FIJI WEDDINGS

Matangi Island Private Resort

Before the Wedding Day

Matangi's intimate setting and homely atmosphere makes it the perfect location for a memorable Fiji wedding.  Every wedding at Matangi is a hassle free occasion - all you need to do is obtain your marriage license, choose when and where you would like your wedding and who you would like as witnesses and the resort will do the rest. 

 

Wedding Formalities - Marriage License Registration

It is a requirement that a marriage license be obtained from the local District Officer on the island of Taveuni prior to your wedding.  Birth certificates and passports must be produced.  Divorce papers are essential, if applicable.  Fiji marriage licenses are accepted worldwide.

All arrangements for your transport to the District Officer on Taveuni will be made by the resort and all transportation costs are included in our package price.  The District Office is located at the Waiyevo Government Station, a 15 minute car ride from Taveuni's Matei airport. If possible, registration will be coordinated with your arrival into Taveuni. (Registration cannot be done on weekends or public holidays).

Other Wedding Formalities - Place, Time and Witnesses

Guests can choose from the beach, the deck over the ocean, the lawn or the open bure on our beach front.  Most weddings take place during the afternoons but are available at anytime.  Staff members often serve as witnesses, if required.

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding ceremonies are performed by a minister of religion from either the Methodist or Catholic denominations or a marriage celebrant. The wedding ceremony is a very simple one. Add some personal touches to make it an even more memorable occasion.

 

Wedding Photography

Both digital and standard photography in 36 exp film can be arranged. 

Our digital photographer, Ian Osborn, is a writer and photographer who has written and published several books on the islands.   Ian will post 6 images on the internet the day after your wedding for all your family and friends back home to view. 

Chrys Ayley takes standard photography with 36 exp film.  Chrys will have your photos developed and delivered to you in a tapa covered photo album. 

All photography packages include round-trip Nadi/Taveuni/Nadi flights, round-trip Taveuni/Matangi/Taveuni car and boat transfers, all meals and photography services. 

Conditions: Packages are priced per person based on cash/check discounted price, double occupancy and space available. Prices do not include airline taxes of approximately $252 per person and are subject to fuel increases, resort price increase, and foreign currency fluctuation until paid in full. All South Seas Adventures Honeymoons include our exclusive Brides Survival Amenity Sash.

Wedding Package

Things To Know And What To Do

 

1.   A Fiji marriage is legally accepted worldwide.

2.   Passports and birth certificates are required for legal registration.

3.   Divorce papers are essential if previously married.

4.   No minimum stay in Fiji required.

5.   You must be 21years of age otherwise parental consent is required.

 

 

FIJI ISLAND WEDDING

USD $1150 Includes Fiji VAT (tax)

 

• Legal registration on Taveuni Island (not possible on weekends or public holidays).
• Services of a Church Minister.  
• On-site wedding coordinator.
• Decorated site (beach, garden or deck over the ocean).
• Witnesses (Best Man and Bride's Maid) for the ceremony.
• Floral leis for Bride, Groom and witnesses.
• Floral head piece or hair flowers and bouquet for the Bride.
• Beating of the lali drum to signify the commencement of the ceremony.
• Bottle of Champagne
• Fijian choir singing hymns through-out the wedding ceremony.
• Tropical rum punch and canapés/appetizers following the ceremony.
• Decorated cake
• Special Matangi wedding gift pack
• Private dinner at a romantic location.

 

OPTIONAL EXTRAS CALL FOR RATES

 

Hire of traditional Fijian tapa costume for Bride and Groom (per costume)
Hire of traditional Fijian tapa costume for Best Man and Bride's Maid (Per costume) (Costumes can also be purchased for $250.00 per costume))
Traditional Fijian leis with tapa (per lei)
Fijian escort warriors for bride
Flower girl
Traditional Fijian dance (Meke)

                                                                               

 

Renewal of Vows

USD $995 includes Fiji VAT (tax)

 

• Services of a Church Minister.  
• On-site wedding coordinator.
• Decorated site (beach, garden or deck over the ocean).
• Witnesses (Best Man and Bride's Maid) for the ceremony.
• Floral leis for Bride, Groom and witnesses.
• Floral head piece or hair flowers and bouquet for the Bride.
• Beating of the lali drum to signify the commencement of the ceremony.
• Bottle of Champagne
• Fijian choir singing hymns through-out the wedding ceremony.
• Tropical rum punch and canapés/appetizers following the ceremony.
• Decorated cake
• Special Matangi wedding gift pack
• Private dinner at a romantic location.

Optional Extras (above) may be added to this package.

