What does a Bali destination wedding cost?

Based on Bali average ($8K-$30K) for a 30-80 guest wedding. This plan estimates $8K to $30K.

When is the best time for a Bali wedding?

April and May are the best months; November and December fall in the rainy season.

Can you legally marry in Bali?

Most US couples do the legal paperwork at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Bali.

Bali feels like the right place for your wedding story

Why it fits you

This is the strongest match if you want a wedding that feels boho, romantic, and a little adventurous. It does ask you to think through guest logistics early, and the ceremony there is symbolic only, with April and May looking especially good.

Budget snapshot

$8K-$30K estimate

Based on Bali average ($8K-$30K) for a 30-80 guest wedding

What drives this estimate

Guest count: a 30-80 guest party - more guests means more catering and room nights
Resort tier: budget properties; all-inclusive vs à la carte swings this the most
Season: peak months (April) cost more than shoulder season

Best timing

Best

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Avoid

NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch

Weather: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages). Updated 2026-04-15.

Your Summer window in Bali, month by month

June

77-82°F

9 rain days

no storm risk

July

76-81°F

6 rain days

no storm risk

August

75-81°F

8 rain days

no storm risk

See how every destination ranks in June →

Your guests (Mixed US guests)

Flight time

18h

Avg flight cost

~$1100

Hotel/night

~$120

Guest burden

4/10

plan ahead

Visa

Easy (e-visa or on arrival)

Legal requirements

Symbolic ceremony only

Indonesian law requires both parties to share one of six officially recognized religions (Islam, Catholicism, Protestantism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism) to legally marry. In practice, most foreign couples cannot legally marry in Bali. About 80% of international couples opt for a symbolic ceremony in Bali and handle the legal marriage at home, a courthouse ceremony costs $50-$100 in most US states. This approach gives you complete freedom with venue, officiant, and ceremony style.

Marriage laws and document requirements change. Confirm with your planner or the country's consulate before you book.

Your planning timeline

Step 1
12 mo
Lock your destination + book a planner
- Confirm destination and rough date
- Book a local wedding planner
- Set the guest list and budget
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Step 2
10 mo
Save-the-dates + start your room block
- Send save-the-dates (guests need lead time to book travel)
- Start a hotel room block for group rates
Room rates
Step 3
8 mo
Legal paperwork
- Research marriage requirements at your destination
- Decide: legal ceremony abroad vs legal at home
Step 4
6 mo
Book your core vendors
- Photographer, florist, officiant
- Tasting / menu planning
See vendors
Step 5
4 mo
Details + guest logistics
- Invitations
- Welcome bags, transfers, excursions
Step 6
2 mo
Confirm everything
- Final headcount to resort/vendors
- Confirm legal documents and travel insurance
Step 7
1 mo
Final month
- Pack documents (apostilles/passports)
- Reconfirm vendors and timeline

Where couples stay in Bali

A feel for the resort scene - nothing to book yet. Most couples pick their resort with their planner's help, about 10 months out.

The five-star shortlist

The flagship properties for a luxury Bali wedding. Each link goes to the resort's own wedding pages, not a booking site.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

Four Seasons

4.72,748 reviews$$$$

via Google

Jimbaran beachfront villas with dedicated wedding venues and packages.

See weddings at the resort

The St. Regis Bali Resort

St. Regis

4.82,795 reviews

via Google

Nusa Dua beachfront with the Cloud Nine chapel, lagoon-side lawns and butler service.

See weddings at the resort

Bulgari Resort Bali

Bulgari

4.71,927 reviews

via Google

Uluwatu clifftop estate 150 meters above the ocean; one of Asia's most exclusive wedding settings.

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Amankila

Aman

4.7792 reviews$$$$

via Google

Aman's east Bali retreat; ceremonies on the Beach Club lawn with volcano and sea views.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

The Ritz-Carlton (Marriott)

4.64,464 reviews

via Google

Beachfront Nusa Dua resort with suites and villas, glass wedding chapel, ocean-view lawns and ballroom, kids club.

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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Marriott)

4.71,914 reviews

via Google

Riverside Ubud reserve, 60 pool villas and suites, Kubu Riverside Garden ceremonies to 60 guests, Tempel Lawn receptions to 120.

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Group rates, comp nights + perks at these properties

Five-star resorts negotiate wedding room blocks privately; the real numbers never show up on booking sites. Tell us your month and guest count, we'll confirm your dates and send rate and perk proposals from 2-3 properties within 48 hours, free. Resorts pay us a commission; you and your guests never do.

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