Relaxed Experiences

Romance Intro

Fiji consistently turns up the heat as a dreamy destination for loved up couples. Even though we’re famously family friendly, you’ll find countless adult-only getaways tucked away in idyllic pockets or on remote islands where you can reignite your spark. Other resorts separate their sprawling properties into kids-free zones so you’re still guaranteed space to let romance blossom. Hideaway in a charming ‘bure’ amid floral-scented gardens, a lavish overwater bungalow or a spacious hilltop villa with jaw-dropping panoramic views. Together, you will forget the real world when you’re pampered at the spa or spending long sunny days getting weightless in our warm waters.

When you’re ready to leave your room, there are secluded bays to discover, rushing rivers to swim and native forest trails to lose yourself in. Steal a kiss under a roaring waterfall, jump on a jet-ski to explore uninhabited islands or don some snorkels and fall head over heels for Fiji’s colourful coral cities. End the day right sharing a mouth-watering meal under the stars accompanied by romantic Fijian serenaders.

Top 10 Romantic  Fiji Ideas

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1. Picnic on a private island

Escape to a private island with champagne and a gourmet hamper

when staying at some of Fiji’s island resorts including LikuLiku Lagoon

Resort, Vomo, and Jean Michel Cousteau Resort.

2 - Take a scenic flight

Take a helicopter or seaplane flight to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Fiji’s mesmerising maze of reefs and tiny islands.

3 - Snorkel with Manta Rays

Manta Rays visit Fiji from May to October, and snorkelling with these

majestic creatures is one of the most memorable experiences you’ll have in Fiji. Manta Ray Island in the Yasawa Islands, Wakaya Island and Kadavu offer the best chances of an encounter.

4 - Swim beneath a waterfall

Tavoro Falls in Taveuni, is one of Fiji’s many beautiful

cascading waterfalls that tumble into fern-rimmed swimming holes.

5 - Explore the islands by small cruise ship

With over 333 tropical islands, a leisurely cruise is one of the most

romantic ways to explore Fiji’s islands.  Cruise the islands with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s MV Reef Endeavour or Blue Lagoon’s adults-only MV Fiji Princess.

6 - Scuba dive the Rainbow Reef

Diving the Rainbow Reef near Taveuni will start an enduring

underwater love affair, with corals of every colour of the rainbow teeming

with equally colourful marine life.

7 - Sail into the sunset

Sailing into a tropical sunset is possibly the most romantic thing you

can do. Yachts depart daily from Port Denarau for leisurely sunset sails.

8 - Escape to the remote Lau Islands

Visit the remote Lau Islands staying at adults-only Vatuvara Private

Island Resort or on a cruise with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji.

9 - Embrace whole-body wellness

Many of Fiji’s luxury resorts have award-winning day spas that

embrace wellness with health-oriented activities like private yoga

classes, detoxifying spa therapy treatments and hilltop hikes.

10 - Combine your wedding and honeymoon

Weddingmoons are on trend with couples wanting to share their

special day with immediate family and friends.

Will you marry me? - Top 5 proposal ideas

What could be more romantic than proposing to your loved one in a tropical island setting. You’ll have the perfect backdrop almost anywhere in Fiji, and here are a few ideas on how to make your proposal a grand romantic gesture.

1 - A Sunset Cruise

A stylish seafaring afternoon for two is a romantic and visually dramatic way to propose. Have a private boat sail you and your partner to a secluded bay and be ready for the perfect moment. There’s no better backdrop than a Fijian sunset.

2 - Message in a Bottle

Just you and your loved one on a desert island… many of Fiji’s resorts and tour operators will help you propose via a message in a bottle, seemingly washed up on an idyllic white sandy beach. Captain Cook Cruises Fiji can organize this type of proposal on a day trip to Tivua Island, and once the question is popped, provide champagne to celebrate.

3 - Private Island Picnics

Likuliku Resort and Vomo Island Resort in the Mamanuca Islands, and Jean Michel Cousteau Resort in Savusavu all have access to private islands and can organize a romantic picnic lunch complete with champagne perfect styling. 

4 - Take it to the skies

Malamala Beach Club has joined forces with Pacific Island Air to provide a truly romantic gesture. With this package, you are flown over the island in a helicopter to view your proposal – a message in the sand. When you land you are then treated to a day at this unique beach club.

