The exotic country of Maldives
is a popular wedding destination.
The beautiful beaches, Sea, colorful
coral reefs offer the ideal place
for a romantic marriage in Maldives.
More and more people are coming
to the Maldives to take their vows
and to celebrate this occasion in
a grand and elaborate style. Marriage
in the Maldives is an experience
that you will never forget. The
magnificent country makes your day
special, day in every sense.
The country follows the Muslim
marriage style. The wedding ceremonies
in the Maldives are carried out
by heads of the atoll and the 'Gazis
'. Registered marriage is practiced
in the Maldives. The wedding ceremonies
are held in mosques or in private
rooms. Feasts are prepared and many
people are invited to these occasions.
Maldives serves as a wedding destination
for many tourists. The wedding ceremonies
in the Maldives are usually held
in the golden beaches or in the
resorts and hotels. The sites of
marriage and function rooms are
decorated with lights, balloons,
color ribbons and flowers. Marriage
is an important institution in the
Maldives.
There are certain rules for conducting
marriages in the Maldives. The couple
is escorted by four people from
their bedroom where the marriage
takes place. The bride wears a white
robe, while the groom is dressed
in black and white. Local Drumbeaters
are hired to carry out the local
traditional dance Bodu-beru. Initially,
a tree planting ceremony is conducted.
The couple is taken to the plantation
scene where they plant a coconut
tree as a symbol of their eternal
love. After the ceremony, the couple
is taken to the priest where they
take their wedding vows. After the
marriage ceremony is over, the couple
is offered coconut water. Thereafter,
the couple is made to cut the wedding
cake. Once the cake cutting ceremony
is over, guests are offered champagne.
After all the ceremonies and rituals,
the marriage is completed; guests
are then taken to the room where
a big party takes place. The food
consists of Chinese, Italian, Thai
and Indian dishes. Good music is
played during the wedding receptions
and the couple is made to dance
with another in these parts. Most
hotels have marriages especially
for these new couples committed
to a romantic stay in Maldives.
You can have a great honeymoon in
the Maldives with your life partner
the memory of which you can cherish
for life.
