Romance in Samoa - Romance and Samoa go hand in hand.
Our tropical Pacific paradise is the perfect place to plan your dream wedding, spend a magical honeymoon or simply enjoy a special romantic getaway.
Whether you choose to spend your holiday in five-star luxury, treat your guests to a traditional Samoan wedding ceremony or opt for an active adventure for two, Samoa has the perfect option for you.
Getting romantic
Samoa is the perfect destination for a romantic break. Wake up each day to the sound of the sea lapping onto the beach just a few metres away, from your authentic beachfront fale or plush resort suite.
After a lazy breakfast or brunch, hop onto a scooter, into your rental car, join a tour, catch a bus or grab a taxi, to start your day’s adventure. Or if the beach is calling your name, grab a couple of towels or find some hammocks with your names on them.
Choose from a great range of places to explore and romantic activities to do for the morning, whether it’s interacting with turtles in their natural environment on a snorkelling trip, hitting the surf, discovering a remote waterfall for a romantic swim, or exploring the markets and tasting some of Samoa’s delicious produce.
Head to one of Samoa’s outstanding cafes for lunch and order a couple of niu (coconut water, straight from the coconut) or try delicious koko samoa or a fresh fruit smoothie Samoan-style.
If you’re up for more adventure, explore the shops or head out on a scenic drive, finishing up at a bar, restaurant or your accommodation – hopefully in time for happy hour cocktails or local beers.
Catch a fiafia before a starlit walk along the beach, back to your fale or suite for the night. Start planning places to stay and things to do on your romantic break in Samoa.
Planning a Wedding
Samoa is the perfect place for your dream Pacific Island wedding.
Whether you’re planning a traditional church wedding, small intimate ceremony next to a beautiful waterfall, lush tropical garden or exotic beach setting, choosing Samoa as your wedding venue means anything is possible.
Samoa has specialised wedding planners, and many resorts offer wedding packages, to make the planning process very easy and convenient, yet still uniquely yours. Or, take matters into your own hands and contact the local services you require for your big day.
The best part is that Samoa is perfect not only for your wedding but for your honeymoon as well. And, all your wedding party – yourselves included – get to have a tropical holiday at the same time. Samoan families celebrate nuptials with grand and colourful style. In their ancient culture, weddings are considered sacred and important events.
If you’re planning to book your wedding in Samoa, it’s perfectly acceptable to adopt some of the beautiful Samoan wedding customs to use on your special day, for a truly unique occasion. This may include traditional songs or drumming, a customary headdress (pale) for the bride or a floral necklace (ula) for the groom.
Your Samoan wedding can take place in any location you like, from one of the many beautiful beaches or other natural settings to a church complete with the enthralling sound of a Samoan choir. If you choose an outdoor setting that is not part of a resort, you’ll need to arrange access permission with the nearest local village.
DIY wedding or hire a planner?
Many Samoan resorts offer a full wedding planner service, which takes care of every detail according to your instructions. This takes away the stress of planning an event from overseas and means you can take full advantage of the planner’s local knowledge.
But if planning is your thing, then Samoa has all the services and facilities required for a wedding, from the flowers to the photos and the food.
