July 2017

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TAHITI WEDDING VENUES : 3 CEREMONY LOCATIONS YOU WOULD NEVER THINK OF!

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Are you planning your destination wedding in Tahiti? Or maybe eloping in one of the many beautiful islands of Tahiti where you intend to have an unforgettable wedding ceremony (I know, the words unforgettable and Tahiti in one same sentence sounds a bit redundant, right?). Choosing among the best and most unique Tahiti wedding venues is a crucial decision. This can make or break your Tahiti elopement photos!

Are you at a loss when it comes to deciding where to actually have your wedding ceremony in Tahiti? I know the feel.

 
Destination Wedding in Moorea

Photo Credit: Helene Havard

 
Most of my couples first reach out to me kind of indecisive about where to hold a wedding ceremony in Tahiti. I am based on the gorgeous and peaceful island of Moorea. This is where most of my couples tie the knot, before flying out to the outer islands on their honeymoon.

Tahiti resorts will often have pretty wedding locations on premises for you to exchange your vows. But what if you are not staying at a resort, or if you do but don’t want any on-lookers at your wedding ? Because let’s be honest here, Tahiti resorts will often lack the privacy you are seeking for such an important moment as your wedding or vow renewal ceremony.

Most often, especially if you’ll be travelling to Tahiti during the busier season (that is, from August to October) chances are that you won’t have much privacy when you go with a resort ceremony.

Looking at having an intimate wedding ceremony, where it’s just about you, and your guests?

I hear you! This is what I specialize in!

So let me lay out some of the most unique Tahiti wedding venues for you. I’ll start today with some off-the-beaten-track ceremony locations in Moorea.

 

Find Your Perfect Wedding Venue + Ceremony Location In Tahiti

 
It is SO easy to get lost in a number of logistics and travel details and to simply overlook what certainly is the most important part of the day: the ceremony. This is what you’re here for, right? It is important (cocktail hour is, too, but not quite as important) and should set the tone for the entire day!

Whether it is just the two of you sharing vows and making promises to each other, or you have guests in attendance, doing the right choice among available Tahiti wedding venues and ceremony locations is of the utmost importance. You should feel the place is yours.

 

1. Think Beyond Beaches

 
Tahiti is not just about beaches. The Islands of Tahiti are equally stunning whether you look at the immense lagoon or at the luxuriant mountains.

 

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Photo Credit: Tahiti Tourisme

Newlywed couple admiring the view at the Belvedere lookout in Moorea

Photo Credit: Helene Havard

 

I love love love this photo because this is the very 1st couple ever we took up the Belvedere in Moorea for their wedding pictures, back in 2014… and pretty much every couple has been doing the same ever since!

 
You can browse some photos of a mountain-top wedding ceremony in Moorea in my gallery! Filter by clicking the ‘Moorea – Mountain Top in the Early Morning’ tab.

And actually, it’s not just the mountains. Moorea is also equally stunning whether you look at the immense lagoon or at the soothing and breathtaking ocean.

 
Tahiti wedding location on the reef-side

Photo Credit: Bradyhouse Photographers

 
You can browse more photos of this reef-side wedding ceremony in Moorea in my gallery! Filter by clicking the ‘Moorea – Private Islet Reef-Side at Sunset’ tab.

 

2. Think Exotic

 
Tahiti. The Ultimate Privacy. Seriously, can you think of anything that can compete with saying your I do’s onboard a private catamaran sailing gorgeous lagoon waters? If you’re traveling with just a handful of guests then you can sail away for a few hours on the crystal-clear waters of Moorea. And take this opportunity to marry onboard, or anywhere in the lagoon where there are shallow waters.

 

Photo Credit: Jean-Philippe Yuam

Tahiti wedding venues sailing boat vows ceremony

Tahiti wedding venues sailing boat vows ceremony

Photo Credit: Bradyhouse Photographers (see more photos of this Moorea elopement by clicking the link)

 

Talking about being surrounded by crystal-clear waters, how about this Blue Lagoon ceremony in Rangiroa? Now that’s privacy.

 
Rangiroa Wedding Blue Lagoon Rangiroa

Photo Credit: Helene Havard & Flying World Pictures

 

3. Think Simple

 
Your ceremony must be true to you. If you are staying at a vacation rental property, why not having your ceremony in the intimacy of your “home away from home” but with a view?

 
Ceremony at a private luxury villa in Moorea

Photo Credit: Helene Havard

 
You can browse some photos of a wedding ceremony in Moorea at a beach-side airbnb in my gallery! Filter by clicking the ‘Moorea – Micro Wedding at an Airbnb’ tab in the ‘Destination Weddings’ section.

 
** last updated on November 21, 2020**

 

I Want To Hear From YOU! What’s Your Dream Tahiti Wedding Venue? Hit Me With Your Thoughts!

