A Forbes Five-Star private island in the Maldives that can be booked entirely for your celebration.
The Setting
Velaa Private Island lies in Noonu Atoll, about 116 miles north of Malé, and holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating. There are 47 villas and residences in all, from one-bedroom beach and water pool villas to two-bedroom houses and four-bedroom private residences, two of them designed by Patricia Urquiola and Winch Design.
The island can be booked exclusively, which is what makes it so interesting for a wedding. Add a nine-hole golf course by José María Olazábal, the only Snow Room in the Maldives and a cellar of around 800 labels, and guests are never short of something to do.
The day itself
Velaa has a dedicated wedding team that handles the details, from flowers and veil to music, and every event gets its own team. Styles range from glamorous to delicate, and a wedding brochure is available on request.
For dinner there are four places to eat and drink: Aragu, Athiri, Tavaru and Avi, the all-day pool bar, plus that 800-label cellar for the toasts. Weddings welcome up to 80 guests. Ask the team about ceremony spots on the island, the island buyout terms, timings for the evening and the legal side of marrying in the Maldives.
Where your guests stay
Between the villas, houses and residences there is room for a family wedding, with the four-bedroom residences each sleeping up to ten. For a couple, the one-bedroom Romantic Residence is reached only by boat.
Guests can fill the days at the Wellbeing Village with two spas, the Velaa Golf Academy and the Snow Room. From Velana International Airport, a private car takes you to the Velaa seaplane lounge, then a seaplane of 45 to 50 minutes reaches the island.
Keep the Romantic Residence, reached only by boat, for your wedding night. It gives you real privacy while the party carries on across the water.
Questions couples ask about Velaa Private Island
Can we book Velaa Private Island exclusively?
Yes, the island can be booked as a buyout for milestones. Ask the team for the buyout details for your dates and numbers.
How do guests reach Velaa?
Fly into Velana International Airport in Malé, then a private car to the Velaa seaplane lounge and a seaplane of 45 to 50 minutes.
How many guests can stay on the island?
Weddings take up to 80 guests, and there are 47 villas and residences, from one-bedroom villas to four-bedroom residences for up to ten.
Is a wedding at Velaa legally binding?
Ask the team about the legal side of marrying in the Maldives and what paperwork UK couples need.
Facts checked against Velaa Private Island's own website and the Forbes Travel Guide, with guest numbers supplied by the island.
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