Posts Tagged ‘Destination Wedding’

Lyndsay & Kyle – Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort

Lyndsay & Kyle were married at the Outrigger Fiji Beach resort.  Lindsay has summed up her day in her own words and what can I say… word of mouth is the best recommendation.

OMG! What a stunning place to be, everything was beautiful right down to selection of towels and linen. I can’t imagine a better backdrop for our special day (03/07/2015). We were married in the amazingly gorgeous Chapel on the hill with our 27 guests as witnesses. I can’t even begin to describe how breath taking the view was. Our reception was held at the Vahavu (adults only pool area). Again, completely taken aback at how beautiful this space was. (For those that are still planning and have guests with kids, don’t stress, we had 6 kids in our group aged between 1 1/2 – 10 years and not one of them even noticed the pool area let alone went anywhere near it). Asmeen was our resort based wedding co-ordination and was super organised. I was instantly calmed by her knowledge and reassurance that everything was going to be perfect and let me assure you, it was…. While we are still on the matter of the Outrigger I do need to make a special mention to 2 very beautiful staff members that made every member of our group feel special. We met King George and Vanessa our first day in Fiji and will always remember them both for their amazing service, skills and all round awesome personalities…. Well done guys!



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Hair and Make-Up – Totoka
If I had to some these guys up in one word it would be FABULOUS. I can’t even begin to describe how amazing we all looked and felt after they got ahold of us. This transformation included a friend of mine, the MOB, MOG, 2x Bridesmaids, myself and my very adorable niece and my own little princess. Absolutely nothing was an issue for this wonderful duo and I would highly recommend them in a heart beat…. 



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Reception Set-Up – Party and Event Hire Fiji…..
Well I asked and I received…… Everything was perfect. Our reception was as mentioned above at the Vahavu and for all those who have seen this beautiful venue imagine the roof draped with loads of fairy lights and white lanterns followed by long rectangle tables covered in hessian table runners, fern and leaf lengths, loads of tea light candles and pineapples….. It was magical! We also had a kids table set up with bright pink pineapples, coloured cushions, white ottomans and lolly jars… They loved it.. We made our own kids activity packs containing a personalised pencil case and colouring in books to entertain the kids while us adults got on with the “boring formalities”, safe to say they enjoyed their own sanctuary until it was time to carve up the dance floor with there moves…



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Photography – Leezett Photography

OMG! I had the pleasure of a brief meet with Leezett a few days before our big day and she greeted me with open arms and huge smile, instantly I was comfortable with her. Our big day arrived and whilst we were pressed for time she not once made me our any of our party feel like we needed to move. We chose Leezett’s company for so many reasons, I had researched so many Fiji based photographers and had always wanted a duo to capture our day (1 to focus on the bride and groom and 1 to focus on those sneaky moments that people think no one see’s) and boy did we receive some excellent service. Both myself and the groom are very uncomfortable in front of a camera but what Leezett was able to capture is anything short of a miracle. You can only imagine how draining it is from having to constantly strike a pose or a huge pearly white smile and this was very clear to Leezett, she would pull us aside and show us exactly what she was capturing to give us the extra boost we needed to get through the shoot… The only frustrating thing there is with this subject is having to be patient while they work their magic and not having your photos right away…. I simply can’t wait for that message from Leezett saying our photos are ready….. Again, I would recommend in a heart beat!



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Extra shout out – Chelsea Jayne Wedding Planners (Sydney based)

Well we all know how frustrating it is waiting for an email back when the other end is on “Fiji Time”. I for one am a very impatient person and like to know the answers to my questions straight away, hence why we decided to hire a planner. From the initial contact with Chelsea she made me feel so special (which is what every bride wants to be feeling). We had so many emails, phone calls and text messages back and forth within the first few days of our hiring her and I could finally feel like things were being put in place and could let out that breath I had been holding for months. What an amazing woman she truly is to manage so many different weddings and still make you feel like your her only client. Chelsea worked out what we were wanting and took over from there. Nothing was too big or too small for her to work on and I was completely god smacked at how it all came together….. For all those brides finding it a little too overwhelming please take the time to contact Chelsea, she will make you melt from the first contact…..

Happy Wedding Planning to all of you!
Lyndsay
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Andrea & Matt – InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

Andrea & Matt are such a special couple and it was an absolute pleasure working with them to plan their big day at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa.  They chose Fiji for their destination wedding as they had family & friends from both New Zealand and Australia and they thought it was a great place from them to all meet up and help celebrate their big day.

Prior to the wedding day they took their family & friends out to Cloud 9 and they also had a lovo and bonfire on the beach the night before.



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Andrea’s church pastors flew from New Zealand to officiate the day which gave it an intimate and family feel, but it was the extra mile the resort went that impressed these newlyweds the most “When we got back to our room the staff had dimmed the lights, put on a nice CD and filled the whole bath with flowers and hundreds of candles”

The reception was to be set up outside on the Toba Beachfront however due to windy weather they moved it to the Water Court area. The team from Party Hire & Events set up everything to look just as Andrea had wanted outside.



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“Fiji time really exists,” Her advice: “Be patient and have faith that they’ll pull out all the stops once you’re there.”  “Chelsea Jane Weddings was the best investment I made” 

Andrea had two gowns, Lilli Marcs and Maggie Sorreto, so she could ‘trash’ one.  The day after the wedding Lia & Stu Photography took the couple out on their boat to do an underwater session.



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Brides Gowns: Lilli Marcs & Maggie Sottero

Brides Shoes: Panache Bridal Shoes & Shoes of Prey

Bridesmaids Dresses: JJ’s House 

Hair: Hair and Makeup Perfectionist 

Wedding Cake: InterContinental Fiji

Decor: Party & Event Hire

Honeymoon: Lomani Island Resort  

Invitations: Polkadot Stationary 

Makeup: Hair and Makeup Perfectionist 

Wedding day Photographer: Cheer Wedding Photography, Fiji 

Trash the dress session: Lia & Stu Photography

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Sarah & Richard – Sheraton Fiji

They travelled all the way from the country to say I-do on the tropical Island of Fiji. Sarah & Richard’s wedding was held at the Sheraton Fiji Resort & Westin Denarau which is our most popular resorts chosen by our brides and grooms.  The Sheraton & Westin have several areas for ceremonies and receptions and has lots of different accommodation options, and the food and services is always fabulous.

Their wedding was held in the stunning Paradise Chapel which is located right on the point of the Sheraton beachfront,  Fiji put on the perfect day for them.  Hair & Makeup Perfectionist did a fabulous job on Sarah, her hair looked absolutely beautiful and how cute is that pineapple clutch!

Their reception was held in the Westin Bure which is located right on the ocean front next to the main restaurant, it’s such a beautiful spot with the open sides and that amazing Fijian thatched roof.  Grace Creations did burlap tables runners & chairs ties with tropical flowers and pineapple as the centerpieces and they decorated the roof with fairy lights and paper lanterns.

We hope you enjoy these beautiful photos by Zoom Fiji of their special day.



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Sarah & Richard spent their honeymoon in New York.

“Bula Chelsea!! Everything went to plan. It was everything we wanted and more.  Thanks again for all your help.  Sarah & Richard

Carly & Nick – Sheraton Fiji

The Sheraton Fiji is one of our favourite locations to plan a wedding, so when Carly & Nick contacted us to help them plan their wedding day there we were excited to assist!

Surrounded by 40 of their closest family and friends, Carly and Nick were married in the beautiful Paradise Chapel.  Positioned right on the beachfront, the Chapel offers the most amazing backdrop for wedding ceremonies.

