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Weddings
Marriage is an eternal journey, a bond to be cherished for life. Marriages made in heaven but can certainly be celebrated on Earth. & what place would be better and more romantic than the Maldives to celebrate your wedding vows. Renew your vows or share you wedding ceremony with loved ones in a grand beach celebration with blessings from the island chief. Our barefoot ceremony has a joyous feel with the beating of drums.
White sandy beaches, crystal clear blue sea, beautiful reefs, and phenomenal weather; it’s no wonder why so many people consider having a Maldives wedding. It truly is a barefoot paradise that offers plenty of options for the perfect wedding.
From weddings to exchanging vows right on the beach, there is no doubt, a wedding in the Maldives will be unforgettable. Here are a few things you should know before you book the big day.
Wedding Ceremony $950
The Wedding Package includes all the ingredients of the perfect affordable Maldives wedding, including pampering for the bride and a romantic candlelight dinner in paradise:
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Symbolic ceremony on the beach
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Fresh flowers and coconut leaves decoration at the wedding location
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Wedding Cake
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Live Maldivian drummers
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Sparkling non-alcoholic wine
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Fresh flowers bouquet
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Candlelight Beach Dinner
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Photography including still images, video & drone footage
The Legalities
A wedding in the Maldives between two foreign nationals is not legally binding. Even though the day is very much real, complete with a ceremony and the perfect beach wedding dress. You will need to have a legal wedding at home either before or after the beautiful ceremony here. This is the only way to have a Maldives wedding unless you are marrying a Maldives Legal Resident or Citizen.
The Ceremony
Exchanging vows, rings, and loving glances will all happen at a Maldives wedding, but there are also other things to consider when thinking about your wedding ceremony. Like whether or not you want to add any Maldivian culture.
In the Maldives, a traditional wedding ceremony includes a Bodu Beru (drums) procession. This is a procession of around 20 drummers that play Bodu Beru dressed in traditional clothing, leading the happy couple down the aisle. It is topped off by having a local Gazi (judge) preside over the ceremony, all of which is done in the local the local Divehi dialect. Some couples that go the traditional route also choose to wear traditional Maldivian clothing.
Couples can also, of course, have a western wedding and skip all of the Maldives cultural aspects.
The Location
The beach is the most popular place for a wedding in the Maldives, and why wouldn’t it be. The Maldives is home to some of the best beaches in the world, making it a dream spot for a destination wedding. Especially considering its exceptional backdrop of glistening waters and swaying palm trees. Most beach weddings will not only have the ceremony on the beach, but also the reception, complete with flowers, music, and excellent food. It's also possible to have a Maldives wedding in a location other than on the beach. You can have it on a traditional Dhoni or luxurious yacht in the sea, on an isolated sandbar far from everything else in the world, on a rooftop or terrace at sunset.