Nothing says romance quite like a Bali destination wedding. It’s an island where you have it all - dramatic clifftop sunsets, tranquil jungle sanctuaries, and lively beachfronts, all merging to form an absolutely stunning backdrop. In 2025, Bali is still going strong with its combination of the ageless charm of an island and the glitz and glam of the modern world, thus making it the most preferred location of couples from all over the world.
The only problem is that finding a venue that not only fits your needs but also tells your unique love story can be quite intimidating. This is not another list. This is your expert guide. We'll uncover the various "vibes" of Bali and put forth our handpicked list of the most unique wedding venues in Bali, along with the insider tips from the real weddings, to make your celebration extraordinarily memorable and help you with the planning.
Why Bali Is the World’s Dream Wedding Destination
What makes Bali so magical? It’s a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and five-star service that prioritises customisation and sustainability.
Unmatched Scenery: From the soaring cliffs of Uluwatu to the lush, green rice terraces of Ubud, the visual backdrops are breathtaking.
World-Class Hospitality: Bali is home to some of the best Bali wedding resorts, where service is an art form. Expert planning teams are dedicated to making your day flawless.
Spiritual and Cultural Richness: You can incorporate beautiful Balinese traditions, blessings, and decor to add a layer of depth and authenticity to your ceremony.
Incredible Value for Australians: With short flight times and a favourable currency exchange, a luxury wedding in Bali can often be more affordable than a comparable celebration back home.
Top Unique Wedding Venues in Bali
Here is our curated list of exceptional Bali wedding venues that offer something truly special, far beyond the ordinary.
Raffles Bali, Jimbaran
An escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and the epitome of refined living, this five-star resort is without a doubt the place to be. Isolated and immaculate beach is, without a doubt, its loveliest feature, which makes it perfect for those looking for an incredibly intimate setting. The unparalleled Villa of the President is the ideal venue for super-private ceremonies with 30 guests, whereas the beach can accommodate up to 50. There is the option of booking the entire 32-villa resort to enjoy absolute seclusion.
Best For: Intimate ceremonies, luxury beachfront weddings, sunset celebrations
Pro Tip: Be sure to inquire about their "secret cave" dining experience if you want a really different and lovely reception dinner.
Real Story: "It was like the whole resort was just for us and our family because there were only 32 villas. The service was beyond great. We felt like kings and queens." – Emily & David
Umana, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Set along the cliff, this is an exclusive resort consisting of villas only, and it is probably the most luxurious and modern of the area, also a spectacular ocean view, which is definitely well known. The Umana Chapel is without doubt its most striking element, a glass building which offers a full 360-degree view of the Indian Ocean. For an even more dramatic background, the Chapel Lawn is a lovely spot on the edge of the cliff. The resort is really a place of love, the great Three-Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa with its huge space is probably the ideal private home for less than 50 people, make up your guests and hold a small celebration among them. To make the event truly unforgettable, dining experiences designed by the Michelin-starred chef can be organised at Oliverra.
Best For: Oceanfront weddings, large celebrations, luxury resorts
Pro Tip: A truly spectacular photo and a "wow" moment your guests will never forget can be achieved if you think of the really unique option of having your floating ceremony on the main infinity pool.
Peppers Seminyak
This upscale villa resort exudes a tropical, intimate, and elegant vibe. Its trendy Rooftop Garden is perfect for a sunset ceremony or a cocktail party with a maximum of 50 guests. In case of bigger events, the main pool deck can be the venue of a ceremony with up to 70 people and dinner can follow at The Laneway Restaurant. If there are fewer people, the 5-bedroom Presidential Villa, a spacious and private place, is a great choice.
Best For: Fashionable chic weddings, high-end beach club celebrations, elegant receptions
Capacity:Up to 70 guests
Pro Tip: Have your wedding in the green garden to create a boho-chic vibe. The poolside area will be great for a stylish cocktail reception.
The Meru Sanur
Being a luxury all-suite resort focused on the quieter northern part of Sanur beach, The Meru is a place full of peace and tranquillity for bespoke weddings by the beach or in the garden. This resort is capable of both small and large type of celebrations, where their venues can seat up to 200 guests or accommodate 300 for a cocktail reception.
Best For: Small weddings, stylish celebrations, wedding ceremonies by the sea
Pro Tip: There couldn't be a better place for a calm, oceanfront ceremony than the beachside venue. The flexibility is also great with their customised wedding packages.
Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection
Cicada, located right in the middle of rice terraces of Ubud, offers an intimate rainforest atmosphere which is the best place for smaller, private celebrations. The beautiful, open-air Plaza with its panoramic views of the green forest is absolutely a perfect place for a romantic ceremony. To have the utmost privacy, couples can organise their reception on the private terrace of one of the resort's 10 heated pool villas.
Best For: Nature-inspired weddings, intimate celebrations, eco-friendly events
Capacity: Up to 120 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: There couldn’t be a better place for a peaceful and unique rice terrace ceremony than couples looking for that kind of setting.
Intercontinental Bali Resort
The resort on the tranquil beach of Jimbaran Bay is an ideal place for a party of a small or big size. The huge Sunset Garden with its capacity of up to 600 people not only provides a stunning view of the beach but also a great time for the guests. The Imperial Grand Ballroom is the biggest one in Jimbaran and therefore can be a place for a gala dinner with a maximum of 1,000 guests.
Best For:Dream beach weddings with an element of luxury, large-scale celebrations, authentic traditional ceremonies
Capacity: Up to 1,000 guests
Pro Tip: Why not get married at the Sunset Garden and have a perfect outdoor wedding with a sea view? It would then be just perfect to continue your special day with a post-wedding cocktail reception at their beachfront bar.
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua
The Locomaniac provides luxury and style from France that is inspired by the pure beaches of Bali. In fact, its most unusual space is the Jewel Box Chapel, a completely glass-walled indoor chapel with absolutely clear views of the gardens and the sea (80 guests). If the event is larger, the Gamelan Ballroom is the place for cocktails with up to 700 people, and the Retreat Garden can accommodate up to 450 guests.
Best For: Destination weddings, large elegant events, French-inspired celebrations
Capacity:Up to 700 guests (cocktail)
Pro Tip: An oceanfront ceremony at sunset followed by a party in the luxurious ballroom can definitely be carried out on the beachfront lawn which is an amazing place to see and experience the whole event.
Karma Kandara
The location is a remarkable "two-in-one" getaway in the world. With a combination of the elegance of a cliff and the vibe of a chic beach club, this is definitely a lucky place to get married, as per the feng shui expert who has chosen the place for its positive energy. After the wedding at the cliff-top Di Mare restaurant, you can have cocktails at the Temple Lounge and then take a private elevator to your reception at the famous Karma Beach.
Best For: Cliffside weddings, luxury ceremonies, private villa celebrations
Capacity: Up to 200 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: Nothing can be more romantic than a wedding ceremony performed at their private cliff-side venue. The Villas are also a perfect choice for smaller, intimate weddings to make them even more special and luxurious.
Grand Hyatt Bali
A magnificent resort spread over 40 acres of beautiful gardens with a lagoon. The famous resort is ideal for large-scale weddings and has a variety of venues both indoors and outdoors, a beachside pavilion to a marvelous ballroom that can hold up to 500 guests seated.
Best For: Expensive weddings of a large scale, religious ceremonies
Capacity: 500 guests maximum (seated)
Pro Tip: A Garden Courtyard will be just right for a rich, tropical outdoor ceremony.
Grand Hyatt Bali
Hyatt Regency Bali
The amazing oceanfront resort is the perfect place to hold a wedding unlike any other. Among many venues, a lovely little church with breathtaking ocean views is available (60 guests). Other indoor and outdoor locations of the resort such as a beachside pavilion and a ballroom are also at your disposal.
Best For: Beachfront weddings, cultural ceremonies, relaxed luxury
Capacity: 100-200 guests
Pro Tip: Small, private celebrations surrounded by the resort's beautiful tropical gardens are the perfect way to combine modern conveniences with Balinese tradition.
Hyatt Regency Bali
Andaz Bali
Hidden in a quiet seaside village, Andaz is a perfect combination of contemporary luxury and the everlasting charm of Bali. Spread over a green beachfront estate modeled on a typical village, it is the best place for both intimate and huge celebrations, can accommodate up to 330 guests for a seated dinner.
Best For: Stylish, modern weddings, beachside celebrations
Capacity: Up to 330 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: A sunset ceremony would fit perfectly with the atmosphere of the beachfront lawn. The resort's architecture is ideal for couples who want to have both cultural and modern elements in their wedding.
Alila Seminyak Bali
Hidden in a quiet seaside village, Andaz is a perfect combination of contemporary luxury and the everlasting charm of Bali. Spread over a green beachfront estate modeled on a typical village, it is the best place for both intimate and huge celebrations, can accommodate up to 330 guests for a seated dinner.
Best For: Stylish, modern weddings, beachside celebrations
Capacity: Up to 330 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: A sunset ceremony would fit perfectly with the atmosphere of the beachfront lawn. The resort's architecture is ideal for couples who want to have both cultural and modern elements in their wedding.
