{"id":39851,"date":"2016-08-05T03:54:15","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T17:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/destination-weddings-marry-in-vanuatu\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:05:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:05:07","slug":"destination-weddings-marry-in-vanuatu","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/destination-weddings-marry-in-vanuatu\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination paradise: six reasons to marry in Vanuatu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vanuatu. It’s a tropical island paradise that’s right on our doorstep – and it’s the perfect spot\u00a0for a truly romantic, once-in-a-lifetime destination wedding (or, even, the ultimate honeymoon).<\/p>\n

Located in the South Pacific, the island nation of Vanuatu comprises 83 islands that stretch over 1,300 kms, offering visitors, quite literally, hundreds of spectacular locations, in which to marry.<\/p>\n

Efate, Vanuatu’s most populous island, is “incredibly picturesque and perfect for couples looking for a diverse range of\u00a0accommodation choices and resorts,” says Naomi Wheeler, Vanuatu Tourism’s Australian representative.\u00a0“Or you could head to Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu’s largest island, which is simply stunning and home to infinite\u00a0white beaches peppered with countless remote spots you can enjoy on your own.”<\/p>\n

For\u00a0a truly memorable wedding location – and wedding photos to match, imagine marrying in the shadow of the volcano at Mount Yasur on Tanna Island, which, though active, is still approachable and one of Vanuatu’s\u00a0top\u00a0tourist destinations.<\/p>\n

Here are six other reasons to should pack your bags\u00a0– and wedding rings – and head to one of the most beautiful destination wedding spots on the planet:<\/p>\n

It’s really close to home…<\/h2>\n

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\u201cWith nine flights from Australia to Vanuatu weekly, it\u2019s never been easier to access paradise. Guests can sit back and enjoy the all-inclusive services including WiFi entertainment and bar, before arriving in the \u201cland of smiles\u201d in under three and a half hours from Sydney or just two hours from Brisbane,” says Air Vanuatu’s<\/a> Paul Forbes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAir Vanuatu<\/a> also offers passengers the option to add on discounted domestic flights to the outer islands such as the stunning Espiritu Santo, where they can discover one of my favourite places, the stunning Champagne Beach,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Your wedding photos will be pretty spectacular!<\/h2>\n
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Vanuatu’s lush, green landscape provides an incredible backdrop for\u00a0your wedding photos, which will be unlike anything you’ll find in your friends’ wedding albums! Add to your wedding photos\u00a0elements from the country’s ancient Melanesian culture and your destination wedding photos will truly be remarkable.<\/p>\n

“Many couples like to have their wedding photos taken on the beautiful\u00a0white sands of Champagne Beach with the aqua blue water lapping behind them,” says Naomi. “The coconut palms\u00a0lining long stretches of road also offer a unique photo opportunity.”<\/p>\n

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It’s perfect for small, intimate affairs<\/h2>\n

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“While it\u2019s possible to book out an entire resort and throw a large, lavish wedding in Vanuatu\u00a0(and may couples do), says Frederick Maclean, General Manager at The Havannah, Vanuatu<\/a>, “it\u2019s also a truly wonderful\u00a0place to either elope to or to hold a small, intimate wedding.”<\/p>\n

Located on Samoa Point at Havannah Harbour\u00a0and overlooking the islands of Moso and Lelepa, The Havannah Vanuatu,<\/a> which is where the winners of Easy Weddings Wedding of the Year competition will enjoy a second honeymoon<\/a>, is peaceful and tranquil – perfect for a small, private ceremony with just 30 of your nearest and dearest. The acclaimed venue, which has garnered nearly\u00a0400\u00a0five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, is regularly referred to as ‘paradise,’ ‘Heaven on Earth’ and ‘bliss.’<\/p>\n

Vanuatu knows how to throw a great wedding!<\/h2>\n
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The Havannah Vanuatu is surrounded by pristine beaches, lush green forests and crystal blue waters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the idea of organising an overseas destination wedding can be quite daunting for some, it needn’t be if you’re considering Vanuatu, which is home to a host of top-notch wedding service providers, all of whom have years (if not decades) of\u00a0experience creating memorable events, especially weddings, for overseas clients.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur wedding packages include a dedicated co-ordinator who can take care of everything for you, such as booking your photographer, hair and make-up artists, local warriors – or even a helicopter ride for you to arrive at your wedding on the day,\u201d says Frederick.<\/p>\n

Your wedding co-ordinator will be able to help you with all the processes required to ensure your marriage is legal and, thankfully, the process of marrying in Vanuatu for Australians is a lot easier than in other overseas destination wedding locations.<\/p>\n

There are some magnificent Melanesian touches to be enjoyed<\/h2>\n

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From warrior dancers and string music to a festive, flower-laden Melanesian wedding arch and, even, a traditional wedding canoe in which the bride can\u00a0arrive, Vanuatu’s kind and welcoming locals adore sharing\u00a0their culture with guests.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we add Melanesian touches to our weddings, we will decorate the wedding spot with palm leaves, tropical flowers and bougainvillea,” explains Frederick. “And, if the couple requests it, we can even have local warriors sound a\u00a0conch shell as the bride arrives.<\/p>\n

“It’s a spine-tingling moment, one neither the bride, groom or their guests will ever forget.\u201d<\/p>\n

You (and your guests) will love what you can do after<\/em> the wedding<\/h2>\n

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“A helicopter ride to the volcano of Ambrym and a visits to the turtle sanctuary on Moso Island, is an absolute must,”\u00a0says Frederik.<\/p>\n

If you’re feeling adventurous, don’t miss a jungle trek on\u00a0Espiritu Santo and, of course, Chief Roi Mata’s Domain, which is a UNESCO world heritage site which was home to\u00a0one of Vanuatu’s legendary leaders and has remained largely untouched for 400 years.<\/p>\n

Then there’s the zip lining, volcano climbing and scuba diving, all of which Vanuatu is famous for.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you and your guests love adventure and want to go bungee jumping or simply want to go island hopping and relax in the sun, you\u2019ll never be bored in Vanuatu,” he adds, “so why\u00a0leave after your wedding when you can\u00a0stay for a honeymoon of a lifetime?”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39852,"template":"","au_article_tag":[113,740,116,897,1324],"class_list":["post-39851","au-article","type-au-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","au_article_category-honeymoon","au_article_category-weddingvenues","au_article_tag-destination-wedding","au_article_tag-destination-weddings","au_article_tag-honeymoon","au_article_tag-overseas-wedding","au_article_tag-wedding-of-the-year"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39851","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39851\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=39851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}