InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa

The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa has prepared some special romantic ideas for those in the mood for romance under the tropical sun
and stars. Everything is set to greet you in a world of luxury and comfort and to make your wedding an unforgettable moment.
Every couple is unique, every wedding must be unique! Therefore, the Resort offers a special planning service that will help you create the perfect event and
personally attend to you at every moment before, during and after the wedding ceremony.
Tell us your dream and we will offer a custom tailored wedding on our private beach, on a secluded islet or in our Blue Lagoon Chapel, the world's first
overwater chapel.
Whatever your choice of celebration, the resort can also organise additional services needed for such an occasion, such as traditional spa treatment, make-up,
hairdressing, professional pictures and videos, flowers arrangement, romantic cocktails and dinners and animation.
A magic day, for a unique wedding, an amazing souvenir for the rest of your life…

Say “Yes” in Paradise!

TRADITIONAL BEACH CEREMONY

This Polynesian traditional ceremony takes place on a private white sandy beach covered by colorful flowers and coconut palms with view on the famous
“Mont Otemanu”, rising majestically across the blue crystal waters of the lagoon. You will be dressed up with white pareus in the privacy of your villa by one of our dancer. An outrigger canoe, especially decorated for the occasion will pick you up from the private pontoon of your villa, and take you to the place of the
ceremony, where the Priest, dancers and musicians await you. There is nothing quite like hearing the sound of the “Pu”, traditional shell, while arriving on
the beach. The Priest unifies the couple in the pure Polynesian tradition in Tahitian language. He joins the couple's hands with a piece of sacred “Auti”, which is a coconut leaf, and blesses them by pouring sea water as a sign of unity. He then gives to the couple flower necklaces & crowns, which they exchange as they
exchange their vows. They are baptized with Polynesian names and receive a wedding certificate. Dancers surround the couple with the traditional
"Tifaifai" (Polynesian wedding quilt), which symbolizes their union, and the Priest gives them the last benediction.
The couple is introduced to Polynesian dancing and enjoys this show with two punch served in real coconut. At the end of the ceremony, the couple is escorted
back to their villa, where they celebrate their union with a delicious wedding cake and a bottle of Champagne.

THE BEACH CEREMONY INCLUDES:

• Supervision of the Wedding Coordinator
• Master of Ceremony
• Musicians & dancers
• Traditional decoration of the beach with coconut palms and flowers
• Pareus to dress the couple the traditional way (if the bride and groom have their own wedding clothes, the pareus will be given to them as a gift)
• Two white leis flower necklaces & crowns
• Bride’s bouquet with colorful tropical flowers
• Groom’s buttonhole
• “Tapa” wedding certificate
• Two coconut punch

SERVICE IN THE VILLA AFTER THE CEREMONY:

• Romantic atmosphere with flowerbed
• Special set up on the terrace
• A dedicated waiter
• Wedding cake
• Bottle of Champagne

CHAPEL CEREMONY

The ceremony takes place in our exclusive overwater Glass-bottom Chapel, ideally located in front of the unique “Mont Otemanu”.
Your Wedding Coordinator escorts you to the Chapel, where the Priest welcomes you with the sounds of ukuleles and Polynesian love songs sung by
the cast of musicians and dancers who are expecting you outside of the Chapel. Mixing Polynesian traditions and symbols of marriage, the Master of Ceremony unifies the Bride & Groom using sacred “Auti“ leaves, pure water from the lagoon, flowers necklaces & crowns, symbols of their
Polynesian union. You are then baptized with unique Polynesian names and receive your “Tapa” wedding certificate.
The Priest surrounds you with the traditional "Tifaifai" (Polynesian wedding quilt), which symbolizes your union, while he gives you the last benediction.
After the nuptials, local people perform typical Polynesian dances and songs for you to celebrate your love. You are then accompanied back to your villa. A
wedding cake and a bottle of Champagne are setup in a romantic atmosphere on the terrace of your villa.

THE CHAPEL CEREMONY INCLUDES:

• Supervision of the Wedding Coordinator
• Master of Ceremony
• Musicians & dancers
• Flower touch decoration in the Chapel
• Pareus to dress the couple the traditional way (if the bride and groom have their own wedding clothes, the pareus will be given to them as a gift)
• Two white leis flower necklaces & crowns
• Bride’s bouquet with colorful tropical flowers
• Groom’s buttonhole
• “Tapa” wedding certificate

SERVICE IN THE VILLA AFTER THE CEREMONY:

• Romantic atmosphere with flowerbed
• Special set up on the terrace
• A dedicated waiter
• Wedding cake
• Bottle of Champagne

INTIMATE BLESSING

Couples who wish to celebrate their love intimately will be delighted with our Intimate Blessing Ceremony.
Two idyllic locations are custom designed for you: our Blue Lagoon Chapel and a private white sandy beach within the resort.
You will hear the sound of the “Pu”, traditional shell, as arriving to the ceremony location.
The priest welcomes you and proceeds to the ceremony using Polynesian symbols of marriage. You exchange flower necklaces & crowns, as the
symbol of your union and the Priest gives you the last traditional benediction with a sacred “Auti” leaf.

THE INTIMATE CEREMONY INCLUDES:

• Supervision of the Wedding Coordinator
• Master of Ceremony
• Two white leis flower necklaces & crowns
• Bride’s bouquet with colorful tropical flowers
• Groom’s buttonhole
• ” Tapa” wedding certificate

RENEWAL OF VOWS

This ceremony is especially made for couples who wish to reaffirm their love and say “Yes” again. The couple will be dressed up with white pareus in
the privacy of their villa. You are then escorted by Polynesian outrigger with the sound of the traditional “Pu” to the private white sandy beach where the ceremony takes place. The Priest and a local musician, who plays love songs, greet you.
Following the Polynesian tradition and law, the Master of Ceremony proceeds to the blessing using all the authentic Polynesian love symbols. You will
exchange flower necklaces & crowns, and the Priest will baptize you with unique Polynesian names, while enjoying the typical sound of the ukulele.

THE RENEWAL OF VOWS INCLUDES:

• Supervision of the Wedding Coordinator
• Master of Ceremony
• One local musician
• Pareus to dress the couple the traditional way (if the bride and groom have their own wedding clothes, the pareus will be given to them as a gift)
• Two white leis flower necklaces & crowns
• Hand bouquet with colorful tropical flowers
• Buttonhole
• “Tapa” wedding certificate

Wedding packages can be fully customized to fulfill every couple's ultimate Wedding Dream!
All prices subject to change at any time without notice.

For additional details and to receive our exclusive benefits, contact our Destination Specialists at 1-800-331-7273 or tshoneymoons@travelstoreusa.com