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Is the stress of planning your wedding getting you down? Well, the good news is, if you plan a honeymoon in the Maldives you can look forward to plenty of stress-free, magical moments with your one true love!

Pamper yourself

One of the best ways to unwind while on your honeymoon is to book spa treatments for couples. Most Maldives luxury resorts have their own spas offering a range of holistic healing options to give tired minds and bodies some much needed personal care.

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Sail into the sunset

A popular activity for couples, a sunset cruise on a traditional dhoni (boat) is not to be missed. Offered at resorts such as Naladhu Private Island Maldives, such intimate voyages most often also feature champagne and canapés that let you toast to your new future.

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Dine to seaside serenades

Most resorts offer special romantic dining options; inform them ahead and you could plan a wonderful surprise. A gourmet dinner on the beach, beside the gentle rhythms of the ocean and under a night sky bejewelled with stars, will certainly sweep your partner off their feet!

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Add a little adventure

After all that relaxing, you may want to add some adventure to your honeymoon. Snorkelling is a great couples’ activity in Maldives, while a plethora of water sports from waterskiing to surfing also offer some fun in the sun and surf.

Hand in hand by the shore

Of course, the Maldives also offers plenty of intimate moments to share; spend lazy days at your overwater villa or just walk hand in hand taking in a magical sunset, as whispers of love eternal are carried away on the ocean breeze.

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Weddings can be stressful and fun at the same time but celebrating your special day in the Maldives is a whole new wedding experience altogether for both guests and the couple! Surrounded by endless blue ocean and white sandy beaches set the perfect romantic scene for a new start together.

Private beach weddings

An arch of vibrant flowers intertwined with the leaves of green, the white chairs that complement the colours on the flowers and the quiet and peaceful surrounding is not just a fantasy! Wed on a private beach in the luxury of seclusion with close family and friends.

Wed under the deep blue

The colourful corals light up the environment that is tinted blue, the schools of pretty looking fish bringing cheers your way as you exchange rings. Yes, it’s an underwater wedding ceremony! Your special day will be truly memorable as you pledge your undying love for each in the depths of the warm Indian Ocean.

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Wedding in Maldives | Image Credit – Ibrahim Asad, CC BY 3.0 Via Wikimedia Commons

Wed afloat the endless ocean

Board a cruise boat and be making a short journey on the blissful blue waters while you exchange vows with close family and friends. Have fun taking unusual photographs with the hues of blue set the perfect vibe for your new start in life.

Private Island Weddings

There are many private islands ideal for your special day in the Maldives. Romantic destinations are even better when you’ve got an entire island to yourselves, isn’t it? Find all your needs attended to while you just enjoy every single second of your special day.

Interesting photoshoots

When having your beach wedding at the Maldives the experience is never complete until you’ve ‘trashed the dress’. Be it on the beach, in a boat or underwater, find the perfect background for those fun funky poses with your partner. Get wet and get messy and simply have fun while these special moments are captured! To find out more about weddings in the Maldives, check out blogs like My Romantic Travel.

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Romantics have found that the white sandy beaches, blue crystalline waters and balmy tropical weather of the Maldives make the ideal backdrop to the wedding ceremony of their dreams.

Before arriving in the Maldives

Before falling for the idea of having a Maldives island wedding, a great deal of research needs to be done on what it entails. There can be no legal ceremony here only a blessing. Therefore the civil ceremony will have to take place in the home country. How and where the honeymoon is to be spent should also be decided at the planning stage.

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The Ceremony

Exchanging vows and rings under an arch of flowers on a romantic location around the resort island before family and friends is preferred way to conduct the ceremony. Although how the couple is to arrive at the ceremony can be decided on later, it is in a decorated buggy, in a traditional boat, escorted by drummers or walking down a petal-strewn path.

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The Honeymoon

If the honeymoon is to be spent at the wedding location such as Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas it should be negotiated with the resort at the time of planning the event. Special courtesies extended to the couple include a bottle of champagne for the wedding night, in-room champagne breakfast the following morning and special room amenities.

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Wedding Photographs

Photo shoots at locations around the resort island a wedding album and a CD of the wedding photos are part of the wedding package.

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Beach weddings are all fun and pretty smiles when you look back at it, but a lot of work goes into making it perfect, and we have a few must dos when it comes to a beach wedding.

