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Jessica & Brad – Sheraton Fiji

Jessica and Brad wanted a small and intimate wedding and decided that Fiji would be the perfect location to celebrate the occasion with their family and friends.  I was excited to help them plan their wedding and travelled to Fiji to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day.Holt & Matyas photo 1The Sheraton Fiji provided a picture perfect backdrop for their special day and the days leading up to the wedding.  Jessica, Brad and their guests enjoyed all that the Sheraton had to offer including island day trips, a trip to Cloud 9, dive courses and a lot relaxing by the pool.

Jessica looked beautiful on her wedding day in a stunning white lace fish tail gown.Holt & Matyas photo 9

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The bridesmaids wore gorgeous flowing maxi dresses. Holt & Matyas photo 11

Brad and his groomsmen went for a casual island look in their white shirts and rolled up brown 3/4 pants.Holt & Matyas photo 4

Jessica and Brad were married under a canopy of white tulle and greenery by the water’s edge.Holt & Matyas photo 7Holt & Matyas photo 8

The reception was outdoors under palm trees strung with twinkling fairy lights.  It looked magical!Holt & Matyas photo 14

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Holt & Matyas photo 3Jessica and Brad spent their honeymoon on lush tropical Toberua Island which is located off the eastern side of Fiji’s main island Viti Levu. Toberua Island

We asked Jessica and Brad to give some advice to couples planning a wedding in Fiji and they said ‘Be patient. Everything will come together and trust your planner. Chelsea has excellent experience with Fiji weddings.  I look back on our day with pure happiness and no regrets. It was the best day of my life!’.Holt & Matyas photo 10

Thank you to Nadi Bay Photography Fiji for the gorgeous photos and we were also very excited to see Jessica and Brad’s wedding featured recently on the Bula Bride blog.

 

 

 

 

Dearne & Dean – Sheraton Fiji

Working worth Dearne & Dean was an absolute pleasure we were also lucky enough to be in Fiji to help them out on the day.  You could feel the love they had for each other and their great family and friends who had not only travelled to Fiji for the big day but also travelled 6 hours to Sydney to then fly out.  This was a great country wedding in the tropics of Fiji.

Dearne & Dean decide to have their wedding in Fiji as they thought it would be a good way to have the wedding and honeymoon all in the one place, and as they have two young girls Fiji was the prefect place.

They decided they needed to engage the services of a wedding planner as they did not know where to start as the process seemed overwhelming.

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There ceremony was held on the Sheraton Beachfront we kept it very simple with pink chair ties.

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Ceremony 3Dearne wore a Gerry Shaw champagne wedding dress.

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The bridesmaid wore a dusty pink dress and the flower girls wore white linen dresses with pink embellishments on them.

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The boys wore a white shirt and khaki cotton pants.

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As the weather was not on our side we had to move their reception location to the Westin Ballroom.  Everyone at the Sheraton and from Grace Creations pulled together to set the room up and it looked amazing.

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What they loved most about the wedding was the atmosphere, setting and weather and catching up with all there friends. Dearne 2

Couple 2We wish them and their family all the happiness in their future life together.

A big thank you to Tokman Imagez for the beautiful photos.

Corinne & Mark – Sheraton Fiji

Corinne & Mark we married at the beautiful Sheraton Fiji in September last year.  They and an 11.30am ceremony followed by a lunch time reception in the Flying Fish Restaurant.  Their brief to us was they wanted a pool party which was something we had not done before but I think we met the brief very well.

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Corinne and Mark chose Fiji for their wedding location as they wanted a beautiful beach wedding and thought Fiji was very affordable and an absolutely gorgeous country. They also have 3 children and knew Fiji was very family friendly place.

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They chose a wedding planner to ease the burden for themselves and make the experience as enjoyable and easy a possible.

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“hiring a wedding planner It makes all the decisions so much easier and eases the overwhelming amount of planning that you need to do. Chelsea was great and negotiated with the Sheraton for us and organised everything! We just had to choose what we wanted”

The bride wore a lace/vintage style dress that was bought online

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The groom and groomsmen wore natural coloured linen pants and white linen shirts, also bought online.

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The bridesmaids wore full-length beige coloured dresses with rose detail on the chest.

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They said the main highlights of the day was definitely the Kava Ceremony and jumping into the pool fully clothed.

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Hair and Makeup Perfections went above and beyond, this is our favourite photo.