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Due to the prediction of rain, the reception was moved from the lawn area near the beachfront to the ballroom at the Westin Denarau Resort & Spa.  The ballroom was set up just as though it was still on the beach with fairy lights and lanterns strung up over the reception area and tables decorated with vases of floating pink frangipanis. 

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Even though their wedding didn’t quite go to plan with their wet weather option coming into play, Carly and Nick said that overall the day was amazing and were especially impressed with the food, cake and service that the staff provided during the reception.

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Carly also had some lovely words to say about her experience with Chelsea Jayne Weddings ‘First of all let me say my wedding would not have been possible without your amazing help and knowledge of Fiji. I have no idea how brides get things done without a wedding planner. You made the whole process so simple.’

Photography:  Matt Trewin Photography

Brooke & Gareth – Intercontinental Fiji

A mid-air decision on the way home from a holiday where Gareth had just proposed to Brooke, was the start of the exciting planning process of organising their special day in Fiji.  Brooke tells us ‘We had just gotten engaged while on holiday’s in Canada, and had discussed that we wanted a destination wedding. On our flight home I was reading the Qantas magazine which had an article featuring Fiji. It looked so beautiful, so I showed Gareth and we decided there and then that we would get married in Fiji!’.



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As neither Brooke or Gareth had ever visited Fiji before, they knew they needed help with the planning.  As with most people, they felt quite overwhelmed with the thought of planning a destination wedding and we were happy to take away the stress and help them create their perfect wedding day. We stepped in from the very beginning with suggestions about locations they could choose for their wedding day and in the end they decided to go with the beautiful Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa located on the main island of Viti Levu.

This 5 star luxury resort was the perfect backdrop for their wedding celebrations. The bride, groom and their guests enjoyed the facilities that the resort offers including the 4 pools, day spa, restaurants and the many water activities on beautiful Natadola Beach.

When the big day arrived Brooke and her 7 bridesmaids got up bright and early for hair and makeup and the end result was worth the early start!



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Brooke looked beautiful in her blush pink gown by Qnique Bridal.



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Brooke let the bridesmaid’s choose their own dresses in shades of ivory, white, cream and pink tones and didn’t see the girls together in their dresses until the day of the wedding.  She couldn’t have been happier with the result, the girls all looked amazing.



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The groom and his groomsmen all wore light grey suits which complimented the girl’s dresses perfectly.



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Due to the grey and rainy weather, Brooke and Gareth had to go with their wet weather option and their ceremony as held in the beautiful beachfront chapel.



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The reception was moved from the beachfront to the water court area and was set up exactly as it would have been on the beachfront with white tablecloths, white lanterns, pink gingers, tea lights and lanterns hung up over the tables.  The end result was stunning and the bride and groom were so happy with the last minute location change.



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The guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner and a live band and fire dancers during the reception.



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When we asked Brooke what the highlight of the day was she said ‘Having all of our family and friends there was amazing. It was such a good feeling knowing that they all travelled so far to share our special day with us. Everyone had a lot of fun with the traditional Fiji Dancers, they got us all up teaching us some moves. Also the swim that everyone at our wedding had in the pond at the end of the night was so much fun. Definitely something we will never forget!

After the excitement of their wedding, they headed off to Tokoriki Island resort for their honeymoon.  Brooke said she couldn’t recommend it highly enough to anyone looking for the perfect honeymoon location.



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So what advice would Brooke and Gareth give to couple thinking of planning their wedding in Fiji?  Brooke says ‘Contact Chelsea! It took a lot of the stress out of the planning process. I don’t know what I would have done with out Chelsea’.

Thank you to Kristjan Porm for beautiful photos.

 

 

 

 

Diana & Bobby – Vomo Island

Diana and Bobby were married on breathtakingly, beautiful Vomo Island, one of if not our favourite place in Fiji for a romantic wedding.

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A luxury private island escape with only 28 villas and 2 private residences, Vomo is home to soft sandy beaches, clear blue waters and was the perfect location for this stunning couple to celebrate their wedding day.

