weddings
Azure crystal clear water as far as the eye can see, fresh frangipanis in abundance and 12 kms of white untouched sandy beaches........where else would you want to be married? It's your special day so let us tailor make your wedding day for the perfect fit at Musket Cove Island Resort!
We offer the services of our experienced and creative Special Events & Wedding Coordinator who will design your most memorable day to suit your requirements. Just as you want the dress of your dreams to be the perfect fit and design for your wedding day, why settle for a wedding ceremony or reception that doesn't quite fit? We can easily design and tailor your wedding day with our variety of ceremony locations, outdoor and indoor wedding reception venues and accommodation choices to suit all family and friends.
We look forward to making your wedding day a memorable one and of course, the Honeymoon starts the moment you arrive on the Island!
wedding venues
Smith Island
With coconut palms swaying to the rhythm of the breeze, this man made tropical Island provides another unique location for your Fijian wedding. Looking out over the Marina and out to sea you'll be married at the very edge of the water with your own handmade Fijian Bridal Arch and up to 80 of your close friends and family. Smith Island is free of charge as a wedding venue when 75% of your guests stay at Musket Cove Island Resort.
Malolo Lailai Beach
The ultimate Fijian experience! Sand between your toes, a Fijian Bridal Arch decorated with fresh frangipanis and brilliant azure waters lapping the shore. The Malolo Lailai Beach provides a memorable location for your special day. Weddings can be scheduled to coincide with the tide and sunset for you and your close family friends. The Beach wedding location is free of charge when 75% of your guests stay at Musket Cove Island Resort.
The Pier
Available at high tide, the Pier provides a unique location for your Fijian wedding. With the crystal clear sea lapping at the timber pillars, the jetty becomes your own private aisle. You can take your vows under the open bure with up to 10 close family and friends sharing the moment. The Pier is free of charge when 75% of your guests stay at Musket Cove Island Resort.
Our Romantic Wedding Chapel
Seating up to 70 people, our quaint wedding chapel sits on top of the hill overlooking the Marina. With handmade solid timber pews and colourful stained glass depicting tropical Frangipanis, the Chapel is the ideal place for a traditional wedding ceremony. Bi-fold windows near the alter open to capture views of the Marina, ocean and beach providing a scenic back drop to your wedding day. A $600.00FJD charge applies for weddings in our non-denominational chapel.
reception venues
Ideal for an intimate romantic wedding or a tailored special event, our Events Team at Musket Cove Island Resort can easily ensure your function and stay is a memorable one. With 55 Bures offering all styles of accommodation and a variety of venues, Musket Cove Island Resort is ideal for small to medium weddings, incentives, teambuilding and small groups. Indulge, meet or marry at Musket Cove Island Resort and we'll help you find your 'Fiji Time'!
The Venue: Cocktails or Pre dinner drinks
One of our most popular venues is the Ratu Nemani Island Bar. Enjoy drinks and nibbles surrounded by coconut palms with golden sand between your toes and another magic Fijian sunset as the backdrop. As an alternative, cocktails can be arranged on the beach at Dick's Bar & Bistro.
The Venue: The Main Event
Our variety of locations for wedding parties or dinner includes:
The Pier - available for parties of 2 to 6 Guests.
For an intimate party of up to 6 guests, the Pier is an ideal setting. Guests can enjoy A La Carte dining or a choice from the wedding banquet. The Pier is decorated (talk about how you can decorate it, line the pier with lanterns etc) making it a memorable location and an ideal spot to capture the Fijian sunset. Our attentive wait staff will be at your side throughout the night to cater to your needs.
The Beach Hut - available for parties of 8-20 Guests, and the decked area at Dick's Bar and Bistro - available for up to 80 Guests Parties of this size are comfortable accommodated in our open Beach Bure.
Located on our main beach in front of the Restaurant, this open Fijian style Bure provides a private and intimate location for up to 20 Guests. An alternate private location for a party of this size is the decked area around the second smaller pool at Dick's Bar and Bistro. We can offer A La carte (4 choices) or banquet menu (2 choices) at either venue and you'll be provided with your own wait staff for the night to look after your every need.
The Beachfront - available for between 21-40 Guests and 40-80 Guests.
Imagine dining underneath the stars with the waves lapping the shore and up to 40 of your close friends and family celebrating your special day. Our Team set up a long table in your honor along the beach where you can dine either from the banquet menu or buffet style. For groups of 40-80 Guest's similar table arrangements are available on the beach with a buffet option only.
