A WEDDING IN PARADISE!

Why not experience a beautiful Polynesian Wedding here at Sa’Moana Resort!
Our Resort offers the most amazing ambience, perfect for a truly romantic tropical wedding. You may either wish to escape with a select few family and friends or slip away on your own. What ever your desire, our staff are here to arrange your dream wedding in paradise.

Testimonials

"Thank you to all the staff at SaMoana Resort. We just wanted to let you know how wonderful our time was in Samoa and how our wedding exceeded all expectations! The table setting, the flowers, the wedding cake that was organised and the photographer were all amazing.  Everyone thought it was one of the best weddings they had been too" - Romina Edwards and Peter Lawry

Daniel, Vanessa and Lara Brown
Dear Paul
 
Just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had in Samoa. We really wanted somewhere to holiday where there is great surf for me, a great place to relax for Vanessa, and somewhere that caters for children. Sa Moana fits the bill perfectly.
 
I hope you know that your staff are excellent. Drew and Romy were especially good, and looked after our every need. I am sure they will be missed.
 
Regards,
Daniel, Vanessa and Lara Brown

Mini and Andi
Hi Paul, Cal and Wayne,

This is a quick note to thank you and your staff for making our honeymoon the most enjoyable ten days we've ever spent together. We had high expectation and were pleased to find they were not only met but surpassed.

The set up and facilities at your resort are great. I couldn't imagine a more picturesque setting. I don't think I'd ever tire of sitting at the main fale and watching the sun set through the palm trees. Our fale was more than adequate and the outdoor shower was a great surprise. It felt like we were washing in a tropical waterfall every time we had a shower but our favorite thing was the pool. There was nothing better than sitting in the pool watching the fish and crabs play in the lagoon as the surf pealing down the reef. Just magic! And finishing the day with a beer in the hand, good company and a smile on the face is the way every day should end.

Cal and Wane - You two are quality guides. I've been on many surf trips to many different locations and you were the most professional and accommodating guides I've come across. Your knowledge of the area had us in the right spots at the right time and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and power of waves the waves you found for us. They were a lot more challenging and enjoyable that I expected. I just hope you don't do your job too well as I'd like to see Samoa stay as it is...a well kept secret.

We found the whole experience relaxing, entertaining and rejuvenating. We enjoyed the tours, the snorkeling, the surfing and the sea kayaking. Balanced with reading books by the pool and sleeping in the hammocks.... it was just what we wanted. Your staff also deserve a pat on the back. We didn't see a frown on a face in the ten days and their warmth and kindness set the tone for our whole stay. We felt we were part of their village.

Thanks and see you next time,
Mini and Andi.

PS. Cal - A special thanks to you. Your a great guide, good company and a fantastic bloke to have a beer with. Wouldn't have been the same without you. Good luck.

Vanessa and Chris Kraus
Hi! Angie

Sorry its been so long since we contacted you since our wedding.
The wedding and the whole holiday was just perfect, no complaints at all it was more than we had even expected. Sa’Moana resort is just awesome the staff and management and the whole place was just fantastic i have attached some photos i would recommend the place as a fantastic option for a wedding

Take care Vanessa and Chris Kraus

Karl and Ali Jones (maiden name Duke)
We had originally planned to get married in Yallingup, WA in January, but with family on different sides of the world it started turning into a huge organisational nightmare...so we canned that idea. Then Karl's best mate in Tasmania started planning a surf trip and decided on Sa'Moana resort, once the venue had been decided we thought it would be a pretty cool place to get married.

Anyway…we arrived in Samoa on Thursday 20 March…(wedding had been fixed for 4pm Saturday 22 March) so we had two days of surfing for Karl, relaxation, snorkeling everything else for me. There were signs that the wedding was going to happen…the arch was ready to put flowers on, and all the staff there were very excited about the wedding. In Samoa apparently it’s a huge celebration. So we discovered where the ceremony was to be and were told the reception would be in the main “fale”.

