Luxury vehicle waiting for you in the airport, tropical fruit drinks and exotic fruit baskets… the ceremony as you always dreamt it would be at a fraction of cost your family was willing to spend… and all that with not a single drop of rain in sight. It’s a Balinese wedding ceremony, getting more and more popular with Americans and other people looking for an unusual way to celebrate their love for each other. While having your wedding organized in the US can cost about twenty thousand dollars on the average (the cost of the engagement ring and honeymoon not included, of course), having a Balinese wedding can cost you just as much as a honeymoon. Whoever said you need to go somewhere for honeymoon was right, but they had no idea one day you won’t have to leave the place where you got married.
Bali offers truly unmatched quality when it comes to enjoying most extraordinary wedding experience that exceeds your expectations. No matter if you choose a beach ceremony or rent a private villa property, you will be guaranteed memories that last a lifetime, shared with the people you love and care about.
There are different kinds of ceremonies one can have while on Bali, as this island is quickly becoming an international hotspot for tourists. People of most nationalities have the possibility to be legally married on Bali, this ceremony being just as legal as anywhere else. Firstly, there is a legal wedding ceremony. It consists of two parts: ceremonial rites performed by a religious representative chosen by the bride and groom, and validation of the marriage by the government officials, which means the ceremony will be just as legal as if you were celebrating it anywhere else. One important thing to keep in mind is that the couple must declare their religion, such as Christian Catholic, Islamic, Hindu, Christian Protestant or Buddhist, both partners having the same religion. If the religious beliefs declared do not match, a written declaration of religion change is required.
Secondly, there is a Balinese commitment wedding ceremony. Looking for just an exotic touch to the wedding, but have trouble flying all your relatives and friends over to Bali? This ceremony is perfect for those willing to demonstrate their commitment to each other, but can also be suitable for those looking to renew their vows. The ceremony can be performed with bride and groom wearing traditional Balinese clothes with plenty of other elements of this rich culture melded.
Foreign coupes that decide to get married in Bali can expect thorough preparation of their wedding ceremony exactly as agreed. Balinese wedding organizers have many years of experience when it comes to planning every aspects of the upcoming ceremony, arranging thousands of ceremonies per year. They usually offer the services of local wedding planners and consultants. Those will help the bride and the groom decide on the theme of their wedding and other aspects that will help make it smooth and enjoyable for everyone. Basically, you can trust them as much as you would trust a wedding planner back home, as they take care of anything from flowers and caterers to authorities and transportation.
Having a traditional Balinese wedding or legal ceremony is your chance to rejuvenate the senses or celebrate your love on The Island of the Gods. Don’t deny yourself the pleasure of witnessing the only place on earth that combines stunning beauty of unsubdued nature with fabulous cultural traditions. Bali is not only just place to get married though. Many people choose this exotic island to renew the vows no matter how long ago they were married, in spite of their nationalities and religious beliefs. Not only the traditions and religious variety of the island are so irresistible for many, but also Bali’s cultural wonders and year-round tropical climate.
Immerse yourself into the stunning beauty of the world’s most picturesque island where you can become a witness to unique rituals and traditions, as well as take most active part in them.