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Behind the scenes: Five couples marry in the air

While the rest of the ladies had their hair and makeup done before boarding their wedding flight, Chelsea decided she’d do her own!

It wasn’t your average wedding, but for the five couples who won Fiji Airways’ Mid Air Matrimony competition, their special day contained many surprises and plenty of Fijian charm. Check out the full story here.

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While the rest of the ladies had their hair and makeup done before boarding their wedding flight, Chelsea decided she’d do her own!

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All ready and rearing to go at Auckland Airport! There were quite a few stares from passersby when this lot walked to the departure lounge.

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All couples gather at the front of the Fiji Airways flight to recite their vows. Space was a little limited.

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Shannon and Chris were surprised by their flower girl when they arrived in Nadi. They still kept a tight hold on their Duty Free though!

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Arron and Philomena pose with their flower girl as they step of their flight as newlyweds.

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Brent and Amber with everyone’s flower girls- the couples didn’t know they were getting such a warm welcome when they stepped off the plane!

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Watermelon cocktails were handed out by Rosie Holidays staff as the couples made their way to their private marquees at Nadi Airport.

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The amazing guitarists that serenaded the couples as they stepped off their flight.

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Liahn and Wade in their white marquee, enjoying a rare moment by themselves on their wedding day.

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Miss World Fiji Caireen Erbsleben welcomes the couples and their guests to Fiji.

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Liahn and Wade posing up a storm with a Fijian warrior.

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