At lunchtime on the day there was rehearsing of the band and the ceremony with the people involved and we saw them start to put all the decorations up and bring flowers out. We started getting ready about 2 hours before – Karl hadn’t seen my dress so I got ready in the resort office, upstairs in the main fale. The time came. I saw Karl walking to where he had to stand under the arch and he had ended up wearing a lava lava (sarong) as it was to be more traditional Samoan…he had been planning to wear boardies and dinner jacket!

I had to walk down the steps of the fale with a traditional Samoan man who had the traditional Samoan tattoos – from his knees to his waist. There was no bridal party at all so the tattoo man gave me away. I had been given flowers for round my head and a bouquet made of beautiful tropical flowers. All the guests had been given “lei” – floral garlands to wear…as had Karl.
I walked down the steps of the fale to the mat under the arch to 4 guys on guitar playing a Samoan song – a song about love. It was beautiful. Then 2 guys blew into conches and the ceremony started.

The celebrant started with a normal ceremony, but then started speaking much more from his heart. He said a whole load of things that we each had to repeat after him, but changed the words for both of us. Then when it came to the exchanging of the rings. Karl’s mate Nik sort of played best man by handing over the rings…he started with Karl…and said “Before you give Ali the ring I want you to tell her why you want to marry her”. He completely sprung it on us, so Karl had to speak from the bottom of his heart and tell his feelings in front of the celebrant and everyone. Then I had to do the same. It was the most amazing thing to do, and made the ceremony mean so much more than just having regular vows It was fantastic, we hadn’t seen anything like it before and it meant the world to us.

Once the ceremony was over the guys on guitars and conch shells started again and we signed the papers, with Nik and our witnesses…we thought we’d have one Aussie and one Samoan …then we walked up the steps through everyone to our table in the fale. The place had been decorated amazingly, with traditional Samoan mats and decorations, the wooden pillars had been covered in palm leaves, the flowers everywhere were so tropical and bright and colorful– amazing.
Then the photographer took us around to various spots on the beach, around palm trees and took some pictures, while the others had some finger food and drinks.

The reception carried on, we had some Samoan dancing, ate the entrée and main course and then were presented with a beautiful cake – which was chocolate…even better! The entrée was Balmain bugs, the main course a choice of Swordfish or steak. The food was amazing - it was amazing all week.

When the meal eventually ended people started dancing and it carried on all night. ALL the staff joined in and everyone had a great time.
It finished off the most fantastic day. Truly memorable. And amazing to be in such a fantastic location.

So, the organisation was minimal on our part – but everyone at the resort had gone to the most incredible effort to make it a special day for us….they were the ones that made it for us. We were expecting just to see the celebrant somewhere on the beach…but it was so much more than that…way beyond our expectations. Will remember it forever.

 

OUR WEDDING PACKAGE INCLUDES:

HAIR AND MAKE UP

EXAMPLE MENU ONLY

Entree
Salt and Pepper Squid with Raita
Tuna Sashimi with Soy, Wasabi and Ginger

Main
Imported Rib Eye with a Mushroom and Garlic Ragout with Potato Gratin
Pan Fried Masi Masi, Samoan Ta’amu, Red Pepper Piperade and Aioli

Dessert   
Coconut Crème Caramel
Sticky Date Pudding

Please Note:
The application to be married in Samoa must be lodged with the Justice Department no later than 10 days prior to the required Wedding Day. These documents will be forwarded to you by Sa’Moana Resort or one of our agents in ample time.

Wedding Cakes, special dietary requirements and variations of our current menu will require quoting.

No beverages are included in any pricing and will be charged at the normal bar prices.

We look forward to creating your special day!

If you choose to spend your Honeymoon in our tropical paradise, you will be welcomed upon arrival with flowers, a bottle of champagne and 2 lava lava’s (sarongs) to welcome and congratulate you on this special occasion.

Joy and Memories

Regards,
Sa’Moana Resort Management