For couples planning to get married or renew their vows this year, the Maldives, one of the world's most romantic destinations, is offering weddings and honeymoon options for those planning to tie the knot surrounded by the Indian Ocean's swaying palms and crystal clear blue waters.  

While it is not possible to officially marry in the Maldives, the natural beauty and extensive hotel offerings make them the perfect destination to renew your vows or have a blessing. Couples will have the opportunity to treat each other to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from a champagne picnic on an uninhabited island, blindfolded dinner on the beach, pampering spa treatments to action-packed underwater experiences.

Newly opened OBLU by Atmosphere is offering an overwater wedding at Landaa Giravaaru's brand new Overwater Pavilion as well as an Island Blessing Ceremony, inspired by Maldivian settings at Park Hyatt Hadahaa, Maldives.

Overwater Wedding at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has recently unveiled a new 'floating' overwater pavilion that elevates the beach wedding concept and allows the bridal couple and up to 24 guests to pledge forever above the infinite life and endless beauty of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve ocean. Located off the northwest tip of the island, accessible only by boat, the overwater Wedding Pavilion is a freestanding, pillared structure: light and airy with lofty vaulted ceilings, shimmering titanium-polished concrete floor with glass bottom 'aisle' that's above a turtle enclosure and floor-to-ceiling glass doors to three sides. Couples can choose to personalise the space with flowers, candles and even select their nature-inspired colour palettee. The Resort's Wedding Coordinator can help couples plan every bespoke detail of their day, and indulge in the resort's extensive wedding and honeymoon offering, including champagne breakfasts, romantic candlelit dinner for two and relaxing massages in the privacy of their bungalow or villas.

Caribtours offers a seven-night half-board package at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru from £6,158 per couple based on travel during spring 2016. Price includes return flights from London Heathrow, seaplane transfers, seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at a Beach Bungalow with Pool and needs to be booked by 31 March 2016. To book, visit www.caribtours.co.uk or call 020 7751 0660.

Honeymoon on a Budget at OBLU by Atmosphere
Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, OBLU by Atmosphere offers the perfect package for honeymooners seeking a Maldivian escape without the hefty price tag. OBLU offers 116 spacious villas and four choices of deluxe accommodation to make couples feel like they are in their very own private paradise. Honeymoon couples will receive a variety of complimentary offers whilst enjoying their all-inclusive stay, including romantically shaped bed decorations, an exotic fruit basket, a cake, sparkling wine and a couple's massage at the Elena Spa. Those looking to add a touch of adventure to their honeymoon will enjoy half or full day diving excursions as well as a night-time dive from the resort's exotic house reef. As well as diving, OBLU by Atmosphere offers non-motorised water sports including wakeboarding, kayaking and pedal boating before couples embark on a sunset fishing experience.

Hayes and Jarvis offers a seven-night all-inclusive package at OBLU by Atmosphere from £3,498 per couple. Price includes return flights from London Gatwick and seven nights all-inclusive accommodation based on travel during June/July 2016. To book, visit www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk or call 01293 762415.

Island Blessings at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
British travellers looking for an island blessings' ceremony in one of the most romantic destinations, can indulge in a two-day island blessing and celebration, tailored upon request, available at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. With a dedicated wedding planner on hand to guide them through the process, guests can choose from a number of venues across the island.  To prepare the bride and groom, a special two hour couple's massage is included at the hotel's The Vidham spa, while additional touches include a bridal bouquet of fresh tropical flowers, Maldivian inspired cocktails prior to the ceremony, wedding cake, champagne and a ceremonial certificate to mark the occasion. Guests will also be treated to an hour long private photo-shoot across the resort, which will be captured on a take-home CD, and a private six course celebratory dinner – watching the sunset touch down on Hadahaa beach. To extend the celebration, guests will be brought an in-villa honeymoon breakfast the next day.

Travelbag offers a seven night bed and breakfast package at Park Hyatt Hadahaa from £6,013 per couple. Price includes return flights from London Heathrow and seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation based on travel during spring 2016. To book, visit www.travelbag.co.uk or call 0871 402 1628.

For further information on the Maldives, visit www.visitmaldives.com

NOTES TO EDITORS
Picture Captions (From Left to Right)
Image 1: Overwater wedding pavilion at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. Image courtesy of Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru.
Image 2: Diving and Snorkelling in the Maldives. Image courtesy of OBLU by Atmosphere
Image 3: Capture magical wedding moments with a private photo shoot at Park Hyatt Hadahaa. Image courtesy of Park Hyatt Hadahaa