Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Destination Wedding French Polynesia: Packages for any Taste!
Words by Courtney KellarWords by Courtney Cox
Photos courtesy of South Pacific Management
French Polynesia has long been known to be one of the most romantic places in the World! I have been there myself and, trust me, it does not disappoint. With a recent lax in the laws limiting legal ceremonies, several properties are introducing bigger and better packages for destinationwedding couples, elopements and vow renewals. South Pacific Management has resorts located on the islands of Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea and Tahiti, most of which have packages dedicated to couples. Below is a sampling of what French Polynesia has to offer:
The Romance of Bora Bora
Wedding in Paradise at Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa
- Walk down aisle
- Officiant
- Chapel ceremony (private) or Forever beach
- Flower petal walkway
- Bride's bouquet & groom's boutonniere
- Traditional wedding music (CD)
- Wedding certificate
- Champagne toast
- Wedding cake
- 1 Tahitian black pearl
- Day pass to Manea Spa
Rate: 747 Euros per couple, inclusive of tax (or approximately US $935)
Wedding on a Private Island at Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa
- Ceremony on the beach of a private islet (motu)
- Flower decoration on the beach
- Polynesian Master of ceremony
- Musicians and dancers
- Wedding certificate
- 2 Flower crowns and leis
- 2 pareo
- Chic barbecue picnic
- 1 bottle of Champagne
- Snorkeling in the coral garden>
- Outrigger canoe cruise
Rate: 2812 Euros per couple, inclusive of tax (or approximately US $3,453)
The Magic of Moorea
Sweet Love Wedding at Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa
- Polynesian music ambiance (CD)
- Flower decoration on a peue (local mat)
- Ceremony on the Tree of Love Beach
- Master of ceremony
- 2 flower leis
- 2 lychee and Champagne cocktails
- Flower decoration in room
Rate: 382 Euros per couple, inclusive of taxes (or approximately US $475)
Beauty in Huahine
TOPA MAHANA Wedding at Huahine Te Tiare Beach Resort
- 2 white pareo, flower crowns and leis
- Master of ceremony
- Wedding certificate
- Polynesian dance Show
- Tifaifai ceremony
- 2 Polynesian cocktails
- 2 bathrobes in your bungalow
- Bed of flower
- 1 fruits basket in your bungalow
- 1 bottle of Champagne (75 cl) in your bungalow)
- 1 Starlite dinner for 2 (on the terrace of your bungalow) with 1 bottle of wine
Rate: 1 516 Euros per couple, inclusive of tax (or approximately US $1,816)
To learn more about exclusive and customizable packages available at each participating resort, visit SPMhotels.com.
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