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Resort or Private Villa? Which is right for your Bali wedding?

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, especially when planning from overseas.


Bali offers stunning resorts and private villas, but each creates a very different wedding experience.

From privacy and flexibility to guest accommodation, planning support, and unexpected costs, there's more to consider than beautiful photographs.


In Chapter 5 of Bali Wedding Guide, I'll share what I've learned from years of documenting destination weddings to help you understand both options and choose what truly fits your celebration.


Because the best venue isn't necessarily the most beautiful one.

It's the one that works best for your wedding.

Digital downloadable e-book — Chapter 5. READY TO FIND YOUR BALI WEDDING VENUE?

Now that you understand the differences between resorts and private villas, it's time to explore your options.

With our Bali Wedding Venue Finder, you can discover 200+ venues, see hundreds of real wedding examples, and use our questionnaire and filters to find venues that match your priorities.

Even when you're planning from overseas.

Don't just choose a beautiful venue. Find one that fits your wedding.


Bali Wedding Venue Guide — Resort vs Private Villa

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Dear Ilona, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredible patience and professionalism throughout the past year of wedding preparations for my precious daughter.

Your guidance and advice of preparing a destination wedding in Bali have been invaluable and your support has made the journey so much smoother and more enjoyable. 

Your dedication and expertise truly remarkable and we could not have done it without you. Thank you for everything you have done to make this special occasion perfect. 

ANITA, MOTHER OF THE BRIDE (SYDNEY)

I had to plan my wedding on an extemely tight time frame, with no experience and no knowledge of what goes into a wedding and very little time.I needed someone to help me liaise with vendors (venue, make up, flower decorations and cake, entertainment). The checklist was so long. Fortunately with years of experience and of course passion for all things wedding, Ilona knew very well the running and planning of wedding day.

So whether you need a consultant to make your planned wedding even more beautiful, Ilona definitely has that passion and knowledge to make it happen

KEVIN & ALICE (SYDNEY)

They really understood what we needed, especially since we were traveling with kids and elderly parents. We loved our time at Sanur Beach, a peaceful spot with a family-friendly atmosphere. Our stay at a hotel in Ubud was incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Ilona curated the itinerary for us, which was a relief as planning through Google can be overwhelming. 

Exploring Kintamani and visiting the Bali Zoo were highlights. 

Uncover Bali's deep understanding of Bali’s hidden gems as well as their recommendation of local eateries , made our family vacation enjoyable

Highly recommend!

DANIEL & SYENNY (HOUSTON)

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