Tropical Weddings: Tips for a Wedding in Bali
Article by Sofie De
Are you considering a romantic destination wedding for your big day? Today many couples are opting for tropical weddings and combining their wedding ceremony; many times a beach wedding, with their honeymoon vacation
Destination weddings are popular at many romantic resorts in Bali, Tahiti, the Caribbean, Mexico, Fiji, Hawaii and Costa Rica wedding destinations. Most Resorts will have a wedding coordinator on site to work with you to plan your destination wedding, or if you prefer, you may want to organize a beautiful private villa. In this case, you can seek an independent wedding planner or on booking your luxury villa may find that the management may be able to help you organize your wedding.
As more couples plan and pay for their own weddings, they want to have a casual, unique celebration and combine it with their honeymoon. Imagine having your family and close friends in a warm tropical setting with a spectacular sunset over the ocean and gentle ocean breezes filling the air. Next to you is the love of your life, passionately vowing their commitment and devotion to you.
Inviting Your Guests:When planning a destination wedding, make sure to send out invitations far in advance. After all, the majority of your guests will have to make some monetary and social calculations before they reply to your RSVP. If you are worried that too many guests will be unable to attend, remember that you may have the wedding ceremony at the destination of you choice and you can then hold the reception at a more convenient, albeit less exciting, location.
Marriage Laws, Licenses and Certificates for Bali:Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is subject to Indonesian Laws. Every couple considering getting married in Bali must comply with these Laws.
In accordance with Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning marriages in Indonesia (Article 2 (1): “a marriage is legitimate if it has been performed according to the laws of the respective religious beliefs of the parties concerned.”
All couples who marry in Indonesia must declare a religion. Agnosticism and Atheism are not recognized. The Civil Registry Office can record marriages of persons of Islam, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian-Protestant and Christian-Catholic faiths. Marriage partners must have the same religion; otherwise one partner must make a written declaration of change of religion.
The Religious Marriage under Islam is performed by the Office of Religious Affairs (Kantor Urusan Agama) in a ceremony at a mosque, the home, a restaurant, or any other place chosen by the couple and is legal immediately after the ceremony.
Christian, Hindu or Buddhist marriage is usually performed first in a church or temple ceremony. After the religious ceremony, every non-Islamic marriage must be recorded with the Civil Registry (Kantor Catatan Sipil). Without the registration by the Civil Registry these marriages are not legal. Recording by Civil Registry officials can be performed directly at the religious ceremony for an additional fee.
Persons of non-Islamic faith are required to file with the Civil Registry Office in the Regency where they are staying first a ‘Notice of Intention to marry’ as well as a ‘Letter of No Impediment’ obtained from their consular representatives.
For the issue of the Letter of No Impediment to Marriage by your Consular Representative you will need to present for yourself and your fiancé, your Passport(s) valid for more than 6 months and Certified Divorce Decrees (absolute/final) and/or Death Certificates regarding the termination of all previous marriages. Please contact the Consular Representative of your country for details well before your intended date of marriage
What should your wedding planner provide you?* They should give full details of requirements and procedures for each of the appropriate nationalities.
* Help the wedding couple obtain your ‘Certificate of Non Impediment’ letter which will be issued by your Consulate or Embassy representative in Indonesia. For Canadian citizens, the Bali Adventure wedding assistant will take care of your Certificate of Non Impediment letter. For citizens of the USA and Australia it will be necessary to apply in person to your Consulate after arriving in Bali and the certificate is generally issued immediately. The Bali Adventure wedding assistant will assist with this process.
* Arrange the photographs that are required for the wedding certificate and documentation. Ensure that they are correct and adhere to authority requirements.
* Advise the Minister of any special requirement you may have requested such as special vows you may wish to say to each other, additional readings, ring exchange etc.
* Just prior to wedding date all arrangements should be reconfirmed with the Civil Registrar, the Minister and any other persons involved with your wedding ceremony.
* Attend your ceremony to ensure it’s a smooth procedure and to act as coordinator.
* Act as witnesses if you have no friends or family attending the ceremony
Planning your wedding in Bali can be challenging, considering the constraints on your time and the multitude of choices available. A good wedding planner will give you the assurance that your Wedding Day will be the one you have always dreamed of. A wedding has always been a sacred ritual and in Bali where magic and mysteries mix in harmony, the occasion would be just perfect.
