Destination Wedding Planner in Tahiti. Professional
Ceremony Officiant. Moorea Wedding Specialist.
My name is Julie, I am a wedding planner and celebrant, specialized in bespoke ceremonies, elopements and intimate weddings. Originally from France, I fell in love with French Polynesia and Polynesians the moment I stepped off the plane, 20 years ago. The strong connection to nature, the island vibes and the simple lifestyle instantly had my heart.
I am now sharing my life between two islands: Tahiti and Moorea. My career path led me to visit many islands and I have gained an extensive amount of knowledge on the destination. Many travelers from all over the world have trusted me to organize their one-of-a kind lifetime vacation. Whether it was in travel agencies, on a yacht or in luxury hotels, planning, coordination and anticipation have always been part of my daily work life.
Constantly eager to discover new places, I kept on wandering in the islands, scouting new hot spots or things to do. I have also written a lot, from newspaper journalist to writer for magazine or content creator for companies.
More recently, as chance would have it, Nelly (founder of wedOtahiti) and I crossed paths again. We exchanged a lot about being a celebrant, and I decided to follow the Celebrant & Foundation Institute certification in the United-States. This is how now, I celebrate love in one of the most beautiful place on earth.
Both creative and practical,
detail oriented, and highly invested
in creating what you want,
you can count on us to be
unbiased in every situation.
Hi, I’m Nelly the founder of wedOtahiti, now working alongside Julie. The very first professional wedding officiants in Tahiti, performing personal ceremonies of a Western-style.
I moved to colourful French Polynesia back in 2002, and though I thought I’d stay a year or two, I stayed much longer – I let you do the maths! I pursued my career in hotels and hospitality working successfully with the largest inbound Tour Operator in Tahiti and then at several resorts in the islands. I was based in Bora Bora, next in Huahine, and since 2009, I’ve enjoyed living in beautiful Moorea.
While I loved managing resorts, there came a time in my life when I wished my job would also allow me to fully enjoy and appreciate the beautiful environment I am lucky to call home. So I merged my passion for the islands of Tahiti, my love for all the details that go into planning a wedding, and my desire to serve couples abroad and I launched wedOtahiti.
In the very first months of running my business, I identified a need for bespoke ceremonies of a Western-style for those couples not willing to settle for the one-fits-all (template) ceremonies of a Tahitian style offered in the resorts. That’s when I decided to become the very first professional wedding officiant in Tahiti.I studied ceremony creation and performance, and perfected the art of ceremonial public speaking at the Celebrant Foundation & Institute. I am also a Certified Green Wedding Professional.
A good deal of laughter and happy tears are my indicators of a successful ceremony!
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