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FIJI ISLANDS,

THE ULTIMATE

WEDDING DESTINATION

Come celebrate

your dream

wedding on one

of Fiji’s 333

Islands...

experience that

romantic feeling

in this truly

relaxing tropical

paradise.

Come celebrate

your dream

wedding on one

of Fiji’s 333

Islands...

experience that

romantic feeling

in this truly

relaxing tropical

paradise.

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WHY FIJI IS THE ULTIMATEROMANCE DESTINATION

Fantastic reasons why you should consider Fiji as your wedding

and honeymoon destination.

Legal WeddingsWeddings in Fiji are recognized as legal worldwide.

Stress FreeResort offer the services of a wedding coordinator who will arrangeeverything including all legal requirements in advance and there is agreat flexibility and willingness to tailor make arrangements to matcha couple's inspiration.

Exclusivity and privacyIn Fiji, wedding parties are often able to take over an entire resort fortotal privacy or just the two of you on a picnic on an exclusive coralatoll.

A choice of beautiful locationsFiji's wide choice ranges from sandbanks to tropical rainforest, barefootto ballroom, glass side chapels to traditional churches on any of our333 islands.

The CultureA living culture with natural hospitality seeped in fascinating tradition,Fiji is a land of song and dance.

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WHY FIJI IS THE ULTIMATEROMANCE DESTINATION

Fantastic reasons why you should consider Fiji as your wedding

and honeymoon destination.

Legal WeddingsWeddings in Fiji are recognized as legal worldwide.

Stress FreeResort offer the services of a wedding coordinator who will arrangeeverything including all legal requirements in advance and there is agreat flexibility and willingness to tailor make arrangements to matcha couple's inspiration.

Exclusivity and privacyIn Fiji, wedding parties are often able to take over an entire resort fortotal privacy or just the two of you on a picnic on an exclusive coralatoll.

A choice of beautiful locationsFiji's wide choice ranges from sandbanks to tropical rainforest, barefootto ballroom, glass side chapels to traditional churches on any of our333 islands.

The CultureA living culture with natural hospitality seeped in fascinating tradition,Fiji is a land of song and dance.

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Fantastic FoodLocal specialities combined with international flavours for a greatvariety of cuisine. Choose from formal dinners in air-conditioned settingsto casual meals at beachside venues or even a picnic on the beach.Major resorts offer a choice of restaurants and tourist areas offer manylocal options.

Fantastic photo OpportunitiesWith heavenly sunsets and stunningly beautiful scenery, Fiji providesan amazing backdrop for wedding photos.

Perfect WeatherFiji enjoys a pleasant, tropical two-season climate. Summer temperatureaverages from 22 to 33 degrees Celsius and winter averages from 19 to29 degrees Celsius.

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Fantastic FoodLocal specialities combined with international flavours for a greatvariety of cuisine. Choose from formal dinners in air-conditioned settingsto casual meals at beachside venues or even a picnic on the beach.Major resorts offer a choice of restaurants and tourist areas offer manylocal options.

Fantastic photo OpportunitiesWith heavenly sunsets and stunningly beautiful scenery, Fiji providesan amazing backdrop for wedding photos.

Perfect WeatherFiji enjoys a pleasant, tropical two-season climate. Summer temperatureaverages from 22 to 33 degrees Celsius and winter averages from 19 to29 degrees Celsius.

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A choice of AccommodationA range of accommodation choices to suit everyone's budget fromfabulous luxury resorts to more family or budget orientatedaccommodation and idyllic small ship cruises to small exclusive islandresorts.

Value for MoneyThere is a variety of all-inclusive packages with extras to suit yourbudget.

Friendly English Speaking PeopleOur genuine friendliness and hospitality is world-renowned.

Combined Wedding and HoneymoonBest of all, after your wedding, there is no need to pack and travel toyour honeymoon destination. Simply relax and enjoy the start of yourmarried life together in the most romantic of environments.

A Range of ActivitiesYour honeymoon can be active or as relaxing as you want it to be -choose from a wide range of land and water based activities, elegantrestaurants for romantic dinners, private beach picnics on your ownsecluded beach, Fijian entertainment in the evenings or simply takethe opportunity to sip champagne and watch the hue of a classictropical sunset from your own palm suspended hammock!

