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Contents General Information
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Romantic Cook Islands
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Legal requirements for a Cook Islands Wedding Weddings & Honeymoons
Romantic Samoa
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Legal requirements for a Samoa Wedding Weddings & Honeymoons
Romantic Fiji
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Legal requirements for a Fiji Wedding Weddings & Honeymoons
Romantic Thailand
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Legal requirements for a Thailand Wedding Weddings & Honeymoons
Romantic Bali
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Legal requirements for a Bali Wedding Weddings & Honeymoons
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General Information House of Travel Accommodation Ratings To assist with the selection of your accommodation we have created our own rating system allowing you to compare each property. These are personal ratings offered by our people from their own experience and should therefore be used as a guide only. These ratings may alter throughout the year due to a change of circumstances. Moderate accommodation with a reasonable range of room facilities and good level of comfort usually with a wide range of recreational and leisure activities available for guest enjoyment. Superior accommodation offering exceptional level of comfort in rooms with quality furnishings and fixtures. There tends to be greater attention to personalised service and strong focus on quality food and beverages. First class accommodation including small and stylish boutique properties. Accommodation in this rating offer the very best services with detailed focus on high customer satisfaction and are usually located in prime locations. A half star is noted when the level of service and facilities falls between two grades. Grading accommodation can be quite subjective and generally speaking the standard and services will be in line with the price paid. Please check with your House of Travel specialist to ensure you get the accommodation that best fits your needs. PRICE INDICATOR: The price indicator is provided as a guide only. It is in New Zealand dollars based on low season per person share twin pricing unless otherwise specified in the lead in room type and is correct at the time of publishing. The actual price may differ to that indicated in this brochure due to currency fluctuations, special events or peak periods. Your travel specialist will quote you the actual price at time of booking. 1
Romantic
Cook Islands
© Crown Beach Resort & Spa
The Cooks offer a casual and totally romantic setting for you and your loved one to share your wedding day. Be it simple and personal or elaborate and formal, a magical place where tropical flowers bloom, stunning beaches wrap the idyllic blue lagoon and tropical cocktails are waiting for you. Fulfil your dreams and immerse yourselves in the culture by adding local traditions to your day. Arrive at your location in a traditional canoe paddled by a Cook Island Warrior in traditional costume, go barefoot, wear a sweet smelling tropical ei or arrive to the sound of the conch shell and depart to the captivating sounds of the beating drum. No matter what you choose for your wedding day, romance is always a promise in the Cook Islands. Allow a gorgeous bungalow on the beachfront to become your home or opt for a resort with full facilities. The great thing is, no matter where you choose to stay, everything is within easy reach. Enjoy the flavours of fresh local cuisine at nearby restaurants, and experience traditional island songs and dance, pulsating drums, swaying hips and colourful costumes at a dazzling Island night, a true showcase of Cook Island culture.
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Think of heavenly Aitutaki with it stunning turquoise blue lagoon. A honeymoon haven with days spent relaxing, swimming and snorkelling with enough space and solitude to have that precious time together. Step back in time and experience this truly secluded island paradise where idyllic days turn into romantic nights. Lastly, if you’re into the outdoors, are happy with less luxurious accommodation and want a complete escape together, head for one of the even quieter outer islands: Atiu, Mangaia or Ma’uke. You’ll be lost to the world – and you’ll probably never want to return to it, because these three islands are as peaceful and unspoiled as they could possibly be.
Legal Requirements: ••Original (or certified copy) birth certificate. ••Valid passport(s) including valid visitors permit if required. ••Application for licence must be made in person to the Registrar of Marriages in the Cook Islands at least three full working days before intended date of marriage. ••All documents must be in English (birth certificate, passport, application etc). ••The legal age of consent to marry is 21 years, otherwise written approval by parents is required. ••If divorced, a copy of the Decree Absolute is required. ••If previous spouse is deceased, a copy of the death certificate is required.
