Destination Weddings: BALI (INDONESIA)
Amanresorts (www.amanresorts.com) has some stunning properties across a range of Asian destinations, and a reputation for hosting fabulous wedding and blessing ceremonies. Obviously nuptials in five-star bliss come at a price - but hey, what's money for a lifetime of sweet memories? In Indonesia, get legally married in the jungle at the Amanwana on Moyo Island (you'll have to coordinate this with your local embassy or consulate), or at the Amanjiwo in Central Java, overlooking the world's largest Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur. Bali, of course, is the spot for romantic unions, and the Amankila, on a headland with sweeping views, promises a magical experience to the strains of Balinese traditional music and dance. A dusk wedding at the Amanusa exploits fabulous ocean and mountain views, while the Amandari offers a hill country experience with its stone walkways and traditional shrines.
The new St Regis Bali Resort (www.stregis.com/bali) is a classy and grand venue for a tropical beach wedding. Ceremonies can be held at “Cloud Nine Chapel” on the beach, after which couples can escape to their own “Cloud Nine Honeymoon Villa”. There are dedicated event organisers to ensure a smooth running of festivities. The exclusive and ultra hip Bulgari Resort, Bali (www.bulgarihotels.com) offers a stunning location for ceremonies in four different settings: water, beach, bale, or pavilion. A wedding planner takes care of any special requests and you’ll get Bulgari-branded souvenirs to take away. This is a stylish cliff-edge location that will have guests on the edge of their seats on the Big Day.