A brid(g)e too far: Maldives ministry U-turn on wedding sponsorship
Couples can choose from five different wedding themes: Maldivian, Chinese, floral, sunset and vintage.
06 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives couples wanting to marry on a US$200 million bridge had their hopes lifted then dashed after a government ministry Sunday backtracked on wedding sponsorship offers.
The Housing Ministry said the government would cover most costs for people wanting to tie the knot on the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, officially called the Sinamalé Bridge, which will connect the capital to the airport island of Hulhulé and the suburb island of Hulhumalé.
There were incentives of MVR15,000 (US$973) for the bridal dress, MVR7,000 for the groom’s outfit and MVR5,000 for the bride and groom’s makeup. There would also be sponsorship for photography and catering.
But by midday the ministry had stopped handing out the forms and a receptionist said a minor change was being made.
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