Cook Islands Wedding Packages
Edgewater Resort & Spa
Sunset Resort
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa
The pretty beach and turquoise lagoon here provide the perfect setting for your special day. Tipani Wedding Package includes: • Beachside wedding ceremony • Personal wedding planner • Marriage licence/certificate • Minister or celebrant • Bouquet for bride • Tropical neck garland for the groom • Ceremonial planting of the uto • Bottle of chamagne for wedding couple • Wedding gift from the resort
The beachfront pergola overlooking the lagoon provides a beautiful backdrop as you say your vows. Simply Sublime Wedding Package includes: • Personal wedding planner • Marriage licence • Minister or celebrant • Witnesses • Kikau beachfront decorated pergola • Table for signing licence • Bottle of sparkling wine for wedding couple • Special commemorative island gift • Transfers to and from Ministry of Justice to register your marriage
Create your dream sunset beach wedding right beside the brilliant-blue Lagoon of Love Aruru “Haven of Love” Wedding Package includes: • Ceremony at the resort location of your choice • Personal wedding planner • Marriage licence & transfers • Celebrant or minister & witnesses • Bouquet & flowers for the bride’s hair • Buttonhole for the groom • Ceremonial planting of the uto • Bottle of bubbles for wedding couple • Island gift from the resort • Room turndown service with fresh flowers
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1405
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1099
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1965
Royale Takitumu
Manuia Beach Resort
Muri Beach Club Hotel
Enjoy the epitome of romance at this tropical hideaway ensuring a day you will cherish forever. Royale Palm Wedding Package includes: • Personal wedding co-ordinator • Marriage licence • Necessary transport • Minister or celebrant • Flowers – 1 posy, 1 neck ei • Floral archway with 2 flaming tiki torches • Bottle of champagne for wedding couple
Let your dreams become reality amongst the coconut palms in this Polynesian Paradise. Nu Wedding Package includes: • Personal wedding co-ordinator • Marriage licence • Certificate and apostle seal • Minister or celebrant • Tropical bouquet or head garland for bride • Neck garland or lapel for the groom • Bottle of bubbly for wedding couple
A wedding with the sand between your toes and balmy ocean waters lapping at your feet. Club Classic Wedding Package includes: • Wedding co-ordinator • Witness for wedding • Exclusive wedding location • Head garland for bride & neck garland for groom • Bottle of sparkling wine for wedding couple • Celebrant/minister • Flowered archway on lagoon edge • Decorated signing table
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1099
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1199
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1199
Wedding prices shown are specific to the packages featured. Prices are per package based on low season travel. Other wedding options available on request.
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Cook Islands Wedding Packages
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Cook Islands Wedding Packages
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
Nautilus Resort
Boutique beachfront resort amid tropical gardens on Muri Lagoon – the perfect romantic setting. Pacific Ceremony Wedding Package includes: • Wedding licence • Transport to get licence • Minister • Flower arrangement for ceremony table • Wedding co-ordinator
The ambience at this intimate resort will create a truly magical and memorable day. Simplicity Wedding Package includes: • Personal wedding planner • Marriage licence and application • Transfers to/from registry office • Minister or celebrant • Sunset ceremony on beach • Plant bordered sand aisle with flowers • Tropical flower head ei for bride • Tropical flower neck ei for groom • Small bridal posy • Bottle of bubbly for wedding couple
Enter the world of Polynesian luxury where you will have a truly unique experience. Inangaro Mutukore (Endless Love) Wedding Package includes: • Professional on-site wedding co-ordinator • Assistance for marriage licence • Marriage celebrant • Transport to registrar • Decorated signing table • On site beach location • Wedding decorations with tropical flowers • Bottle of bubbles for wedding couple • Romantic breakfast for two the day after
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1329
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1229
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1350
Tamanu Beach, Aitutaki
Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa
Pacific Resort Aitutaki
The perfect beachside location for a romantic wedding on the sunset side of “The Island of Love”. Tamanu Intimate Wedding Package includes: • Beachside or sunset verandah venue • Celebrant • Marriage licence • Personal wedding planner • Witnesses • Flower head ei for bride • Flower neck ei for groom
Say ‘I do’ with champagne sands between your toes and a stunning back-drop of lagoon views. Aruru “Haven of Love” Wedding Package includes: • Ceremony at the resort location of your choice • Personal wedding planner • Marriage licence & transfers • Celebrant or minister & witnesses • Bouquet & flowers for the bride’s hair • Buttonhole for the groom • Ceremonial planting of the uto • Bottle of bubbles for wedding couple • Island gift from the resort • Room turndown service with fresh flowers
Begin your lifetime together just as you imagined at the paradise of this Award Winning Resort. Pacific Ceremony Wedding Package includes: : • Wedding licence • Minister • Head ei for bride • Neck ei for groom • Flower arrangement for ceremony table • Wedding co-ordinator
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $835
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1965
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1329
Wedding prices shown are specific to the packages featured. Prices are per package based on low season travel. Other wedding options available on request.