Lighting

When one thinks of a beach wedding, the first idea that pops to mind is a dreamy Maldives island wedding at resorts the likes of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. The main rule to follow for the best wedding pictures is, lighting. Natural lighting is what you have to depend on at an outdoor wedding, therefore, time your wedding just right. Also, you can always have lights strung above the wedding if you don’t want to exchange your vows at noon.

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Make it fun

People love dressing up for weddings, and that means shoes. But, nobody wants to walk around with sandy footwear, so make it fun for the guests by giving a shoes optional invite.

Photography

This is a win at beach weddings unless the winds decide to blow harder during the shoot. Regardless, the pictures almost always end up looking amazing because of the panoramic scenery around.

Table Deco

Be it a canopied event or just plain outdoor beach weddings, the table decorations can amp the whole beach vibe if you choose right.

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Have you found the perfect date but not the perfect place? Have you always dreams of a destination wedding that will make your special day, a whole lot more special? Pack your sunscreen, flip flops and wedding dress, your wedding in Maldives awaits!

Why Maldives?

Maldives, as you may or may not know, is a popular honeymoon destination. Many Maldives resorts cater to honeymoon couples or those that are getting married here. Complete with pristine beaches and azure waters, the backdrop for your wedding photographs will look stunning!

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The beach?

If you’re heading to Maldives for your wedding, there’s no doubt about it. A beach wedding is the only way to go. Picture this – your dress gently swaying with the breeze, the love of your life eagerly waiting for you at the end of seashell lined aisle of soft white sand? Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it?

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Which resort?

With so many islands in Maldives, how exactly do you pick the right one? Most of the resorts would tend to offer you the same deal, but the key is to look for the one that stands out, in terms of what they offer, resort activities and honeymoon packages. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, amongst many are some of the more popular choices.

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Important things to note

As the Maldives is an Islamic country, you are not legally allowed to get married here, unless of course you’re a local. Weddings in Maldives are more of the celebration rather than the actual marriage – get hitched before you celebrate here.

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From island hideaways beside soft white beaches to thrilling adventures on land and under the waves, Maldives has something for every newlywed couple seeking that perfect honeymoon. It is the ideal place to begin your new chapter of love.

Wonderful Seclusion

After all the activity of the wedding, there is nothing like some quiet time just for you and your partner. Many Maldives luxury resorts are located on their own private island giving you the chance to enjoy true seclusion be it on the beach or in your own villa overlooking the ocean.

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Fun Times

There is plenty of fun to be had for couples on their honeymoon in Maldives. Snorkel and discover vibrant underwater worlds, set sail into the sunset and go on island hopping adventures. Resorts such as Naladhu Private Island Maldives also offer the option of a luxury yacht cruise where you can spend the night out at sea and have Champagne breakfast in bed.

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Spa Bliss

A wedding may be the happiest day of your life but it can also sometimes be the most stressful! The coastal serenity of the Maldives provides the perfect backdrop in which to indulge in couples’ spa treatments and will help you truly unwind and feel refreshed.

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Romantic Dining

Dining in Maldives can be truly romantic affairs and makes for the ideal surprise for that special someone too. Be it a picnic on a private island or a candlelit dinner on the beach and under the stars, intimate dining experiences like these will no doubt be one of the highlights of your honeymoon.

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The Maldives is, without doubt, one of the most romantic holiday destinations in the world. There is something about the picturesque backdrop of this nation that stirs in hearts the strongest of desires.

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This tropical paradise is an entrancing setting for intimacy and romance, as you relax and unwind with your partner in the midst of a magically beautiful setting.

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Underwater weddings

Dreaming of a romantic Maldives island wedding? For a truly unforgettable experience, there is nothing quite like arranging an underwater wedding while staying in a villa such as Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. You will be able to descend into the glistening blue Indian Ocean waters with your partner and undertake the vows that will seal your nuptial ceremony.

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Party on the Beach

Emerge from the sea and get into a vibrant sunset celebration right on the beach; the best place to celebrate your union. Enjoy sunset cocktails, a fine spread of tropical delights and good cheer to last a lifetime.

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Weather

While it may seem like a tropical island should be sunny year-round, the Maldives does have its fair share of rainy days during the monsoon season. To save yourself, and your guests the trouble of running for cover in the middle of your ‘I do’s’, plan around the wet monsoon season during the months of May to November.

