With sunny skies and breathtaking beaches dominating its landscapes, the Maldives is an island nation that appears to have been tailor-made for romantic wedding ceremonies. Although there are a great many beach capitals in the world, the dream of hosting a destination wedding in the Maldives is one that most couples entertain, if only due to the archipelago’s otherworldly beauty and unique geography.
Secluded and private, Maldivian beaches are not the only venue choice couples have at their disposal, as the luxury overwater villas and tropical gardens occupying resort islands offer equally stunning backdrops for hosting the most important day of a couple’s life. Catering to those who wish to tie the knot with a simple, sacred ceremony as well as those who have aspirations of hosting a grand celebration, the Maldives offers couples an array of romantic, rustic and exclusive wedding settings and packages to suit different tastes and budgets.
Location,
As most couples choose to tie the knot in the Maldives due to its spectacular beaches, natural beauty and the luxurious wedding resorts in the Maldives occupying its confines, narrowing down the location of your impending nuptials is no small feat. Those who are intent on an outdoor ceremony may want to consider the privacy and the level of shade a particular beach affords, while beaches that experience heavy winds should be ruled out in favour of those that are less exposed to the elements.
Couples who are planning a more elaborate and classic ballroom-style wedding may also want to consider the indoor spaces accessible at Bandos Maldives as the ideal venue should be able to comfortably accommodate all attendees.
The ease with which guests can reach the wedding location should also be taken into account if the wedding ceremony is taking place on an isolated area of a resort island or a private beach villa.
Thematic Celebrations: Island Wedding Options
Although most couples dream of solidifying their union with a beach wedding in the Maldives, there are other thematic options on offer for those who are interested in Maldivian wedding packages curated by Bandos. The resort’s most coveted wedding packages are as follows.
- Ocean Inspired
This classic beach wedding ceremony, which features seashell and coral-themed décor and centrepieces, is the ultimate ocean-inspired celebration that also includes a Sunrise Mimosa Breakfast spread the morning after the nuptials.
- Tropical Paradise
Couples can say “I Do” in a lush setting surrounded by wildflowers, wood accents and the tropical greenery of the Maldives during this magical sunset ceremony, which culminates with a beachside dinner.
- Rustic Romance
This Bohemian wedding ceremony, which includes a decadent 5-course meal, serves as a tribute to the unique love story of each couple. Embracing the natural charm and beauty of the Maldives in all its splendour, Rustic Romance weddings are also ideal for couples who are eloping in style.
Intimate weddings at private villas and resort gardens as well as big banquets at resort restaurants and convention centres, are equally popular wedding themes couples can explore.
Taking Your Vows at Bandos Maldives
Creating the perfect atmosphere for a meaningful wedding proposal, Bandos Maldives wedding packages also include all-inclusive vow renewal ceremonies for couples marking special anniversaries in the paradise isles. Whether you’re planning to pop the question or recommit to one another in an intimate gathering or with friends and family in attendance, there’s a Bandos wedding package to suit every celebration of love imaginable.
Planning Your Big Day
The dry season from December to March has long been considered the perfect time for destination weddings in the Maldives. With near-perfect wedding conditions, this is also the time of the year when wedding venues in the Maldives such as at Bandos Maldives are highly sought after. Advanced bookings via email or a wedding planner in the Maldives are, therefore, not optional.
Couples who have selected an all-inclusive wedding package will find that every detail of their big day is taken care of by Bandos Maldives, which not only includes stylists, bouquets, hair and make-up but catering, photography, videography and even Bodu Beru drummers!
Those who are planning bespoke ceremonies are welcome to hire local wedding coordinators or planners to help the resort make your wedding dreams a reality, while all couples tying the knot in the islands should also note that Maldivian wedding ceremonies are not legally binding unless one or both members of the wedding party are of Maldivian origin or possess Maldivian citizenship. The symbolic certificate issued by the resort is, therefore, not a legal document but a keepsake of your island wedding celebration.
Send the Invites
This is a Save the Date notice your loved ones will likely treasure for years to come, as attending a wedding at Bandos Maldives also offers guests the chance to enjoy a mini Maldivian getaway while taking part in your special day.
It’s best to inform your guests once the date of the ceremony has been decided, as destination weddings in the Maldives require friends and family to fly in from all corners of the globe.
As one of the top wedding resorts in the Maldives for bespoke ceremonies and all-inclusive wedding packages, Bandos Maldives is the ultimate destination for your wedding in paradise. So what are you waiting for? Plan the most important day of your life with Bandos Maldives today and embark on a romantic adventure of a lifetime!
FAQs
All-inclusive wedding packages are a budget-friendly option for couples who wish to say “I Do” in the Maldives, where every aspect of the ceremony is organised by the resort. Those who wish to host a bespoke wedding with personal touches, however, will find that the cost also includes the fees of private vendors, florists etc.
Complimentary overnight stays at your wedding resort are on offer at most Maldivian resort islands although couples who wish to extend their honeymoon will have to make separate reservations beforehand.