Romantic
Samoa
© Le Vasa Resort
Every word that has ever been written about South Seas romance comes true in the two beautiful islands of Samoa. Those deep blue skies, azure waters, swaying palms, dazzling sunsets and balmy nights are just the beginning. And whether your idea of romance means big-time spending on luxury, or whether you’re happy just to be together in the simplest of surroundings, Samoa’s the perfect place. Sumptuous full-service resort or basic beachside fale, you’ll have no trouble finding peace and privacy here – that long, lonely stretch of soft white sand all to yourselves, those few shady palm trees, that enchanting waterfall and serene lagoon; the ultimate magical experience. We like to say that ‘love is Samoa’ – you can’t help but be happy in a place like this! Island life flows with relaxed ease as you treat yourselves to some personal indulgences; a dreamlike walk on the beach at dawn; a soothing romantic hisand-hers massage in a traditional thatched fale; a cool glass of champagne on a jetty as you watch the sun go down. And, somewhere in the distance the gentle sound of guitars; a sense of total wellbeing in a world where you’ll smile all day.
Legal Requirements ••Original (or certified copy) birth certificate ••Valid passport(s) including valid visitors permit if required ••Letter from marriage officer or authority from the area of permanent residence verifying that the couple have never been married before ••Recommend a minimum of three working days residency in Samoa before intended date of marriage ••A completed Notice of Intended Marriage ••Documentation must be sent to the property at
The friendly Samoan people love nothing better than a good wedding and they also love sharing their amazing culture and age-old traditions with couples lucky enough to be there for their big day – as bride and groom, you will be the centre of much affection and attention. One thing’s for sure, you’ll be looking forward to returning to this paradise for your anniversary! But you really don’t need either of these excuses as a reason to tap into Samoa’s rich source of romance. Why not simply send yourselves on a self-indulgent break together, and forget about everyone else on earth? What could possibly be better for the heart and soul?
least 14 days prior to the wedding date ••If divorced, a copy of the Decree Absolute is required ••If previous spouse is deceased, a copy of the death certificate is required ••A small fee is also payable to the Ministry of Justice
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Samoa Wedding Packages
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Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa, Upolu
Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa, Upolu
Le Vasa Resort, Upolu
Skirting the edge of Maninoa Lagoon, Sinalei offers the perfect backdrop to your special day. Barefoot Wedding Package includes: • Simple beach wedding setup • Minister/celebrant • Marriage licence • Marriage registration fee • Bouquet for bride
Say “I do” at Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa surrounded by stunning views and dramatic sunsets. Tropical Wedding Package includes: • Minister/celebrant • Wedding co-ordinator • Marriage licence • Wedding setup with tropical flower arch • Bouquet for bride • Ula for groom • Bottle of bubbles for bridal toast • Flame torches lit for a sunset wedding
With stunning sunset’s Le Vasa offers a perfect location for your special day. Simply by the Beach Wedding Package includes: • Minister/celebrant • Assistance on wedding day • Marriage licence • Floral archway • Bouquet for bride • Ula for groom • Beach location • Decorations
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1099
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1129
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1399
Le Lagoto Resort, Savai’i
Return to Paradise Resort & Spa, Upolu
Seabreeze Resort, Upolu
You’d be hard pressed to find a more magical and romantic place to tie the knot than Le Lagoto. Wedding Package includes: • Wedding co-ordinator • Special ceremony venue • String band • Celebrant • Floral arch • Marriage licence • Bouquet for bride • Buttonhole for groom • Witnesses • Romantic dinner for 2
For memories that last a lifetime, there are few places on earth as unique and laid-back as this. Special Wedding Package includes: • Marriage licence • Minister • Local warriors in traditional costume • Floral arch • Tropical flower bouquet • Floral garlands for bride and groom • Toasting bubbles after ceremony for bride and groom • Local string band • Flame torches lit for a sunset wedding
Exchange vows to the sound of the conch shell, escorted by traditional warriors. Lagoon of Love Wedding Package includes: • Champagne breakfast to start the day for 2 • Personal wedding co-ordinator • Beach wedding set up with aisle walkway • Marriage licence • Decorated signing table • Witnesses • Registered Minister • Local warriors dressed in traditional dress • Flower lei for groom and sei (ear flower) for bride
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1639
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $959
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1475
Wedding prices shown are specific to the packages featured. Prices are per package based on low season travel. Other wedding options available on request.
