| Vanuatu has long been a popular wedding | | | | Package. To keep your budget in control go for a |
| destination for couples wanting to elope, those | | | | Package and stick to it. Don't start requesting |
| seeking to avoid a huge financial commitment to | | | | foods that may not be readily available in Vanuatu |
| their big day or people marrying for the second | | | | as this may result in additional cost to you in |
| time round. These days, there is an | | | | having to transport it in (and keep it fresh in the |
| ever-increasing trend for couples, who prefer | | | | process)! |
| smaller, or more intimate weddings, to choose | | | | The Photographer. It is extremely important for |
| Vanuatu as the location for their wedding. Vanuatu | | | | you to book your photographer at an early stage. |
| is very much the preferred choice for many | | | | If this is not done you can very easily find that |
| couples wanting to find inspiration away from | | | | there isn't one available. At Events Vanuatu, we |
| home or simply to escape the stress and | | | | use Island Paradise Photography as our preferred |
| expense of planning such a significant event | | | | wedding photographer. Feel free to contact |
| themselves. | | | | Michael at Island Paradise Photography via their |
| A Vanuatu Wedding also involves a bit of fantasy. | | | | website. |
| Marrying your true love in exotic Vanuatu IS | | | | Invitations. Give your guests as much notice as |
| different AND unbelievably romantic! It provides | | | | possible. This means sending out the invitations |
| couples with a unique setting and brings something | | | | early or at the very least, sending out a "Hold the |
| extra and special to a wedding that just isn't | | | | Date" notice. Make sure you include details of the |
| available at home. A Pacific island wedding in | | | | destination! It's also a good idea to give them the |
| Vanuatu is an event that neither the bridal party | | | | names and contact details of Travel Agents who |
| nor guests will ever forget, for all the ideal | | | | can assist with guest accommodation - ones that |
| reasons!! | | | | may be able to give your guests a better deal or |
| Vanuatu is fast becoming the ultimate wedding | | | | upgrades for group bookings. |
| destination for many Australians and New | | | | Hair and Makeup. Qualified Hair and Makeup |
| Zealanders - perhaps partly due to the close | | | | Stylists are few and far between but there's |
| geographical proximity of both countries. Of | | | | none better (in our opinion) than Chris H and her |
| course, Vanuatu also boasts some exotic wedding | | | | team from Platinum Hair & Beauty. She's |
| venues, all with unique, spectacular backdrops. | | | | always in demand so it will be important for you |
| Everyday life in Vanuatu is very friendly and | | | | to have your wedding coordinator book |
| relaxed. Couples who marry or renew their vows | | | | appointments well in advance. This is also |
| here readily take in the ambience of this beautiful | | | | something that's worth letting your intended |
| paradise and frequently choose to honeymoon | | | | guests know about - otherwise you may all find |
| here as well. Either way, more time tends to be | | | | yourselves looking less than your best!! |
| set aside to enjoy this special event - it's a | | | | The Wedding Cake. Judi Clelland of Cake-Fantasy |
| wedding, honeymoon, holiday and uniquely | | | | makes the most beautiful cakes. Like Chris H, Judi |
| romantic experience, all rolled into one. | | | | is in high demand. Judi is happy for you to contact |
| BUT be warned - If you plan to organise your | | | | her directly through her website to discuss your |
| Vanuatu Wedding all by yourself from home, you'll | | | | requirements - but again, it's not a good idea to |
| only have yourself to blame if everything goes | | | | leave it to the last minute. |
| south!! Instead, we recommend that you follow | | | | Flowers. Annie Tehei is a local florist who creates |
| the essential guidelines set out below to ensure | | | | the most spectacular, tropical flower |
| that your tropical island wedding turns out just the | | | | arrangements, bouquets and table decorations. |
| way you want it to! | | | | Just remember that your flower selection will be |
| ESSENTIAL TIPS AND ADVICE - The Guidelines | | | | limited to what is available locally, although our |
| Enlist the services of a local wedding planner. | | | | range of local tropical flowers is quite extensive. |
| Planning a wedding is always a lot of work, let | | | | Transportation. You'll need to discuss with your |
| alone planning one away from home. You'll need | | | | wedding coordinator any necessary arrangements |
| an experienced Wedding Coordinator who will be | | | | for getting you and your guest to the ceremony |
| with you throughout the planning process to | | | | and reception. |
| ensure that your vision of your wedding day is | | | | Weather - Climate. The beauty of Vanuatu is that |
| something that can realistically be delivered on in | | | | it has a tropical climate. This means that it is |
| Vanuatu. When choosing such a person or | | | | seldom cold but you should check with your |
| company, look for testimonials from their past | | | | professional wedding coordinator, that your |
| customers. | | | | proposed wedding date DOESN'T fall smack in the |
| The Wedding Venue, Reception and Ceremony. | | | | middle of the cyclone season! As an experienced |
| Discuss all your requirements and options with | | | | wedding planner, I also recommend that you have |
| your Vanuatu wedding planner so that everything | | | | some sort of back up plan - just in case it rains. |
| comes together the way you want it AND within | | | | For more expert advice and information on |
| your budget! This includes the Marriage Celebrant | | | | planning your Vanuatu Wedding, contact Events |
| and the legal requirements. | | | | Vanuatu, the Wedding Planner Specialists. |
| Budget. Consider selecting an existing Wedding | | | | |