5 - Sweet Serenade

Whatever the setting, there’s no better finishing touch than a sweet serenade from an acoustic Fijian musical group – every Fijian resort will be able to help you organise this.

Designed especially for couples

Fiji is famous for being family-friendly, so if you are looking for a more serene setting for your clients, choose a resort that caters purely for adults or have adults-only areas. Some resorts are even available to book as your own private island.

Mamanuca Islands

Likuliku Lagoon Resort is home to Fiji’s first over-water bungalows, where you can enjoy ocean views as the sun sets. 

Tropica Island Resort A secluded adults-only escape away from large scale hotel chains. Partake in a romantic dinner for two on the jetty – its the perfect spot for a romantic sunset dinner date

Tokoriki Island Resort’s beachfront pool villas come with their own plunge pools and the crystal-clear ocean is just a few languid steps away. 

‍Matamanoa Island is an intimate private island resort in the heart of the Mamanuca Islands; perfect for those seeking peace and tranquillity. 

‍Tadra Island Resort. Located on Mana Island, this 5-star resort was designed specifically for couples; each beachfront villa an intimate haven.

‍Lomani Island Resort, its secluded villas surrounded by lush tropical greenery, fronting sparkling white sandy beaches. 

‍Vomo. A luxury private island encircled by incredible beaches and clear waters with a dedicated Adults-only section. Renowned for exceptional cuisine, sophisticated accommodation and heartfelt Fijian hospitality.

‍Blue Lagoon Cruises. This small-ship boutique cruise operator caters for adults-only and will take your clients to some of the most beautiful places in the islands. 

‍Yasawa Islands

Turtle Island calls itself “a haven for the soul”, an intimate luxury resort with only 14 light-filled villas facing a blue lagoon.

‍Yasawa Island Resort exudes luxury, you will be spoilt for choice with 11 private white sandy beaches, perfect for popping the question. 

‍Paradise Cove Resort. The family friendly resort has an adults-only section, ‘The Cove' sanctuary, with a dedicated pool and villas.

Viwa Island Resort. This serene adults-only resort offers intimacy and personalization with beautiful beachfront bures that have your very own name on a plaque by the door! 

Navutu Stars. With only 10 luxurious villas, Navutu Stars provides an idyllic and secluded experience for adults only. Villas are traditionally themed for an authentic Fijian feel and the hospitality creates a joyful atmosphere.

Blue Lagoon Cruises. This small-ship boutique cruise operator caters for adults-only and will take your clients to some of the most beautiful places in the islands.

Northern Islands

Taveuni Palms Resort. Staying at is akin to having your own private estate complete with personal staff. 

‍Matangi Private Island Resort. Choose from a Beachfront Bure or a Luxury Treehouse Bure at this luxury private island resort in Fiji’s north. 

‍Como Laucala Island. Style and sustainability go hand in hand at this ultra-luxury resort with its secluded Fijian-style residences.

‍Nukubati Private Island, on the north coast of Vanua Levu, is Fiji’s only resort with direct access to the Great Sea Reef.

Viti Levu

Royal Davui. Barefoot luxury escapism is on offer from the moment you sink your toes into the beach upon arriving at this tiny island inside the Beqa Lagoon. 

‍Wellesley Resort. Nestled on Fiji’s Coral Coast and boasts one of the only white sand, blue lagoon experiences on the main island. 

‍Crusoe’s Retreat The adults-area is a perfect romantic, budget-friendly retreat for couples looking to tie the knot, honeymoon or renew their vows, overlooking a sparkling lagoon.

‍Yatule Resort. Located in Natadola Bay, this small and friendly resort is ideal for those who like to interrupt the romantic bliss with exciting daytours.

Weddings Intro

There’s a reason so many about-to-be-weds flock to Fiji to celebrate their love. With glistening white beaches, lush rainforests and countless hideaway spots, Fiji is one of the most romantic places on earth to tie the knot.

If you need help with planning, many resorts offer great wedding planning services and packages to take the pressure off. From photography, flowers and food to honeymoon destinations, you can have everything organised for your clients.