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“Bali Weddings – Dreamy Ways To Say “I Do” “
Article by Raymond Horsfall
When it comes to destination weddings, there are few places in the world that can compare with the tropical wonderland that is Bali.
After all, you can’t open a Bridal magazine without seeing Bali listed as among the Top 10 destination wedding locations.
And rightly so. Not only is Bali’s scenery and surroundings picture postcard perfect in the eyes of most couples, it’s warm, sultry weather, friendly locals and exquisite accommodation breathe romance into even the most travel-weary tourists.
And if you think all that is as good as it gets, there’s more. The luxurious hotels and spa resorts, the sumptuous wedding feasts where you can choose from a wide assortment of tantalizing cuisines, and all the bridal trimmings are so much more than you could expect at so much less than you expected to pay. What a bonus!
So does it surprise you that the number of Bali destination weddings has soared over the past 5 years?
Let’s look at some of the delectable ways you can say “I Do” on the dreamy island of Bali.
Bali Destination Weddings
A fabulous place to start your Bali wedding plans is with the vast array of luxurious Bali accommodation packages. From the seriously extravagant to the sublimely elegant, all bridal tastes are catered for.
Many of the large, international Bali hotels and resorts offer a Bali destination wedding/honeymoon package which includes the wedding service, usually conducted in their splendid tropical gardens where the wedding celebrations can also take place. Or you may prefer one of the sumptuous banquet halls inside the hotels for the reception and/or the wedding ceremony.
Your guests are catered for as well with accommodation packages that include luxurious hotel accommodation and all the extras you would expect to find in such a tourist-friendly spot.
And the best part of planning a Bali destination wedding is that the local bridal experts will organize the entire event for you – from the bridal favours through to the colours and theme for the wedding reception and the brand of bubbly you would like your guests to toast you with.
Of course, YOU get to decide on all the special luxuries you want to include in your wedding ceremony and celebration, but that is as much as you need to do for your big day – other than luxuriate in a sweetly aromatic spa bath before you get ready or sip champagne with your bridal party!
The beauty of planning a Bali destination wedding is that you don’t have to plan anything if that’s not your style. The expert wedding planners will arrange every detail for both of you. But if you are the kind of person who likes to share in all the buzz of selecting everything yourself, then that’s okay too.
Bali Wedding Packages
Have you dreamed of saying ‘I Do’ on your wedding day high atop a cliff overlooking expansive views out across the Indian Ocean, or a casual, barefoot romp on a warm beach while the sun displays a magical array of colours across the waves as it sets over the horizon?
How about a private chapel set amid tropical palms with the gentle sounds of a natural waterfall in the background? Or does a secluded wedding ceremony held high in the mountains with the local Balinese villagers offering up treats to wish you long life and much happiness hold special appeal for you?
No matter what you’ve dreamed of for your wedding ceremony and celebrations, Bali has it all.
Bali wedding packages include everything from a simple wedding for just the two of you through to a full church service and sumptuous reception for you and your hundreds of invited guests. Most Bali hotels offer packages that also include accommodation for any number of guests, wedding photos, wedding videos and any or all of the extras you require to make your wedding day the most exciting and memorable day of your life.
And the very best part of a Bali wedding package? You and your new spouse can experience the magic and beauty of the tropical island paradise on your honeymoon in your ultra-luxurious and sublimely romantic Bali accommodation because you’re already there!
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Bali Weddings
Article by James Kyle
Bali, Indonesia is a romantic getaway with its wide expanse of white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water. This gorgeous place boasts some beautiful landscapes and even more beautiful hotels to retreat to. In Bali you will be enthralled by the warm Indonesian hospitality and grace. This is a great vacation spot and today many people are even choosing it as a wedding venue. Getting married with the blue water as a backdrop makes for some memorable photos and an even more memorable wedding.
Weddings
Even though we have said it can be time consuming and stressful, we by no means imply that it cannot be done. A destination wedding is great idea, as your family and friends get a chance to relax and unwind whilst enjoying and joining in your fun. What better way to say thanks to all those who you love than to take them for a vacation for your wedding? Having said this, there are a few things you should take care of when planning your wedding. The most important being the destination. There are many gorgeous locations, but we are going to discuss Bali, Indonesia in detail.
Why Bali?
Bali is a small island in the middle of Indonesia and it is known for its exotic and beautiful landscapes and locations. You can have your wedding at one of the following locations that offer you the best of Bali.
