Gabriele & Ludwig

We can't wait to enjoy exotic cocktails served ice cold in coconut shells. Watching the spectacular South Pacific sunset will put us in that island mood! What a great start to our honeymoon evening!

We will get into a 4 wheel-drive vehicle for a ride through the deep valleys of Moorea. Our honeymoon adventure begins with a drive to Paopao Valley passing pineapple plantations, crossing the Paopao Opunohu trail to the territorial property of Opunohu, we will stop at "TITIROA MARAE". A temple strictly reserved for the gods as we continue to Papetoai Village to visit the first Christian church in French Polynesia. Built by the London Missionary Society in 1822.

There is nothing like a relaxing horseback ride taking in the beautiful scenery of our surroundings.

We'll take a stroll amidst lush gardens with footpaths that wind along acres of well-tended palm trees, hibiscus, elephant palms, bananas and many other beautiful species.How romantic!

Enjoying a tour around one of the beautiful island of Tahiti. We'll see all the points of interest, both scenic and historic. We begin on the East Coast of the island, and make our way around to the west coast by crossing over the isthmus of Taravao where the big island is joined to its peninsula. Our day will be filled with cultural, natural and historical sights

We will take a boat to a very secluded beach and spend the afternoon alone. How romantic is that?

This classic magical and relaxing tour glides over multicolored exotic coral and incredible marine life. The beauty of this Glass Bottom boat cruise is not only underwater, we are also surrounded by the majestic mountains of Bora Bora. How romantic!

On a glass bottom kayak we will see the multicolored coral, the incredible marine life and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world at our beautiful destination, without even getting wet!

With your thoughtful gift we'll pound the sea, grab some air, ride a wave, get a thrill and have a blast.

This gift will be a truly unique romantic honeymoon experience - floating across the sky and on top of the world. We'll plan now to glide gently with the breezes and view the scenery from a totally different perspective.

We'll have a drink or two on you at the local bar or at our favorite saloon. Cheers!

We'll have a drink or two on you at the local bar or at our favorite saloon. Cheers!

Ludwig would like to take diving classes in mid-town Manhattan to prepare for the Tahiti diving experience.

Gabriele would like to refresh her diving knowledge and get her diving certificate re-certified.

With your lovely wedding gift, we will glide on the ocean's surface while feeling the spray of the water as we experience windsurfing. We will enjoy this adventure and have the opportunity to view the beautiful coast from the water.

We will circle the island at a leisurely pace on "Le Petit Train" stopping at all the most popular sightseeing spots, with a knowledgeable guide describing the details and history of the ancient maraes, cultural sights, vanilla and pearl farms. A relaxing way to spend a few hours touring the island.

What a romantic evening as the ship drifts out to sea for a night under a blanket of stars. We will make sure we reserve a table now to enjoy a spectacular dinner captivated by a picture perfect sunset.

With the abundance of large marine life and amazing seascapes, diving within the waters of the most beautiful lagoon in the world, or venturing out into the ocean is on our "must do" list. During the dives, it is common to see legions of gigantic manta rays gliding gracefully within arm's reach while schools of reef sharks parade by. And schools of tropical fish swimming over the coral garden.We cant wait!

Aboard a motorized outrigger canoe, we will depart for a memorable honeymoon experience in the Blue Lagoon of Bora Bora. We'll encounter Black Tip Reef Sharks and share the thrill of watching these fierce animals being fed by hand and discover the wonders of the underwater world of the "Lagoon of Bora Bora" by snorkeling near the barrier reef.

We are so excited to go snorkeling on our honeymoon, floating through the cool blue water as we swim eye to eye with exotic marine life. Paradise found!

The south pacific water is crystal clear, warm and the marine life is abundant, the magnificent corals, and the sea crustaceans of a thousand colors will amaze us. A day on our honeymoon we will always remember!

We'll take a fun lesson and learn how to ride the waves. Surf's Up!

A sunset cruise on the lagoon is definitely a relaxing and enjoyable honeymoon activity in French Polynesia. This is what it's is all about... enjoying the peace and tranquility of the South Pacific from the water... What a great way for us to kick back and see the underwater beauty of the lagoon!

There's something about the feeling of gliding on water as we skim through the waves on the pristine crystal clear hopefully calm waters. We'll have a great time no matter how many times we get dunked!

We don't want to settle for a standard room on our honeymoon! With your perfect gift we can plan ahead and upgrade to a room with a view on our once in a lifetime trip!

With your wedding gift we will reserve a night in our Honeymoon Suite and indulge in luxury that exceeds all of our expectations. Our honeymoon suite is not just romantic; it's spacious, comfortable, luxurious and very private. Thank you for Suite Memories!

What better way to enhance our fine dining experience than with our chosen bottle of exceptional wine.Cheers!

How romantic is this? Dining in an intimate elegant restaurant, with impeccable service, being seated over the water with spectacular views of the south Pacific Islands!

Thai food is dazzling and exotic. We will reserve a table to enjoy tantalizing dishes that will awake our taste buds as we dine on cuisine born out of artistry and ingenuity at our favorite restaurant!

Wonder who will feed who grapes in bed? We'll order a nice basket of fruit that should keep our energy high.

A table will be reserved for us at our favorite restaurant. We can choose from fresh fruits, freshly baked pastries, breakfast meats, scrambled eggs, French toast, hash browns, juice and coffee. Give us the works we need our energy on our getaway.

We will have to choose from all the local Italian restaurants in town to reserve the perfect table in the most romantic setting. We will tantalize our taste buds with homemade pasta, Panini, fresh Seafood, select an Italian vino and enjoy the best dessert ever, ending with a cup of cappuccino. Now that's amore!