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Ocean Studios

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A choice of AccommodationA range of accommodation choices to suit everyone's budget fromfabulous luxury resorts to more family or budget orientatedaccommodation and idyllic small ship cruises to small exclusive islandresorts.

Value for MoneyThere is a variety of all-inclusive packages with extras to suit yourbudget.

Friendly English Speaking PeopleOur genuine friendliness and hospitality is world-renowned.

Combined Wedding and HoneymoonBest of all, after your wedding, there is no need to pack and travel toyour honeymoon destination. Simply relax and enjoy the start of yourmarried life together in the most romantic of environments.

A Range of ActivitiesYour honeymoon can be active or as relaxing as you want it to be -choose from a wide range of land and water based activities, elegantrestaurants for romantic dinners, private beach picnics on your ownsecluded beach, Fijian entertainment in the evenings or simply takethe opportunity to sip champagne and watch the hue of a classictropical sunset from your own palm suspended hammock!

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Ocean Studios

Sigatoka

Nadi

Lautoka

Ba Rakiraki

Yasawa Group

Mamanuca Group

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Ovalau

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WEDDINGFACILITIES

Wedding facilities inFiji range fromspectacular tropicallyinspired weddingchapels, traditionalthatched weddingbures, beautifullocal churches,specially adaptedand decoratedboats and evenunderwater settings!

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Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa

Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina

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WEDDINGFACILITIES

Wedding facilities inFiji range fromspectacular tropicallyinspired weddingchapels, traditionalthatched weddingbures, beautifullocal churches,specially adaptedand decoratedboats and evenunderwater settings!

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Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa

Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina

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Weddings in Fiji are tropically romantic, enticingly exotic and experienceunlike anywhere else on earth.

Extraordinary weddings are spiced with Fijian culture and traditions -Fijian warriors, costumed attendant, Fijian choir and decorated raftsare among the many options to make the occasion unique.

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Plantation Island Resort

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Weddings in Fiji are tropically romantic, enticingly exotic and experienceunlike anywhere else on earth.

Extraordinary weddings are spiced with Fijian culture and traditions -Fijian warriors, costumed attendant, Fijian choir and decorated raftsare among the many options to make the occasion unique.

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Plantation Island Resort

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WEDDING REQUIREMENTS

Application for a Wedding LicenseApplication for a marriage license must be made to the nearest Registraror District office in Fiji at least 3 working days prior to the marriage.

Special arrangements can also be organized to suit your travel plans.

Document RequiredThe couple must provide the following personal documents to theregistrar 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

A certificate of Single Status or certificate of no Legal Impedimentmust be produced ONLY IF:

I. Marriage between a Fiji citizen and a foreign citizen

II. Marriage by former citizens of Fiji

III. Marriage between foreign citizens residing in Fiji

Marriage applicants from Japan must produce the koseki-shouhon tocertify their personal details

Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort

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WEDDING REQUIREMENTS

Application for a Wedding LicenseApplication for a marriage license must be made to the nearest Registraror District office in Fiji at least 3 working days prior to the marriage.

Special arrangements can also be organized to suit your travel plans.

Document RequiredThe couple must provide the following personal documents to theregistrar 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

A certificate of Single Status or certificate of no Legal Impedimentmust be produced ONLY IF:

I. Marriage between a Fiji citizen and a foreign citizen

II. Marriage by former citizens of Fiji

III. Marriage between foreign citizens residing in Fiji

Marriage applicants from Japan must produce the koseki-shouhon tocertify their personal details

Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort

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Legal AgeThe legal age of consent to marry is 18 years for both male and female

Marriage OfficersBoth religious and civil marriage celebrant are available. Arrangementsmay be undertaken for couples to bring their own celebrant to participatein the vows and the blessing of the ring but the local celebrant willsolemnize the marriage and sign the marriage certificate.

Apostille SealAll registered marriage certificate will be forwarded to the ForeignAffairs office to obtain an Apostille seal to authenticate that themarriage is legal and be recognized in foreign countries.

