After 10 years together Katie and Fiona decided to fly to Fiji for a very special holiday. Together they exchanged their vows along the beach at Denarau in Nadi. It was an intimate wedding ceremony as there was only the two of them nevertheless emotional. After a few discreet tears joy and laughter took over.

What else could you dream of for your 10 year wedding anniversary? The happy couple took their two bubbly children to Fiji, to the incredible Vomo Island Resort, to celebrate their renewal of vows. Not only was it a beautiful  demonstration of love, it was also a very special life time event filled with joy and emotion, all in luxury at that high end resort.

This couple came to Fiji from the cold Chinese winter to get married with their closest family. Their aim was to experience Fijian culture and what Fiji has to offer. They had a traditional Fijian intimate wedding ceremony at Paradise Cove resort, in the Yasawas islands.

Here is a day where the bride and groom made sure that every detail was perfect, so everyone including them could just enjoy the celebration of their union. They tell us about the process to create that day. The images also testify how much love and time they gave to make this party happen.

I had the opportunity to do some commercial photography for the beautiful Tropica Island Resort on Malolo Island (in the Mamanucas island group – Fiji). As soon as I arrived, I could feel the intimacy and peace surrounding me in this boutique resort. Sue, the owner gave me a warm welcome, and showed me a few of their event arrangements, ready to shoot! First wedding, then birthday and romantic dinners…

Swas and Amit came all the way from Texas to visit Fiji, and to celebrate their 5 year wedding anniversary. We did the photoshoot along the beach of the Sheraton and its numerous palm trees. At the Westin’s spa, and its rainforest grounds. They have been together for 12 years and there was no doubt: these two were meant to be!

Candy and Ernest, while enjoying a week of holidays in Fiji, wanted to bring home a special memory to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary. The couple were like fish in the water. Tokoriki Island Resort is a very special place and absolutely perfect for their photoshoot.

Here is an interview with Carla, who has kindly agreed to answer a few question on how South Pacific Weddings work. The piece will certainly help you with your wedding. She is based in new Zealand and; is literally full of interesting facts and information for you, the couples; wanting to get married in Fiji.

Amanda and Vincent have a lot of friends and a big family. They did not want to have to choose among them because of a budget restriction. They wanted an authentic wedding, their own: ”A beautiful and big party, where we dance until dawn, where we have fun from start to finish.”

Lee Acriman, the chef at Taste of Fiji : a catering and wedding cake company as well as a trendy cafe in Nadi. He has kindly accepted to share a little bit about his journey, passion for food, catering and wedding cakes… You can read or listen (and hear the sounds of the Taste of Fiji cafe in the background)

Andrea and Ivan were engaged for three years, and finally decided to tie the knot in Fiji. They wanted a very small reception; six guests only, her best friend and two other families. Their desire was mainly to be with their young children Juliet and Samuel, only one and three years of age. As a wedding and family photographer it was a delightful day to document. Plenty of candid and spontaneous moments. It was a day filled with energy and with so much joy and laughter.

Alexis and Vincent had a mixed cultured wedding : She is American and he is French. As a bilingual photographer it felt good to be able to switch from one language to another. Their dream was “a small wedding in a big castle.” It was perfect.

I had the opportunity to interview Anna from Our Pacific, a travel company that specialises in holiday deals to the Pacific Islands. She is a Wedding Specialist and will help you organise your Fiji wedding smoothly. Future brides and grooms, here is an interview full of information that will comfort you with the idea of getting help from such an expert.

Pansy and John came all the way from China to enjoy the Aotearoa summer and for an intimate pre wedding photo shoot.  The two were playful, fun, partners in crime, in love… We went to different locations around Te Anau such as the Manapouri lake (maori for “lake of the sorrowing heart”), Te Anau Downs and some more secret valleys and rivers along the road to Milford Sounds.

Laure and Cyril travelled across the world to visit New Zealand and decided to get married during their trip. Only the celebrant and two witnesses attended the ceremony. And me of course, to capture this intimate and quite unique wedding.

Richard and Leteisha had a stunning wedding at the Mission Estate Winery in Napier, New Zealand. Their friends and family graced the event and we captured amazing moments throughout the whole day. I asked Leteisha what it takes to pull off a successful and stress-free wedding as the bride. Read the interview below to get tips on how to chose the right people to help plan your wedding, to make sure you stay calm and relaxed on  your big day.

Welcome to your video cast’s Sweet as Wedding, a weekly interview for you with a professional from the wedding industry to ensure that your wedding will be perfect. With your host, Anais Chaine Photography, an international photographer.

All anybody ever wants for their wedding is lots of love, laughter, tears (of joy of course), family and friends, crazy traditions and that special touch that makes it unique to you. Well, Laura & Dimitri’s wedding was this and more. Out in the lovely country, at the magnificent Chateau D’Epeyssoles (France), Laura and Dimitri exchanged nuptials.