Romantic
Fiji
© Plantation Island Resort
Picture yourself on the beach: toes in the warm soft sand, a scented frangipani tucked in your hair as turquoise waters lap the shore. An island choir sings, Fijian warriors step to the rhythm of a lali drum, leading the way to a sand floor chapel as you whisper to your loved one - Au domoni iko (I love you).
Legal Requirements ••
Original (or certified copy) birth certificate valid passport(s) including valid visitors permit if required.
You may decide to wear white, or opt for a more traditional Fijian wedding style with your tapa costume personally made for you. Whether you prefer a relaxed ceremony on the beach or a more formal, traditional one in a chapel, the Fijians will make sure everything is truly special. Warm, smiling and welcoming, nothing is ever too much trouble.
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Must provide the documents to the registrar at least two weeks before intended date of marriage.
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Two witnesses who are 21 years of age and over must be present.
After celebrating with family and friends, what better way to start your honeymoon than with a short walk up the beach or an easy catamaran ride or flight to another idyllic Fiji location? Experience true romance with a fresh hibiscus behind your ear, glass of chilled champagne in hand and watching the sunset while listening to a love song softly being strummed by serenading staff. Enjoy an intimate picnic for two on your own secluded island with a romantic moonlit dinner under the stars.
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Required to sign a marriage licence at the marriage registry at least three days prior to the marriage ceremony. Registry offices are located in Suva, Lautoka and Labasa.
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The legal age of consent to marry is 18 years of age.
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If divorced, a copy of the Decree Absolute is required.
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If previous spouse is deceased, a copy of the death certificate is required.
Can you imagine a more perfect start to your marriage? But of course, imagining a perfect day is easy; making it happen is the hard part. Being in another country, organising a wedding by ‘remote control’, is a major challenge. That’s why we’ve planned complete, excellently priced wedding packages at some of Fiji’s most romantic resorts. We’ve shouldered all the stress, taken care of every tiny detail… so the day you’re dreaming of can become a wonderful reality.
Special arrangements can also be made to suit your travel plans.
