Nothing sounds more romantic than exchanging vows on a secluded island setting. Those who always wanted a beach wedding will love the powdery-white beaches, and the turquoise blue waters shimmering in the sunlight, while the Maldivian sunsets feel almost surreal.
1. Legal Requirements Are Simple but Important
A wedding in the Maldives for international travellers will usually be symbolic more than anything else. The ceremonies will most likely be a beautiful celebration of love but before you can revel in all of that you will have to attend to the legalities in your home country first. Resorts will have wedding planners to help you set up your ceremony according to your desired rituals. Check beforehand what type ceremony they are willing to accommodate and whether they have the goods to deliver.
2. Choose the Right Island
Each island in the Maldives is special and has an identity of its own, if you want a lively and social setting you can opt for inhabited islands such as Hurawalhi, Baros, Veligandu, Finolhu or opt for a private island such as Velassaru Maldives for an intimate gathering. Make most of the natural beauty surrounding you and look for islands that give you the setting you desire for that ultimate wedding backdrop.
3. Weather Matters
The Maldives is blessed with warm tropical temperatures all year-round, but the season you choose to have your wedding matters. If you’re planning a wedding in the Maldives most likely it will be on the beach so the dry season from November to April, with calm seas and clear skies, will be the ideal time for outdoor gatherings. The wetter months from May to November will have periods of occasional rain in-between sunny weather. On the plus side there will be lesser crowds, less expensive and softer lighting for photos. Planning around the weather helps ensure your beach ceremony stays comfortable, dry and picture-perfect.
4. Cultural Respect Is Part of the Experience
As the Maldives is a Muslim country you have to take measures to stay within the cultural boundaries of the religion. However, this depends whether you opt for private island resort or a public inhabited island. Within the resorts there is great freedom offered to guests and you can wear what you want and alcohol will be freely available. However, if you plan on having in an inhabited island or plan on visiting ones nearby it is important to stick to modest clothing, and respect cultural sensitivities. That means be kind, attentive,modest in attire and don’t impose on locals and no picture taking without their consent.
5. Your Wedding Can Be an Adventure for two
Your Maldvian dream wedding can easily double up as your honeymoon which is what most guests tend to do. After the ceremony and the party there so many things you can do together. Go snorkeling and scuba diving, go on a luxury cruise, island hopping, under water dinning and couples’ spa treatments, exploring Male, the list goes on for a honeymoon of discovery and romance.
