Interview with Wedding Co-ordinator An informal briefing to find out what your needs are and how we can organize it.
Wedding License A trip into Nadi town accompanied by our Wedding Co-ordinator, this normally takes one hour i.e. from Sonaisali to Nadi town, D.O's office and return.
Note Wedding couples are advised that the following documentation is required by the D.O's Office: Passport, Divorce certificates - if applicable and original Birth Certificate.
Catholic Couples - Must present the following information - Baptism Certificate, Freedom to marry certificate, certificate from parish priest confirming that they are happy to marry outside the congregation.
Time and date Time and date of the wedding is entirely up to you. We usually have our weddings in the late afternoon to coincide with the sunset. However, it can be performed at any time of the day you request.
The Bride 4 Fijian warriors, 1 witness, 2 flower girls, professional photographer meet the Bride at her room - usually 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
The Bride is taken to the decorated boat at the marina, guided by the warriors and flower girls. The boat journey takes approximately 10 minutes to the ceremony location.
The Bridegroom Located in a different room with 1 witness. The Bridegroom is then accompanied to the pool bar where he meets the Minister/Celebrant.
The Decorated Boat The boat arrives in front of the Resort near the wedding site.
The Choir The choir group starts singing and the warriors carry the Bride from the boat to the beach.
The Warriors The Warriors, flower girls and witness guide the Bride to the wedding site with the choir singing.
The Bridegroom Awaits… The Bridegroom waits for the Bride 10 meters away from the wedding site with the witness.
The Bride and Groom meet They meet and walk hand-in-hand to the wedding site.
The Minister/Celebrant The Minister/Celebrant conducts the wedding, which takes about 15 minutes.
Sparkling Wine & Canapés Following the ceremony the Bride and Groom enjoy canapés, a glass of Sparkling Wine and photographs with the Bridal Party.
After the ceremony Subsequent to the days formalities the wedding party dine on a private decorated beachfront location and enjoy their wedding cake and Sonaisali Serenaders.
