A few tears, the best of friends, a stunning venue and lots of love That was Beini and Jason’s wedding at the Warwick. ( A 5 star luxury resort along the Coral Coast of Fiji’s mainland). After a powerful ceremony the couple wanted to get a few “edgy” photos, rather than the classic (but always beautiful) beach vibe. So we went to a run down building and among the grown herbs made use of the different textures on the walls marked by the time.

On a beautiful evening at sunset we had a wonderful engagement photo session with a couple very much in love. They wanted something other than the beach… As ever; Fiji, being a treasure, serves up hundreds of gorgeous photogenic options.

Claire and Jonathan wanted a simple and very relaxed wedding. So they decided to go to Fiji for a wedding holidays with their two very cute sons ages of 1 and 3. After a rainy week they got lucky and in the morning before they started to get ready we did a photo session with the two brothers spontaneous and playful. Vomo island resort is one of the classiest family resort in Fiji : it has its adults only corners only and you can relax and always feel intimacy. The food is incredible… A real 5 stars!!

Aurelie et Olivier ont traverse la planète pour se marier. Amoureux de la nature ceci s’est passe au bord la plage sauvage Karekare (ouest d’Auckland) avec ses falaises impressionnantes et son paysage sauvage. Il n’y avait que Carla, la célébrante, et son assistant, ainsi que moi-meme, qui pour une fois était du coté des témoins!

Aurelie and Olivier came all the way from France to get married in New Zealand. The couple are lovers of the great outdoors, they exchanged their vows at the wild Karekare Beach; (west Auckland, New Zealand) an incredibly raw landscape. Only Carla, the celebrant, and her assistant were there to witness the union between the two lovebirds.

Photographing Katie and Lee’s elopement filled me with pure joy. They exchanged their vows on the beautiful Natadola beach by Yatule resort. They prepared for the ceremony at the Intercontinental Resort.

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.