Wedding | Monica & Jake | Sheraton Fiji

Monica & Jake met 10 years ago, at their small-town night club in Wollongong NSW. As a wedding vendor herself (a makeup artist) Monica sees weddings in Sydney 3 times a week and wanted something different for her own day.

She always loved the idea of a destination wedding, as they wanted to have a week long party, something relaxing but equally fun and also at a location not too far away from Sydney. Monica fell in love with Fiji and the people and thought it would be the perfect location to host a destination wedding.

We catch up with Bride Monica on planning her Fiji Wedding:

Location: Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Number of guests: 100
From: Sydney, Australia

When we got engaged in Fiji in 2022, we toured various resorts, and I fell in love with the chapel at the Sheraton. The restaurant Tatavu also captured my heart with its perfect blend of outdoor ambiance and shelter, fitting my aesthetic beautifully.

Given my busy schedule in Sydney, I knew I needed an external planner. One of my clients, who got married there a year before, highly recommended Chelsea Jayne Weddings. After speaking with Chelsea, I felt confident she could handle most of the planning. I couldn’t have done it without her. Chelsea was absolutely amazing and worth every cent. She was honest, diligent, and incredibly responsive, making everything I asked for possible.

Getting Ready

I used my own company for makeup as well as some industry friends. “I Create Beauty” team & Kayla Perez.

My dress was custom-made by “I am Yulita.” I chose a simple strapless A-line style with a unique one-sided bow at the back. The skirt was fully removable, revealing a secret mini dress underneath for the party. To add an edgy touch, I accessorized with a necktie. I paired the dress with stunning diamond drop earrings, with the last diamond being blue for my “something blue.”

The groom and groomsman attire was Peter Jackson, and the bridesmaids wore Misha Collection.

We used a silk rose supplier from Sydney. Silk flora. I wanted minimal roses. My bridesmaids had 3 roses and I had 5.

 

The Ceremony

We each shared our own vows. I am of Macedonian culture, so we incorporated a traditional exit of the bridal room with my parents to Macedonian music, as well as traditional Macedonian music at the reception.

Fiji Weddings was the stylist we used. They came highly recommended by Chelsea. We decided to go for a minimal look, I’m not a fan of overly floral, so I went for romantic soft ivory and whites with Candles and fairly lights to light up the room.

Photography

We chose Salt Atelier, a supplier I frequently work with in Sydney, to capture our day. They did an amazing job!

We wanted candid shots that truly highlighted our day, and that’s exactly what Salt Atelier delivered.

I absolutely loved our photos and videos. They perfectly captured our day, making it feel like a beautifully shot movie. It was as if they had known us our whole lives.

The Reception

Our reception was at Tatavu restaurant at the Sheraton. We choose this reception as I knew the food was amazing, the staff were incredible and accommodating, the space was fantastic, and it was the perfect balance for me as I wanted an outdoor venue but that offered security against the weather as it was still covered.

We went for canapés, pastas, chicken and lamb, tiramisu and panna cotta. Drinks was an open bar. Sheraton supplied my cake, and it was a simple 2 tier mud cake with some small detailing in the frosting.

Overall Highlights

It’s so hard to pick but celebrating and partying with all our guests was an amazing feeling!

Tips for other Fiji Brides

If you are busy, get a Wedding Planner!

I think it’s important to trust your suppliers, the communication can be hard during the planning stage but come the arrival I was pleasantly surprised that they had everything covered and it all fell into place perfectly! The staff are all amazing people, and they just want the best for you!

 

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Chelsea Jayne Weddings Fiji

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Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort

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