We will start with our favorite delicacies at the sushi bar in our chosen Japanese restaurant. Then, enjoy the authentic Japanese dining room, where award-winning chefs skillfully twirl their knives through the air during the teppanyaki cooking show. We may even try a glass or two of hot sake.

We'll dine at the Golden Dragon. Located on the Rue Colette in Papeete. Praised for it's savory cuisine and intermate ambience. We have to try Chinese food in the South Pacific!

With your wedding gift, we will enjoy a picnic on Motu Tiahura it's one of the most wonderful things we can do in French Polynesia. We will enjoy a typical Polynesian motu picnic of fish, chicken, local fruits, juices, and breads, on the beautiful little islets with white sandy beaches overlooking the lagoon,

Visiting this picturesque village, nestled by the Lagoon of Haapiti. It depicts the "old Tahiti" with its typical thatched-roof pandanus houses. We will enjoy an evening in a Polynesian Village of yesterday, with typical Polynesian dishes cooked in the traditional style during the feast we are entertained by a trio of musicians, then a spectacular dance show will tell us of the Tahitian Legends, all performed in the natural settings of an open air theatre.

We look forward to reserving an intimate candlelit dinner. We'll choose a quiet restaurant with a warm atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and impeccable service.

With so many ice cream parlors in town, we'll try everything from hot fudge sundaes to soft serve ice cream and thick milkshakes. Who cares about the diet on our fantastic getaway!

We would love to shop around for our favorite piece of art as a cherished keepsake from our once in a lifetime trip. This gift will adorn our home for many years to come!

We want to capture our honeymoon moments forever. We'll bring plenty of film since these photo`s will reflect memories that will last a lifetime.

We would love to take home some of the spa products. The scent will bring back fond memories of our honeymoon! We may even enjoy some massages on our own when we get back...

Plenty of time will be spent in the sun, so we won't let the rays ruin our perfect trip. Sunscreens and lotions will soothe and protect our skin.

We will take a honeymoon day trip, and journey back in time to discover the traditional Polynesian culture at the Tiki Village Theatre a picturesque village with thatched roof pandanus houses. We'll see pearl farm demonstrations, learn the techniques of painting and of dyeing pareu, go lagoon fishing, meet craft workers and see a demonstration of mat weaving and Tiki carving and maybe even get a tattoo from one of the three tattoo artists.

This camera will allow us to capture even the most elusive marine life. This is the perfect gift for us - the warm water tropical travelers.

It's just a quick flight to the exciting new experiences awaiting us on our island getaway.

The bus system, known as "Le Truck", is the most practical and widely used form of transportation on the island of Tahiti.

What a great start! We can arrange to arrive in style and comfort...maybe enjoy a glass or two of champagne to toast to our lives together.

It won't be like driving at home. Exploring on our honeymoon will be an adventure.

Taxi please! No driving for us on our honeymoon.

Any help to get to and from our destination is a wonderful gift. We will be thanking you long after take off.

With your help we'll upgrade, stretch out our legs and relax in the luxury and total comfort of business class. Enjoy sumptuous cuisine, a full menu of drinks, and personal on screen entertainment. What a great start to our honeymoon vacation!

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

What a feeling! An aromatic exfoliate gel is applied to our bodies to refine the skin, and then oils and creams are added to moisturize and soften. Finally our bodies are wrapped to increase the warmth, completely relax us and set the mood for romance.

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous! Send us off with chilled champagne in our limousine from the airport to our destination.

We'll toast to our lives together as we uncork the effervescence of a bottle of champagne. Cheers!

As world travelers we can stay plugged in with this hi-lo power converter. Buying ahead of time will help eliminate the surprised look on our faces when our appliances don't work on our honeymoon.

We will experience the special indulgence of a couple's massage lying side-by-side being pampered with exotic oils that hydrate the skin, rejuvenate senses, and leave us refreshed and revitalized. We want to reserve our spa treatments early for this ultimate spa experience!

I will be pampered with a classic and gentle cleansing facial with wonderful aromatic ingredients, leaving my skin radiant and beautiful. No photos during the treatment allowed!

There is nothing like waking up to the sweet smell of flowers by our bedside. How romantic!

From the excellent service at the hotel to the attentive waiters at dinner, there's going to be a long list of people to thank for helping us have the perfect time away from home.

Your time and talent as hobby photographer to take pictures on our Big Day.

Your time and talent as videographer to capture highlights on our Big Day...

A personal lockable honeymoon journal to record our most special memories. We will look back over the journal fondly in the years to come.

We'll enjoy a sensual aromatherapy massage engaging a combination of stimulating techniques and soothing aromas. This is perfect for our romantic honeymoon!

My nails have to look good to show off my beautiful wedding ring!

Nothing would make us happier than to share our blessings with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by having you donate a gift in our name to help find a cure.

I will be pampered with a foot facial, foot cleansing, foot scrub, masque and moisturizing massage of lower legs and feet. This is a pure delight for my soles and soul!

We can plan to start our trip with a romantic flair! What better way than with the decadence of this unbeatable combination?

We would like to read up on what we are going to experience and see on Tahiti.

As aspiring oenophiles, or people who just like wine, we'll spend a day at our desired winery enjoying the entertaining and knowledgeable explanation of the winemaking process, followed by a tasting of some of the finest wines!

Contribute your time and talent on our Big Day by helping us with the following: (1) Two Decorators, who will help us decorate the church and reception site (flowers and decorations provided by couple) (2) Hobby Photographer to capture important moments on our Wedding Day (3) Two Ushers to help with seating the guests, rolling out the aisle runner and removing it after the ceremony (4) Four flower girls and boys to precede the bride when she processes into church