Getting Married in Indonesia

It is a short drive, depending on the route. Some couples split the stay, using East Bali for the ceremony and Ubud for the wider group in the days around it.

From the Candidasa resort and most properties in Sidemen Valley, yes, on clear mornings and evenings. The mountain is often in cloud by midday, so early morning and late afternoon slots are timed to take advantage of the view.

Scale, operational reliability and airport convenience. The large resorts have indoor ballrooms that work regardless of weather, the toll road keeps transfers dependable, and the area is the driest in Bali.

The warungs along Jimbaran Bay grill the day's catch over coconut husk embers. Diners choose fish, lobster or prawns from an ice display and eat at a table on the sand facing the sunset, with sambal matah alongside. It is informal and rooted in local fishing culture.

Not straightforwardly. Accommodation is small and every guest arrives by fast boat, so a large group depends on careful boat logistics and a mainland contingency.

Yes. Oceanic manta rays feed in the currents off Manta Point on the southwest coast of Nusa Penida. It is a snorkel, not a dive, organised through operators mostly based on Nusa Lembongan, and it runs all year, most reliably in the dry season. It suits confident swimmers only.