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Fiji’s Wedding Packages
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Plantation Island Resort
Mana Island Resort & Spa
Treasure Island Resort
Don’t be limited by convention: marry on the beach, under the palms, on a raft - enchanting. Romantic Lailai Wedding Package includes: • Venue set up and decoration • Wedding licence • Minister, priest or celebrant • Bridal bouquet • Groom buttonhole • Fijian warriors to escort the bride • Bottle of wine for wedding couple
Mana is magical, and the wedding team here knows exactly how to plan for perfection. Simple Wedding Package includes: • Minister or celebrant • Wedding co-ordinator • Wedding venue decoration • Wedding registration • Marriage licence registration fee • Mana special marriage certificate • Bottle of wine for wedding couple • Special gift
Start your life together here and 'treasure' your marriage memories forever. LaiLai Wedding Package includes: • Wedding licence • Professional wedding co-ordinator • Warrior escort • Picture perfect beach set up • Fijian celebrant • Wedding bouquet • Tropical flower leis • Bottle of bubbles for wedding couple • Ceremony certificate signed by Island Chief
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1055
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $705
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $985
Lomani Island Resort
Tokoriki Island Resort
Radission Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
Lomani is the Fijian word for 'love' – could you choose a better place for a marriage? Lomani Wedding Package includes: • Minister, priest or celebrant • Wedding licence and registration fees • Bridal bouquet • Groom buttonhole • One hour couples massage • Bottle of wine and fruit basket • Fijian warriors to escort bride • Decorated wedding arch • Romantic breakfast in bed for bride and groom
Exclusive, romantic, idyllic. Tokoriki is tailor-made for stress-free tropical weddings. Tokoriki Paradise Wedding Package includes: • Marriage licence fee • Ceremony by minister or celebrant • Tokoriki wedding certificate • Flower leis and floral tiara • Beach canopy set up • Fijian warrior escorts for bride • Serenaders during ceremony • Decorated wedding cake for two • Bottle of wine and wedding night dinner for wedding couple
Style, 5 star service and elegance; the setting is stunning, and so will your day be. Lomani Ceremony Wedding Package includes: • Wedding co-ordinator • Marriage licence • Minister or celebrant • Marriage certificate and postage • Bouquet for bride • Boutonniere for groom • Private venue • Pure Fiji gift pack for bride & groom
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1265
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $2399
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1985
Wedding prices shown are specific to the packages featured. Prices are per package based on low season travel. Other wedding options available on request.
Fiji’s Wedding Packages
Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Vomo Island Resort
Bure Ni Loma chapel with its spectacular views is an outstanding place to say "I do". Garden Wedding Package includes: • Marriage licence • Wedding co-ordinator • Minister or celebrant • Bouquet and tiara for bride • Buttonhole for groom • Tropical flower arrangement • Wedding cake • Decorations • Bottle of wine • Romantic dinner for two
So beautiful, so Fijian - Sofitel is a spellbinding setting for exchanging those vows. Wananavu Wedding Package includes: • Garden or beachside venue • Marriage minister/celebrant • Marriage licence • Return transfers to registration office • Tropical wedding bouquet for bride • Buttonhole or lei garland for groom • Serenaders, Fijian warrior, photographer • Floral arrangement for altar • Three course dinner on beach with a bottle of champagne for bride & groom
Search the world and you won’t find a dreamier spot than Vomo: it’s made for romance. Wedding Package includes: • Bridal bouquet and buttonhole for groom • Marriage celebrant or minister • Fijian warrior escort • Bottle of French champagne for wedding toast • Romantic turn down in villa on the night of the wedding • Four course romantic dinner on the beach for two
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $2315
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $2529
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $3335
Sheraton Fiji Resort
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Blue Lagoon Cruises
Lavish or leisurely, big or small: just leave it to the experts at this luxury resort. Tara Lala – a Joyful Wedding includes: • Professional wedding co-ordinator • 60 minute couples massage • 4 nights in an Ocean View Room including full buffet breakfast daily for bride & groom • Outdoor ceremony venue hire and set-up • Fresh flowers for ceremony venue pedestals • Minister or celebrant • 1 x bridal bouquet and 1 x grooms buttonhole
All you hoped for and more: let this magnificent resort match your marriage dreams. Vau Vata Wedding Package includes: • Chapel hire or ceremony venue • Bouquet and buttonhole • Minister or celebrant • Fijian choir or serenaders • Warrior to escort bride • 5 nights accommodation in a Lagoon View Room including full buffet breakfast for bride & groom • Romantic cabana dinner for two • Couples romance spa ritual • Bottle of French champagne
Can it get more special? Soft sand, champagne, and a once-in-a-lifetime luxury cruise. Dau Lomani (My Love) Wedding Package Includes: • Return transfers hotel to registry office • Wedding licence & celebrant • Wedding Planner • Private transfers to Denarau Marina • Bridal bouquet & bottonhole for groom • Themed archway on vessel or beach • Warrior escort and serenading by crew • Floral centrepiece & small wedding cake • Champagne and flutes to keep as a momento • Photos by a crew member on USB • Complimentary upgrade to Orchid deck
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Other Wedding Packages available on request
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $3159
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $8415
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $2649
Other Wedding Packages available on request
Wedding prices shown are specific to the packages featured. Prices are per package based on low season travel. Other wedding options available on request.
