Wedding & Honeymoon Bora Bora

The best travel season for French Polynesia is from April to October. Then the thermometer rises to about 29°C during the day, and at night the temperatures are a pleasant 23°C. Between November and March it is comparatively humid. Temperatures climb up to 32°C during the day and cool down to about 22°C at night. Between January and March there is also a risk of cyclones hitting the islands.

Manava - Welcome to Tahiti! After landing in Papeete, a representative of our partner agency will pick you up and take you to your hotel. The coming days will be exciting and beautiful at the same time. Today is dedicated to relaxing from your international flight.

1 night with breakfast included in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Enjoy the day before the wedding and use it to relax or explore the island. Moorea has very fertile soil and so it is not surprising that coffee, cotton, sugar cane, pineapple and more are grown here.

Many claim that Moorea has the sweetest pineapple in the world, which is how the island got its nickname of "Pineapple Island". Moorea has even more to offer in terms of landscape, of course. Numerous waterfalls, small river courses and tropical plants make the Polynesian island a true ecological treasure. The green peaks of the island offer a wonderful view of the two lagoons from above. Whether on foot or high up from the air - you should definitely explore the island in more detail.

Our tip: A breathtaking panorama is offered from the Belvedere viewpoint.

1 night stay with breakfast included in Moorea, French Polynesia

Today is your big day. A private transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Haapiti Town Hall in the southwest of the island - one of the most beautiful and authentic regions of Moorea. Here, your wedding planner will already be waiting for you with a bouquet especially created for the bride and a flower pin for the groom. The wedding ceremony will take place in the traditional wedding room of the town hall in French. If desired, a translator will translate the mayor's words into English for you. This will be followed by an entry in your family book. After the registry office, the driver will take you back to the hotel, where a small surprise awaits you in your hotel room. Your wedding planner will take care of the certification of your wedding documents in Papeete. We will send them to you before your departure. In case the papers are not ready in time, we will send them to you free of charge by express to your home country.

1 night including breakfast in Moorea, French Polynesia

After your civil ceremony yesterday, today your wedding ceremony will take place at Maiau Beach Garden beach, a small private island also called Motu. Upon arrival via a traditional jetty boat, you will be greeted by guitar and ukulele sounds. With a coconut drink in hand, you walk along a path decorated with palm trees to the altar, where the priest is already waiting for you. During the wedding ceremony, you will exchange tropical flower necklaces and crowns, which represent harmony. Your hands are dripped with coconut water and wrapped with a Polynesian fabric symbolizing your union as vahine & tane, woman & man. Often the bride and groom are also given Tahitian names as a reminder of their Polynesian wedding. Afterwards, the priest presents you with your Polynesian marriage certificate made of tapa, a bark raffia. During the ceremony, songs are sung and music is played, as well as dances performed by the Polynesian wedding group. At the end of the ceremony, you will toast your marriage with a glass of champagne.

1 night including breakfast in Moorea, French Polynesia

Today you will fly from Moorea to Raiatea. From here, a private transfer will take you to your 5-star hotel Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa. Once in paradise, you can immediately start enjoying your honeymoon to the fullest. The crystal clear water invites you to swim and splash around, while the one or other exotic fish crosses your path.

1 night including breakfast in Taha'a, French Polynesia

Sapphire blue skies, turquoise waters, togetherness in an overwater bungalow and breakfast arrives by boat - can you imagine anything more romantic for your paradise wedding trip? Enjoy your days in total seclusion.

2 nights with breakfast in Taha'a, French Polynesia

After dreamlike days on Taha'a, you will go to the first lady among the dream islands - Bora Bora. How to spend your honeymoon days on Bora Bora? Lie relaxed on the beach, jump from your overwater bungalow into the turquoise blue water, indulge in culinary delights, snorkel through the crystal clear sea or explore the green inland of the island on a 4x4 tour. With this scenery, it is guaranteed not difficult to enjoy your new life happiness to the fullest.

3 nights with breakfast in Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Today marks your last day in paradise. We hope you had the wedding you dreamed of and an equally wonderful honeymoon. If you would like to customize your trip, please contact us.

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Manava Suite Resort Tahiti****, Tahiti, French Polynesia (1 night)

Located right on the beach, the modern Manava Suite Resort Tahiti hotel is the ideal place to stay to unwind after a long journey. Look forward to 121 rooms decorated in a blend of modern and Polynesian design, with a small kitchenette and free Internet. In addition to a small boutique and pool bar, the property also has its own spa area and gym. An absolute highlight is the magnificent infinity pool, which convinces not only with its size, but also with the fantastic view of the heart-shaped island of Moorea. Visit the cozy Punavai Lounge Bar - here you can end the day with a refreshing cocktail to live music.