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Legal AgeThe legal age of consent to marry is 18 years for both male and female

Marriage OfficersBoth religious and civil marriage celebrant are available. Arrangementsmay be undertaken for couples to bring their own celebrant to participatein the vows and the blessing of the ring but the local celebrant willsolemnize the marriage and sign the marriage certificate.

Apostille SealAll registered marriage certificate will be forwarded to the ForeignAffairs office to obtain an Apostille seal to authenticate that themarriage is legal and be recognized in foreign countries.

Ocean Studios

Ocean Studios

Ocean Studios

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MARRIAGE FEES

The current marriage fees are shown here below in Fijian currency.Payment should be made in cash or postal money order made payableto the Registrar General.

Application for special license F$20.25

Marriage officiated in the Registry F$22.50(including Normal standard marriage certificate)

Marriage officiated by the Registrar or District F$30.68Registrar after official working hours

Working hours are from 8.00 am to 3.00 pmMondays to Friday and closed on weekendsand public holidays

Traditional Fijian design Marriage certificate F$15.34

Standard Certificate F$5.63

(Inclusive of Fiji Government taxes and subject to change. Rates arevalid as at 1st January 2010)

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MARRIAGE FEES

The current marriage fees are shown here below in Fijian currency.Payment should be made in cash or postal money order made payableto the Registrar General.

Application for special license F$20.25

Marriage officiated in the Registry F$22.50(including Normal standard marriage certificate)

Marriage officiated by the Registrar or District F$30.68Registrar after official working hours

Working hours are from 8.00 am to 3.00 pmMondays to Friday and closed on weekendsand public holidays

Traditional Fijian design Marriage certificate F$15.34

Standard Certificate F$5.63

(Inclusive of Fiji Government taxes and subject to change. Rates arevalid as at 1st January 2010)

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REGISTRAR OFFICE CONTACTS

Registrar Generals OfficeGround Floor, Suvavou HouseVictoria Parade, SuvaTelephone: (679) 3315 280 / 3308 600Facsimile: (679) 3303 676Contact: Ms. Lolohea BaroEmail: lbaro@ag.gov.fj

Divisional Registrar LautokaCrown Law Office, 1st FloorRogorogoivuda House, LautokaTelephone/Facsimile: (679) 666 5132Contact: Mr. Viliame KubunamecaEmail: vkubunameca@ag.gov.fj

Divisional Registrar NorthernNamuka House, LabasaTelephone: (679) 881 2477Facsimile: (679) 881 4181Contact: Mr. Iosefo RabekaEmail: irabeka@govnet.gov.fj

Marriage licenses can also be obtained from district offices in maintowns (Nadi, Sigatoka, Rakiraki, Savusavu, Taveuni etc.) however,all queries are to be directed to the Registrar offices stated above.

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Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa

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REGISTRAR OFFICE CONTACTS

Registrar Generals OfficeGround Floor, Suvavou HouseVictoria Parade, SuvaTelephone: (679) 3315 280 / 3308 600Facsimile: (679) 3303 676Contact: Ms. Lolohea BaroEmail: lbaro@ag.gov.fj

Divisional Registrar LautokaCrown Law Office, 1st FloorRogorogoivuda House, LautokaTelephone/Facsimile: (679) 666 5132Contact: Mr. Viliame KubunamecaEmail: vkubunameca@ag.gov.fj

Divisional Registrar NorthernNamuka House, LabasaTelephone: (679) 881 2477Facsimile: (679) 881 4181Contact: Mr. Iosefo RabekaEmail: irabeka@govnet.gov.fj

Marriage licenses can also be obtained from district offices in maintowns (Nadi, Sigatoka, Rakiraki, Savusavu, Taveuni etc.) however,all queries are to be directed to the Registrar offices stated above.

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Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa

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WEDDING CHECKLIST

6 - 12 Months Decide upon the number of guests etc. and draw up a budget

Decide upon your chosen hotel /resort and check the availability of the venue

If you are planning to have a hen or stag night, why not also do it in Fiji

Discuss with the wedding coordinator of the chosen venue - form of wedding services required; choice of minister, priest or celebrant; and the style and /or

colour theme for your wedding

Contact the people you would like as your best man, groomsmen, bridal attendant,etc.

