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FIJI ISLANDS 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. E 1 , 3TRANSCRIPT
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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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Ocean Studios
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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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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
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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
Viti Levu
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Kadavu
Beqa
Suva
Vanua Levu
Nausori
Labasa
Savusavu
Lau GroupLomaiviti Group
Ovalau
Taveuni
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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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Sigatoka
Nadi
Lautoka
Ba Rakiraki
Yasawa Group
Mamanuca Group
Viti Levu
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Kadavu
Beqa
Suva
Vanua Levu
Nausori
Labasa
Savusavu
Lau GroupLomaiviti Group
Ovalau
Taveuni
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WEDDINGFACILITIES
Wedding facilities inFiji range fromspectacular tropicallyinspired weddingchapels, traditionalthatched weddingbures, beautifullocal churches,specially adaptedand decoratedboats and evenunderwater settings!
FindMe
Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa
Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina
9 101
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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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Tokman Imagez
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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Tokman Imagez
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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Ocean Studios
Ocean Studios
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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
WedMe
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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: [email protected]
Divisional Registrar LautokaCrown Law Office, 1st FloorRogorogoivuda House, LautokaTelephone/Facsimile: (679) 666 5132Contact: Mr. Viliame KubunamecaEmail: [email protected]
Divisional Registrar NorthernNamuka House, LabasaTelephone: (679) 881 2477Facsimile: (679) 881 4181Contact: Mr. Iosefo RabekaEmail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Divisional Registrar LautokaCrown Law Office, 1st FloorRogorogoivuda House, LautokaTelephone/Facsimile: (679) 666 5132Contact: Mr. Viliame KubunamecaEmail: [email protected]
Divisional Registrar NorthernNamuka House, LabasaTelephone: (679) 881 2477Facsimile: (679) 881 4181Contact: Mr. Iosefo RabekaEmail: [email protected]
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
CheckMe
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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
CheckMe
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HEAD OFFICESuite 107, Colonial PlazaNamaka, NadiT: (679) 6722 433F: (679) 6720 141E: [email protected]
AUSTRALIALevel 12, St. Martin's Tower31 Market Street,Sydney NSW 2000T: (02) 9264 3399F: (02) 9264 3060E:[email protected]
NEW ZEALAND33-35 Scanlan StreetGrey Lynn, AucklandT: (09) 376 2533F: (09) 376 4720E: [email protected]
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA5777 West Century BoulevardSuite 220, Los AngelesCA 90045Toll Free #1-800 YEA Fiji(1 800 932 3454)T: (310) 568 1616F: (310) 6702 318E: [email protected]
CHINARoom F, Floor 6, Building # 2Jiavuan CompoundJingan DistrictShanghaiT: 86 21 52370100F: 86 21 32275391E: [email protected]
UNITED KINGDOM / IRELANDLion House, 111 Hare LaneClaygate, Surrey KT10 OQYToll Free: 0-800 652 2158T: (1372) 475 772F: (1372) 470 057E: [email protected]
EUROPEKarl Marx - Alee 91a10243 Berlin, GermanyT: 49 (30) 4225 6285F: 49 (30) 4225 6286E: [email protected]
SOUTH KOREASuite 301, 740-19 Guro4dongGurogu, Seoul, KoreaT: 822-363-7955F: 822-363-7954E: [email protected]
JAPANNoa Building (14th Floor)3-5, 2 Chome AzabudaiMinato-ku, Tokyo 106T: (03) 3587 2561F: (03) 3587 2563E: [email protected]
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Fiji Islands...Haven for the about-to-weds,newly weds and the romantic at heart
Fiji Islands...Haven for the about-to-weds, newly weds and the romantic at heart