Newlyweds have often honeymooned in Fiji, and increasingly couples are going one step further. They are getting married in Fiji, making their wedding ceremony a truly memorable event in a tropical paradise.

The idea of combining the wedding and honeymoon costs is an attractive alternative to the traditional American wedding expense. Just imagine the fun you will have showing your unique photo album to family and friends.

• A Fijian marriage is valid in the United States.
  
  
• Couples apply for a marriage license on arrival in Fiji, at the Registrar General's office in Suva or Lautoka. Lautoka is only 17 miles from Nadi Airport. There is no waiting period.
  
  
• No Blood test are required.
  
  
• Couples will need valid passports and, if possible, birth certificates.
  
  
• If you or your fiance are under 21, a parental letter of consent is required.
  
  
• If previously divorced, a decree of dissolution will be required by the Registrar General.
  
  
• The cost of a license is FJ$20.00 or about US$10.20.

Fiji offers a wide range of wedding choices, from private intimate ceremonies on a beautiful sundrenched white sand beach to a full traditionial Fijian ceremony with Fijian wedding attire.

Weddings range from FJ$2.00 at the Registrar's office to US$3,300 at one of Fiji's luxury resorts. This means there is a wedding package price suitable for every budget.

Resorts generally offer specific wedding packages, but small adjustments may be made to customize the ceremony to fit your personalities and desires.

Settings vary from resort to resort and may include a tropical garden ceremony, a raised deck overlooking a blue bay, a local chapel, or a beautiful white sand beach at sunset under a golden sky.