Wedding in Bali

Many tourists consider Bali to be a real paradise on earth, so couples come here to organize their wedding or renew their vows of fidelity. Here your cherished dreams will come true, and the celebration will turn out to be grandiose and exotic at the same time.

general information

In Indonesia, there are many romantic places, and in Bali they are especially numerous, so the wedding here can take place in several versions. They depend on the weather conditions, the time of year and your preferences. The most popular objects for ceremonies are:

1. Beach - most often the ceremony is arranged at dawn on such picturesque coasts as Ayana, Sawangan, Balangan, Pandawa or Balian Beach. During such a wedding in Bali are the best photos, because the background is snow-white sand, azure sea and bright green palm trees. Ceremonies are accompanied by exotic flowers and fruits. Instead of champagne, the newlyweds are offered to fasten the marriage union with coconut milk. The celebration will cost $ 1500.
2. Pavilions - they are located in picturesque places (in the mountains or on the beach) and are designed for bad weather. Usually the ceremony is held in the morning, when there is not a lot of tourists, and the sun does not interfere. The cost of such a wedding in Bali is about $ 1000.
3. Cliff - for the groom with the bride they equip a flower arch and spread the path from the petals. During the ceremony, gentle music sounds, and at the end of the newlyweds a romantic dinner awaits. Carry out the ceremony at sunset, when the sun does not so warm, and the landscapes from the top of the mountain open just magical. The cost of such a wedding in Indonesia is $ 1500.
4. The temple -rite is held on the basis of ancient traditions and customs in a special house intended for ceremonies and decorated with scenes from local mythology. It will be a real Balinese wedding in Balinese style, which is conducted by a local priest. The bride and groom are dressed in national clothes, showered with a lot of flowers, treated with fruits and sweets. The ceremony is considered expensive and is prepared for at least 2 weeks. Its cost exceeds $ 3000.
5. Yacht - the ceremony takes place on board a ship surrounded by the Indian Ocean or on the coast in the background of the ship. It combines elements of European chic and Asian exotics. After the ceremony, the newlyweds will be sent to cruise on uninhabited islands . The bride and groom can enjoy a romantic dinner or dive with scuba diving. Such an exotic wedding in Bali will cost the newlyweds $ 2500.

Budget Options

If you want the best day in your life to be remembered for a long time, but at the same time do not have large finances, then you can be offered:

1. To conduct a simplified ceremony - it is arranged in any place convenient for you, for example, in a hotel or on a wild beach. The cost includes the services of a photographer, organizer and small Balinese girls who will shower you with flowers. The price of such a ceremony does not exceed $ 1000.
2. Make a photo session - you will be taken to the beautiful places of the island and will give out wedding attributes. Usually the cost of such an event is $ 500.

What are the weddings in Bali?

Many couples fly to Indonesia for a honeymoon. They have already married at home and arrange a wedding ceremony for the repetition of trembling vows and vows, and also to get colorful photos. Such weddings in Bali are called symbolic. The newlyweds already have a marriage certificate, and the entire rite is conditional.

But there are also couples who want to hold an official wedding in Bali. This is a completely possible procedure, but it must be taken care of in advance (no less than 2 months before the scheduled date).

The main requirement for future spouses is a single religion. For confirmation, you need to send the organizers (it can be representatives of the tour operator) to the e-mail certificates of baptism, which are taken in the church.

To organize an official wedding in Bali, you will also need to collect a package of documents that will include:

• an extract from the registrar confirming that the bride and groom are not married to anyone else;
• a completed form from the Registry Office of Indonesia, it is downloaded on the official website;
• copies of birth certificates and passports;
• the general photo in the size 4х6.

If witnesses come with you, they will also require photocopies of passports. All documents will need to be scanned and sent to the consulate of your country.

After the ritual you will receive a marriage certificate written in Indonesian, and to translate it into Russian (Ukrainian) you will need to apply to the embassy. The cost of such a wedding will come to you about $ 500 plus the price of a solemn ceremony and registration at the consulate, if it is necessary.

Features of the wedding in Bali

During the preparation for the celebration, you can be offered quite exotic options for the ceremony. For example, under water with masks and aqualungs or on elephants. The cost of any rite on the island usually includes:

• make-up and bride hair style;
• national ornaments and necklaces of flowers;
• photo session with retouch;
• traditional dance performed by Aborigines;
• the registrar;
• certificate;
• decorating the place of the rite with a candy bar;
• Russian-speaking coordinator;
• transfer;
• beverages;
• musical accompaniment, etc.

After the end of all traditional rituals, the newlyweds are given a letter of Lontar, which is written on palm leaves. Then the wedding in Bali continues in the restaurant. The institution can choose the newlyweds themselves or entrust it to the organizers. The bride and groom are treated with champagne, fruit, seafood and a large cake. During the meal you will be entertained by tamers of lights, musicians and actors, and at the end of dinner you will be offered to launch a heavenly flashlight that will symbolize your eternal love.

Witnesses at your wedding in Indonesia will be 4 main elements:

• a land that is full of sacred energy;
• boundless waters of the Indian Ocean;
• formidable volcanoes of Bali;
• the infinite sky.

They will save your love for life and give you unforgettable emotions, which you will remember for many years.