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Unprecedented Exclusive Pacific Island Resort Wedding Offer

Elope for Free, at Fiji’s most awarded Romantic Luxury Private-Island Resort.

At Royal Davui they understand that not everyone wants the traditional wedding ceremony.

Elope for Free at Fiji’s most awarded romantic luxury private-island resort, Royal Davui, offers an unprecedented opportunity for couples to marry (or renew wedding vows) and honeymoon in tropical paradise. Elope for Free includes all the local legal co-ordination and fees, celebrant/minister, a romantic pavilion champagne dinner lit by flickering torches and scented floral decorations - and with pre ceremony exotic ‘Pure Fiji’ massages to calm the nerves. Yes all free with a min stay of 5 nights or more between 01 Nov 2010 to 31 March 2011.

Voted ‘The Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway’ in 2009 by the Conde Nast Johansens Guide and 2009 ‘Fiji’s Best Honeymoon Destination’ by the USA Modern Bride magazine, this resort understands that whether getting married, renewing your vows or honeymooning – it is all about spending time together.

“Elope for Free and sink your toes in Fiji’s newest private island escape. Idyllic, romantic and exclusive, Royal Davui Island offers true seclusion without sacrificing anything in the way of the most luxurious and indulgent wedding,” said Christopher Southwell, owner and manager of Royal Davui Island.

Royal Davui Island rises serenely out of crystalline Beqa lagoon just 40 minutes by the resorts private aircraft from Fiji’s gateway, Denarau. Redefining laid-back luxury, Royal Davui offers 16 exquisitely appointment and air-conditioned vales created with couples in mind, each with secluded terraces, stone plunge pools and views over white, soft-sanded beaches to sapphire lagoon waters. Award-winning Pure Fiji bathroom amenities including each villa’s private Jacuzzi Spa bath infuse the villas with tropical aromas. Snorkel or scuba dive to explore the private coral reef, or venture further for world angling and catamaran sailing.

The Elope for Free complimentary package has a value of FJD$2260. Valid only with a min 5-night stay at Royal Davui, villa’s with their own private plunge pools start from USD$800 plus taxes, twin share with spectacular ocean views.

Visit Royal Davui Island’s website at www.royaldavui.com.

‘Forever’ Jewellery with Soul

Suffering from ennui caused by mass produced, ‘high fashion’ jewellery, the inimitable multimedia artists at The Tattooed Heart have designed Tattoo Bijou Jewellery - an ode to decadent and very personal adornment.

Destined for women who collect unique objects of beauty to last a lifetime, the limited edition collection is handmade in Pondicherry, India and revels in silver, sapphire, ruby, peridot and citrine.

Like any lovingly acquired collection, Tattoo Bijou combines romantic pieces both custom designed and individually selected, giving the impression they have been lifted from a treasured private collection coveted for centuries.

The Tattooed Heart’s creative force behind the jewellery range, Sofia Mella, says she wanted to reignite our passion for beautiful, timeless pieces – travelling to India and working with the craftsmen as they created each piece by hand.

“Whenever I'm looking for jewellery here I always gravitate towards antique pieces with history or get them custom made. I wanted to bring a feeling of ‘forever’ to the collection.  I didn't want to create a jewellery line where you don't know where it's from or who made it or why.”

One of the key pieces in the collection is the haunting marcasite and silver owl with ruby eyes, sourced in the workshop of one of Tattoo Bijou’s self-employed jewellers, Baba.  The Indian craftsman has created a stunning piece which can be worn as a brooch as well as a necklace.

Renowned Tattooed Heart in-house artist Adam Craft was responsible for the inspired “Wild Rose” pendant and earrings – the drawings created in Auckland’s K’Rd and bought to life almost 8,000 miles away in the small workshop in Pondicherry.

Mella spent time in Pondicherry interviewing staff to ensure they experienced only the very best working conditions and were well remunerated for their flawless work. The resulting Tattoo Bijou pieces; exemplify the finest in embellishment, embrace their unique geography and demonstrate how art and beauty have no borders.

Each exquisite piece in the Tattoo Bijou collection posses a unique quality, including the Rajistani red zircon cocktail ring and a pearl, ruby, emerald and sapphire 6-strand necklace which are redolent of lost-world glamour.

“I imagine each beautiful piece has a century old story behind it,” says Mella. “I picture our jewellery being worn by absinthe swilling babes from Weimar Berlin or as the hidden treasures of a forbidden King’s concubine. I felt very passionate about making a range that was relevant to any woman who is unapologetic in her love of quality.”

Margins have also been monitored to assure that Tattoo Bijou is realistically priced, with pieces starting at $65 for a 9.25 sterling silver ring and ranging though to $2,200 for a handcut emerald Tibetan necklace.

Women who practice the art of adornment, and the men who bejewel them, will instantly understand the arch style and enduring preciousness that is Tattoo Bijou.

The Tattooed Heart studio is situated at 202 Karangahape Road, Auckland. For more information visit TheTattooedHeart.co.nz or call 09) 379 2662.