Fiji is the closest true island wedding for most Australians: about 4 hours from Sydney or Brisbane to Nadi, with resorts that have hosted weddings for generations of families. The real decision is which island. Some venues are 20 minutes from the airport; others are a boat ride from anywhere.
Weddings, vow renewals, anniversaries, milestone birthdays and honeymoons, planned by one Wedded Advisor.
Mamanuca Islands
Say your vows on a Mamanuca island beach while the Castaway Island family choir sings. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Nadi
Take your vows on the Sunset Point pier, then dine on the sand as the sun sets over the Mamanucas. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Denarau
Wed under a bamboo canopy on Denarau's beach, then dine as the torches are lit. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Coral Coast
Say your vows in a glass-walled pavilion on Natadola Bay, the only wedding there that day. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Vanua Levu
Take your vows on a Savusavu beach at sunset, arriving to lali drums in a Fijian ceremony. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Vanua Levu
Exchange vows in Koro Sun's private rainforest, then dine on the Seaside Patio by the lagoon. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Mamanuca Islands
Say your vows on an over-water bure deck on Malolo Island, with the lagoon below you. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Mamanuca Islands
Say your vows on the sand at sunset in the Mamanucas, then dine under the palms at Treetops. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Yasawa Islands
Wed on a palm-lined beach in the Yasawas, with the resort chartered for you. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Coral Coast
Wed in the Fijian-style chapel on Lomalagi Hill, the only wedding there that day. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Denarau
Say your vows beside a waterfall on Denarau, then dine on the Ocean Deck at sunset. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Coral Coast
Wed in a chapel at the water's edge, on an island off Fiji's Coral Coast. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Denarau
Take your vows on Denarau's sunset beachfront, then toast at the adults-only beach club. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Suncoast
Say your vows on a hilltop above the ocean at Viti Levu's northern tip, then dine on the sand. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Coral Coast
Wed on a small private island with water on every side, then dine by candlelight. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Coral Coast
Exchange vows under a bamboo arch on Natadola Beach, a short walk from your bure. Share your date and your advisor plans the rest.
Also listed in the Wedded Marketplace: The Wakaya Club & Spa, Tropica Island Resort.
Multi-stop trips our advisors plan from start to finish. Pick one to see the day-by-day plan.
Fiji
26 days · 25 nights
Nadi → Hobart → Bali → Mahe Island → Sabi Sand Reserve → Salvador → The Pantanal → Tortuguero National Park
You set off from Kona in Hawaii and fly by private jet to the reefs of Fiji, then on to Tasmania's wildlife and Bali, with a day trip to see Komodo dragons. After a pause in the Seychelles you track the Big Five in the Sabi Sand, take in the rhythms of Salvador and search for jaguars in the Pantanal, ending in the rainforest canals of Tortuguero and finally Fort Lauderdale.
Explore our curated selection of venues and vendors ready to bring your celebration to life in Fiji.
Direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and, from June 2026, the Gold Coast land in Nadi in about 3 to 5 hours. Guests can leave after work and be at the resort for dinner.
Australian, US and UK passport holders do not need to apply for a visa ahead of a tourist stay of up to 4 months. That makes the invitation simple for every guest on the list.
Visitors can apply in person for a special licence that waives the usual 21 day notice period. Arrive a few days early and you can marry legally in Fiji, not just symbolically.
Large groups suit the main island of Viti Levu, while the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands suit smaller weddings. Chapels, beaches, gardens, rainforest and boats are all options.
Kava ceremonies, lovo feasts cooked underground and meke dance give guests something more than a pool day. Many resorts run Fijian culture nights that suit a welcome or farewell event.
Fiji uses the same Type I power plug and 240V supply as Australia, and English is an official language. Guests settle in fast with little to learn before they fly.
A resort island linked by road to Nadi, minutes from the airport, with large hotels, a marina and the departure point for island boats. The practical choice for big guest lists and older relatives.
See 3 venues in DenarauThe southern shore of Viti Levu, about an hour from Nadi, with beachfront resorts, gardens and chapels. A middle ground between ease and escape.
See 5 venues in Coral CoastSmall islands a short boat ride from Denarau, with white sand, clear water and resorts that can be taken for a smaller wedding.
See 3 venues in Mamanuca IslandsFurther north and more remote, for couples who want the quietest version of Fiji and a small guest list.
See 1 venue in Yasawa IslandsThe west coast around the international airport, including small resort islands a few minutes offshore. The easiest arrival of all.
See 1 venue in NadiThe dry north-west shore of Viti Levu, past Ba and Rakiraki, with smaller resorts and reefs offshore.
See 1 venue in SuncoastSmall islands east of Viti Levu, home to some of Fiji's most private island resorts, reached by light aircraft.
Fiji's second island, around Savusavu, reached by a short domestic flight. Slower, greener and well away from the main resort strip.
See 2 venues in Vanua LevuBest, good, mixed and avoid are our planning ratings for a wedding, not official climate data.
| From | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | direct to Nadi (Fiji Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia) | about 4 hours |
| Melbourne | direct to Nadi (Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia) | about 5 hours |
| Brisbane | direct to Nadi (Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia) | about 4 hours |
| Perth | via Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane | about 10 hours including the connection |
| Los Angeles | direct to Nadi (Fiji Airways) | about 11 hours |
| New York | via Los Angeles or San Francisco | about 17 hours plus the connection |
| London | via Los Angeles or Singapore | about 24 hours plus the connection |
| Dubai | via Singapore or an Australian east coast city | about 18 to 20 hours plus the connection |
Entry rules change. Check official travel advice before you book.
A Fiji wedding is often a week, not a weekend, because the flight is short and the resorts are made for staying. Many couples hold the welcome dinner, ceremony and farewell lunch at the same resort.
Your guest list is your leverage. Every room your guests book counts as one reservation, made by one house, on relationships 17 years old.
Yes: visitors can marry legally in Fiji on a special licence that waives the 21 day notice period.
Requirements change. Your Wedded Advisor confirms the current process for your passports before anything is booked.
Your Wedded Advisor quotes each venue for your date and guest count, and confirms in writing what is included before you commit.
Guests land in Nadi and transfer to the resort by road or boat. Finish with relaxed welcome drinks at sunset and a kava circle to open the weekend.
Take the group on a day trip from Port Denarau to a Mamanuca island for snorkelling and a beach lunch. Couples with a legal wedding can hold the licence appointment in the morning before joining.
Hold the ceremony in the late afternoon when the heat drops, in a chapel, on the beach or in the gardens. Follow with a lovo feast, meke performance and dancing.
Host a slow brunch by the pool, then let guests choose a spa visit, a sunset cruise or an early flight home. Close with a farewell dinner for those staying on.
Many couples stay in Fiji for the honeymoon and simply move islands. Others come back for anniversaries, with the children who were not born at the wedding.
Tell us your date, your guest list and the island you have in mind.A Wedded Advisor will come back with Fiji venues that are free on your dates.
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