Destination weddings have endless perks, from spending more time with loved ones, providing a greater sense of intimacy as your clients wedding party travels together, as well as giving their friends and family a great excuse for a holiday, which they of course will book through you. Which makes weddings a great way to earn more from one booking.

Fiji is a perfect destination wedding for several reasons:

• Internationally accepted wedding apostilles
• a year-round mild climate, with temperatures between 26°C to 31°C
• plenty of options when it comes to choosing what type of wedding your clients you want 
• beautiful natural scenery as a backdrop for the special day of your clients. 
• Professional wedding planners at the resorts who have all the right contacts to hair & make-up specialists, florists, photographers and videographers, musical entertainers and are there for all the tiny details that need to be special.

Choosing from one of the 333 magnificent islands will be one of the harder choices for your clients to make, with every location offering something different, something unique, something magical - each a slice of paradise. Whether they’d like to celebrate their big day barefoot on the beach with a handful of friends, elope to a private island resort for an intimate ceremony or celebrate with the extended family at a luxury resort or on one of Fiji’s small-ship cruise-ships, you’ll find what they are looking for in Fiji.

Choose from a seaside chapel wedding, a lush rainforest setting surrounded by tropical foliage and cascading waterfalls, take a helicopter to a mountaintop ceremony, sail into the sunset or get married in a traditional Fijian ceremony.

Known as the place where happiness finds you, Fiji is the perfect place to begin your happily ever after.

Map with Chapels on it showing wedding venues around Fiji

Selling points for a wedding in Fiji

• You will earn a great commission as the wedding guests most likely would book their trips and add-ons through the same agent as the couple.
• Most resorts in Fiji have dedicated wedding planners on hand to help with these bookings.
• Clients who book a wedding through you are likely to continue to use you for future bookings too - hopefully just the one wedding though.
• Potential for referrals for future weddings – brides tend to talk.

Say “I Do” in Fiji

Would you prefer a barefoot bash or a formal buttoned-up affair? Would you rather exchange vows on a white sandy beach, a five-star resort, under a waterfall or on your own private island? The choices in Fiji are endless.

Private Beach Club Bride

Imagine inviting guests to a “Private Beach Club” for your wedding? Radisson BLU and Malamala Beach Club have teamed up to offer the ultimate beach club wedding. Host 50 of your friends and family on this private island, then return to Radisson Blu Resort where a table under the stars will be ready and waiting with cocktails and canapes.

You can also combine a stay at one of the many five-star resorts on Denarau Island with a ceremony on Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s private Island, Tivua Island.

Five-Star Bride 

VOMO Island Resort is located in the Mamanuca Islands and privacy and exclusivity are top priority. VOMO The Rocks, the resort’s new adults-only pool area is the perfect spot to watch the sun go down. Kokomo Private Island in Kadavu is encircled by the Great Astrolabe Reef, one of the largest reefs in the world. Accessible via private seaplane, the resort delivers a new level of exclusivity.  The Yasawa Islands Resort & Spa is a barefoot-luxury resort located at the northern tip of the Yasawa Islands and offers heavenly seclusion for those desiring peace and privacy. Como Laucala Island is one of the most exclusive private island resorts in Fiji’s north-east, set amidst coconut plantations and unspoiled wilderness of rainforest, mangroves and beaches.

Into the Blue

If you’re a fan of Fiji’s magnificent underwater world, why not say “I Do” underwater? Or make a lasting contribution to Fiji’s marine environment by making coral planting a part of your ceremony? At Six Senses Resort in the Mamanuca Islands, you can take a snorkel tour to help replant coral in their beautiful coral nursery just offshore.

Paradise Taveuni can organise an underwater wedding on the world-famous Rainbow Reef. The Underwater Wedding Package includes a waterproof bridal bouquet and romantic dinner for two.

Lush Green Tropical Feels 

If you’d like a lush green tropical backdrop, Fiji can deliver that too. In Nadi, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant provides a rainforest backdrop with palm trees and ancient figs providing a natural canopy. If adventure and sacred ground is more your style, the Naihehe Cave will prove a magical setting. The “Bete”, or priest of the cave must give permission to enter this sacred site. Once inside the Cathedral Chamber the candlelit ceremony will take place with the local female choir singing in perfect harmony with the acoustics of their sacred location. You could also perhaps exchange vows with the background roar of one of Fiji’s beautiful waterfalls, such as majestic Bouma Falls on Taveuni with Qamea Resort & Spa.

