What's included in a Maldives wedding package? +
An IM Maldives wedding package bundles the ceremony with the whole trip — resort, villa, transfers, meals, and coordination — quoted all-in. The ceremony itself covers the setup, celebrant, basic floral styling, ceremony music, a cake, sparkling wine, and a certificate; photography is included on most. Unlike booking a resort's ceremony rate alone, our package also handles your stay, guest logistics, and transfers as one price.
How much does a Maldives wedding package cost? +
A symbolic ceremony starts from around $1,500 for just the two of you, added to a minimum stay. As a complete package — ceremony + 5–7 nights + transfers — an intimate Maldives wedding runs roughly $8,000–$15,000 all-in for the couple. Celebrations for 10–40 guests typically run $25,000–$60,000. Every package on this page is quoted all-in, including Maldives taxes and transfers.
Can you legally marry in the Maldives? +
International couples cannot legally marry in the Maldives — Maldivian law restricts legal civil marriage to nationals. All resort weddings are symbolic ceremonies, with the same emotional weight, and most couples register legally at home before or after. No paperwork or witnesses are required for the symbolic ceremony.
Which resorts have the best wedding packages? +
It depends on guest count and style. Intimate luxury: Soneva Fushi, Cheval Blanc, Vakkaru. Classic with full wedding teams: Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi, Finolhu, Anantara Kihavah. Larger weddings (30+): Siyam World, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi. Value: Cocoon, Furaveri. The packages here are matched to specific resorts; we shortlist more from the full 100+ portfolio for your guest count.
How far in advance should we book a wedding package? +
6–12 months for peak season (December–April), 3–6 months for shoulder/wet season or smaller groups. Larger weddings (40+ guests) need more lead time because group accommodation is the binding constraint. Short-notice ceremonies are possible — tell us your dates and we'll check live availability.
What's the difference between a ceremony rate and a wedding package? +
A resort ceremony rate is just the ceremony — the setup, celebrant, and certificate, added on top of a minimum stay (typically $1,500–$3,000). An IM wedding package bundles that ceremony with the villa, transfers, meals, and full coordination, quoted as one all-in price. You'll see resort ceremony rates on each resort's page; the packages here are the complete trips.