Dreamland Beach
You could get married on the Dreamland Beach, which has the most beautiful expanse of sand and surf. This makes for a beautiful sunset wedding if you are planning one.
The Mangrove
This area is perfect, as the foliage makes a beautiful background and getting married in the open garden will truly be enjoyable for all. You can have beautiful white canopies with white candles… all the trimmings of a “white wedding”.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
This is a giant statue of the Hindu gods Vishnu and Garuda. You can use this as your focal point and the wedding decorator or you can plan the whole wedding area around this statue.
Taman Ujung Palace
This former residence of the Karangasem Dynasty is a beautiful and well-preserved palace you can have your royal Balinese wedding at. You can have a royal theme and centre all your decorations and invites on it.
Cruise Ship
You can come to Bali and get married not “by” the sea, but “on” the sea. There are many cruises you can book yourself and your family and friends on and you can enjoy a beautiful wedding catered to by the ship’s crew.
Rice Fields
This is a very unique and different location to get married in. Following the tradition of throwing rice on the newly wedded couple as a way of blessing, you can now get married in the rice fields. It offers a beautiful and green setting and definitely will be a different and unique wedding.
You can plan the whole wedding on your own or you could hire a professional wedding planner. They do all the work for you and do all the negotiation, which leaves you to enjoy your pre-wedding time with your family and friends. There are many reasons why you would choose to have your wedding in Bali, so if you are looking for the best, then you can check out the website of Bali Indo Wedding. They can help organise everything for you. For more info click www.bali-indowedding.com.
About the Author
James Kyle took up writing full time after he gave up his previous job as a coordinator in an event management firm. The experience garnered by him there reflects in the articles that he now writes.
Bali Weddings
Bali, Indonesia is a romantic getaway with its wide expanse of white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water. This gorgeous place boasts some beautiful landscapes and even more beautiful hotels to retreat to. In Bali you will be enthralled by the warm Indonesian hospitality and grace. This is a great vacation spot and today many people are even choosing it as a wedding venue. Getting married with the blue water as a backdrop makes for some memorable photos and an even more memorable wedding.
Weddings
Even though we have said it can be time consuming and stressful, we by no means imply that it cannot be done. A destination wedding is great idea, as your family and friends get a chance to relax and unwind whilst enjoying and joining in your fun. What better way to say thanks to all those who you love than to take them for a vacation for your wedding? Having said this, there are a few things you should take care of when planning your wedding. The most important being the destination. There are many gorgeous locations, but we are going to discuss Bali, Indonesia in detail.
Why Bali?
Bali is a small island in the middle of Indonesia and it is known for its exotic and beautiful landscapes and locations. You can have your wedding at one of the following locations that offer you the best of Bali.
Dreamland Beach
You could get married on the Dreamland Beach, which has the most beautiful expanse of sand and surf. This makes for a beautiful sunset wedding if you are planning one.
The Mangrove
This area is perfect, as the foliage makes a beautiful background and getting married in the open garden will truly be enjoyable for all. You can have beautiful white canopies with white candles… all the trimmings of a “white wedding”.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
This is a giant statue of the Hindu gods Vishnu and Garuda. You can use this as your focal point and the wedding decorator or you can plan the whole wedding area around this statue.
Taman Ujung Palace
This former residence of the Karangasem Dynasty is a beautiful and well-preserved palace you can have your royal Balinese wedding at. You can have a royal theme and centre all your decorations and invites on it.
Cruise Ship
You can come to Bali and get married not “by” the sea, but “on” the sea. There are many cruises you can book yourself and your family and friends on and you can enjoy a beautiful wedding catered to by the ship’s crew.
Rice Fields
This is a very unique and different location to get married in. Following the tradition of throwing rice on the newly wedded couple as a way of blessing, you can now get married in the rice fields. It offers a beautiful and green setting and definitely will be a different and unique wedding.
You can plan the whole wedding on your own or you could hire a professional wedding planner. They do all the work for you and do all the negotiation, which leaves you to enjoy your pre-wedding time with your family and friends. There are many reasons why you would choose to have your wedding in Bali, so if you are looking for the best, then you can check out the website of Bali Indo Wedding. They can help organise everything for you. For more info click www.bali-indowedding.com.
James Kyle took up writing full time after he gave up his previous job as a coordinator in an event management firm. The experience garnered by him there reflects in the articles that he now writes.
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