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Renew your vows at Kuramathi - best of Maldives

The soft white beaches, the azure skies, and the endless turquoise Indian Ocean twinkling in the bright sun they are all beckoning you, to come and celebrate your new-found romance or renew your love for each other. You cannot ask for a more romantic setting. Kuramathi offers different renewal of love packages to suit your plans. From a simple service at the beach to an elegant one at the islands sandbank or a more traditional and elaborate setting at the chapel oflove set over the lagoon. The choice is yours and once it is made, the rest is left to the islanders of Kuramathi whilst you relax and pamper yourselves in anticipation for the big day.

Set either on the stunning expanse of the powder-soft white sandbank of Kuramathi, or out in the lagoon at our Serenade pavilion or on the beach, with the turquoise Indian Ocean as your backdrop, this simple yet elegant ceremony is every brides dream come true.

On arrival to your villa, you will find a tray of homemade chocolates and a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate your arrival to our beautiful island. During the days leading up to your special day, several indulgences are offered yours to pick and choose. On the day of your ceremony, two members of our bridal party will visit your villa to collect your wedding rings. In the afternoon, the bridesmaid will collect the bride from thevilla and escort her to the make-up and preparation room. Once the groom is ready in his attire for the day, the bestman will pick him up in our ceremonial buggy all decorated for the occasion. A troupe of bodu beru or local drummers will march along the buggy to the venue. The Master of Ceremony meets him on arrival and waits with him for the arrival of his bride. When the bride is finally ready for the day, the troupe of drummers escort her to thevenue of the ceremony in a local sailing Dhoni, where she finds her groom waiting in anticipation. Together they walk hand in hand towards the master of ceremony to begin the rest of their lives. The ceremony begins with the exchangeof vows and rings. The couple then signs their renewal of vow certificate and the register. The Master of Ceremonypresents the bride and groom with a traditional gift and the framed certificate. The celebrations carry on with the cutting of the wedding cake and flowing sparkling wine. Local finger food and wine is served as well.Later that evening, the couple celebrates on with a 5 course romantic candlelit dinner and sparkling wine on the each.Upon returning to their room, they will find a special turndown with flower petals and local leaves. The next day, a sparkling wine breakfast is served in the villa for the special guests.

The Venues:

Sandbank Vows US $ 3000
Set on the stunning expanse of our powder-soft white sandbank, this renewal of vow service offers guests aonce in a lifetime experience, that is simply like no other.

Serenade Vows US $ 2000
Set over the turquoise lagoon, at our aptly named Serenade jetty and pavilion, this is a more traditionalyet elaborate service in a chapel of love.

Island Vows US $ 1600
A simple yet elegant service, with the aquamarine Indian Ocean as your backdrop, this is every brides dream come true.

All prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% GST.

Package Includes
- Exclusive wedding coordinator for the ceremony- Homemade Chocolates & Sparkling Wines in room on arrival- Decorated venue with podium, palm arches with tropical floral decorations- Renewal of Vow party including Master of Ceremony, Bridesmaid, Local Drummers.- Celebration Cake & Sparkling Wine- Local Finger Food and House Wine for the invitees- Tropical Bouquet for Bride and Buttonhole for the Groom- 24 Photographs in a locally made album- Framed Photo, Certificate and Traditional Gift- A 5 Course Candlelit Dinner on the Beach, served with Sparkling Wine- Local Sarong and T-shirt for Bride and Groom- A Sparkling Wine in-villa Breakfast in Bed, the next morning

A few special touches
To make your stay and day even more special, we offer the following special touches which can be booked to enhance your renewal of vows.

Renewal of Vows 3 day Celebration - US $ 825
Unwind and relax together as you prepare for your special day. This 3 day Celebration careprogram is just what you need to put the perfect final touches to your romantic escapade.

The day before : Couples Body Program (scrub, wrap, massage), Spa Manicure/ SpaPedicure for him and her, and Mimosa for two and selected fruit (duration 3 hours)

The day of ceremony: Hair & Make Up for her. Grooming for him, available on request (duration 2 hours)

The day after: Full body 60 minutes massage of choice, Bath & Bubbles with sparkling wine and fruit (duration 2 hours)

Bridal Care US $ 375
Express Beauty skin care, Organic Spa Manicure and Spa Pedicure, Hair and Make Up(duration 3 hours)

Groom Care US $ 220
Skin reviver, Hand and nail care and a full body 60 minute massage (duration 2 hours)

Ceremonial Add-Ons:
Bottle of Moet & Chandon (750 ml) for the ceremony (instead of sparkling wine) - US $ 130
Digital video coverage of the ceremony - US $ 575*
Professional photographer - US $ 575*
Bridal bouquets (traditional) - US $ $250
Romantic sunset cruise on a local dhoni with sparkling wine and canaps - US $ 200
Additional family members or friends joining the couple for dinner- US $ 95 per person


A typical itinerary for the day

10:00 hrs Collection of the rings by the wedding party.
14:00 hrs Bride is escorted to the spa for any pre-wedding treatments. Groom isescorted to a preparation room.
15:45 hrs Best Man collects the Groom in the ceremonial buggy and bodu berutroupe and escorts him to the location of their choice, where he waits for his bride.
16:00 hrs The Bride and Bridesmaid are collected in the ceremonial buggy andbodu beru troupe and escorted to the jetty, where they will sail to the location ofchoice in a Dhoni.
16:15 hrs The Groom and Bride walk hand in hand down the aisle towards theMaster of the Ceremony who begins the service with the exchange of vows. Thecouple exchanges rings, signs the renewal of love certificate and registry.
16:30 hrs Celebrations continue with the cutting of the wedding cake, followed bysparkling wine to toast. A Maldivian tea buffet and house wine is served to the coupleat a beachside table.
19:30 hrs Romantic candlelit dinner served on the beach or sundeck.Special turndown with tropical flower decoration.
Next Day Sparkling wine in room breakfast in bed.



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