Regent Bali Canggu
It is a place where weddings are extraordinarily styled surrounded by nature such as black sand beaches, and the sea with its amazing waves. The lovers may promise forever to each other while walking on the beach or under the stars or if they prefer, within the garden of a stylish villa. Those are just perfect if you are longing for an exclusive and personalized wedding by the sea.
Best For: Beach weddings, boutique luxury celebrations, intimate ceremonies
Capacity: Up to 150 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: If you want your wedding ceremony to be accompanied by the sound of the sea, then the Canggu beachfront is the right place for you.
Alila Villas Uluwatu Bali
Alila Villas Uluwatu, an architecturally stunning building set on a limestone cliff, is the epitome of luxury in a minimalist style. The resort is widely recognised for its modern design that is a perfect match to the natural surroundings, its legendary sunset cabana, a cliff-edge platform that extends over the ocean in a very dramatic way, is probably the most spectacular place to hold a wedding in the entire world.
Best For: Cliffside weddings, luxury escapes, sunset celebrations
Capacity: Up to 150 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: The highly personalised services offered by the resort give you the freedom to tailor every aspect, from eco-friendly catering to a plastic-free decor.
Alila Villas Uluwatu Bali
Hanging Gardens of Bali
Renowned for its breathtaking setting in nature and its visually impressive cascading infinity pools, the resort provides a luxurious and secluded stay in the rainforest. A platform with a view of the Ayung River is the place where you can make your promises or simply use the well-known infinity pool as a unique background for your amazing photos.
Best For: Weddings close to nature, small ceremonies, jungle themes
Capacity: 100 guests (seated) maximum
Pro Tip: If you really want to have an intimate ceremony, the resort's private villas will give you a secluded setting among Bali's natural beauty.
Hanging Gardens of Bali
Jumeirah Bali
This tranquil resort combines extravagance with Balinese traditions in a very charming way. The Akasa Terrace is available for fabulous sunset ceremonies on the cliffside (50 guests). The majestic and airy Trowulan Court, fashioned after a royal water palace, can accommodate 280 for a dinner with seating. The Fountain Garden and Tilasan Wedding venues provide you with a choice of even cozier, royal-inspired atmospheres.
Best For: Beachfront luxury weddings, cultural celebrations, intimate ceremonies
Capacity: Up to 280 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: Have your wedding in one of their gorgeous gardens or on the private beach to have an absolutely romantic ceremony.
Jumeirah Bali
Kayumanis Villas Bali
These high-end individual villas provide maximum privacy, an ideal setting for newlyweds looking for a secluded and tailor-made wedding experience. The purpose of the design is to accommodate only the most exclusive parties of 30 guests maximum, with receptions for up to 150 being possible at the restaurant.
Best For: Small wedding celebrations, party in a private villa
Capacity: Up to 50 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: Nothing could be better than a private villa to hold a smaller and more intimate wedding while at the same time being completely and uniquely exclusive.
Kayumanis Villas Bali
Renaissance Bali
An elegant, fashionable place of the present, is able to offer both luxury and comfort. Renaissance Bali takes on a sleek look with nature and is able to accommodate large parties of up to 250 people seated.
Best For: Trendy weddings, luxe parties, stylish surroundings
Capacity: 250 guests (seated) maximum
Pro Tip: The stunning 360-degree views from the resort’s rooftop location make for an incredible wedding ceremony.
Renaissance Bali
Samabe Bali Suites and Villas
This opulent and private haven provides various breathtaking spots to choose from. Its main venue is the Pearl Chapel, an impressive all-glass chapel literally hanging on a cliff with a 180-degree view of the Indian Ocean, and it is able to hold up to 80 guests. In case you want to have a really different kind of experience, you may have your wedding inside a cave that is part of your private beach or on the huge Taman Barong-Barong lawn for 500 people or even more.
Best For:Dream beach weddings, small luxurious celebrations
Capacity: Up to 150 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: Have your wedding on the private beach or one of their cliffside locations to get a different kind of setting. There, you can have a more intimate wedding celebration in the villas, which are just perfect.
Six Senses Uluwatu
This tranquil resort combines extravagance with Balinese traditions in a very charming way. The Akasa Terrace is available for fabulous sunset ceremonies on the cliffside (50 guests). The majestic and airy Trowulan Court, fashioned after a royal water palace, can accommodate 280 for a dinner with seating. The Fountain Garden and Tilasan Wedding venues provide you with a choice of even cozier, royal-inspired atmospheres.
