Hotel Bora Bora

Polynesian Ceremony
The ceremony takes place on the beach. Adorned with flower leis and crowns and dressed in Wedding pareos, the couple is escorted by dancers to the wedding location. In the middle of a natural setting, the couple exchanges their vows before a Tahitian priest. A Polynesian marriage certificate (“tapa”) will be presented before the performance of the local musicians and dancers.

Includes: Tahitian priest, dancers and musicians, 2 pareos, flowers leis and crowns and a wedding certificate “tapa”.

Polynesian Ceremony on a Motu
The couple will enjoy a cruise of about half an hour to reach the Motu from the hotel. Upon arrival, they will have a moment of privacy in the most romantic of settings while a Maohi Nui Group will decorate with flowers and palms. Then, dressed in pareos with flower leis and crowns, the ceremony will be held. After some pictures, the couple will cruise back to the hotel at sunset, sipping champagne.

Includes: the traditional ceremony items as above plus canoe cruising and a bottle of champagne

St. Regis Resort Bora Bora

Traditional Ceremony in the Hotel's Wedding Chapel
The ceremony will begin around 5.00pm on a decorated setting of coconut trees, palms and flowers. The Tahitian priest will conduct the wedding ceremony and declare the husband "tane" and the wife "vahine" and will baptaize you with your new Tahitian name. The couple will exchange their flower leis and head crowns, and they will receive a "tapa", the sacred certification. Songs and dancers will celebrate the union of the couple.

Includes: 2 pareos, 2 leis and flowers, the ceremony with the Tahitian priest, musicians, dancers and the certification on a "tapa".

Traditional Ceremony on a Private Motu
You will enjoy a cruise by outrigger canoe of about half an hour to reach the motu. On arrival, you will have amoment of magic privacy at a most romantic setting. Flowers and coconut palms will then be set on the beach. You will be dressed with pareos and flower leis and head crowns. Then, the ceremony will be held. After some pictures of the couple with the whole group of musicians, dancers and Tahitian priest, you will cruise back by sunset time to the hotel.

Includes: canoe cruising, 1 bottle of champagne, 2 pareos, 2 leis and flower crowns, decorated setting with coconut palms and flowers, the ceremony with the Tahitian priest, musicians, dancers and the certificate oa a "tapa".

Intercontinental Resort & Thalasso Spa Bora Bora

The "Promise" Wedding Ceremony
The Tahitian priest is waiting to unite the couple who are dressed in Polynesian wedding pareos. Dancers and musicians serenade the couple with traditional love songs. The Tahitian priest unites the couple, baptizing them with Tahitian names and wrapping them in a tifaifai wedding quilt. The couple returns to their bungalow where tropical flowers adorn the bed.

Includes: a ceremony with Tahitian priest, a vahine dancer and two musicians, decoration of the chapel, three pareus, two flower leis and crowns, the bride's bouquet, two coconut punch, one "Tifaifai" quilt (rented). Ceremony duration is approximately 20-minutes.

Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa

Traditional Ceremony in the Hotel's Wedding Chapel
The ceremony takes place on decorated setting of coconut trees, palms and flowers. The Tahitian priest will declare the husband "tane" and the wife "vahine" and will baptize them with new Tahitian names. Flower leis and head crowns worn by the couple are exchanged, which symbolizes harmony and a "tapa", tha sacred certificate is presented. Songs and dances will celebrate the union.

Includes: pareos, leis and flower crowns, decorated setting with coconut palms and flowers, musicians and dancers, Tahitian priest and the certificate on a "tapa".

Traditional Ceremony on a Private Motu
The couple will enjoy a cruise of about half and hour to reach the Motu from the hotel. Upon arrival, they will have a moment of privacy in the most romantic of settings while a Maohi Nui Group will decorate with flowers and palms. Then, dressed in pareos with flower leis and crowns, the ceremony will be held. After some pictures, the couple will cruise back to the hotel at sunset, sipping champagne.

Includes: traditional ceremony items as above plus canoe cruising and a bottle of champagne.

Intercontinental Le Moana Beach Bora Bora Resort

Mini “Te Ama” Polynesian Traditional Ceremony
The ceremony takes place at sunset on the beach. The Tahitian priest is waiting to unite the couples that are dressed in Polynesian wedding pareos. Dancers and musicians serenade the couple with traditional love songs. The Tahitian priest unites the couple, baptizing them with Tahitian names and wrapping them in a tifaifai wedding quilt. The couple returns to their bungalow where tropical flowers adorn the bed.

Includes: Tahitian priest, traditional costumes and quilt (rented), pareos (keepsakes), crown and flower leis, bouquet for the bride, Polynesian musicians, Tahitian wedding cocktail, special certificate. Served in the room after the ceremony: a bottle of champagne on ice and canapés.

Grand “Te Arii” Polynesian Wedding Ceremony
The Tahitian priest is waiting to unite the couple in the traditional ceremony, described as above, in an even more colorful and romantic atmosphere. Following the ceremony, the couple is escorted to their bungalow to enjoy the champagne and wedding cake. A gastronomic dinner is then served at the hotel’s private beach.

