having lived in fiji for 2 years i have been to LOADS of weddings there!!
i can highly recommend the warick resort on the coral coast. it is a beautiful hotel with all the trimmings and great services for the kids (and really awesome nannies for bubs if needed).
my fave wedding was held at sunset there as the light is just gorgeous, and usually there is a gentle breeze that comes over at that time of the day providing relief.
the food at the warick wedding was delicious (they did a buffet style and this also kept it really low key). the couple basically used the wedding planner of the hotel to have everything organised and were wedded by the local minister. it was really beautiful and needless to say the photos were divine!
i know someone that does beautiful photography and can PM you her details if you
would like...
p.s. also if you stay at the warick there is a pizza restaurant there that is just YUMMY mmm......
also, if you have guests that might not be able to afford the hotel there is a great place just down the beach called Tubakula Cottages (pron. toombakula) that is a more affordable option, but is walking distance along the beach and has quite nice accommodation (we used to stay there alot.... ).
Last edited by Cassius2; November 14th, 2009 at 06:28 PM.
Clare thanks so much, i am getting excited now, i am researching atm and its getting rather confusing as i have never been there and honestly dont know what to expect. My sister just got back this week from a wedding at the Shangri La and sais it was beautiful, i have looked at there prices etc and it seems a little expensive compared to a few others. At this stage i think there will be probably around 25 of us and 10 being children ranging from 2 to 15 so i need to keep the kids in mind also. We dont have alot of money so i will be looking at things closely.
we found the naviti great for kids, the warick is its sister hotel and they are linked, the kids can use the kids club at either which si great, but the rooms at the naviti are cheaper adn you get all food and alcohol included in the package.
it was cheaper than the warrick as well but just as nice IMHO.
I got married at the NAVITI RESORT , i also got engaged there ... the first time we love it and DH proposed , and it was so budget friendly and a great place we went back there to get married !!
we had a blast , there was about 30 guests all up and we gave them heaps of time to get all the money $1600 all inclusive in flights for 7 days !!
the warrick is nice ,. been there twice to visit while at the naviti , nice place , but you have to pay for everything and its a bit boring ( naviti is all inclusive food and drink inc alcohol)
and we had kids come along so it was great for them ... would not hesitate to reccomend getting married there , it was worth it
mow we are just waiting till DD is older so we can go as a family !!
ETA : kawazuki : how cool !!!! we tied the knot just down the stairs at the reception area. where the water falls are and a litte wooden deck thing
it was so funny , during the service i had a cricket in my dress and had to stop the service and get it out , then i saw someone walking around nude( a guy) in there room with the curtians open , not realsising there was a wedding on , pmsl !!
Last edited by *charmalea*; November 14th, 2009 at 08:24 PM.
Lea sounds great.
We are looking at this time next year, hopefully that is enough notice for people. Had a look at the naviti it looks great.
Hope you dont mind me asking but how much did the actual wedding cost you?
I am meeting with travel agent hopefully monday to get some prices etc, he is my cousin so i know he will do his best to get the right deal for us.
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Mrs Mac no problems, will probably need someone to chase around after Hamish 24/7, he is on the go constantly and loves the beach..Will be interesting
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