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Everything we know about getting married in Bali – written by our team in Uluwatu.
Everything we know about getting married in Bali – written by our team in Uluwatu.
To plan a wedding in Bali: 1) set your budget and guest list, 2) choose a date in the dry season (April–October) and avoid Nyepi, 3) decide between a symbolic ceremony or a legal wedding in Indonesia, 4) pick a venue and area, 5) book your planner, photographer and guest rooms 9–12 months ahead, and 6) arrive 3–5 days before the big day. The guides below explain every step.
We are a wedding planner and venue in Uluwatu, and these guides answer the questions couples ask us every week. They are written from the island itself – with local prices, the Balinese calendar and the practical details that make a destination wedding run smoothly.
The number of guests is the biggest price driver. Typical 2026 budgets run from USD 1,500–5,000 for an elopement to USD 18,000–35,000 for about 50 guests. Read how much a wedding in Bali costs or try the budget calculator.
The dry season from April to October is the most popular; May, June and September are ideal. Avoid Nyepi, the Day of Silence, and check Galungan. See the best time to get married in Bali and the date checker.
Most foreign couples marry legally at home and celebrate with a symbolic ceremony in Bali. A legal wedding in Indonesia is possible but requires a religious ceremony and civil registration – everything is explained in our legal wedding guide.
Cliff-top, beach, villa, jungle or resort? Compare them in Bali wedding venues and beach vs cliff, and discover why so many couples choose Uluwatu.
From an elopement for two to a small wedding for 10–30 guests, a full reception or a vow renewal – compare our wedding packages.
Add Balinese traditions such as a blessing or gamelan music, and plan your photos at the best Uluwatu photo spots.
Follow the 12-month checklist, share our guest guide (visa, tourist levy, dress code) and plan your Bali honeymoon.
Our team at Bella Vida Resort in Bingin, Uluwatu. We plan and host weddings on the island, so the guides are based on local prices, the Balinese calendar and our own experience with suppliers and venues.
We review them regularly – at least every year when new holiday dates and prices are published. Each guide shows when it was last updated.
Start with the cost guide and the best time to marry, then follow the 12-month checklist. When you have a rough date and guest count, send us a message for a personal proposal.