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Prior to the wedding some of the wedding guests went Zip lining and to the Mud baths and had a great time.  The day after the wedding we organised  a half-day South Sea cruise with their guests which they said was very relaxing and enjoyable! They went snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking and relaxed with massages and highly recommend it.

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“I would definitely recommend hiring a wedding planner like Chelsea as she is an expert and knows the ins and outs of a wedding in Fiji and can help to negotiate with the hotels to ensure you receive exactly what you want.”

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“We had the best day of our lives! Corinne.

A big thank you to Sam from Ocean Studios for these great images.

Kylie & Ian – InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

When Kylie and Ian were planning their wedding, they decided to turn their special day into a family holiday for everyone that would create wonderful life long memories of this very special time.  What better place to do this than Fiji!

Kylie and Ian decided very early on in the planning stages that they needed help and guidance from someone who knew exactly what was needed to organise a wedding in Fiji. That’s where we came in.  We helped Kylie and Ian create the most beautiful memories on their wedding day, with the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa providing the perfect backdrop.

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In the days leading up to the wedding the bridal party and their guests enjoyed everything the resort had to offer including snorkelling, fishing and swimming.  What a way to begin the festivities!

When the wedding day arrived, Kylie looked stunning in her ‘Violet’ gown designed by Maggie Sottero.

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The junior bridesmaids looked so pretty in their dresses from Myer.

Kylie’s flowers were artificial as she was unable to get the types of flowers and colours to match in with her theme, this is a great option if you do not want tropical flowers and worth some consideration.

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NBP050714-212-3513933660-OThe groom wore classic grey suit pants and vest with an ivory shirt and tie.

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The photos from the day show just how beautiful the celebrations were and when we asked Kylie what the highlight of her wedding day was and if she would have changed anything she responded ‘The highlight was having the most important people in our lives celebrating with us and no, I wouldn’t have changed a thing!’.

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Due to the windy weather Kylie moved the reception to the water court which is a really beautiful wet wether option at the InerContinental.  It is still outdoors however has a full roof and beautiful water court in the middle which is a great spot to have the fire dancers do there thing.

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The 4ft LOVE sign was actually Kylie’s idea, and as this was not available in Fiji our amazing friends at Grace Creation had this made for her.  How beautiful is this all lit up, a great backdrop and prop for photos.

The days after the wedding were spent exactly like the days before, relaxing and enjoying the resort while having their nearest and dearest with them before heading off to Hawaii for their honeymoon.

The very last question we had for Kylie and Ian was what advice would you give to couples planning a wedding in Fiji and all they had to say was ‘Call Chelsea!’.

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Kylie and Ian certainly made some beautiful life long memories for all involved.  What an amazing day!

Thanks to Nadi Bay Photography for the wonderful photos from the day.

 

Lisa & Craig – Sheraton Fiji

Lisa and Craig are blessed with a beautiful big family and with Fiji being such a child friendly place, it was the perfect location to celebrate their special day.  Lisa says ‘We chose Fiji as it’s a beautiful destination with friendly welcoming locals. We also wanted our wedding to be a holiday for our family and friends that travelled. Importantly we wanted all our kids to enjoy themselves on holiday too’.

BulabusLisa was pregnant and then had a newborn while organising the wedding, so having the time to plan her perfect day was scarce. She didn’t need any extra stress so this is where we stepped in to help create the wonderful wedding they were both after.

The Sheraton Fiji was the magical backdrop for their wedding.  Having visited the islands of Fiji on a previous trip, Lisa and Craig and their family and friends enjoyed what Denarau had to offer.  They visited the many different restaurants for dinner, the kids had great fun at the water park and on the banana ride, the boys played golf and the women were pampered at the Sheraton health spa.

Getting readyWhen the big day arrived, Lisa looked beautiful in her Collette Dinnigan ‘Rococo’ gown in ivory.

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The boys wore classic grey tailored suit and didn’t they look gorgeous!

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The ceremony was held on the beach under a beautiful white canopy and lanterns hung between palm trees.  What an amazing setting!

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The reception was also held outside and it was filled with lots of love and laughter.  Lisa said ‘A beautiful ceremony was followed by such a memorable, fun and happy night shared with our wonderful family, friends and many kids. Not to forget the awesome dancing and entertainment the kids brought to our night,  we will cherish forever!’.

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Set upLisa and Craig combined their wedding with their honeymoon and stayed for 10 nights at the Sheraton.

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When we asked Lisa if she would have changed anything about her day she said ‘Maybe more photos during the day, even a videographer.  Even though I was quite relaxed the day went too quick and it’s a bit vague.  Otherwise I did have an awesome day and enjoyed it immensely’.