My Big Family Fiji Wedding

Fiji is famous for its family friendly resorts, so if your ceremony is likely to be a big family affair, you’re spoilt for choice. Large families can spread out at the Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa, a perfect location for the whole family to “fly and flop.”

At Jean Michel Cousteau Resort your wedding package includes free use of their famous Bula Club throughout your stay and a dedicated nanny for each child five and under or a Buddy for up to five children aged 6-12 years.

The Cultural Bride

Arrive at your wedding carried aloft by Fijian warriors or paddled ashore on a traditional bamboo raft. You may even opt to have the bridal party dressed in traditional Tapa, a traditional ceremonial bark cloth material made from the stripped and beaten bark of the paper mulberry tree. It’s known in Fiji as ‘Masi’ and has long-standing history in Fiji. Many resorts offer traditional warrior dance ceremonies and local choir singers to celebrate and embrace the essence of Fijian ceremonial traditions. 

The Cruise Bride

Why not charter a cruise-ship for your big day? Say "I do" above turquoise waters on one of Fiji’s small-ship cruise ships or beachside at one of their private beaches. Both companies, Captain Cook Cruises and Blue Lagoon Cruises, offer charters for wedding parties. You will have the accommodation for the whole wedding party sorted in one go and the bride won’t be able to run away!  

Or if you literally want to sail into the sunset after your vows, you can charter a yacht with Big Blue Fiji (link to: https://www.bigbluefiji.com/about_us/)  or Coral Cats (link to: https://www.bigbluefiji.com ) for your wedding. 

Going to the Chapel

If you’d like a traditional church or chapel wedding, there are plenty to choose from in Fiji’s resorts. Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort’s chapel sits atop the Lomalagi Hill with panoramic views of the stunning Pacific Ocean. Also on the Coral Coast, the chapel at the Intercontinental Fiji Resort & Spa merges modern architecture with Fijian elements. The Seaside Chapel at Shangri-La Yanuca Island has an intimate and secluded setting by the Pacific Ocean. On Denarau Island, Sheraton Fiji Resort’s Paradise Chapel is right on the waterfront and has floor-to-ceiling windows offering beautiful ocean views. In the Mamanuca Islands, Musket Cove Island Resort Fiji’s quaint colonial style chapel features-stained glass windows, high ceilings and traditional wooden pews. Treasure Island’s Sigavou Beach Chapel is a gorgeous beachfront venue situated on a secluded part of the island. The wedding chapel at Tokoriki Island Resort Fiji is a traditional Fijian Bure style building complete with thatched roof, timber interior and traditional stonework. The Pearl in Pacific Harbour has a waterfront chapel that offers a beautifully framed view over Beqa Lagoon.

Popular Wedding Resorts

Viti Levu 

1. Denarau 

Why? Located just 20 min from the airport, Denarau’s resorts offer accommodation ranging from hotel rooms to luxury villas and five-star suites. Perfect for wedding guests wishing to explore other hotels and nearby Port Denarau, this is an easy and convenient area of Fiji to be married at. Additionally, other venues around Nadi cater for those that may prefer to be married outside a resort. The couple and guests can choose to stay where they please, whilst the wedding is held offsite. Hidden in the tropical hills, for a completely customised celebration, incredible garden venues await you.

• Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
• Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
• The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji
• Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa

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2. Coral Coast & Pacific Harbour

Why? The Coral Coast is easy to get to, well known for its family-friendly resorts and is a popular spot for Fiji weddings. Pacific Harbour is the adventure capital of Fiji. In under an hour’s drive from Suva on Fiji’s southern coast. Pacific Harbour has an excellent range of accommodation and can cater anything from simple elopements to large groups 200+.