Moorea Beach Lodge***+, Moorea, French Polynesia (3 nights)

Moorea Beach Lodge is located about 40 minutes from the dock at the harbor. The bungalows are arranged around a central main house, There is a 200 square meter lounge area, a bar and a large communal kitchen. The bungalows are all built in the same style and differ only in their location. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, double bed and a sofa bed. There is also a small fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, ceiling fans, a bathroom and a private veranda.

Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa*****, Taha'a, French Polynesia (3 nights)

Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa is one of the most wonderful resorts in French Polynesia. It is located on a motu across from the small island of Taha'a. The Polynesian design, a tree restaurant, and the gorgeous location with nearby coral gardens create an incomparable South Seas feeling. A speedboat takes you from Raiatea airport to the hotel in 35 minutes. The Relais & Chateaux house is located in a wonderfully green complex and is surrounded by white sandy beaches. The 58 spacious villas and suites are Polynesian simple and equipped with all amenities for a successful honeymoon.

Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts****, Bora Bora, French Polynesia (3 nights)

Green-covered mountain peaks and the lagoon shimmering in various shades of blue welcome you to Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa. Nestled in an approximately 7-hectare garden, this luxury resort on the snow-white sandy beach of Motu Tevairoa leaves nothing to be desired. You will stay in one of the 80 thatched bungalows, which are located either on land or on stilts above the lagoon. Some of the bungalows even have their own pool or whirlpool. Indulge all your senses: Tevairoa Restaurant offers international delicacies with great views of the crystal clear lagoon, while Fare Ambrosia specializes in Italian dishes. In the in-house spa area, traditional Polynesian body treatments will bring your body and mind into harmony.

• Since French Polynesia belongs to France, French law applies on the islands.
• However, the following formalities must be observed:

  • Both partners must be at least 18 years old, not married and not from the same family.

  • French citizens or residents of France are not allowed to marry on French Polynesia.

  • About rules for other citizenships, we recommend you to check with your embassy.

  • All required documents must be received at the local mayor's office at least 45 days before the wedding.

• Passport copies
• Certified translation (in French) of birth certificate or international extract from the register of births (in each case not older than 6 months), certified by an apostille
• Certified translation of the divorce or death certificate for divorced or widowed persons
• Registration certificate in French
• Certificate of singleness or marriageability (translated internationally or authenticated in French)
• The application "Marriage of foreign citizens in French Polynesia" must be completed in full
• Letter to the Mayor - A letter to the mayor of the place where the marriage ceremony is to take place.
• If the bride and groom do not speak French or do not speak it well enough, a certified translator chosen by the couple must translate the questions from French and assist with the formalities at the time of the marriage.

Included

• 11 nights in the above accommodations or similar:

  • 1 night at Manava Suite Resort Tahiti**** with breakfast in a Garden Studio, Tahiti, French Polynesia.

  • 3 nights at Moorea Beach Lodge***+ with breakfast in a Garden Bungalow, Moorea, French Polynesia

  • 3 nights at Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa***** with breakfast in a Pool Beach Villa, Taha'a, French Polynesia

  • 4 nights at Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts**** with breakfast in an overwater bungalow, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

• Flower necklace upon arrival
• Assistance with luggage at the airport
• Hotel transfers
• Private transfer from Raiatea to Hotel Le Taha'a
• Domestic flights: Moorea - Raiatea (Taha'a), Raiatea - Bora Bora, Bora Bora - Tahiti
• Moorea wedding package (see below for details)
• Taxes

Moorea wedding package

• Wedding ceremony (morning and afternoon possible).
• Coordination, planning and execution of the wedding at the Moorea town hall
• Execution of the civil wedding by the mayor or similar in the town hall with a translator (French or English)
• All transfers: hotel - town hall - hotel
• Entry in the family register
• Wedding bouquet for the bride and flower pin for the groom
• Surprise gift upon return from the town hall at the hotel
• Groomsmen, if needed
• Translator
• Certified marriage certificate (Apostille)
• The following services can be booked additionally:

  • Traditional Tiare flower necklace

  • Tiare flower wreath for the bride

  • Photographer & USB stick with approx. 50 photos

  • Video of the civil wedding

  • Hair stylist for the bride

  • Make-up stylist for the bride

  • Package: Hair & Make-Up

Not included

• City Tax, payable on site at check-out
• Resort fee at Manava Suite Resort Tahiti: 1,250 XPF per night (approx. 10.50 €), payable on site at check-in
• International flights
• Meals and beverages not included in the package price
• Optional excursions
• Personal expenses such as minibar and tips

Notes

• Weddings cannot take place on Sundays and holidays