The Ratu Nemani Island Bar - available for exclusive use for 20-80 Guests for a BBQ or 20-100 Guests for cocktail function.
For a relaxed, casual event the Island Bar is an ideal location. With its sandy beach style floor and yachting memorabilia hanging from the ceiling of the central bar, 'The $4 Bar' as its affectionately known boasts a number of BBQs ideal for a Teambuilding dinner. BBQ packs are conveniently arranged by The Trader or we can also provide catering for your event. Picnic tables are in abundance with plenty of seating for up to 80 people. For Cocktail functions the Bar is ideal with its location at the end of our Marina providing a unique beachside venue that will guarantee a memorable night.
Additional set up fees apply for private dinners at alternative venues.
Weather: Alternative Arrangements
As we do live in the tropics, we do experience changes in the weather which are beyond our control. Our Sales and Events Coordinator will always confirm a wet weather alternative.
wedding packages
THE 'SUPURB' WEDDINGPACKAGE, UASIVI SARA IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL YOU NEED FOR THE PERFECT FIJIAN WEDDING AND INCLUDES:
- Your Minister (including their transfer fees to/from the Island)
- Transfer and guide to the Registry Office
- Bridal bouquet
- Matching button hole
- Traditional Fijian Warriors
- A bottle of Chandon to toast
- A 1 hour Couple's massage for you both to enjoy at Mandara Spa, Fiji to alleviate the stress of the big day
- Island band to serenade at your ceremony
- Tapa Design Marriage certificate
- Tropical Fruit basket
- Free use of the Chapel
- And of course the professional services of our Sales and Events Coordinator
Total Package FJD$1520.00 Valid 01/11/08 - 31/03/10
(NON COMMISSIONABLE)
MUSKET TOVO KILIKILI PACKAGES - (NON COMMISSIONABLE)
THE NECESSITIES
- License Fee at Nadi Registry Office - client to pay direct $41.00(approx)
- Taxi ride airport / Nadi Town return $47.00
- Minister/Marriage Celebrant Donation $180.00
- Transport for Minister or Celebrant $170.00
THE APPAREL
- Traditional Fijian costumes for bride and groom $670.00
- Tropical flower headpiece (tiara) for bride $60.00
- Tropical wedding bouquet $150.00
- Traditional Fijian salusalu (garland) for both bride and groom $140.00
- Traditional Fijian salusalu (garland) for bride or groom $75.00
- Scented flower salusalu for both bride and groom $120.00
- Scented flower salusalu for bride or groom $65.00
- Button Hole and Corsage $30.00ea
THE POSSIBLE GOODIES
- Fruit basket on arrival $60.00
- Bottle of Sparkling Wine from $60.00
- Wedding Cake (prices & selection available on request)
- Staff choir OR Island band (duration of wedding ceremony only) $100.00
- Warriors to escort Bride/beat lali drum etc at ceremony $ 80.00
MANDARA SPA AT MUSKET COVE
A full range of salon and spa treatments are available at our Resort Spa. For further information, please contact our Sales and Events Coordinator or 'click here' to see our spa menu.
THE MEMORIES
- Video-grapher for DVD (original) $550.00
- Photographer for photos $390.00 (Cost includes 36 colour prints, album & negatives).
- Photographer's transport cost, per person return $170.00
**All pricing is in Fijian dollars and is inclusive of 17.5% government tax**
Sunset Weddings- Please note the wedding couple will be required to pay for accommodation and meal costs for the Celebrant/Minister & Photographer.
Above pricing may change and is an indication only. Please reconfirm pricing with our Sales and Events Coordinator.
hens and bucks activites
The Resort has a variety of Activities available for groups wishing to enjoy a Hen's and Buck's event.
Our popular 'Race around Malolo' Treasure Hunt can easily create an exciting way for the group to enjoy a fun activity unique to your wedding event. We tailor make each hunt and can easily involve you in the planning if there are any particular theme's you would like to include to coincide with your wedding day.
Various other activities include 'Fijian' style golf, Volley Ball, a variety of non-motorised water sports and competitions can be arranged for each of these activities.
The Marina provides the perfect opportunity to take part in fishing charters, dolphin and snorkeling safaris, sunset cruises or you can even learn to sail as a group.
Of course for the ultimate indulgence. there's always Mandara Spa where we can provide a full day's programme of blissful treatments or perhaps spend a Hen's day under the Beach Bure with your group enjoying manicures, pedicures and champagne.
The choice is endless but we can creative design your events or schedule to meet your needs and requirements of your ultimate Hen's or Buck's day.
