Overwater villas with slides into the lagoon, and a barefoot ceremony shaped around you.
The Setting
Soneva Jani sits in the Medhufaru lagoon in Noonu Atoll, in the northern Maldives, about 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé. Every villa has its own pool, and they range from one to four bedrooms, either over the water, on the island or right on the beach.
What sets it apart is the playfulness. Most villas come with a slide straight into the sea, films are screened over the lagoon at Cinema Paradiso, and the bigger multi-bedroom villas work well for families travelling together. Soneva's events team plans weddings and vow renewals across its islands, from small barefoot ceremonies to celebrations spread over several days.
The day itself
Soneva names Soneva Jani as one of the resorts where it hosts weddings, from a small group barefoot on the sand to a larger ceremony with the extended family, and builds each one around the couple.
At Soneva Jani, Drift and Dine sets up a private picnic by your own chef on a quiet piece of beach, which suits a post-wedding meal for two. Soneva Jani welcomes up to 100 wedding guests. Ask the team about ceremony spots, timings for the evening and the legal side of marrying in the Maldives.
Where your guests stay
The villas sleep groups of different sizes, with one to four bedrooms each, so a small wedding party can stay together. Ask the team how many villas can be held for your guests.
Days fill easily: diving with Soleni Dive Centre, guided snorkelling in the lagoon, paddleboarding, kayaks, sailing, tennis, padel, yoga, massage and cooking classes, plus a kids' and teens' space called The Den. Fly into Malé, then take a 45-minute seaplane, or fly 30 minutes to Maafaru and finish with a 15-minute speedboat. Seaplanes only fly in daylight.
If guests are landing late, book them via Maafaru, where the airport runs into the night and the speedboat takes just 15 minutes, so nobody has to sleep over in Malé.
Questions couples ask about Soneva Jani
Can we get married at Soneva Jani?
Yes. Soneva lists Soneva Jani among its wedding resorts, and its events team also plans vow renewals. Ask the team about ceremony spots and the legal side, as the details depend on your situation.
How do we get to Soneva Jani?
Fly into Malé, then a seaplane of about 45 minutes. Arrive in Malé by mid-afternoon to fly the same day, or take the 30-minute domestic flight to Maafaru and a 15-minute speedboat.
Is there space for family and friends?
Villas have one to four bedrooms, each with a private pool. Ask the team how many villas can be held for your group.
What can guests do between events?
Diving, snorkelling, water sports, tennis, padel, yoga, spa treatments, cooking classes and films over the lagoon at Cinema Paradiso.
Facts checked against Soneva's own website, including its Soneva Jani villa, journey and experiences pages and its weddings and celebrations pages, with guest numbers supplied by the resort.
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