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MAKE-UP ARTIST IN TAHITI – MOOREA | WEDDING VENDOR OF THE MONTH: AUDREY BODILIS

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Make-up artist in Tahiti Audrey Bodilis

 

Back 2 years ago, I started a series of interviews of my preferred wedding vendors in Tahiti, all those amazing people I am lucky to work with. Audrey is my go-to make-up artist in Tahiti Moorea and she’s totally amazing!

Whether you’re eloping to Moorea (see here for ballpark costs for each vendor in Moorea) or you have a full destination wedding in Tahiti and an entire bridal party requiring a make-up done, she’ll handle. This girl knows what will work best with your style and exclusively uses top quality Make-Up For Ever products that will withstand under a tropical climate and of course, won’t run out with a few tears (or a trash the dress in the lagoon of Moorea)… yup your make-up will totally be happy-tears’ proof.

With these blog interviews, I want to bring the very best people to you. I’ve worked with these individuals, and would refer them to anyone of my couples without hesitation. Not only do they have super friendly and inspiring personalities (because hey, you’ll be traveling a heck of a lot of miles to get to us, and you only want happy and dedicated people to surround you on your wedding day in Tahiti, your own dream team of sorts) but I’ve also spent (wedding) days with them, and seen their work on numerous occasions, so I can attest of how good it is!

 

Make-Up Artist In Tahiti – Moorea
AUDREY BODILIS

 

This month’s wedding vendor interview is Audrey Bodilis, the most fantastic make-up artist in Tahiti (based on the capital island of Tahiti) who has a very impressive portfolio, including musicals, TV shows, fashion shoots for international magazines, celebrities and of course, all of my happy brides. Enjoy!

 

1. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into doing make-up in Tahiti.

I was born from a mother who is an artist (painter), and a father who is a florist, so I was raised surrounded with brushes and colours. After I graduated with my A-level I decided to turn to the cosmetic world and then to specialize in make-up art by entering the Make Up For Ever Academy in Paris in 2005. I have since then evolved in various areas of the industry: TV, fashion, music, musicals, cinema, coaching… make-up is above all an artistic relationship and one of trust between people, which I aim to share with both my industry partners and my private clients. I work with a lot of producers in the Pacific area, and also offer a selection of private services to individuals in Tahiti: make-up tutorials, theatrical make-up & body painting, make-up for special occasions and wedding make-up.

 

2. How do you work with a bride and what is the process of planning a wedding make-up?

I like to meet up with a bride-to-be to get to know her personality. To me there is no standard in wedding make-up. On the wedding day, the bride must be gorgeous but it is important that she wears a make-up that reflects her personality, whether her look is natural, glamorous or sophisticated. This is the reason why I recommend doing a trial ahead of the wedding day whenever possible, to determine what make-up magnifies the bride, according to her morphology and her character traits. The goal is not to transform a person but to magnify one. I also extend preferential rates for the bridal party so meeting up with the bride in advance allows to work & schedule appointments for the wedding day. I meet the bride where she stays, so there is no stress or hassle on the day.

 

3. What inspires you? Are there colors or trends you absolutely love?

Everything inspires me, whether that is a painting, a photo, runways, even a landscape or animal patterns. I have worked in the fashion industry for a long time, so I am always keeping up with the latest trends, especially for make-ups. However to me fashion has its limits, not everything can be pretty so I also favour harmony. This is why I have basics for every flesh tone. I was lucky to work all around the world, and I know what works best for every ethnic group. I love particularly to highlight the eyes and work light on the lips, while also concentrating on the colouring and foundation, which is what makes a good make-up.

 
Make-up artist in Tahiti

Photo Credit: Sadry Ghacir

 

4. What’s your favorite part of the job as a make-up artist in Tahiti Moorea?

Meeting people. I feel very lucky to work with both the industry and individuals. Traveling the world with musicals, Miss France committees, or celebrity singers was an amazing life – and artistic – experience. Being in the backstage of a TV or a fashion show, gives me as much pleasure as seeing the smile of a bride on her wedding day. These are two different worlds and this is what I love about the job, being able to serve different people with the same passion.

 

Make-up artist in Tahiti sample work : Mila Jovovich
Mila Jovovich

 

5. Any advice to pass along to a bride in choosing her wedding dress, props or wedding style?

I would tell her to listen to her heart. I am not married, however like every woman I have affinities with a clothing style, or certain ambiences. Your wedding day is the one day when it’s all about yourself and you can indulge yourself, make your dreams come true. My advice is to go with your favourites, and not let yourself be influenced with trends or stereotypes. Your choice of a wedding dress, like your choice of make-up, must match your personality. Don’t go overboard. Try to find a good balance between elegancy and a natural look, so that your dress, your make-up, and your jewellery are harmonious.

 
Make-up artist in Moorea

Photo Credit: Helene Havard

Tiffany & Sean’s photos here under the ‘elopements’ tab

 

Thanks Audrey! For more about Audrey Bodilis, please contact me or head straight to her website

 

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Top & Middle Photo Credit: Audrey Bodilis