katemagg: ABC Wedding Study Tour

March 2010

A fruitful 4-day Wedding Study Tour in Bali, Indonesia. Visit 9 Famous Chapels and Churches; meet Event & Wedding Managers from each venues, gained golden opportunities to see, to learn and to experience Bali destination weddings. Understand the culture of Balinese wedding and how local vendors work nowadays. Explore opportunities to work with Bali vendors and what types of services exist for both local vendors and likewise overseas planners, like us. Definitely an valuable experience to open our eyes up to know how to organise weddings under the sun and on the beach in different exclusive venues and resorts. Real unforgettable experiences for all WPs including myself to spend a good 4 relaxing days together, having fun, sharing good food, knowing Elvis's private life, chit-chatting, invaded the entire swimming pool at night... indeed to share and learn from one another. Special thanks to Donna (I named her the Chair) to organise and manage the logistic of the itinerary holistically; not to forget co-chair Cynthia to organise the forever fun Team Building Lunch at Banyan Tree. I can see you both becoming a real professional wedding planner with your solid secretarial and administrative background, indeed playing the lead to spread the name of "Wedding Excellence"... and the only boy WP who worked very hard to capture the wow scenes while never forgot to take care of all the girls, Leo Kwok from 4th intake. I treasure every moment I spent with the team in the study tour.

I vow to go again very soon..

GLANCE AT THE CHAPELS

St. Regis Hotel - Cloud Nine Chapel

The Swarovski cystal chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling and the magnificent views of the ocean from the chapel. The perfectly romance Honeymoon villa nestled at the beachfront while enjoying the signature of St. Regis Butler Service. STREGIS.COM/BALI

Nikko Bali Resort & Spa - Wiwaha

Elevated over the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean and situated atop a picturesque cliff Wiwaha is a prefect masterpiece appropriate for unparalleled wedding venue, stunning split-level glass structure conceptualized in a modern Balinese design. WIWAHABALI.COM

Conrad Bali - Infinity Chapel

Floating 2 meters above sea level among an ensemble of overflowing reflecting pools and marble walkways, Infinity Chapel has capacity of 60 guests maximum and makes ideal wedding photos with a complete dream ocean as the background. ConradHotels.com

Ocean Blue Hotel - Blue Moon

Embracing the landscape in the hills above the Nusa Dua enclave, Ocean Blue retreats genuine Balinese hospitality villa living. OCEANBLUEHOTELBALI.COM

Blue Point Bay Villas - Wedding Chapel

Dream private villa with a backdrop exposed to the elements of the ocean, with a glass wedding chapel that is adjacent to the cliff-top swimming pool, the breath-taking sunset scene makes a complete wedding ceremony unforgettable. BLUEPOINTBAYVILLAS.COM

The Kunja - Santi Chapel

An all-villa property Kunja is a boutique villa-hotel with 18 fully serviced private villas that could turn into a event or wedding reception venue any time with a private swimming pool. The Santi Chapel blends the beauty of Bali nature into modern wedding ceremony over an island of green. THEKUNJA.COM

The Inna Grand Bali Beach - The Blue Diamond Chapel

Founded in 1966, the hotel complex is one of the traditional Bali style venues with state-of-art visitor facilities. One of the biggest chapels in Bali with a maximum seating capacity of 60 paxs, the diamond-shaped remarks the popularity among Asian Market. THEDIAMOMDBALI.COM

Ayana Resort & Spa - Tresna, Astina, Asmara, Bale Kencana

Stunning yet remarkable resort with 4 special design chapels offering overwhelming scene including cliff-top glamour, modern Asian style with a backdrop of floating on the ocean, Javanese royal with open gazebo and in front of ornate volcanic and limestone walls. Ayana caters wedding size up to more than 150 guests with theme of Sweet Escape Wedding, Ayana Villa Wedding, Secret Garden Wedding & Sunset Promise Wedding. AYANARESORT.COM

Banyan Tree

Perched 70 metres above sea level on the cliffs of Bali's southernmost peninsula and just 35 mins away from the international airport, the resort features distinct traditional Balinese touches that blend seamlessly wt mystic charm of its natural surroundings. Real breath-taking villas that include Pool villa, sanctuary villa and presidential villa.