A Vatulele wedding is where the fantasy of a lifetime comes true! For many career-minded couples, organizing a wedding takes an enormous effort that the idea of 'eloping' can become extremely attractive, especially when the wedding can take place in the serene romantic setting of Vatulele Island Resort.

The service is often held on the private beach at sunset, in a 'church' with doors and windows created from plaited coconut leaves and flowers. Occasionally, traditionally dressed Fijian warriors accompany the bride on a tranquil barge trip across the lagoon whilst the bride is carried ashore to take her vows. The ceremony is accompanied by the charming voices of a village choir raised in sublime harmony.

Wedding ceremonies at Vatulele Island Resort are not merely a show. The vows are solemnized by a Fijian minister, and as a result of their popularity, weddings are limited to only a few per month. Each wedding is tailored according to the guest’s requirements, with romantic and traditional options including traditional kava ceremony and local dancing followed by a special dinner.

The wedding service is usually held towards the end of the celebrants stay, however, the exact date itself is subject to the availability of the Minister and weather conditions. Requests for particular dates however will be taken into account and met, where possible. The resort is unlikely to be able to conduct a weekend wedding, due to other commitments for the choir and minister. A minimum stay of six nights is required for the celebrants.

To ensure each wedding is special and tailored to each couple's requirements, we will be in contact prior to arrival so we are able to run through all the details and requirements in good time to make all the necessary arrangements. After arrival at the resort, couples discuss the service in detail with our wedding co-ordinator and meet with the Minister.

Couples can 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,this should be requested prior to arrival and is included in some of the wedding packages.

The wedding itself is held on the beach with floral archways that are constructed from island flowers and palm leaves. A small bure with a thatched roof and island flowers is set in the middle to house the altar which is covered in a traditional but personalized decorated piece of tapa cloth (this becomes a gift for the couple to keep). If desired, the couple are welcome to invite their fellow guests of the Resort to attend the wedding ceremony.

The Fijian minister resides on the island and is a Methodist. Catholic or alternative services are available if booked in advance.

The wedding package includes a pre wedding one hour massage for two people, the services of the Minister and a Fijian choir, traditional kava ceremony and meke (with Fijian dancers and singers), two flower children from the village, evening private celebration dinner for the couple, bottle of Champagne, informal wedding cake and floral decorations, other than those that may be specially ordered from the mainland.

The price of wedding packages is available on application.