Weddings in the Maldives

Nothing says romance like a wedding on a private island.

White-sand weddings

The Maldives is known for its romantic scenery, so where better to tie the knot? Symbolic ceremonies here take away all the legal hassle, so all you have to do is pick the best hotel for your picture-perfect wedding. Plus, all the beaches are coated in sands as white as your wedding dress, so it’s not hard to find the ideal aisle. Lots of the hotels are on their own private island, too, so you don’t need to worry about crowds interrupting your special day.

Plus, after your big day, you’re in the ideal honeymoon spot. You can stay in an archipelago’s trademark stilted water villas, where you can spot sea life from your room, fill up on exotic fruit-filled spreads and have romantic candlelit dinners on the beach. 

What to know about weddings in the Maldives

  • When can I have a wedding here?

    Weddings are available all year round in the Maldives.

  • When’s the best time to get married here?

    The best time for a Maldives wedding is from December to April, when temperatures reach 30°C.

  • Which type of venues can I choose from?

    Weddings in the Maldives are held at hotels, with beach ceremonies available.

  • Which ceremony types can I have?

    Symbolic ceremonies and the renewal of vows are on offer in the Maldives.

  • Can I have a same-sex ceremony?

    Currently, same-sex ceremonies are not available in this destination.

Popular wedding hotels in the Maldives

Riu Palace Maldivas

Riu Palace Maldivas

Our rating: 5/5

This place is on an uninhabited island in the Maldives. There’s an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, plus it was built right on a wedding dress-white beach.

See more about Riu Palace Maldivas.

Riu Atoll

Riu Atoll

Our rating: 4/5

The Riu Atoll is built on the private island of Maafushi in the Maldives and has a pool with a swim-up bar and three restaurants.

See more about Riu Atoll.

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