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INTRODUCTION
FA R E A S T & A U S T R A L A S I A
AUSTRALIA
A vast, incredibly diverse country of unique landscapes and holiday experiences, half the world away. Australia is a superb holiday destination and perfect for couples seeking a wedding close to many of the worlds iconic sites. Marry in the stunning city of Sydney outside the Opera House overlooking Sydney Bridge or in the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens. Choose the more traditional St Christophers Chapel in the heart of the rainforest in Queensland, perfect for small intimate weddings or exchange your vows on one of the many amazing Whitsunday Islands or Barrier Reef Islands. You can even marry at Uluru (Ayres Rock) and for a truly romantic and unique experience with the most stunning of backdrops for your wedding photographs.
THE COOK ISLANDS
The Cook Islands are made up of 15 atolls scattered across the Pacific and provide a laid-back, exotic destination to holiday in and even more importantly exchange your vows in. You are greeted at the airport by a ukulele player singing welcome songs and a floral lei (necklace) is placed around your neck. Rarotonga is a beautiful volcanic island surrounded by a lagoon and reef, with white sand beaches where you can drift away to the rhythmic songs and chants and sway with the dancers. As well as white sand beaches, Rarotonga boasts rich rainforest, and plenty of culture and sightseeing options. Aitutaki, the second most populated island, rewards the effort required to reach it with one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Pacific.
FIJI
Legendary, mystical and romantic the beautiful islands of Fiji offer an exotic setting with breathtaking beaches, golden sands and tropical greenery. Comprised of over 300 islands, Fiji's population actually resides on two main islands - Viti Levu (Great Fiji) and Vanua Levu. And the beauty of the islands is matched by the friendliness of its people, who will welcome you with big warm smiles. Perfect for couples who are seeking a tropical island paradise Fiji wedding ceremonies are special and personal to you. Choose to arrive accompanied by Fijian warriors and flower girls in a decorated wedding boat serenaded by a Fijian choir and for the more adventurous marry in traditional Fijian wedding costumes. Refer to the Kuoni Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific brochure for further destination information.
1 Mount Agung, Bali 2 Loraine and Andrew Allen (their story below) Tokoriki Island, Fiji 3 Australian sunset 4 Wedding in the Far East 5 Cook Islands 6 Wedding couple in Thailand
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real life fijian wedding
Loraine and Andrew Allen married in Fiji in a romantic intimate ceremony in a small private chapel on the island of Tokoriki. Here Loraine shares her memories of their special day& Was there a particular reason why you chose to marry abroad? We wanted the best of both worlds, it was December and I really liked the idea of a winter wedding but in the sun and my husband wanted to marry in a church. We both wanted something that was just for us with no fuss or worrying about all the little details so chose to go abroad. Why did you choose Fiji? We chose Fiji because it is a once in a lifetime destination, neither of us had been there before and we wanted paradise. What type of ceremony did you have and where was it? We had a ceremony in the little private chapel on the island of Tokoriki, there was a Fijian choir singing which was beautiful. Did you have any guests at your wedding or was it just the two of you? We had no guests just the choir and the flower girls, the Minister and the Wedding Coordinator (he was lovely) and couldnt have been more helpful. Did you add anything extra to your wedding package to make it more special? Everything we wanted was included in the package, it was special in every way. What was your most memorable moment of the day? I think the most memorable moment of the day was when I heard the drumbeats and choir outside the villa and saw the little flower girls waiting outside, it made such an exciting atmosphere. Is there anything you would do differently, or any advice you would give to other bridal couples? There is nothing that I would do differently, perhaps if it were in my power to make the day last longer I would do that. In terms of advice for other couples I would just say relax and enjoy it! Where did you honeymoon? Our whole wedding and honeymoon included Fiji, Castaway Island for five nights then on to Tokoriki for one week and the ceremony, then on to Singapore and then Langkawi for Christmas and Kuala Lumpur for New Year.
call 01306 747007 I www.kuoni.co.uk/weddings I see your travel agent
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