WEDDINGS
Let’s Get Married
in Malta!
Thinking of tying the knot in the near future? Malta could be the perfect destination to do exactly that. Jo Caruana lists her top 10 reasons for choosing the Maltese islands for your destination wedding. With hundreds of destination weddings taking place in Malta every year – in 2017 alone, the islands hosted 939 weddings between non-Maltese couples, according to statistics from the government agency Identity Malta – there’s no denying this Mediterranean island has become a popular place to say your vows. And why not? From its beaches to its historic venues, and from its food to its facilities, Malta has all sorts of wonderful things to offer the modern couple. These are our favourites.
than 300 days of sunshine every year. This could translate beautifully to a wedding by the water’s edge, as you and your loved one watch the sun set. Alternatively, you could hop aboard a yacht to take a tour of the islands as part of your prewedding activities, or even on the day itself. As a rule, the weather is mild all year round – although it can get stormy and cold in the winter months. The summers are very hot, and you can expect temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius.
300 Days of Sunshine If you’ve always dreamed of getting wed in sunny climes then Malta doesn’t disappoint – with no less
Historical Venues Add a little something extra to your wedding day by tying the knot in a venue that’s got a story all of its own.
So many places have histories that date back hundreds of years in Malta, but few are as unique as the venues managed by Heritage Malta (the national agency for museums, conservation practice and cultural heritage). Among them you’ll find Ħaġar Qim – which is home to some of the island’s world-famous prehistoric temples, the beautiful ex-Royal Navy Hospital in Bighi, the National Museum of Archaeology, and stunning Fort St Angelo.
Plenty of Luxury Enveloping yourself in unabashed luxury is a must on your wedding day – and Malta’s high-end hotels lend themselves perfectly to that. ➜ 43