The clueless pair, have spoken of their distress and embarrassment, after their wedding ceremony was posted of Youtube showing them being mocked and insulted by staff.

President Mohamed Nasheed made a personal call to the couple and said: "The entire country is deeply saddened and sorry for what has happened."

He also invited the couple, who were called 'infidels and swines by a staff member at the Vilu Reef Beach and Spa resort, back to the Maldives as his personal guests as an apology.

A statement from his office read: "The couple told the President that their images have been published without their consent which is causing them considerable distress and embarrassment."

President Nasheed explained to the couple - who have requested anonymity - that the Maldives Police Service have arrested two members of the resort's staff who conducted the renewal of vows ceremony. The two men are being held in police custody under a judicial warrant.