Best For: Beachfront luxury weddings, cultural celebrations, intimate ceremonies
Capacity: Up to 280 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: Have your wedding in one of their gorgeous gardens or on the private beach to have an absolutely romantic ceremony.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
A heritage beach garden and a hotel are best forms combined to breed a luxury lifestyle of a tropical beachside resort with a family-safe environment, the right place to have big weddings including guests of all ages. The Heritage Beach Garden is able to accommodate 600 people on the sand, while the Mangupura Ballroom can hold up to 650 guests indoors.
Best For: Huge beach weddings, celebratory events for families
Capacity: Up to 700 guests (cocktail)
Pro Tip: After a breathtaking ceremony on the beach, you can have your reception at the Grand Ballroom, which is an ideal indoor location for weddings of a large scale.
Viceroy Bali
Experience an exclusive and tranquil resort featuring scenic valley views and luxury private villas. Viceroy is a one-stop place for a small romantic elopement of two and a big wedding party of up to 100 guests. The option of where to hold your wedding ceremony is stunning, from the poolside of the infinity-edge pool overlooking the Petanu Valley to the private terrace of a villa. You can hold your wedding reception at the decadent Apéritif Restaurant or the chic Pinstripe Bar.
Best For: Intimate luxury weddings, nature-inspired celebrations, romantic escapes
Capacity: Up to 100 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: Have a cocktail hour right after the ceremony at the resort’s gorgeous infinity pool with panoramic valley views that your guests will always remember.
Viceroy Bali
W Bali
Experience an exclusive and tranquil resort featuring scenic valley views and luxury private villas. Viceroy is a one-stop place for a small romantic elopement of two and a big wedding party of up to 100 guests. The option of where to hold your wedding ceremony is stunning, from the poolside of the infinity-edge pool overlooking the Petanu Valley to the private terrace of a villa. You can hold your wedding reception at the decadent Apéritif Restaurant or the chic Pinstripe Bar.
Best For: Intimate luxury weddings, nature-inspired celebrations, romantic escapes
Capacity: Up to 100 guests (seated)
Pro Tip: Have a cocktail hour right after the ceremony at the resort’s gorgeous infinity pool with panoramic valley views that your guests will always remember.
W Bali
Choose the Perfect Venue in Bali
Are you feeling drowned in options that are just too good to be true? Here's a very basic framework that would help you choose:
Define Your Vision: Would you prefer a beach, a cliff, or a jungle wedding? It is best to decide on your perfect background first.
Think of Your Guest List: Be quite accurate with the number of guests you anticipate. The capacity of a venue is the most crucial factor regarding the logistics.
Think of Location: Would you love to have the wedding with the bustling energy of Seminyak, the tranquil and luxurious Nusa Dua, or the rugged cliffs of Uluwatu? Also, think about whether it is easy for the guests to get to the airport and the hotel.
Coordinate with Your Budget: The cost of hiring a venue and the wedding package can change a lot. It is best to have a clear budget right from the beginning.
Best Time and Season for a Bali Wedding
Bali has mainly two seasons:
Bali has two seasons. The dry season (April to September) is by far the most popular and reliable, offering sunny days and glorious sunsets. The wet season (October to March) sees more rain, but it often comes in short, heavy bursts, and you can find better deals on venues.
Yes, foreigners can legally marry in Bali! You will need a "Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage" (CNI) from your consulate or embassy. An experienced wedding planner is essential to navigate the local paperwork and ensure your marriage is legally binding.
Be mindful of your guests. Those stunning clifftop venues in Uluwatu often have many stairs or long walks. While they have access solutions, it's a key consideration if you have elderly guests or those with mobility challenges. Beachfront venues in Seminyak or Nusa Dua are often flatter and more accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bali Weddings
Q: How much does a Bali wedding cost?
A: Costs vary dramatically. A simple, intimate elopement package can start around $3,000 AUD. A full-service wedding at a luxury resort for 50-100 guests typically ranges from $20,000 to $80,000+ AUD.
Q: Do foreigners need a permit to marry in Bali?
A: Yes. You need a CNI from your consulate and must also have a religious ceremony, as Indonesia does not recognise civil-only marriages. Your planner will coordinate all of this.
Q: Which part of Bali is best for beachfront weddings?
A: For calm, white-sand beaches, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran are perfect. For a vibrant, sunset-facing beach with a party atmosphere, Seminyak and Canggu are ideal.
Q: What's the best Bali wedding venue for 50–100 guests?
A: This is the sweet spot for many Bali resorts. Venues like Umana, Karma Kandara, and W Bali are all perfectly equipped to host this size of gathering with multiple venue options.