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Romantic
Thailand
© Cape Panwa Hotel
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wedding in Thailand can be as unique or traditional as you would like it to be and has anything and everything on offer to surprise and amaze you. Exotic and romantic, getting married in Thailand is a special way to experience the unmatched generosity and friendly culture. Whether paradise for you is a secluded, sapphire-blue beach, an oriental adventure or the royal treatment at an exclusive resort, Thailand can provide an excellent wedding backdrop. Phuket is an ideal location for weddings. The beaches have powder white sand, the islands are picturesque and isolated, and the culture offers something different and exotic for your special occasion - your photos will be great! Imagine arriving at a beautiful beach with flowers decorating the sand, as you and your partner walk barefoot along the beach and exchange your vows as the waves gently lap the shore. This is such a romantic and unique way to exchange your vows. The tropical, luxury island of Koh Samui also makes a dream wedding setting. Pristine white sandy beaches fringed with coconut trees, aqua seas, lush gardens and gentle ocean breezes await you and your loved one for your special day. Temples and picturesque cliffside views add to the oriental magic. Where east meets west in exotic Thailand you can experience the tranquillity, luxury and romance of an oriental wedding.
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Legal Requirements: ••We have a number of stunning wedding packages available in Thailand. If you have already legalised your wedding in NZ, it is not necessary to do it again; the wedding ceremony can be a proceeding. Any wedding event arranged in any of the resorts is purely a ceremony and not legal. However, the resorts will issue a symbolic wedding certificate for the couple. ••If you want to make your wedding legal, then please contact us for the options available to you.
Phuket Wedding Packages
Merlin Beach Resort
Cape Panwa Hotel
Weddings are unique celebrations with magic moments and where better to set the scene than at Merlin Beach Resort. The resort is located on its own secluded Tri-Trang Beach, just outside of Patong, with low-rise buildings amongst 12 acres of swaying coconut palms and a tropical garden. Select from a range of romantic western style wedding packages to Thai style packages complete with monks blessing the marriage ceremony for the couple. Celebrate with family and friends amidst lush greenery, in a private area or under the stars; light up a lantern to unite your love and soul as one. Whether you choose to exchange your vows barefoot in the sand or under a flower arch overlooking the beach, let Merlin Beach Resort create your unforgettable wedding.
A wedding day to be shared with family and friends and a day to remember is exactly what Cape Panwa Hotel will help you achieve. Tucked away in a secluded bay in the southern region of Phuket, imagine having your wedding ceremony on a stretch of private beach, lapped by gentle turquoise blue ocean and surrounded by coconut groves. If this sounds romantic to you, at Cape Panwa Hotel all this and more can be yours. Choose from a western style wedding or for the more adventurous, try a traditional Thai ceremony with the additional options to rent a traditional dress and costumes for the wedding couple, Thai classical music and dance or include a lovely baby elephant. Celebrate one of life’s biggest moments and the wedding of your dreams at Cape Panwa Hotel.
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $4650
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $4200
Indigo Pearl
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Indigo Pearl is far more than a resort, it offers a feeling of freedom and frivolity, perfect for capturing your unique vision, and at the same time setting your imagination free. A marriage of tales, textures and the two of you – as limitless as your love are the custom packages designed to tap into the spirit you’ve created together. With a personal wedding planner, craft the ultimate wedding with family and friends, be it side travels and adventures, bridal party indulgences at Coqoon Spa to groomsmen outings to nearby golf courses. Choose Indigo Pearl and discover bold luxury, where historic details and surreal twists meet Thai warmth. Offering a luxurious stay and a wedding day that is limited only by your mind’s eye and your hearts wishes, Indigo Pearl will immerse you in the elements at every turn.