Wedding Anniversary “Note Hau” (Renewal of Vows) Ceremony
The bride and groom dressed in Tahitian costume (pareos and flower crowns) are escorted to the beach to the sound of ukeles and guitars. Greeted by to musicians and a Tahitian priest who is waiting to perform the renewal of vows ceremony and baptizes the couple with their Tahitian name. The ceremony ends with dances to symbolize their renewed joy.

Includes: The Tahitian priest, pareos, crown and flower leis and bouquet for the bride, a Polynesian trio, decoration for the ceremony, a Tahitian punch drink for the couple.

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa

Tahitian Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony takes place on the main beach of the resort, which is decorated in the Tahitian manner. You will be prepared according to traditional Polynesian customs, wear typical Tahitian wedding attire, and you will each receive a Polynesian name. To continue the celebration of your special day, you will be serenaded by traditional singing and dancing, and following the festivities, enjoy an intimate dinner in our Otemanu Restaurant in the evening.

Includes: Tahitian Priest, Dances and Singers, Pareos, Flowers Leis and Crowns, certificate, 24 digital photographs, cocktails and a romantic dinner.

Tahitian Wedding Ceremony on a Motu
Inclusions are the same as the above Tahitian Wedding Ceremony, but the event takes place on a private motu and the couple will travel by outrigger canoe – Well worth the additional expense.

Le Meridien Bora Bora

“Otemanu” Polynesian Ceremony
The ceremony takes place at sunset on the beach. Dressed in pareos and floral crowns, the groom arrives by pirogue serenaded by musicians. Warriors carry the bride on a “pomare” chair. The couple is given a unique Tahitian name, a certificate and wrapped in the famous “tifaifai” quilt. Following a short cruise with champagne and canapés, the couple enjoys a romantic, private dinner.

Includes: pareos, flower crowns and leis, sunset cruise, marriage certificate, champagne and canapés, romantic dinner and 12 professional photographs.

Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort

Te Ruau Ceremony
The ceremony takes place on the beach strewn with flowers. Dressed in pareos and floral crowns, the bride and groom arrive separately by canoe serenaded with Polynesian love songs. The couple is given a unique Tahitian name, inscribed on the certificate. Following the ceremony and traditional wedding dance, the couple returns to their bungalow where a fruit basket and Bed of Flowers awaits.

Includes: pareos, flower crowns and leis, 2 wedding cocktails, marriage certificate, 2 canoes to ransport the couple to the beach, Master of ceremonies, musicians, Bed of flowers and Fruit Basket served in the bungalow.

Te Mana Ceremony
The outlines of this ceremony are very similar to the above Te Ruau Ceremony. The dance show is more elaborated and extensive. After the ceremony, in addition to the Bed of Flowers and fruit in the bungalow, a bottle of champagne is included. A romantic, candlelight dinner with Champagne will then be served on the terrace of the restaurant which concludes with a Polynesian wedding cake made especially for the couple.

Iti Raa Mahana Underwater Wedding
You fell "head over heels" for each other, now you can take the big step together underwater! A y prior to the ceremony, you’ll be evaluated by the dive master to determine your dive level. The day of the wedding you will be prepared in the afternoon for your dive wedding. The dive and underwater ceremony takes approximately 40 minutes.

Includes: Initiation pool dive, dive equipment (does not include bridal veil!), music, flowers & fruit juice, Certificate of "underwater marriage", bottle of champagne and fruit basket in your bungalow.

Sofitel Motu Bora Bora

Traditional Polynesia Ceremony
On the hill opposite the main island, the bride and groom arrive on the beach in a traditional polynesian canoe. Draped in white paroe, the couple ascends to the top of the hill, hand-in-hand, amidst chanting and dancing of local musicans. Before sunset, the wedding ceremony is performed, incantations recited and vows exchanged. Upon completion, the newlyweds celebrate their given Tahitian namesand are presented with a marriage certificate as a proof of their eternal vows to each other. The couple is then served a Polynesian fruit cocktail as they overlook the romantic sunset. Following the ceremony, the couple is served a romantic dinner serenaded by musicians who perform traditional Tahitian songs.

Includes: pareos, flower crowns and leis, 2 wedding cocktails, marriage certificate, canoe to transport the groom, musicians, CD Rom of 15 photographs, champagne and a romantic dinner with wedding cake.

Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort

Traditional Polynesian Ceremony
On the hill opposite the main island, the bride and groom arrive on the beach in a traditional Polynesia canoe. Draped in white pareo, the couple ascends to the top of the hill, hand-in-hand, amidst chanting and dancing of local muscians. Before sunset, the wedding ceremony is performed, incantations recited and vows exchanged. Upon completion, the newlyweds celebrate their given Tahitian names and are presented with a marriage certificate as a proof of their eternal vows to each oither. The couple is then served a romantic dinner serenaded by musicians who perform traditional Tahitian songs.

Includes: pareos, flower crowns and leis, 2 wedding cocktails, marriage certificate, canoe to transport the groom, musicians, CD Rom of 15 photographs, champagne and a romantic dinner with wedding cake.

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