Responding to growing demand for ‘micro-weddings’ with few to no guests, Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has created a ‘self-service’ wedding vows location where couples can share a hyper-private celebration without the assistance of a celebrant.
Believed to be a world first, the resort’s secret wedding venue can be found on a secluded beach, veiled by tropical foliage beside the glittering Indian Ocean. The private setting comprises a wooden wedding arch; a perfectly positioned phone stand, enabling couples to record or even live stream the occasion; and six rustic benches hewn from coconut trees for any guests who may be in attendance. Carved wooden panels provide a variation on the traditional wedding vows, specially adapted to be exchanged by the couples alone. The self-service sanctuary is equally suited to spontaneous couples inspired to renew on the spur of the moment, or to being swiftly adorned and augmented with decorations, Champagne, or a cake by Amilla’s events team. 
“A marriage is an agreement between two people committed to growing together in a lifelong relationship. So what could be better than renewing your vows of love, commitment and trust in a beautiful private location; an unforgettable experience shared only between you and your partner?” says Events Manager of Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences, Suzy Ahmed. “The two sets of vows are engraved into wood, and each partner takes turns to read their part of the script. They can place their phone on the stand to record the vows, or surprise friends and family at home by live streaming it. The vows are Amilla-inspired; authentic and loving, but with a sense of playfulness.”
In addition to its new self-service wedding venue, Amilla offers a wide variety of celebrant-led renewal of vows options for parties of all sizes. Starting from USD1870++, renewal of vows packages can be tailored by the resort’s expert Events team to suit each individual couples’ preferences. For further information see Amilla’s latest Island Weddings brochure, visit www.amilla.com/maldives-honeymoon-resort or email events@amilla.com.
Red Savannah (01242 787800; www.redsavannah.com) is currently offering a 30 percent discount and complimentary half board on a week’s holiday at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences. Prices start from GBP 5,213 per person, including seven nights’ accommodation in a Reef Water Pool Villa; half board; return shared seaplane transfers; return economy flights from Heathrow to Malé; and taxes. Price based on two sharing, for travel in June 2023. Subject to availability.