Perched on Kata Noi Beach overlooking a beautiful view of the ocean, Katathani offers an idyllic venue for a wedding in Phuket. Their team of ‘Dream Makers’ are at hand to design the most memorable day of your life. With an array of venues to choose from within the resort; beach venue, garden venue, Seacret Dining Room, Coconut Garden, Palm Bar, along with the wedding gallery, all perched together just above or on the shoreline with spectacular views, each set to accommodate individuals tastes and desires. A wonderful choice of pre wedding spa treatments, are also available to pamper you before the big day! With a beachfront haven, your love story at Katathani will be a day you remember forever.
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $2737
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $3825
Wedding prices shown are specific to the packages featured. Prices are per package based on low season travel. Other wedding options available on request.
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Koh Samui Wedding Packages
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Bandara Resort & Spa
Sareeraya Villas & Suites
You need only bring your love to this seaside setting on a peaceful stretch of idyllic island coastline. Celebrate your everlasting love with a fairytale wedding inspired by Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid, Cinderella or Rapunzel in a wedding package tailored to your needs with the planning and support of the resort wedding co-ordinator and dedicated team of wedding professionals. All the details are taken care of, with charming colour schemes and dreamy flower arrangements. Imagine the most intimate and relaxing place you have ever experienced – a paragon of tranquillity nestled amidst one of Thailand’s most beautiful beaches. The chic Bandara Resort & Spa is a perfect location for your treasured wedding day and this stunning Koh Samui beachfront setting creates an ambiance of romance and serenity for a delightful start to the rest of your life.
Tie the knot in a traditional, exotic Thai wedding ceremony, a blend of Buddhist rites steeped in ancient traditions, culture and mysticism. Monks are an integral part of the Thai ceremony, chanting for luck and good fortune and providing a spiritual element to your day. Guests pour water over your hands and bestow their individual blessings. As well as being full of rituals, a Thai ceremony is colourful, lively and a wonderful experience for all involved. You can opt for a Western style wedding or if you’re not sure whether you want a Thai or Western ceremony you can combine the best of the two cultures with ‘Two Hearts in One’. Starting at a temple or on the beach, invited monks chant to bless your marriage. In the afternoon, say “I do” on the sand with the ocean as your backdrop for your Western ceremony, and as the sun sets, enjoy a dinner reception with speeches, toasts and dancing. Flying paper wish lanterns are set alight and released into the night sky for good luck and a perfect ending.
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $3750
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $1750
Chaweng Regent Beach Resort & Spa
Melati Beach Resort & Spa
Immerse yourself in a restful haven where white sand beaches meet the clear blue waters, this could be your wedding paradise. Enveloped in breezy elegance and shaded by majestic coconut trees, enjoy a taste of tropical living. Those wishing to celebrate a stress-free wedding can depend on the professionals at Chaweng Regent Beach Resort & Spa to organize this once-in-a-lifetime ceremony, simply relax and enjoy your day or rejoice with family and friends. The fun doesn’t just stop after your wedding day, be pampered the next day with a breakfast room service followed by a bridal his and hers Swedish or Thai massage. Chaweng’s lush and mature tropical gardens and palm-fringed beach: it’s a wedding dream come true.
The scent of jasmine swirls through the resort as you swish through lush tropical gardens onto pathways fringed with coconut palms down to the seaside. Exchange your vows and wedding rings on the secluded beach with a soft ocean breeze lifting your hair and the sound of waves caressing the shore. This perfect setting makes for an intimate and unforgettable wedding day. With a full team of experienced professionals at the ready, your wedding and reception will be whatever you imagine and more. Add to your Western wedding with the special exotic extras of a Thai ceremony including an elephant, doves, long drum procession, monk blessings, Buddhist religious ceremonial rites or Thai lanterns. For you and your guests’ entertainment as the sun drops into the ocean, choose fireworks, fire dancers, a classic Thai dance show or a live trio band for a truly memorable celebration.
