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Tahitian Wedding Celebrations |
Moorea “Subaquatical Wedding” Arrive at the hotel’s flowered floating chapel by outrigger canoe. The couple dives into the water, and the ceremony takes place underwater. Returning to the chapel, the couple is given a wedding certificate and Tahitian names and dressed in wedding pareos. The celebration continues with champagne and music. Cost is $1770. InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Moorea A "Mini Polynesian Sunset
Wedding Ceremony" takes place on a beach decorated with flowers, palms and
torchlights. Serenaded by musicians and dancers, the bride awaits the
groom's arrival by outrigger canoe. After exchanging tiare leis and being
baptized with Tahitian names, the couple are wrapped in the traditional
tifaifai wedding quilt and presented a tapa wedding certificate. The
ceremony ends with a dance and farewell song before the bride and groom
return to their bungalow where champagne and canapes await them. “Grand Polynesian Wedding Ceremony.” The bride, surrounded by dancers and musicians, waits on the beach for the groom who arrives by outrigger canoe. The couple exchanges vows, adorning each other with Tiare garlands. They are wrapped in a Tifaifai (a magnificent handmade quilt) and presented their Tahitian names, written on tapa. Following the ceremony, champagne, canapés and a “bed of flowers.” Cost is $1850.
The "Royal Ceremony" includes
the groom arriving by royal canoe, Tahitian dances, and a romantic lagoon
cruise with musicians and champagne. Cost is approximately $1355. All of our clients have enjoyed their special day on Moorea at the Tiki Village. The Tiki Village is known to provide a truly authentic Polynesian wedding ceremony without all the legalities. The non-binding ceremony takes place on sacred grounds overlooking a beautiful lagoon. Please visit their website for more information www.tikivillage.pf Once the couple arrives at the Tiki Village, the bride to be is taken to a traditional Tahitian bamboo hut. The women of the village then prepare her for the ceremony by massaging her with Tahitian Monoi oils and dress her in authentic Tahitian clothing. The groom to be is taken by canoe to a nearby beach where he is tattooed (in felt tip pen) and then dressed as a High Chief. He is then returned to the village where his bride welcomes him. The couple is then decorated with an abundance of gorgeous flower leis. The couple can be married in traditional wedding attire if they choose. The ceremony is conducted in the Tahitian Language and there is an interpreter on hand to provide translation to guests. During the ceremony, the women of the village sing beautiful melodic tunes for the audience. Once the ceremony is completed, champagne is served to the guests and the villagers entertain everyone with a wonderful dance show. When the couple leaves the Tiki Village, they embark on the Royal Canoe which takes them to the Royal Floating Fare. Here, they can view a magnificent Tahitian sunset and celebrate a new beginning! Prices for this event vary depending on which package is selected. Approximate rates range from $1100.00 to $2 200.00 excluding video footage. Each package includes the following:Tahitian Ceremony conducted by the High Priest and Chief of the village
The Royal Package includes all of the above plus:
The Royal Deluxe package includes all of the above as well as the following:
Optional (upon request) Video/$350.00 White wedding gown rental/$370.00 *
(All packages are subject to change and availability.)
Reservations should be made with as much advance notice as possible
although last minute events can be arranged.
Sofitel Motu Bora
Bora The
"Traditional Polynesian Te Tama Ceremony" takes place on the hotel's
lovely beach, decorated Polynesian style. The bride and groom are dressed
in traditional Polynesian wedding pareos. A group of dancers and musicians
serenade the couple with traditional love songs. A Tahitian priest unites
them in a traditional ceremony, baptizing the couple with Tahitian names
and wrapping them in a tifaifai wedding quilt. Following the ceremony, the
couple returns to their bungalow where a beautiful arrangement of tropical
flowers adorns their bed. Champagne and wedding cake await them.
The "Te Arii
Ceremony" includes all of the above plus a gastronomic dinner for two at
the resort's Noa Noa Restaurant. Cost: $1800.
Hotel Bora Bora
“Traditional Motu Ceremony.”
Aboard an outrigger canoe, musicians serenade you. Pareos, flower
leis and crowns, a blessing by a Tahitian priest and champagne are
included. Cost is approximately $1805. Le Meridien
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Huahine Te Tiare Resort Island Weddings in Huahine |
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