Tahiti: The Ultimate Destination Wedding

Couples from around the world will soon be able to LEGALLY marry in Tahiti!

For those who desire a real Tahiti wedding, your dream is about to come true. The current law makes it difficult for foreigners to become legally married on Tahiti & Her Islands. So, couples to be usually have an official ceremony in their home country and take part in a symbolic one here in Tahiti. But not anymore, with the imminent passing of a significant change in French law, as written about in Tahitipresse.pf couples from outside of French Polynesia will soon be able to legally marry in what has often been called the most beautiful place on earth:

"A French government official has opened the door to tourist marriages in Tahiti that could result in a new market of some 10,000-15,000 more American visitors yearly, according to French Polynesia President Gaston Tong Sang.

French Overseas State Secretary Yves Jégo told American tour operators and travel agencies during a meeting in Los Angeles this past week that the visa situation to allow foreigners to marry in Tahiti should be changed within the next six months. The objective, he said, will be to make it easier for Americans to obtain visas for marriages, according to Tong Sang."

We at True Tahiti will be tracking up to the moment developments on this exciting change in visa requirements. We also look forward to providing you with the vital information you need to make your wedding dreams come true here in Tahiti & Her Islands, including the introduction of our very own wedding planning services. So sign up for the True Tahiti newsletter, or forward this on to someone you know who is looking to tie the knot in paradise!

Tahitian Wedding Celebrations and Renewal of Vows Ceremonies

The beauty of a Tahitian wedding celebration can be a memorable highlight for honeymoon couples or couples celebrating an anniversary or renewing their wedding vows. At this time, wedding ceremonies in Tahiti & Her Islands are legally non-binding and can be as simple and private as a romantic sunset ceremony with a Tahitian priest, or an elaborate affair with spectacular musicians and dancers.

Couples are usually bedecked in bright pareu, flowers and shells. The groom is brought to the beachside ceremony location in a canoe, while the bride is majestically carried on a rattan throne. Music and dancers enhance the ceremony while a Tahitian priest performs the rites and bestows upon the couple their new Tahitian names.

Resorts and other venues that currently arrange and perform non-binding ceremonies (check back for updates when the new law goes into effect):

Tahiti
- InterContinental Resort Tahiti
- Le Meridien Tahiti
- Sheraton Hotel Tahiti

Moorea
- InterContinental Resort Moorea
- Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa
- Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa
- Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort

Huahine
- Te Tiare Beach

Raiatea
- Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel

Taha'a
- Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa
- Vahine Island Private Island Resort

Bora Bora
- Bora Bora Lagoon Resort
- Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa
- Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
- Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
- InterContinental Resort and Thalasso Spa Bora Bora
- InterContinental Le Moana Beach Bora Bora
- Le Meridien Bora Bora
- Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
- Sofitel Bora Bora Motu Private Island
- St. Regis Resort Bora Bora

Tikehau
- Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort

Manihi
- Manihi Pearl Beach Resort

Marquesas
- Hanakee Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge
- Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge

Activities
Moorea
- Tiki Village

Tahitian Wedding Ceremonies
Bora Bora
- Bora Bora Lagoon Resort