How to plan a wedding in the Maldives – Make your wedding dreams come true!
Imagine walking down an aisle of petals on white sand toward your true love, exchanging rings in the presence of the ocean and basking in a romantic sunset together…does it sound like your kind of wedding? If you are hoping to plan your destination wedding in Maldives, here’s what you need to know.
Maldives Wedding Legalities
While preparing for your destination wedding in the Maldives can be quite exciting, it's necessary to be aware that getting married on the islands is not legal unless you are a local. Most couples opt to get married legally in their home country before coming to the Maldives for an intimate wedding ceremony with close family and friends.
If you wish to, however, you can also do it the other way around where you first have your wedding ceremony on the islands with your closest family and friends and then legally get married in your home country. This way you can even invite those who were unable to make it to your destination ceremony to celebrate your big day with you! Either way, it’s a double celebration for the best day of your life.
Maldives Wedding Ceremony Options
There is no set way in which your wedding ceremony in the Maldives should be, therefore, feel free to be as creative as you like. After all, it’s all about what both of you want that matters. You could opt for something simple where a person with the authority will bless you and your significant other and go through the vows.
If you’d like to add a flair of Maldivian culture to your wedding ceremony, this can be done too. Inquire with your resort in Maldives first and see how you can incorporate the Bodu Beru tradition into your wedding. This is where a team of locals dressed in white will be playing the traditional Maldivian drums while you walk down the aisle. It's quite a wonderful affair indeed!
How to Get to the Maldives
Your flight will arrive on the main island in Male and from there you will need to be transferred to your resort. If your resort island is located closer to the main island or if you want to keep transport costs at a minimum, then the speedboat is the best option for you. If your resort is quite far away from Male or you can splurge a little more on travelling, then the seaplane is an experience you cannot miss out on! Resorts like Reethi Faru Resort can help you sort out your airport transfers, but keep in mind that the travelling fee is separate, so make sure you include that separately in your budget.
Travelling to Maldives in recent times also requires you to always stick to health guidelines. This means that wearing a mask and sanitising hands are constantly necessary.
How Much Does a Maldives Wedding Cost?
Maldives is indeed a luxury destination, however, when it comes to weddings it can be more affordable than you think! Expect to spend an average of about $500 for your wedding here. This can also move up in price depending on what your requirements are. But most resorts have special packages which include all necessities like makeup artists, photographers, wedding cake and even a wedding planner so they can help you customise the ceremony so it's exactly the way you dreamed it would be.
The best part about your destination wedding in Maldives is that you will not have to spend separately for a trip to a honeymoon destination because what better place is there than the Maldives itself! You can look forward to spending an amazing time together once you’ve tied the knot!
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