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A big thank you to Kristjan Porm Photography for these beautiful images.

 

Jenna & Chris – Vomo Island Wedding

Vomo Island with it’s soft sandy beaches and clear blue water is a dream destination and Jenna and Chris could not have chosen a more magical location for their wedding.  Here Jenna shares with us some details on her big day and offers some advice for other brides to be.VomoAerialWhy did you choose to have your wedding in Fiji?

We wanted a beach destination wedding and both of us wanted to go to Fiji as we had never been.Jennawedding3What did you wear?

My dress was a strapless white dress designed by Pronovias.

What did the groom wear?

A white shirt by Calvin Klein and grey trousers by Trent Nathan.Jennawedding4

What was the highlight of your wedding day?

Our private beach dinner.

Where did you go for your honeymoon?

We stayed at Vomo for an extra 5 days.

Is there anything you would have changed about your wedding day?

No!Jennawedding2

Why did you choose to hire a wedding planner?

To relieve the stress of coordinating all of the overseas components required for the ceremony.

Would you recommend hiring a wedding planner?

Definitely!

What did you think of all the wedding suppliers that were involved in your wedding?

They were fantastic.  Everything was so organised and stress free.Jennawedding1

What advice would you give a couple organising a wedding in Fiji?

Go to one of the island resorts instead of getting married on the mainland.Vomo Rocks Bar

Jenna sent us this message during her stay at Vomo ….

‘Just a quick note to say that everything was perfect and more magical than we could have imagined. Thank you so much for everything you did for us. The day was completely stress free and Ashely and Bruce were amazing.’  

A big thank you to Bruce from Zoomfiji Photography (http://zoomfiji.com) for the beautiful photos.  Great job as always and we love working with you!

Christie & Cameron – Sheraton Fiji

The Sheraton Fiji is one of our most popular resorts for weddings.  Christie and Cameron had holidayed in Fiji previously and loved the relaxed feel and lovely people. They wanted to capture that for their day and have a low stress wedding for them, their families and guests.

A very big thank you to Michelle from Cheer Photography  for these beautiful images.

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The ceremony was held on the Sheraton Beachfront and a reception followed on the Villa Pool Deck at the Sheraton Denarau Villas.

Christies dress was custom made from Hilde Heim in Enogerra, Brisbane. Satin bodice with layers of silk mesh skirt. Lovely and cool, easy to move in and great choice for the Fiji weather.

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Cameron’s outfit was from Rodger David, and the groomsmen wore charcoal suits with navy ties and pocket squares to match the bridesmaids.

The bridesmaids wore navy dresses from Baccini and Hill, Melbourne. The dresses were cotton with a satin weave so they looked luxurious but were very cool.

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The highlight of the day apart from marrying Cameron was the reception. Great speeches, wonderful MC, excellent entertainment. It was an amazing party that continued well into the night.

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Prior to the wedding their guests went on a day or half day cruise out to the islands with South Sea Cruises. The boys went deep sea fishing and caught some tuna which they brought back and the Flying Fish who cooked it for them.

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We asked Christie what advice would she give couples organising a wedding in Fiji?

Do what makes you happy (as a couple, no one else).Get a wedding planner and enjoy the process as much as possible. If that means doing heaps of DIY things to take over or just letting the resort take care of everything it’s up to you.

Men will never spend hours on Pintrest or Goggling the various flower types available at your time of year so just do the research and let them pick from a few choices!

Do an engagement session with your photographer, especially if you have never met them face to face or have never had professional photos. It really put us at ease and meant we knew what to do on the wedding day and that helped make for great photos and speed up the photo process.

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Is there anything you would have changed about your wedding day?

We would have organised a friend or staff member to have champagne and beers for the bridal party during photos. It’s very rushed after the ceremony and photos do take a while.

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We asked Christie  Why she choose Chelsea Jayne Weddings to help plan her wedding-

We chose to hire a wedding planner due to the logistics of planning a wedding overseas and the fact that we were unable to travel to Fiji to source and try our own suppliers we thought having someone with the experience and recommendations would benefit us.

Would you recommend hiring a wedding planner?

Yes! Absolutely after hearing other brides’ experiences (Fiji and Australian weddings) I would recommend it. Having Chelsea doing the hard yards meant we could focus on the day without the stress of chasing up quotes, slow replies to emails etc. We were able to enjoy the wedding preparation process which I think a lot of people don’t get to do as they have to communicate with so many people.

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