There are many ways you can do it when you want to visit Bali for your honeymoon, one of which is by choosing Traditional Balinese wedding packages and experiencing traditional Balinese weddings and culture which are very sacred and interesting to learn about.
About Traditional Balinese Wedding
Having a dream wedding with the Royal Wedding Bali concept is something that is really worth trying and you probably won’t be able to find an offer like this anywhere in the world, this is what is unique and you can be one of them.
You can transform yourself into a beautiful and dashing Balinese princess and king and experience how to wear traditional Balinese clothes which are very elegant and attractive. I think everyone will think that this is the best wedding package ever offered.
The wedding in the traditional Balinese way will be held in a Hindu temple with sacred and iconic Balinese plaster cloth making the impression of a traditional Balinese wedding feel very thick and exotic.
The bride and groom will wear very typical Balinese traditional clothes, and will be surrounded by guests who adjust their clothes while throwing flowers and gifts while the bride and groom are walking, this will have a deep impression on anyone. It may sound like a dream, but if you want it, then this can happen to you too.
Place Alternatives
Not only is it held at a Hindu temple, you can also arrange to hold the ceremony at a five-star hotel in Bali, or at a villa or accommodation with typical Balinese architecture provided by the organizer, make your choice.
What you need to know is that if you use a hotel or other place for a traditional Balinese wedding event, of course there will be a rental fee regardless of how many and how long the traditional Balinese wedding event lasts, whether it is only dozens of people or only used for a few hours. then you will still be charged a minimum fee.
Balinese Traditional Blessing
In a Traditional Balinese wedding package, there will be a traditional Balinese blessing which is a form of ceremony for cleansing the body and soul in order to achieve harmony and permanence in carrying out domestic life in the future, so this is sacred to carry out. The prayer will be led by the priest and the bride and groom will join in the amenity and they will also receive holy water for themselves.
In general, the package price ranges from USD 700. However, please be aware that this ceremony is not an official ceremony because if the original procedure is used, both partners must be Hindus or change their religion and be witnessed directly by the local Hindu Religious Government.
All of this series is simply so that married couples can experience a traditional Balinese wedding and receive blessings from the traditional Balinese wedding blessing ritual which is actually carried out by true and devout Hindus.
Availability of Wedding Offerings and Attire
So that you can experience the full and unforgettable experience, you will be provided with real traditional offerings and clothing. Apart from that, to add a sacred, cultural and Balinese impression, there will be traditional gamelan music accompaniment which will add an unforgettable impression.
Some things that are generally provided in Traditional Balinese wedding packages include:
Wedding venues provided:
- Privately owned traditional Balinese temple
- The specified hotel or accommodation
Pre-event care, such as:
- Consultation and personalization of the wedding with your trusted wedding organizer
- Meetings related to pre-wedding events
- Special room for bridal preparations
Special inclusions include:
- Traditional music orchestra filled with 10 to 15 musicians, depending on needs
- Typical Balinese dance which runs for 3 sessions
- Making wedding pottery using traditional Balinese costumes
- Dinner with typical and traditional menus
Event enhancements:
- Premium quality photographer complete with assistant for 3 hour photo session
- The best and most professional Balinese make-up artist
- The organizing team is familiar with Balinese traditional events
- Guaranteed return transfer if needed
- Celebrities who can speak English
- Specialized butler takes care of private weddings
- Special drinks to welcome guests and the bride and groom
- Complete fruit basket decoration
- Plays background music that matches the theme
- Flower decorations and wedding cake decorations if needed
- Some white wine for the procession
- Certificate as a sign of the implementation of Traditional Balinese wedding packages
Decorations like a Balinese kingdom, including:
- Wedding costumes like royal citizens
- Traditional Balinese style wedding decoration
- Decoration on the altar table
- Very beautiful hand bouquet
- Installation of fresh flower decorations
- Shower flowers
- Pillows for rings and hair pieces
- Customized glasses
- Customized welcome board
- Wedding photo session props
Traditional Balinese Wedding Packages for a Legal Marriage
Apart from that, if you are interested in Traditional Balinese wedding packages for a legal marriage, then you need to prepare the following documents for a legal marriage using a Balinese Hindu ceremony:
- Bridal passport that is still valid for at least 6 months from entry into Indonesia (copy).
- Birth Certificate of the Bride and Groom (copy).
- Death certificate of ex-spouse (copy – if needed).
- Divorce Deed (copy – if available).
- 2 witnesses whose passports are still valid (copy).
- Fill in the information on the Legal Marriage Form provided completely.
- Eight photos measuring 6 x 4 cm of the couple in the same photo. A photo of the head and shoulders only and side by side facing straight ahead, and this will be included on the couple’s marriage certificate.
- Certificate of No Obstacles to Marriage issued by the Embassy or Consulate of the Prospective Bride, especially Balinese or Indonesian.
- A statement that you will hold the ceremony according to Hindu religious rules voluntarily without coercion.
The Commitment Ceremony with the Balinese Hindu Blessing procession needs to provide a copy of the witness’s and Bride’s passports if available, in this way the wedding planner will issue a wedding anniversary certificate.
Note that Traditional Balinese wedding packages of Balinese Hindu is different from Indian Hindu weddings, so they need to be considered carefully. Hope it is give you a new understanding and information on Bali wedding tradition.