following documents from home and present them in Fiji: Baptism Certificate, written confirmation of the right to marry from one's own Parish Priest with written recommendations (for practicing Roman Catholics). In addition, the couple must have at least one meeting with the Priest in Savusavu before the ceremony, which can also be arranged when signing the application.
Marriage License Requirements
Marriage License applicants must possess a valid Passport, Birth Certificate and annulment papers if divorced. The couple must go together to the Savusavu Crown Law Office to sign the application and pay the Marriage License fee. The wedding must take place within 28 days of the application's signing.
Your resort will organize these requirements for the couple and arrange for the marriage celebrant.