 

All Rates in USD 

Valid 01 APRIL 2008 to 31 March 2009

and includes Fiji Government Tax VAT 

Prices are subject to change

 

 

Preparing for the Wedding

 

Pamper yourself with a Fijian massage, island wrap or sugar rub before your big event.  The following massage and spa services are available. Prices below are in FJD

 

Fijian Bobo Massage	60 min	$70.00	Using traditional Fijian massage techniques with pure coconut oil.
Relaxation	60 min	$75.00	Aromatherapy using essential oils.
Polynesian	30 min	$75.00	Traditional Polynesian massage techniques using the elbow to  penetrate pressure points.
Full Body - Aromatic	60 min	$85.00	Blending muscular and relaxation massage techniques with tropical scented oils.
Reflexology	30 min	$85.00	A massage to the lower leg areas and pressure points on the feet.
Full Body - Essential Oils	60 min	$95.00	A full therapeutic massage using a choice of essential oils.
Swedish	60 min	$95.00	Using aromatic oils with peppermint essentials for a deep tissue massage.
Island Wrap	60 min	$95.00	A total body treatment with exotic oils and body butter that will instantly revive your skin.
Sugar Rub	60 min	$155.00	A natural skin exfoliation and moisturizing technique cleanses and conditions your Skin giving it a natural glow.

 

We use Pure Fiji products made from coconut oil and island fragrances.

 

 

Fiji Wedding Menu

 

Our chef will discuss your special menu with you for a memorable private dinner.  For groups, a Fijian feast (lovo) is an option or a three course meal.  We would be happy to discuss a menu with you.  Following are some suggestions.

 

Fijian Lovo

Food is wrapped in banana leaves and cooked underground with hot stones in the traditional Fijian way.  Meats include chicken, lamb, pork and fish.  Vegetarian dishes include paulisami (spinach leaves) and egg plant marinated in coconut milk.  Potatoes, tapioca and taro are also baked in the underground oven.  Seafood dishes include Kokoda, raw fish marinated in lemon juice and fresh coconut milk, crabs, prawns and mussels prepared the Fijian way.  Desserts include coconut or pineapple pie or Fijian pudding. 

 

Three Course Meal - Suggestions For Groups

 

Buffet  

Smoked walu, shrimp cocktail or tomato and basil soup

 

Main Course

Roast chicken, fillet steak with green peppercorn sauce, baked snapper with fennel and lemon sauce, lamb rack with chilli orange glaze, garden salad, snow peas, carrots and broccoli.  Fresh seafood dishes can also be prepared, variety depending on availability.    

 

Dessert

Sherry trifle, Chocolate silk, crèmes brulees or pears poached in red wine.

   

  

Beverages

 

Our bar man will be standing by at the conclusion of your wedding ceremony to serve your champagne.  Tropical rum punch and canapés will follow in the dining room for all invited guests to enjoy.  For wedding groups, we would be happy to work with you on what beverages you would like to serve your guests. You may select from our Wine List.

 

Wine List

                                                                       

White - By the bottle   

 

Queen Adelaide Chardonnay 2002 - Australia                                         $29.50

Exhibits generous fresh fruit flavours without oak influence.  A very crisp and dry wine.  Cuisine: Fish and seafood.                       

McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay 2002 - Australia                             $33.00

Soft, clean and fruity, this wine is popular with chardonnay lovers.  Cuisine: Most entrees and mains as well as with dishes such as pizzas, pastas and Asian cuisine. 

Tyrrell's Old Winery Chardonnay 2002 - Australia                                      $35.00

A very clean, crisp and fresh wine with melon peach aromas, balanced by subtle oak vanilla flavours.  Cuisine: A range of seafood, chicken, creamy pasta dishes, lighter veal and pork dishes.

Clifford Bay Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2002 - New Zealand           $35.00 

This wine possesses passion fruit and exotic guava aromas providing an excellent balance and intensity of flavour.  Cuisine: Seafood and a range of vegetarian dishes. 

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay 2002 - Australia                              $36.50

Summery tropical fruit aromas of melon and peach flavour balanced with a subtle oak influence.  Cuisine: Fish dishes, especially Salmon, and Asian cuisine. 

Wyndham Estate Bin 222 Chardonnay 2002 - Australia                 $41.00  

This full flavoured wine displays the generous melon and peach fruit characters typical of fine Australian Chardonnay. Cuisine: A variety of chicken and seafood dishes.

Pencarrow Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2001 - New Zealand       $42.00

An intensely perfumed wine with exotic spices and tropical fruit characters.  Elegant and stylish.  Crisp and fresh.  Cuisine: Fish and seafood. 

MarlboroughOyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2002 - New Zealand          $44.50

Fresh, ripe melon and capsicum-like flavours, make this wine very aromatic, lively and lingering.  Cuisine: A wide range fish and seafood dishes.   

Heggies Chardonnay 2002 - Australia                                                          $49.00

A full and intense wine showing cashew and fig, intertwined with nectarine and hints of fine oak. 