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $3750
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $4950 Wedding prices shown are specific to the packages featured. Prices are per package based on low season travel. Other wedding options available on request.
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Bali
© Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort
Known as the ‘Land of the Gods’ and ‘The Island of Paradise’, Bali is undeniably beautiful. Graced by exotic touches and mesmerising island sunsets, this small tropical island has an amazing ability to provide something for everyone and is an enchanting location for your special day and honeymoon. Whether you want a Western style wedding or decide on a unique Balinese ceremony, you will feel the magic of paradise with a combination of a rich vibrant culture, white powder beaches, clear warm seas and swaying coconut palms. With the spectacular view of a sunrise in the morning on a beach, the sunset in the late afternoon, the lush jungle vegetation, the rolling rice terraces or vibrant tropical flowers, these all form gorgeous landscapes which provide fantastic settings for your oriental wedding photos. You can choose an intimate ceremony with just the two of you or invite family and friends to share your special day. Bali is a great choice if you want to invite guests from other parts of the world, where you can all meet in a central spot – they’ll jump at the chance to join you in this perfect holiday destination.
Legal Requirements ••You can legally wed in Bali, however it can be a lengthy process. Most westerners to Bali tend to opt for a blessing which entails all normal wedding services with wedding cars, flowers, vows and celebrants, however it does not legally wed them. The wedding couples generally visit a registry office after they return back to New Zealand to complete all the legal requirements ••If you want to make your wedding legal, then please contact us for the options available to you
This is island romance.
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Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort
Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort
Celebrate your once in a lifetime at this stylish, boutique resort where the professional wedding co-ordinator will help turn your dreams into reality. This is the perfect location for a smaller, private gathering ensuring a luxurious and intimate atmosphere. The enchanting lawn garden setting will delight you as you walk along the path of scattered flower petals to your love, with the sounds of the warm breeze ruffling the palms and the sea sweeping the sands. An afternoon of blessing and romance merge in this beautiful setting with an amazing sunset in the background while you enjoy a delightful dinner reception under the stars with your family and close friends.
Exchange your vows barefoot on a gorgeous private beach or in a beautifully landscaped exotic garden at Aston Bali Beach Resort. From a traditional Balinese style to a more well known western setting, choose from pre-set wedding packages or opt to build your wedding from the “a la carte” wedding menu. Whatever you decide, no wish is too simple or too lavish. Set in the exclusive enclave of Nusa Dua on the golden sands of Tanjung Benoa, stay on a little longer after your ceremony and opt for a Honeymoon Suite. With a king size canopy bed, own private terrace, traditional “bale” and sunbathing deck with stunning views, let time stand still and let your new treasured memories sink in.
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $2834
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $3710
The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua
If you consider yourself a savvy couple and a modern retreat with tropical sophistication is your ideal escape, tick all your boxes and look no further than The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa lying on the beautiful shores of Seminyak. Within the charming landscape, encompassing native greenery and lily ponds, their point of difference is their elegant pavilion, Purnama, which is a multi-purpose venue that caters to any private celebration. Opulent flower arrangements literally transform this setting into a romantic wedding chapel for up to 90 invited guests. Purnama promises a truly enchanting experience with sweeping breathtaking views of the ocean, an idyllic atmosphere for your cherished day.
Weddings at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, are ideal for couples who would like to say ‘I do’ in the resort’s expansive grounds with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. Offering distinctive wedding experiences complete with an unwavering standard of service excellence, Westin Weddings bring a sense of joy back into planning with a team of experts who will offer assistance every step of the way. Bali itself is famous for being an island of blissful romance and exotic intimacy, providing an exquisitely perfect destination for any dream wedding. Nusa Dua enclave, where The Westin Resort is located, offers delightful sunrises and a tropical white sandy beach, painting it all elegantly into a couple’s memory with soft touches of Balinese hospitality.
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $4395
WEDDING PACKAGES FROM: $4205 Wedding prices shown are specific to the packages featured. Prices are per package based on low season travel. Other wedding options available on request.
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