We’ve seen a huge shift in the wedding industry over the past two years and it’s easy to see why. With wedding planning getting even more complicated many couples are opting for smaller micro-weddings or eloping altogether. And while the weddings are getting smaller in size, couples are choosing to amp up the drama with over-the-top décor and fashion and fabulous dream destinations like Bali! We know what you’re thinking, planning a destination wedding during these crazy times sounds like a huge undertaking. Normally, you would be right, but we’ve got an insider tip that will change the way you see wedding planning. Two words–all-inclusive. Now we’re not talking drink packages and wristbands. We’re talking about Tirtha Bali, two distinct full-service venues in paradise that take care of everything from travel arrangements and guest entertainment to planning the entire wedding. All you have to do is show up!
Nestled in the cliffs of southern Bali, sit two idyllic venues. Inspired by Japanese elegance, each is an architectural fusion of nature and modernity.
The first venue to be built on the island specifically for weddings. This dreamy structure houses one of the most incredible chapels we’ve ever seen. Imagine slipping into your wedding day ensemble surrounded by your closest friends and family and then emerging from your suite into the tropical paradise that is Bali (year-round!). Petals line the aisle as you make your way to the epic triangular chapel and see the love of your life standing before you with a floor-to-ceiling view of the Indian Ocean glimmering in the background. After the ceremony, your guests can enjoy craft cocktails in the lounge before making their way to either Heaven or Earth, the two impeccably designed dining spaces available at Tirtha Uluwatu. If you’ve always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, they’ve got you covered there too with the Glass Stage space that is nothing short of magical. It gives the feeling that you’re hovering in mid-air surrounded by a tropical oasis.
If you’re going for that fairy-tale feel, look no further than Glass House by Tirtha. It’s exactly what it sounds like, every inch of this incredible venue is made of glass, giving you and your guests a 360 view of the natural surroundings! It’s like being immersed in nature will all of the modern comforts of indoor living–win, win! There are three guest bedrooms on site so you and your fiancé(e) can spend the night there and wake up slow, sip a mimosa by the pool and take full advantage of this tropical destination. For the ceremony, at Glass House by Tirtha, the Moonlight Garden is the way to go! It’s an intimate outdoor space that guests enter through a whimsical white door and it serves all the secret garden vibes that you’ve only ever seen in your dreams! Depending on the weather, guests can enjoy a post-ceremony cocktail at either the garden or lobby bar. For the reception, there are two outdoor options but we say the indoor all-glass Plumeria Room is where it’s at for that serious WOW factor!
To call Tirtha Bali a venue would be the understatement of a lifetime, it’s a wedding institution–they handle everything! Simply book your wedding date, explain your deepest hopes and dreams, and let them bring them to life for you. Their planners will also help you with rooms and accommodations for your guests so all you need to do is get off the plane and let your chauffeur whisk you away to your luxury resort. In addition to their expert wedding planners, they have a dedicated concierge that is there to help you and your guests with anything you may need or want during your stay on the island. From restaurant reservations to exciting excursions, you name it, they’ve got it taken care of! The Concierge Service is included in Bespoke Getaway Package and can be added onto any other wedding package for an additional fee (well worth it, if you ask us!).
Every wedding and the needs of every couple can vary, that’s why Tirtha Bali offers 7 different wedding packages from intimate elopements to elaborate setups for up to 150 guests. Each package is a complete wedding perfectly designed for the space and every detail is thought out from the floral arrangements to the menu and can be customized to fit your vision. For modern destination weddings, we recommend their Intimate Affairs Package which covers anywhere from just the two of you up to 25 people (the perfect size for a micro-wedding). Couples can choose from 4 décor themes which take all of the guesswork and endless hours on Pinterest off of your wedding planning to-do list! This package also includes a photographer and cinematographer for the day of and your choice of French or Japanese cuisine for your reception.