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Fed up of going over honeymoon destinations and not deciding on any single place? Give some thought to Maldives. Why? Well here are 5 reasons why.

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1. The Unimaginably Beautiful Beaches

Sunset strolls and candlelit dinners can all be enjoyed on the surreal beaches of Maldives. These beaches are great for a number of water sports like jet skiing, water skiing, surfing, kayaking and much more.

2. Amazing Deals for Couples

Everything sounds better with a great deal and Maldives offers plenty of them. Talk to a tour agent like Maldives Resorts Club and find out about their promotions and discounts. There are some honeymoon packages in Maldives combine accommodation together with complimentary spa sessions and excursions which makes it much easier.

3. Enchanting Escapes

Hotel accommodation in Maldives doesn’t come in the “ordinary” category. You can choose from a range of extraordinary options from magnificent beach villas to Dhoni suites ( a room made in a traditional Maldivian boat) and the simply stunning over water bungalows where nothing comes between you, your love and the Indian Ocean.

4. Food for Love

Fall in love with the tantalizing Maldivian cuisine that features many exotic flavours and fresh seafood. What’s more, some resorts have exclusive dining programs where you can breakfast, lunch or dine on spectacular locations like uninhabited islands!

5. A World of Adventures

The couple that explores together, stays together yeah? Dive under the crystal clear waters of Maldives and discover a kaleidoscopic world of corals, colourful schools of fish, dolphins, whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays and many, many more wonderful creatures of the sea.

 

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The very air of the Maldives is infused with merry sunshine, salty breeze and freedom, a wonderful romantic mix that is ideal for a couple looking for a romantic getaway. Before you start your romantic adventure in the Maldives, do a bit of research and plan well to avoid any kind of disappointments. Pick a Maldives resort hotel that offers activities for a couple while giving them space and the privacy they require.

Romantic activities for two are in plentiful in the Maldives. The two of you can bond over a couple’s spa day. Enjoy a fragrant bath of essential oils and flower petals and settle down to let a professional therapist work out the tension in your body while the two of you listen to soothing music and the sound of the waves in the ocean. Most resorts such as Anantara Veli Maldives Resort offer spa facilities to guests. Go for a scuba dive together and explore the vibrant reefs for sea creatures. An occasional turtle might pass you by. Book a passage in a luxury sea cruise and enjoy each other’s company while you traverse the seas in luxurious style.

During pauses, you can snorkel or scuba dive under the watchful eye of an instructor. A typical sea cruise serves sumptuous and intimate meals on the deck at night. Savour the goodness of your favourite seafood dish with your loved one under the twinkling stars while the night’s sky infuses a romantic aura around you. Instead of spending your whole vacation on one island, opt to “hop” islands with your partner on a sea plane to explore all that Maldives has to offer in terms of locations and hues of the sea.

To end your romantic getaway in style, book a ride on a submarine. These 45-minute rides will take you deep under to see everything from sharks to shipwrecks.

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It’s time for your special day and you have reached that stage in your planning where you are deciding on the venue. While a traditional church wedding is one option, if you and your significant other are more the outdoorsy type, and love the ocean in particular, then a wedding in the Maldives is the perfect choice. It is the ideal place to combine a couples getaway, wedding and honeymoon!

Many of the resorts in Maladies offer wedding ceremonies and while these don’t constitute as being legally binding they are nevertheless magical occasions that celebrate love. Apart from the setting, most resorts have their own wedding planners as well as feature distinctive restaurants in Maldives that can cater to your specific menu requirements. Of course decor and dining aside, what is truly special about a wedding here are the backdrops.

A beach wedding is one of the most popular options and while you can choose to have a typical western style wedding, for something truly one of a kind try a traditional ceremony. Set amidst the sight of an infinite Indian Ocean horizon, couples can walk along a path of soft sand accompanied to the beat of bodu beru drums. If you prefer an indoor setting that will easily be one of the most unique wedding venues, you can opt for such options as Subsix at PER AQUUM Niyama Maldives which offers an underwater backdrop!

Still not found that perfect setting? You can always choose a ceremony on the water be it on a luxury yacht or traditional boat known as a dhoni. Set sail into the horizon as a glorious sunset bears witness to your love; toast champagne with your life partner as the ocean breeze carries your whispers of love eternal to the star filled sky above.

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