Diana was radiant on her big day in a strapless, white gown with a jewelled bodice.

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The four bridesmaids wore pale blue knee length frocks and silver heels.

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Bobby wore a classic black suit and white shirt.

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Before the ceremony began, Diana and Bobby decided to have a ‘First Look’ photo session where the bride and groom get to see each other before the ceremony.  We love the look on Bobby’s face as he sees Diana for the first time in her wedding gown!

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The ceremony was held on the rocks beach which was set up with a fabric draped canopy and chairs for the guests.

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After the ceremony the guests were invited to cocktails and canapés at the Rocks Bar while the bridal party had their photos.

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The reception was held on the beach under the stars where Bobby, Diana and their guests dined on beautiful food and danced the night away.

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The cake, by Taste Fiji, was delivered via helicopter on the morning of the wedding on the bestman’s lap! 

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At the end of the night, Bobby and Diana arranged a spectacular firework show.  What a way to end their perfect day.

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A big thank you to Stu & Malia Photographers and Lumen Films, who were brought over from the mainland by speedboat to capture the day.

Aimee & Sung – Outrigger on the Lagoon

Aimee and Sung wanted a small and intimate wedding set in a beautiful location and what better place for that than Fiji.  With no experience in Fiji weddings and not knowing where to start, they came straight to us and we were excited to help them plan their special day.



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We asked Aimee if she would recommend hiring a wedding planner and she said ‘I highly recommend to any bride getting married in Fiji to hire a wedding planner.  I couldn’t have come close to organising anything like this without her’.



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The Outrigger on the Lagoon on the stunning Coral Coast was the perfect location for their wedding.  They wanted a beautiful location and that’s exactly what they got!  Aimee and Sung and their guests enjoyed everything the resort could offer during the 5 day celebration including relaxing treatments at the day spa, the magnificent tropical pool and the many restaurants.  They even went ziplining through the lush Fijian forest!



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When their big day arrived Aimee looked beautiful and was glowing in her Anna Campbell wedding gown.



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Sung wore a white shirt and tan pants teamed with thongs to suit the island setting.



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The ceremony was held by the water under a flowing white canopy. What a dream location to say your vows!



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The reception was in the Vahavu Lounge overlooking the pool.



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Aimee and Sung said that one of the highlights of the day was the entertainment.  They chose to have Polynesian entertainers and a fire show.



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They were also very impressed with the Fijian suppliers who helped make their dream day come alive.  They said that everyone was very professional and efficient and that everything looked just beautiful.



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For their honeymoon, Aimee and Sung stayed at Matamonoa Island.  She said ‘Our honeymoon was brilliant and a great wind down after the big day and hosting 35 people for 5 days previous’.

We received the loveliest email from Aimee after their wedding which said ‘Our wedding was a day I will remember forever. It was everything that we had dreamed of. It was relaxing, stress-free, so enjoyable and myself & Sung, aswell as our guests had an amazing time. All of our guests say its the best wedding they have ever been too.  Thank you for your services, I couldn’t have planned anywhere like the beautiful wedding day that we experienced!



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But the excitement doesn’t end here for this happy couple because aswell as getting their dream wedding, they also came home with a little something else….a baby!  Congratulations to the newlyweds, what an exciting time it is for you both!


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Thank you to Cheer Wedding Photography for the fantastic photos.

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.

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The 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.

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The bridesmaids wore gorgeous flowing maxi dresses. 

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

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Jessica and Brad were married under a canopy of white tulle and greenery by the water’s edge.

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The reception was outdoors under palm trees strung with twinkling fairy lights.  It looked magical!

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Jessica and Brad thought the suppliers who helped them make their day perfect were excellent.  They were particularly impressed with the buffet style dinner served at the wedding which was one of the highlights of the day for them.

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

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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!’.

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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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Dearne 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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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. 

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We 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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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.

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