Weddings & Honeymoons
A symbolic wedding or vow renewal on the quiet side of the Maldives
Send an enquiryGood to know: Maldives ceremonies are symbolic
For non-Muslim foreigners, a wedding ceremony in the Maldives is symbolic and not legally binding. Most couples marry officially at home and celebrate here — we'll help you plan both parts in the right order.
Ceremony ideas
The prices below are published by Maldives resorts and planners and are shown only to help you plan a budget. They are not our rates or confirmed services — each service is priced by and paid to its own provider. Prices checked 9 October 2026.
Symbolic Wedding
A symbolic ceremony on a beach or sandbank, with photos and film. Tell us your date and how many guests; venue and arrangements are confirmed individually.
External ceremony benchmark: US$2,500.00++ per wedding — Safari Island Resort · Ari Atoll
Accommodation and transfers are arranged separately.
Indicative external price
US$2,500.00++ per wedding
Safari Island Resort · Ari Atoll
Published ceremony service from this resort: coordinator, master of ceremonies, decorated parasol, Boduberu drummers, bridal bouquet, palm tree planting, wedding cake and a candle-lit beach dinner. “++” means taxes and service charge are added on top.
Published price source ↗Vow Renewal
For an anniversary or simply because — the same kind of ceremony, no paperwork. Tell us where you would like to say it again.
External ceremony benchmark: USD 2,320 per vow renewal — Kaani · Vows at Sandbank
Accommodation and transfers are arranged separately.
Indicative external price
USD 2,320 per vow renewal
Kaani · Vows at Sandbank
Private sandbank: flower and arch decoration, ceremony master, bed decoration and a romantic beach candlelight dinner. Taxes and service charge included. Photography, cake and drummers cost extra and are paid to this provider.
Published price source ↗Indicative external price
Starting from USD $1,700
OUTRIGGER Maafushivaru · Silver vow renewal
Beach venue with arch, coordinator, master of ceremony, cake, one bottle of champagne, bouquet, Boduberu drummers and a framed certificate. Taxes are not stated on the page — confirm with the resort.
Published price source ↗Elopement
Just the two of you and an officiant, with photos woven through the day. Tell us what matters most and we will discuss what is possible.
External ceremony benchmark: $800 to $3K for the provider’s elopement arrangements — IM Maldives · elopement guide
Accommodation and transfers are arranged separately.
Indicative external price
$800 to $3K for the provider’s elopement arrangements
IM Maldives · elopement guide
The source displays $ without an explicit currency code. A published range for whole elopement arrangements by another provider, not a photography-only price. Ceremonies in the Maldives for visitors are symbolic, not legally binding.
Published price source ↗Who does what
- Ceremony setup — the venue or resort, paid to the venue
- Photo & film — Richard, booked with The Little Francis
- Your stay — the guesthouse or resort, paid to them
- Transfers — arranged with your guesthouse
How it works
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Tell us your date and idea
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We suggest a venue and a photographer
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We help you plan the details
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We coordinate the day with the venue and photographer
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Tell us what you have in mind.
Send an enquiryGemanafushi, our home island →You book and pay directly with the provider. Our advice is free; some providers and platforms pay us a commission.
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When to go: seasons and monsoons →Seasons and monsoons in Malé
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