Draw up a provisional guest list

Decide whether you wish to take a photographer/vidographer from home to record

your wedding

Begin the search for the wedding gown. If you decide to have one made, choose thedesigner or dressmaker. Traditional modern gowns can also be purchased through

our local bridal designers

Decide whether you want to have supplementary flowers sourced from home

- if so, choose a florist

Choose whether you wish to have your honeymoon at a differenthotel/resortor on a cruise

3 - 5 Months

By now the wedding gown should be organized /purchased, the style of the groomssuit chosen and the suit itself booked or purchased

Best man and groomsmen suites, attendants dresses etc. should be organized

Finalise your guest list

Choose / order invitations, write and send them

Decide on accessories for wedding party

Decide whether you wish to bring a wedding cake from home

- if so choose a cake maker

Finalize menu taking into account dietary requirements with chosen resort

1 - 2 Months

Check the RSVPs from guests and keep a list of numbers attending.

As soon as this number is finalized, give it to your venue

Make sure you have valid passports - if not, obtain them

Arrange reception seating plan and place cards

2 Weeks

Visit florists, if appropriate, to have detailing of flowers finalized

Reconfirm all arrangements, e.g. honeymoon, photographer, car hire etc.

Wear-in your wedding shoes (both bride & groom)

Confirm with attendants, best man and mother of the bride

(or friends, etc.) things that need doing after the wedding

1 Week

Don't panic!

Ensure that you have all the required travel and wedding documents

Travel to Fiji at least 36 hours before the wedding to obtain your wedding license

Arrange for any hire items to be collected

Final checks on all arrangements

Have a facial / massage / manicure / pedicure

Arrange for someone to return hired suits

With the preparation over, you can relax and count on having a wonderful

wedding and honeymoon in Fiji

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WEDDING CHECKLIST

6 - 12 Months Decide upon the number of guests etc. and draw up a budget

Decide upon your chosen hotel /resort and check the availability of the venue

If you are planning to have a hen or stag night, why not also do it in Fiji

Discuss with the wedding coordinator of the chosen venue - form of wedding services required; choice of minister, priest or celebrant; and the style and /or

colour theme for your wedding

Contact the people you would like as your best man, groomsmen, bridal attendant,etc.

Draw up a provisional guest list

Decide whether you wish to take a photographer/vidographer from home to record

your wedding

Begin the search for the wedding gown. If you decide to have one made, choose thedesigner or dressmaker. Traditional modern gowns can also be purchased through

our local bridal designers

Decide whether you want to have supplementary flowers sourced from home

- if so, choose a florist

Choose whether you wish to have your honeymoon at a differenthotel/resortor on a cruise

3 - 5 Months

By now the wedding gown should be organized /purchased, the style of the groomssuit chosen and the suit itself booked or purchased

Best man and groomsmen suites, attendants dresses etc. should be organized

Finalise your guest list

Choose / order invitations, write and send them

Decide on accessories for wedding party

Decide whether you wish to bring a wedding cake from home

- if so choose a cake maker

Finalize menu taking into account dietary requirements with chosen resort

1 - 2 Months

Check the RSVPs from guests and keep a list of numbers attending.

As soon as this number is finalized, give it to your venue

Make sure you have valid passports - if not, obtain them

Arrange reception seating plan and place cards

2 Weeks

Visit florists, if appropriate, to have detailing of flowers finalized

Reconfirm all arrangements, e.g. honeymoon, photographer, car hire etc.

Wear-in your wedding shoes (both bride & groom)

Confirm with attendants, best man and mother of the bride

(or friends, etc.) things that need doing after the wedding

1 Week

Don't panic!

Ensure that you have all the required travel and wedding documents

Travel to Fiji at least 36 hours before the wedding to obtain your wedding license

Arrange for any hire items to be collected

Final checks on all arrangements

Have a facial / massage / manicure / pedicure

Arrange for someone to return hired suits

With the preparation over, you can relax and count on having a wonderful

wedding and honeymoon in Fiji

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Fiji Islands...Haven for the about-to-weds,newly weds and the romantic at heart

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