Destination Weddings

Bali

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At a glance

Marrying in Bali

Clifftop temples, rice terraces and private villas give Bali a lush, spiritual setting that feels nothing like a standard resort wedding. A Balinese blessing with local offerings adds real ceremony.

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Best timeApr to Oct

The dry season with lower humidity

Flight time16 hours

No direct flights, via Singapore or Dubai, around 16 hours flying

VisaVisa on arrival

Visa needed, 30 day visa on arrival or e visa, plus Bali tourist levy

Legal weddingSymbolic here

Indonesian law requires a shared recognised religion, so most couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony here

Top tipPay the levy early

Apply for your visa online at least a week before flying, and pay the Bali levy in advance

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

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9 venues in Bali

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Bali wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner