When in Bali do as the Balinese do, right ? Why not getting married in Bali and hold your wedding just as the Balinese would, in a spectacular Balinese temple with all the enchanting temple décor, Balinese flower girls, a Balinese Hindu priest , a traditional Balinese music ensemble, Balinese dancers, etc..
I am sorry, but I am afraid I have bad news for you. Unless you are getting married to a Balinese and you are of Hindu faith that such a wedding is (almost) off limits to you.
Balinese customs do not allow for weddings of non-Balinese to be held in a temple in Bali.
But that is the only restriction that applies to non-Balinese getting married in Bali. All the other ‘ingredients’ mentioned above can be part of what is commonly referred to as a Balinese blessing ceremony, whereby your union will be blessed by a Balinese priest using all the utensils used during a Balinese wedding.
Also, some wedding organizers can arrange weddings in very typical Balinese settings, which include Balinese prayer flags, traditional Balinese umbrellas, traditional Balinese flower decorations and with Balinese flower girls, a Balinese gamelan or bamboo ensemble.
Different wedding organizers have different kinds of blessing ceremonies.
Therefore, you should get a detailed description of the inclusions and photographs that show how your blessing ceremony will look like.
We would also like to caution you to book such a ceremony from just any wedding planner in Bali because there are Wedding planners out there who just send someone dressed in Balinese traditional clothing, uttering some Balinese words and performing rituals that actually have nothing to do with a Balinese blessing ceremony.
Balinese blessing ceremonies are popular with couples who want to hold a commitment ceremony in Bali or who want to pledge towards each other to renew their vows.
For some inspiration of 'Bali flavored' weddings you may want to check out the following:
Here is a beautiful Indian wedding in Bali, which had a Balinese blessing ceremony at it's center.
Here is another Indian wedding in Bali with lot's of Balinese customs.
Here is a Bali wedding with a different kind of Balinese blessing ceremony, held after the conventional ceremony.
As ever, please send us an email and we shall get you in touch with a wedding organizer that can arrange such Balinese blessing ceremony for you.
Post written by: Jameela Tey℠™
Hello, I have read that it is possible to receive a Bali blessing ceremony, where there is a ritual performed by Balinese priest. We would like to have a very simple ceremony, only me and my husband alone. How much it will be and is it possible to have this ceremony? Thank you,
Fatima
Hi Fatima,
Thank you so much for your email and for choosing our wonderful Bali as the destination to celebrate your wedding anniversary.
To your questions:
Cost of a Vow renewal ceremony including venue rental, decoration for Balinese ceremony and Balinese celebrant performing a vow renewal ceremony will be anywhere between 900 USD and 1800 USD.
This is a wide range because there are literally hundreds of options for you to choose from.
Also the quality of service, the cost of the venue, etc… can vary greatly among different vendors.
Secondly you asked: and how do I arrange it?
Again there are a couple of ways. One is you shop around and contact hotels / resorts who can arrange this.
The other way is you contact a wedding planner / wedding company to arrange this for you.
Using a wedding planner / wedding company is for sure more costly because the planner also needs to make a profit without actually providing much value other than selling you a package. Yet, still many couples chose this route.
The third way is you go directly to a photographer who can arrange a Balinese ceremony at a place you have chosen by yourself. For example you could rent an airbnb villa and have your ceremony there. Or some photographers also can find a venue for you.
But this options is only interesting if you also want to have great photos as well on the occasion of your anniversary.
Please see the following article to find out more.
https://baliweddingblog.com/how-to-have-the-perfect-bali-elopement-wedding-and-beautiful-photos-to-show-for/
I hope this helps. I wish you a wonderful holiday and a great wedding anniversary in Bali.
Happy wedding – Jameela Tey™℠
Thank you, so much!
HI could you please tell me how I can organise a blessing ceremony in Bali? Thanks Jutta
There are countless companies / wedding planner / wedding organizers who can arrange that for you. Alternatively your wedding venue can also help with that. If you want us to find a wedding planner / wedding company please let me know.
Happy Wedding
Jameeela
Hi. My husband & I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in Bali. I’m planning to have a renewal of vows, balinese style. How much will it cost us? Just me & my husband. Thanks a lot
Hi May,
We sent you an email, hope that helps!
Hi Wilten, just like May, my husband and I are also planning to have renewals of vows in Beli in balinese style. We are coming in Bali in March 26. I would like to know how much would it cost? Thanks and looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Felomina
Hi Felomina,
Thank you so much for choosing Bali as your wedding destination. We have already emailed you with more information and recommendations for your planned wedding in Bali.
Happy Wedding – Jameela Tey
Chairwoman of the
SOCIETY OF BALI WEDDING PROFESSIONALS
Hello, I have read that it is possible to receive a Bali blessing ceremony, where there is a ritual performed by Balinese priest and chants and mantras for purifying the sperm and the egg. We would like to have a very simple ceremony, only me and my fiancé alone. How much it will be and is it possible to have this ceremony? Thank you, vivy
We just sent you an email Valentina
Hi, me and my husband will in Bali from 02 sep. to 25 for celebrate ur fourth wedding anniversary. I’m planning to have a renewal of faith in balinese style. (will be a surprise for her). We are looking for a beach cerimonia and wanna know how much will cost. Thanks a lot Marco.
Thank you so much for being in touch. We have already replied via email.
Jameela Tey
Chairwoman of:
THE SOCIETY OF BALI WEDDING PROFESSIONALS