A Tropical Island Wedding. With summer fast approaching, we are thinking about spending more time outdoors. Why not take your wedding outdoors too or even overseas to a wonderful tropical location. Getting married on a tropical island can give a fantastic edge to your big day but there are a few things you need to consider.
When Tropical Island is your dream wedding and you choose Bali as your destination, here some tips for you to prepare before you are getting on board:
Daytime temperatures are pleasant, varying around 20-33⁰ C (68-93⁰ F) throughout the year. In December-March, days are still often sunny but the west monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity. In June-September, it’s a lot drier and it can be quite cool in the evenings. At this time of the year there is hardly any rain, even in the lowland seaside areas. While you can’t control the weather, it does pay to check the long term forecasts and at least do your best to beat the odds. Be realistic and choose a time of year when the weather is generally settled. Even if you have your heart set on an outdoor ceremony, always have a ‘Plan-B’, such as marquee or alternate indoor venue.Consider holding your ceremony either in the morning or in the evening when it is not so hot. If you really want an afternoon ceremony make sure that shade is available and seating of some sort is provided for older guests (and hope for a cool sea breeze!). Sunset in Bali is at 06:30pm. The most popular times for a wedding are when it’s cooler, on sunset time or in the late afternoon (after 4pm). The light near sunset is fantastic for photography and videography (5:00-6:30pm).Flights tend to be cheaper when you book early: six-months or more in advance; or when travel dates fall outside of the school holidays. Sometimes will be more difficult to book (such as the school holidays for example) and you will also need to consider when your guests are able to take time off work (unless, of course, you just want to go alone) On school holiday, beaches in Bali will be overflowed with the tourist and you won’t be able to have a peaceful ceremonyOne of the great advantages of getting married at an island resort is that they will generally help you plan the wedding before you arrive. Most resorts have in-house wedding arrangers who know both the resort and area far better than you so will be of invaluable assistance in planning everything from the ceremony to the guests’ accommodation. Also, by having the wedding and honeymoon all in one, it is easy to relax after the big day on the beach. You may contact our wedding planner at InterContinental Bali Resort for some great ideas. http://bit.ly/1gp2PQ9A beautiful bouquet of roses is amazing but remember they are may not be easily available on a tropical island and are likely to wilt within minutes. Instead, why not use a flower that grows locally as these flowers will flourish in the heat and will look great throughout the day. An exotic bunch of flowers will also add interest to your photos and help to create a real beach feel to your wedding. Frangipani is the common flower in Bali with a beautiful fragrance.It may be nice to dress to suit your location by having a more relaxed look for your wedding. It is common to wear something lightweight like linen, sarongs, sun dresses and short sleeved shirts. More formal attire can look out of place at the beach and may prove uncomfortable depending on how long you intend to spend on the beach. Being more relaxed doesn’t have to mean beach shorts; it just means choosing a style that suits the occasion.
