If you have ever dreamed of getting married on a white sandy beach or on a lush tropical island then the South Pacific may be the place for you. Below are some of our favorites, but don’t hesitate to contact us for more ideas.

FIJI

With over 330 sunny, unspoiled islands to choose from and plenty of exclusive resorts that offer complete wedding packages, your dream of a romantic South Sea island betrothal can be yours. Here are just two of many options.

Royal Davui

One of Fiji’s island retreats and also one of the most romantic resorts in the South Pacific, Royal Davui is the perfect setting for both a wedding and honeymoon. The resort’s wedding packages combine the experience of a traditional Fijian wedding conducted on the beach either by a Fijian Methodist Minister or local Justice of the Peace (the choice is yours). With a full programme of snorkeling, diving, deep sea fishing or sailing, the Royal Davui is all about doing as much or as little as you like.

From £4763 per couple, including 5 nights’ (1 free night) accommodation with all meals and transfers from Nadi.

The package includes the marriage license, the services of the Minister or JP, a church donation, a choir, floral decorations, attendants (including a flower girl in traditional Fijian dress), a one hour massage for both the bride and groom and a champagne dinner.

Yasawa Island

Just 22kms long and less than 1km wide, Yasawa offers no more than 32 guests splendid isolation in one of the most unspoilt reaches of the Fijian archipelago. With just 16 thatched bures, each with a discreet open air shower, its own thatched beach hut, a wide sundeck and a hammock strung between the palms, the resort is incredibly romantic, with plenty of solitude combined with absolute luxury.

From £5495 per couple including four nights’ accommodation and all meals

The wedding includes transfers to the marriage registry, the marriage license, services of a Minister, Fijian choir, floral decorations, attendants and all the necessary arrangements, plus champagne breakfast the next morning and choice of a one hour massage or facial per person.

Getting Married in Fiji: The essential details

Marriage under Fijian law involves two parts: The registration of the intent to marry with the Registry Office in Sigatoka (open weekdays with an appointment arranged by the resort), with essential documents including birth certificates, and the actual ceremony. Sigatoka is on the Coral Coast, you can arrange to drive there before heading over to your island resort or perhaps spend a few nights on the coast first.

THE COOK ISLANDS

The Cooks are made up of fifteen beautiful, unspoilt islands in the Pacific, surrounded by palm fringed beaches with pristine white sands spread over a million square miles of ocean.

Crown Beach Resort, Raratonga

Nestling within four acres of lush tropical gardens on the beach of the island’s west coast – romantic sunsets all but guaranteed - this tropical paradise offers Polynesian hospitality and just 21 individual villas for ultimate privacy.

From £918 per couple including four nights’ accommodation in a deluxe beachfront villa including breakfast.

Your wedding package includes wedding consultant, license and application, celebrant, transfers to and from the registry office, sunset ceremony on a beach under decorated archway plus head ei for the bride and neck ei for the groom. Or you may prefer (for £615 per couple) an upgraded package which includes a bouquet, flaming torch, a one tier wedding cake, dinner for two with sparkling wine, a photographer and 40 pictures.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki

Aitutaki is must see if traveling to The Cooks, just a 50 minute flight away the idyllic paradise island boasts light turquoise lagoon waters and pristine white sands. The Pacific Resort is the Cooks most deluxe boutique hotel set in 17 acres of prime beachfront which stretches for 650 metres, the ideal setting to create that romantic vision. The resort can hold weddings on the beach, in their tropical gardens, or on an uninhabited tropical island or even in the local village church.

From £1594 per couple including four nights’ accommodation in a beachfront bungalow including breakfast and return flights from Raratonga.

The basic wedding package includes the wedding license, celebrant fee, flower ei’s for the bride and groom and wedding co-ordinator.

Cook Island Weddings – The essential details

The Cook Islands have a very relaxed policy that allows international citizens to marry legally.  After applying for the wedding license on any weekday, the couple must then reside in the Cook Islands for a further three full days.  They must also produce their birth certificate and other relevant documents.

FRENCH POLYNESIA 

In accordance with the national civil code, one month of prior residency in French Polynesia is required, so we have not included options here - but if you are interested please talk to one of our consultants.

Note: All wedding essential details are applicable for UK nationals; other nationalities may require alternative documentation or additional fees.