Margaret River Evans & Tate Chardonnay 2001 - Australia                     $49.00

A concentrated and intense wine with rich guava and ripe rock melon fruit flavours. Cuisine: Chicken and seafood dishes. 

Palliser Estate Martinborough Chardonnay - New Zealand                    $54.00

This astutely crafted wine has French oak aromas and concentrated ripe citrus and stone-fruit flavours, delicately seasoned with toasty wood. Cuisine: Fish and seafood dishes.

Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2000 - Australia                                             $70.00

A wine of great complexity, with initial aromas of walnuts, butterscotch and cream, enhanced by subtler tones of ripe lemon, cinnamon, spice and charred wood.  An excellent chardonnay.  Cuisine: Chicken and seafood dishes.

 

White - By the glass

 

McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay 2002 - Australia                              $ 8.00

Tyrell's Old Winery Chardonnay 2002 - Australia                                         $ 9.00

 

Red - By the Bottle

McGuigan Black Label Merlot 2001 - Australia                                           $33.00

A full bodied wine from the Hunter Valley.  Berry fruit accompanied by a touch of residual sugar soften the young tannins.  Cuisine: Red meats and chicken or with soft cheeses. 

Tyrrell's Old Winery Pinot Noir 2002 - Australia                                             $35.00

A soft but generously flavoured style of Pinot Noir with aromas of sweet berry fruit and savoury mushroom characters.  Cuisine: Traditional red meat dishes, pasta and cheese.

Tyrell's Old Winery Cabernet Merlot 2000 - Australia                                 $35.00

Rich berry fruit supported by soft tannins and subtle vanillin oak gives this wine a very smooth lingering finish.  Cuisine:  Roast chicken, fish with Asian flavours, bolognaise, pizza and roasted meats. 

Saint Clair Merlot - New Zealand                                                                    $37.50

An elegant wine with flavours of blackberries, ripe plums and a touch of spices.  Cuisine: Red meat, pasta and cheese dishes.

Wyndham Estate Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 - Australia            $43.50

A fine example of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety with deep, rich colour and full berry and minty flavours.  Cuisine: Lamb and traditional meat dishes or pastas. 

Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz 2001 - Australia                                         $48.00

A generous medium to full bodied wine with the distinctive Shiraz characters of rich plum, pepper and ripe fruit.  Cuisine:  Barbecued beef, grilled veal or spicy pork. 

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 - Australia               $49.00

Rich berry and plum flavours supported by a backbone of subtle oak makes this a very soft wine with good length.  Cuisine: Steak and a variety of red meats.

Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 - Australia       $64.00

Fresh red fruits, spice and mint balanced with oak flavours make this a very soft wine full of flavour.  Cuisine:  A wide range of pasta and meat dishes. 

Heggies Merlot 2000 - Australia                                                                       $56.50

A wine of finesse which offers varietal characters and flavours, showing ripe berry fruits underpinned by French Oak with balance and structure. 

 

Red - By the Glass

 

McGuigan Black Label Merlot 2001 - Australia                                           $ 8.00

Tyrell's Old Winery Cabernet Merlot 2001 - Australia                                 $ 9.00

 

Champagne & Sparkling

Queen Adelaide Brut - Australia                                                                     $27.00

This Queen Adelaide sparkling wine is full of fruit character. It is crisp, with a dry finish in the classic brut style.

Angas Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay - Australia                                            $35.00

An excellent quality full flavoured sparkling wine bursting with strawberry fruit flavours.  A fine bubble with a crisp, dry finish.

Mumms Champagne - France                                                                    $125.00

One finds the finesse of the Chardonnay and the fruit and strength of the Pinot, both very characteristic of Cordon Rouge.

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin - France                                                             $160.00

This champagne has been aged in chalk cellars in Reims which date back to Roman times. A superb champagne.ack to Roman Times. A superb champagne.

 

 

 

 

 

Fiji Wedding Invitations

 

You may like to invite other guests to your wedding ceremony.  Our office staff would be happy to prepare and deliver a personalised wedding invitation.

 

 

Fiji Honeymoons

 

Matangi's intimate setting on its own private island makes it the perfect location to celebrate a honeymoon.   Our 11 beach-front bures are well spaced apart and nestled amongst lush tropical gardens.  Our Tree Houses /Honeymoon Suites are original to Matangi and were designed for honeymooners wanting something a little extra special with added privacy.  

One of the most popular spots for honeymoon couples is our secluded and private Horseshoe Bay with its enclosed beach setting. Take a picnic lunch, your snorkeling gear and kayaks and explore the best of Matangi above and underwater. 

A sunset cocktail on our deck over the ocean and a private dinner on the beach with the stars and gentle sound of lapping waves rounds off the day.  It all makes for the perfect romantic honeymoon in paradise.

 

 

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