Tahitian Weddings at Vahine Island

A wedding on Vahine Island is something exclusive that involves the whole island and resort. Decorations, the entire staff and all guests are all part of this special moment that is yours. Vahine is a unique place, a part of the true heart of Polynesia and very different from what you find in bigger islands or hotels. The whole island is yours.

We want to thank the first two couples who insisted on having their weddings on Vahine island, Sandra & Bernard and Barbara & Loic.

In addition to the well-known, symbolic Tahitian wedding, a new law has been passed. Foreigners without residency in French Polynesia will be allowed to get married here as soon as the government applies the law and confirms the necessary papers. Weddings can be performed from mid October to June 30th

Tahitian Wedding Ceremony at Vahine Island

Proud of their traditions, Polynesian people offer to visitors many of their ancestors’ customs, modernized but still alive (tattoos, dances & legendary songs). Among these, the Polynesian wedding attracts more and more foreigners from all around the world. The actor Dustin Hoffmann, for example, made a dream come true here in Tahiti in 1995.

A Tahitian ceremony is always enchanting, to exchange vows, celebrate an anniversary or promise yourself to your loved one. It is always a vivid memory thanks to the gorgeous white sand beaches, the colours of the lagoon, the swaying palms, floral decorations, rhythmic musicians and the natural smile of Polynesian people. It is also a nice way to discover the population and its way of living.

The Tahitian wedding at Vahine Island is a local ceremony, conducted by a Tahitian priest and very respectful of the ancestor’s commitments from the Maohi people. It starts with the arrival of the groom and the bride in outriggers (they are supposed to row, but can be accompanied of rowers). A wedding certificate will be delivered on a “Tapa” made of breadfruit skin.

The Polynesian government voted a law last April to authorize foreign citizens to get married legally in Polynesia without residency. We just wait for more information…

IF YOU WANT TO OFFICIALIZE THE WEDDING:
You will need 10 legal days of publication. You will also need the following documents:

• Birth certificates (less then 3 months)
• Medical pre-nuptial certificates
• Residency certificate issued from your Polynesian home town hall
• A copy of your wedding contract (if you married before)
• Birth certificates of the children, if necessary

For residents of other countries, you will need, in addition:

• Custom (tradition) certificate from your home country
• Single Status Affidavit, also called a Declaration of Non-Impediment to Marry
• Legal publication of the wedding certificate, done in your home town

Birth certificates must be translated in French.

We are pleased to propose our Tahitian wedding package including all the necessary steps of a real Tahitian wedding, to be performed during the day, morning or afternoon (upon your choice). Singers, musicians, dancers are included. You may also add optional services if you would like, as listed below.

The Vahine Island Wedding Package includes:

• Floral decorations (bungalow, pirogue, wedding arch, ceremony place)
• Bride & Groom Tahitian massage, 30 mns, with tiare or vanilla monoi.
• Tahitian make-up for the bride.
• Traditional Costumes for the couple (Tahitian princess and tribe chief)
• 2 Wedding outrigger canoes with 2 oars
• Musicians
• Dancers
• Polynesian priest
• Tiare Flowers leis and crown for the couple
• Wedding Pareos for the couple
• Tapa wedding certificate with your polynesian wedding names
• Painted (non-permanent) tattoo bangle
• Wedding cake
• Champagne
• Wedding present
• Candlelight dinner served in the bungalow
• Breakfast served in the bungalow
• Cocktail with snacks and drinks at the end of the ceremony, with the cake.

PRICE : 196.000 XPF

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