PLANTATION ISLAND RESORT WEDDING PACKAGES:
Plantation Island Resort Weddings
Your wedding is a once in a lifetime occasion. Plantation Island Resort
handles about 30 Weddings a year.
We offer a variety of locations and arrangements can be made to suit any
budget. The following information is a guide only. Please feel free to
request your special needs.
General Information
Requirements for a Wedding License in the Fiji Islands:
• Passport
• If previously married and divorced, decri nisi.
• If your name has been changed, deed poll documents.
• The couple must present themselves together at Lautoka Crown Law
Office to sign the application – and the wedding must take place within
28 days of signing the application
• Marriage License Fee
Transportation from Nadi to Lautoka by Taxi is approximately ($40)
return.
The above conditions are required by Fiji Law - It is the responsibility
of the couple to know the requirements of their particular
church/religion. For example special requirements by the Roman Catholic
Church are:
• Letter from your parish priest.
• Pre-marriage instructions.
• Baptism Certificates.
• A Freedom to Marry Form.
• At least one meeting with the Priest in Lautoka well before the
Ceremony.
Who Performs The Ceremony
The Marriage Ceremony can be performed by either a Priest, Celebrant or
any Minister NB – If the Wedding is to be held late afternoon after the
last connection flight from Plantation Island Resort to Nadi Airport,
then accommodation, dinner and breakfast for the person performing the
Ceremony is an additional charge.
Venue
• The Village church on top of the hill overlooking the Lagoon and
Resort.
• On the beach – accompanied by the blowing of Conch Shells and beating
of the Lali Drum with Fijian Warriors carrying the Bride on a
Traditional Ceremonial Chair.
• On the water – our floating pontoon is adorned with Coconut leaves and
Bridal Arch. The bride is carried out by raft escorted by paddling
Fijian Warriors.
• On the Sandbar – With the tide permitting, a small white sandbar
appears for 4 hours. The bridal party arrive by boat. You are surrounded
by crystal clear waters.
NB : ROMAN CATHOLIC WEDDINGS MUST BE HELD IN THE CHURCH
Flowers
Long Bridal Bouquet and Buttonhole for the Groom.
Music
• The Plantation String Band will perform only during the Ceremony.
• Fijian Solevu Village Children ’s Choir to sing during the Ceremony.
Cake
Single tier fruit cake.
Dinner
A private Champagne Beachfront Dinner for two
Photographer
Studio Photographer from Nadi – 4 hours photography one 36 roll of film
unprocessed.
NB – If the Wedding is to be held late afternoon after the last
connection flight from Plantation to Nadi Airport, then accommodation,
dinner and breakfast for the him is an additional charge.
Witnesses
If required, witnesses can be arranged to attend the Ceremony.
Summary Of Wedding Arrangements
Includes the following:
• Venue
• Minister, Priest or Celebrant including transportation
• Studio Photographer for 4 hours include. Transportation, 1 x 36 roll
of film unprocessed
• Music or Choir during Ceremony
• Single tier Wedding Cake
• Private Champagne Dinner for two
• Bridal bouquet(long) & Groom buttonhole
• Wedding Coordinator Fee
Traditional Fijian Wedding Costumes
These are made of Tapa Cloth (bark from a special tree pounded to fine
cloth and hand decorated with traditional tapa patterns). The
magnificent Salu Salu (Lei) made for the couples also contains Tapa
Cloth as well as brightly coloured tropical leaves and flowers.
Traditional Wedding Outfits can be hired. Purchase can be arranged at 1
month ’s notice.
Video
An unedited video from start to finish includes transportation for the
cameraman and his assistant. NB - If the Wedding is to be held late
afternoon after the last connection flight from Plantation Island Resort
to Nadi Airport, then accommodation, dinner and breakfast for the crew
of two is an additional charge.
swim
in the beautiful blue water lagoon, take part in our featured
activities or sip a cocktail at one of our many bars while you
watch the sunset and take all the time you need to discover the
magic of Plantation Island Resort.
