Same sex weddings in Fiji
Are you able to have a same sex wedding in Fiji?
At time of writing (March 2024) same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Fiji. While this may be the case, there are alternatives available for same-sex couples who wish to celebrate their relationship.
The main alternative is for couples to have a commitment ceremony to publicly declare their love and commitment to each other. While not legally binding, these ceremonies can be meaningful and symbolic celebrations of their relationship.
The second option is to hold a legal ceremony in your home country and hold a reception celebration in Fiji. This skips the formal ceremony part and instead moves straight to party mode!
The third and very popular option is to marry at home and celebrate with a honeymoon in Fiji. You will find the vast majority of Fijian people inclusive and welcoming to gay couples wishing to honeymoon after their wedding. A popular choice is to bring your wedding outfits and dress up for a photoshoot at your honeymoon location.
Here’s what your celebration may involve:
- Personalized Vows: Similar to traditional wedding ceremonies, the couple may exchange personalized vows expressing their love, commitment, and promises to each other.
- Officiant or Celebrant: A friend, family member, or professional officiant can lead the ceremony, guiding the couple through their vows and any other rituals or readings they choose to include.
- Rituals and Traditions: The couple may incorporate rituals or traditions that hold personal significance to them, such as lighting candles, exchanging rings or other symbols of commitment, or performing a unity ceremony like planting a tree or pouring sand into a container together.
- Supportive Community: Friends, family, and loved ones are typically invited to witness and celebrate the couple’s commitment, showing their support and love.
- Reception: Following the ceremony, the couple and their guests may gather for a reception where they can enjoy food, drinks, music, and dancing, celebrating the couple’s commitment and love.
Overall, a same-sex commitment ceremony is a chance for a couple to celebrate their relationship in a way that is meaningful and authentic to them, surrounded by those who love and support them.
Here’s a list of Vendors we know that support LGBTQ celebrations in Fiji:
Resorts/Venues
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort (reception only, no ceremony)
Double Tree Resort by Hilton Fiji
Photographers
Wedding Planners/Travel Agents
Hair & Make Up
Who Did They Use
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Fiji Wedding Photographers
Anais Photography
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