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A Fijian
wedding is based on English Law and therefore legally binding
and recognized worldwide. The resort strictly limits the number
of weddings performed, therefore, early booking is recommended
to avoid disappointment.
THE SERVICE AND WEDDING PACKAGE
The wedding is held on the beach in front of the resort at sunset.
Floral archways are constructed from island flowers and palm leaves,
and an altar is positioned in front of these. Fellow guests of
the Resort attend the wedding ceremony and the subsequent wedding
celebrations that continue into the night.
The Fijian minister resides on the island and is a Methodist.
The service used is from the Uniting Church. (We regret that Catholic
or alternative services are not available.)
The wedding package includes the services of the Minister and
a Fijian choir, traditional kava ceremony and meke (with Fijian
dancers and singers), native attendants, evening banquet, champagne,
informal wedding cake and floral decorations. Other items not
provided may be ordered from the mainland.
DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION
On the day of transfer into Vatulele, a member of our Nadi office
staff will arrange to meet clients (at a time and place to be
confirmed at the time of booking).
They will transport guests to the Registry office to complete
the application for Wedding License. A current passport, original
birth certificate (if available), and proof of annulment (if previously
married) is required. The cost of application is F$20.00. NB.
The wedding must occur within 28 days of the application.
Once the actual service has taken place, the island will forward
your signed documents to the mainland for processing. Copies of
the original Wedding Certificate will be mailed to guests approximately
4 weeks from this date. A processing fee is charged to ensure
that the Wedding Certificate is issued within this period. The
cost of this service is F$20.00. Please ask our office staff for
further details at the time of registration.
WEDDING DATE AND MINIMUM STAY
The wedding service is usually held towards the end of a couple's
stay, however, the exact date itself cannot be guaranteed due
to availability of staff and Minister and subject to weather conditions.
Requests for particular dates, however, will be taken into account
and met, where possible.
The resort is unable to conduct a weekend wedding service.
A minimum stay of six nights is required for the celebrant.
DETAILS AND SPECIAL REQUESTS
After arrival at the resort, couples discuss the service in detail
with the island management. Any special request may be made at
this time.
Flowers, including a wedding bouquet, are provided depending upon
what is currently in season in Fiji. Requests for professional
bouquets and decorations must be made.
Because Vatulele is a remote location, most couples elect to have
a staff member and/or other guests take the photographs using
their own photographic or film equipment. Should guests be interested
in using a professional photographer, further details are available
when making the wedding reservation.
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