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• Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
• Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort 
• InterContinental Fiji con –
• Yatule Resort & Spa
• Shangri-La’s Yanuca Island
• Warwick Fiji 
• Nanuku Auberge Resort
• The Pearl Resort, Spa & Golf Course

Mamanuca Islands 

Why? Not only are they the closest group of islands to Nadi International Airport, the Mamanuca Islands are amongst the most picture-perfect islands in Fiji. White sandy beaches, warm turquoise seas and swaying coconut palms are all part of the scenery. With most wedding venues holding ceremonies on their beautiful beaches, the Mamanuca Island style is barefoot paradise. Ditch the heels, put your feet in the sand and have the wedding of your dreams under the stars!

• Tropica Island Resort
• Malamala Beach Club
• Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina
• Plantation Island Resort 
• Treasure Island Resort 
• Lomani Island Resort
• Vomo 

Yasawa Islands

Why? Nature and ocean lovers will find the perfect spot here for their wedding. The Yasawa Islands are quieter and more perfect for those who wish to have a small and intimate elopement – two people very much in love, barefoot on a beach, just saying ‘I do’.

• Yasawa Island Resort 
• Octopus Resort
• Paradise Cove Resort 

Vanua Levu & Taveuni

Why? Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island, is less tourism-oriented than Viti Levu, making it a great destination for those looking to elope. From the picturesque main town of Savusavu with its sheltered bay, to the untouched rainforest of the Wasali Nature Reserve, Vanua Levu is a natural paradise.

Taveuni, Fiji’s third largest island is known as the Garden Island for good reason: Lush jungle, gorgeous beaches, secluded waterfalls and abundant wildlife make Taveuni an eco-tourist’s dream. Taveuni has a selection of great resorts dotted around the coastline, with most clustered at the northern tip of the island near Matei airport. If you are a diver, you surely will find a resort to do an underwater wedding for you.

• Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort
• Koro Sun Resort
• Savasi Island Resort
• Paradise Taveuni
• Matangi Island Resort

Wedding Requirements

Everything you’ll need for your Fiji Wedding

To legally marry in Fiji, you need to:

• -Be single, widowed or divorced.
• - Not be related (bloodline relationship).
• - Be 18years of age or over.
• - Any witnesses must be 18years of age or over.
• - Both spouses must be physically present to obtain their special license.

Required Documentation

• Certified copy of birth certificates.
• Passports with valid legal status.
• If applicable, divorce certificate.
• If previous spouse is deceased, a death certificate.
• A Certificate of Single status or No Legal Impediment must be provided if:some text
  • Marriage between non-residents marrying in Fiji.
  • Marriage between non-resident marrying a Fiji citizen.
  • Marriage by former citizens of Fiji with two years & above residency abroad.
• Two witnesses and their photo identification 
• Name of marriage officer/ denomination or religion
• If documents are in other languages, certified translated copies in English language must be provided.

Application for a Marriage Licence

By law anyone intending to be married in Fiji must obtain a marriage licence beforehand. Hence, it is recommended for couples to arrive a few days prior to your nuptial exchange in order to process your marriage licence application.

An appointment can be scheduled at the nearest marriage registry or district office during a normal work week that is 8am – 4pm from Mondays to Fridays. These offices would normally be in the main town areas for the various locations.

Note: Special arrangements may be available to suit your travel schedule too.  

Apostille

You should note that while your locally registered marriage is of legally recognised status, it will not be registered in your country of origin until you choose to do so. To do this, an Apostille can be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Apostilles will only apply if both the country you are married in and the country in which you wish you intend to use the certificate are members. Expect a turnaround time of 6-8 weeks. Wedding Planners can expedite the process for you by hand delivering your marriage certificate to the Registrar General’s Office and then on to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to obtain the Apostille Seal.

Wedding coordinators

‍Many of our leading resorts and their dedicated in-house wedding coordinators can assist with all your wedding queries.  Guests that select ‘wedding package’ holidays from our trusted resort operators often find that an all-inclusive option is the premier choice.

Remember that no matter what kind of ceremony you seek, from an intimate gathering to a massive love celebration, Fiji is always a perfect tropical island destination for a splendidly elegant wedding occasion to celebrate the happiest day of your life.‍

Hot Tips:

Engage wedding coordinators at the resorts to assist with all the planning to offer peace of mind for your clients as they will manage every detail to ensure that your client’s big day is memorable and hassle free. Weddings in Fiji are legally binding and recognized worldwide.