Newlyweds
have often honeymooned in Fiji, and increasingly couples are
going one step further. They are getting married in Fiji, making
their wedding ceremony a truly memorable event in a tropical
paradise.
The
idea of combining the wedding and honeymoon costs is an attractive
alternative to the traditional American wedding expense. Just
imagine the fun you will have showing your unique photo album
to family and friends.
FACTS
ABOUT FIJIAN WEDDINGS:
A Fijian
marriage is valid in the United States.
Couples
apply for a marriage license on arrival in Fiji, at the Registrar
General's office in Suva or Lautoka. Lautoka is only 17 miles
from Nadi Airport. There is no waiting period.
No Blood
test are required.
Couples
will need valid passports and, if possible, birth certificates.
If you
or your fiance are under 21, a parental letter of consent is
required.
If previously
divorced, a decree of dissolution will be required by the Registrar
General.
The cost
of a license is FJ$20.00 or about US$10.20.
Fiji offers
a wide range of wedding choices, from private intimate ceremonies
on a beautiful sundrenched white sand beach to a full traditionial
Fijian ceremony with Fijian wedding attire.
Weddings
range from FJ$2.00 at the Registrar's office to US$3,300 at
one of Fiji's luxury resorts. This means there is a wedding
package price suitable for every budget.
Resorts
generally offer specific wedding packages, but small adjustments
may be made to customize the ceremony to fit your personalities
and desires.
Settings
vary from resort to resort and may include a tropical garden
ceremony, a raised deck overlooking a blue bay, a local chapel,
or a beautiful white sand beach at sunset under a golden sky.
