Bali is one of my favorite destinations – the pristine sandy shores, the rolling waves in the enticingly blue water, the sunny skies, the green rice fields, and the warm hospitality from everyone I met. So it’s no surprise this enchanting “Island of Gods” was the perfect choice for this Australian couple, who wanted to pay homage to their Indonesian heritage on their wedding day. The gorgeous photos by Axioo speak for themselves, so get scrolling, and if you find yourself packing your bags and booking a ticket to paradise after viewing the full gallery (which also contains their e-session), consider yourself warned.
From Axioo… It’s hard to underpin the secret of a successful wedding. But if one has to choose, it all boils down to one singular factor – the couple themselves. While all credits due must be extended to the vendors or the wedding planner, oftentimes it’s the couple who sets the wheels in motion for the making of an extraordinary wedding. The series of stills you’re just saw is the work of Axioo Bali through the art of film photography. So enjoy that uber romantic and surreal feel, while the groom depicted his own tale of what made his wedding, a superbly successful one.
From the Groom… Bali is an homage to our Indonesian roots despite our well-settled living in Sydney. It holds a special significance to us and the close proximity to our current home also weighed into the decision to have the wedding in Bali greatly. Still, the challenge of preparing a wedding from overseas was immense. It was only through the help of our friends back home and their experience that we managed to pull it off splendidly.
Our strategy was to rely mostly on first hand recommendations and carefully select the vendors who had provided their services to our friends, in one way or another. We trusted that these names were professionals who came highly regarded, and true to form, they delivered and more. The result truly spoke for itself!
The last hurdle of the day was the weather, but Bali is known for having year-round sunny skies. I wasn’t entirely worried about the drizzle that morning, and once it cleared up, it was smooth sailing.
Stephanie and I received the best of service from each vendor, from the venue to our trusted photography service, Axioo Bali. To us, the essence of a Bali wedding is about letting your hair down and having a good time. Thus we prioritized a wedding designed for eating, dancing, and interacting with friends and family. Our communion was a matter of enjoyable and relaxed celebration with our loved ones. And for everything that went so well, we remain eternally grateful to everyone involved, for their time, gifts, and well wishes. It was a wonderful day that was well-worth the hard work, and if given the option, I’d gladly do it the same way all over again.
Photography: Axioo Bali | Cinematography: Balimetro | Event Planning: Twogather | Floral Design: Bali Signature | Wedding Dress: Fifi Firianty | Cake: Creme De La Creme Bali | Invitations: Dot & Line Designs | Venue: The Ungasan Clifftop Resort
