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Ikebana brings first global wedding award to Maldives

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Premier destination wedding specialist Ikebana Events has won an award at the recently concluded Exotic Wedding Planning Conference (EWPC), making it the first international wedding award to the Maldives.

At the Indian edition of EWPC, which was held in Goa from August 3-4, Ikebana won the award for the Best Experimental Wedding. The award, which recognised a wedding hosted at OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo, was received by a team from Ikebana, including its founder Abdulla Naashid.

The fourth edition of EWPC brought together more than 130 top notch wedding planners from across India and over 40 wedding specialists from around the world to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the wedding planning industry. The two-day conference included thought leadership sessions, presentation of case studies, expert panels, round-table discussions and networking activities.

Attendees of EWPC India pose for a photo after the two-day conference. PHOTO/ EWPC

At EWPC, awards were presented to seven wedding specialists to recognise creativity and uniqueness behind their best work in the past year.

“There is a huge potential in promoting the Maldives as a wedding destination. We believe that the islands of Maldives, especially the luxury resorts across the archipelago, are the perfect match for destination weddings,” an official from Ikebana told Maldives Insider.

“Events such as the EWPC are attended by world’s leading destination wedding specialists and influencers. By taking part in such events, more interest can be generated in the Maldives as a wedding destination.”

The Chinese celebrity wedding of Zheng Jun and Liu Yun at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa. PHOTO/ IKEBANA

Founded by industry experts specialising in creating innovative, sophisticated and cutting-edge events, Ikebana has over the past decade established itself as the premier wedding planner in the Maldives. From engagement parties and weddings to award functions, conferences and styled ceremonies, the team at Ikebana offers solutions that create unforgettable moments.

The jungle themed wedding at Anantara Veli Resort and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. PHOTO/ IKEBANA

Backed by florists and wedding specialists with over 35 years of experience, Ikebana now has an ever-expanding portfolio of premium destination weddings and beach weddings hosted at several high-end luxury resorts in the Maldives. Some highlights of Ikebana’s portfolio include the Chinese celebrity wedding of Zheng Jun and Liu Yunat at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives, a jungle wedding at Ananatara Veli Maldives and Naladhu Private Island Maldives, and an exclusive island wedding at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru.

Floral decorations at the exclusive wedding at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. PHOTO/ IKEBANA

Maldives has won several global and regional accolades for being amongst the most romantic destinations in the world, with the latest being included in an annual list compiled by Brides magazine of the 20 most honeymoon worthy destinations in the world. Surveys and studies analysing travel trends have also shown that a healthy majority of travellers that choose the Maldives are honeymooners.

Travellers often hold ceremonial weddings and renewal of vows ceremonies in the picturesque holiday destination of the Maldives — home to powder soft white sand beaches and turquoise waters that provide the perfect backdrop for your special day.

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveils family-focused Family Fun Summer package

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, a family-focused package designed to encourage guests to spend time together through dining, leisure and recreational activities in a private island setting.

Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort is offering the package as a year-round experience, despite its summer branding. The programme is intended for families seeking a stay that combines accommodation, meals and activities in a single offering.

The experience includes daily breakfast at Feast, where guests can access buffet selections for adults and children. Lunch is served as a three-course beachside meal, while evenings include buffet dinners, à la carte options and access to the resort’s speciality restaurants.

As part of the package, adult guests receive a USD 45 dining credit per night, which can be used at selected outlets including Baan Thai and Sea Salt. The offer is designed to expand dining options within the resort’s full board arrangement.

The package also includes activities aimed at different age groups. Children have access to the Sheraton Adventure Club, while families can take part in pool activities, water sports, sunset dolphin cruises and guided snorkelling excursions.

For guests seeking wellness experiences, Shine Spa for Sheraton offers a range of treatments, with the package including 15 per cent savings on selected services. The resort has also introduced a spa experience designed for parent and child. Additional recreational options include sunrise beach yoga, as well as access to tennis and football facilities.

Other inclusions within the offer include a complimentary family photoshoot and dining benefits for children when eating with their parents.

Family Fun Summer is available for booking until 15 June 2026, for stays through to 20 December 2026. Through the package, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is presenting a family-oriented resort experience centred on dining, recreation and shared time together.

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau to mark Mother’s Day with wellness and dining offerings

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced a Mother’s Day programme centred on wellness, dining and family experiences, offering guests a range of activities designed to mark the occasion in Raa Atoll.

Set within the resort’s island setting, the programme will feature a series of experiences aimed at encouraging families to spend time together through relaxation, dining and shared activities.

At AVI Spa, the Mother’s Day offering will include signature treatments focused on rest and balance. Guests will also have access to holistic sessions led by visiting practitioner Dr Afsana Aradhana Ghyas, whose work focuses on integrative wellbeing and emotional balance.

Dining experiences will form a central part of the programme. These will include floating breakfasts served in private villas, interactive cooking sessions with the resort’s chefs, and private dining experiences ranging from sunset beach dinners to sandbank dining under the stars.

The resort will also offer family-focused activities for the occasion. These will include craft sessions for children, ocean-inspired guided art activities and a family photoshoot intended to capture the day’s experiences.

Through the Mother’s Day programme, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is presenting a combination of wellness, dining and family activities shaped around personal and shared experiences in a resort setting.

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W Maldives unveils The Wavemaker Edit with global talent collaborations

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W Maldives has launched The Wavemaker Edit, a new ongoing series of curated collaborations with international talent, aimed at introducing a range of guest experiences across mixology, wellness, cuisine and music.

The series is designed as a rotating programme, with each edition bringing a different creative perspective to the resort. According to W Maldives, the initiative is intended to create a continuing calendar of experiences that combine social, cultural and wellness-led elements.

The first edition of The Wavemaker Edit will run from 3 to 14 June 2026 and will feature two themed chapters, titled Island Alchemy and The Restore Ritual.

Island Alchemy will focus on mixology. On 3 June, Kwok will lead a guest shift at SIP, presenting three cocktails that explore contrast and balance, including a bespoke creation inspired by the Maldives. The collaboration will continue on 6 June at WET Deck, where a poolside day party will feature a curated cocktail menu.

The second chapter, The Restore Ritual, will centre on wellness and movement in recognition of Global Wellness Day. Led by Mumbai-based yoga and movement educator Samiksha Shetty, the programme will include sessions focused on breathwork, mindfulness and alignment-based practice.

The wellness programme will include Sunset Yoga sessions at FIRE Beach on 12 and 14 June, as well as a morning meditation session at AWAY Spa on 13 June. The main event within this chapter will take place on 13 June, when guests will be able to join a Sunset Yoga session aboard the Horizon Yacht. This bookable experience will also include healthy refreshments and a 60-minute massage at AWAY Spa.

W Maldives said future editions of The Wavemaker Edit will expand into culinary, music and art-led experiences under a number of themed series, including Flavors Unscripted, Sound Wave and Make A Scene.

Commenting on the launch, General Manager Amila Handunwala said the initiative reflects the resort’s approach to continuously evolving the guest experience through collaborations with international talent.

W Maldives is positioning the series as part of its broader effort to offer more structured and experience-led programming for guests. In addition, the resort is promoting its Original Wavemaker package, which includes seaplane transfers and a half-board meal plan for two adults with a minimum stay of four nights.

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