{"id":30530,"date":"2013-12-30T06:42:18","date_gmt":"2013-12-29T20:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=30530"},"modified":"2018-05-14T09:15:25","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T23:15:25","slug":"a-bali-destination-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/a-bali-destination-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"A Bali destination wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the average cost of an Aussie wedding being two cents short of a house deposit, it\u2019s not surprising that many Aussies are choosing to say \u2018I do\u2019 in gorgeous (and cheap) OS destinations.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\nWhat\u2019s better than having your wedding overseas? Attending someone else\u2019s nuptials of course! All the fun, without the planning ;)When I heard Mr LML\u2019s brother was going to have his special day in Bali, I was pretty excited. And when I clicked on the luxurious Conrad Bali Resort<\/a>, let\u2019s just say you couldn\u2019t wipe the smile off my face.\"BeachLike any good destination wedding, the majority of the guests decide to make a holiday of it and squeeze in as much as possible. Located on the white sandy beachfront of Nusa Dua<\/a>, it\u2019s hard not to enjoy yourself at the Conrad with its fab grounds and surrounds.<\/p>\n

The large lagoon pools wind around the four wings of the resort, with poolside bars serving up five star alfresco meals and cocktails at affordable prices. Pre-wedding day we bath, pamper, sip, pop (develop Buddha food bellies) and get physical!<\/p>\n\"hilton<\/a>\n

Some of the crew take to the water\/sky with a bundle of water sports available from the Conrad\u2019s private stretch of beach front. There is actually zero reason to leave the resort.<\/p>\n\"water<\/a>\n

Hello relaxation (and cocktails)<\/strong>
\nBringing down the adrenaline levels and relishing in the magic hands of a Balinese masseuse is next on our holiday hit-list. The Conrad boasts a high-end, award winning day spa, the Jiwa Spa, complete with seven serene treatment and relation zones for signature and traditional massages, as well as a full list of beauty services including hair care, facial, mani and pedis.<\/p>\n\"Jiwa<\/a>\n\n\n\n
Budget tip: <\/strong><\/em>The main strip of Nusa Dua, adjacent to the Conrad is host to many small beauty salons. Although not as glam, staff are friendly and you will still leave feeling like a pampered pooch! And they are so cheap you can make this a twice daily event if you want to. I certainly did!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\"Day<\/a>\n

Sun-kissed and refreshed, us girls pop on some pretty frocks and jot over to the other side of the island in the Conrad’s limousine service to catch the stunning sunset. We settle into our vantage point with cocktails and bites at the infamous ‘Rock Bar’ at Ayana Resort, Jimbaran Bay<\/a>. This trendy bar is perched on a rock face alongside the sparkling Indian Ocean, oozing ‘hipster’ appeal with a splash of island-living glamour. The already top-notch ambience is complemented by DJ sets and live bands.<\/p>\n\"rock<\/a>\n\"Group<\/a>\n

We order, we taste, then we order more. ‘Ayana Passion’ and the never fail classic ‘Mojito’ cocktails are our top picks.<\/p>\n\"rock<\/a>\n\n\n\n
Hot tip: <\/strong><\/em>Get to Rock Bar no later than 4pm or you may miss out on a table for prime sunset viewing. Also, check the dress code before you go as staff may turn you away if not appropriately dressed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Here comes the bride<\/strong>
\nWhile Mr LML preps with the groom for the ceremony, I ease my way into the afternoon with a treat on my ocean view suite balcony which also overlooks the Infinity Chapel, sticky beaking on what is yet to come.<\/p>\n\"ocean<\/a>\n

However, even with the sneak peak nothing could prepare me for what was yet to come; a picture perfect wedding ceremony for the ecstatic couple….<\/p>\n\"ecstatically<\/a>\n

The Conrad Bali has three wedding venue options; the Infinity Chapel, a beach wedding or a garden wedding. There’s also multiple package options available and even hotel wedding specialists. The attention to detail is simply amazing, from the white doves down to their ornate fruit arrangements!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s certainly a wedding to remember. And the best part? There\u2019s no need to return to reality immediately after the wedding when there\u2019s Bali bliss to enjoy!<\/p>\n

Have you ever been to a destination wedding? Share your experiences in the comments.<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n