BEST TIME TO HAVE A WEDDING IN BALI
Bali has a warm and humid tropical climate , and while it ’ s often slightly cooler in central mountain areas , it still feels like summertime most of the year . October and November are usually humid with some rain , but December through March is the Wet Season , so expect high humidity and rainfall during these official ‘ summer ’ months .
The most popular time of year to visit or get married in Bali is from June to August when there is less chance of rain on your special day . Just keep in mind this is also the busier peak season so also consider the months either side : April and September . Whenever you decide to visit Bali , your wedding planner will help you come prepared with a Plan B , just in case your beach wedding is blessed by showers .
HOW TO LEGALLY MARRY IN BALI
Australians wanting to get married in Bali or Indonesia need to tick a few boxes to ensure that the marriage licence is approved back home and respects the destination ’ s traditional laws and customs . If you ’ re working with a wedding planner or resort-based wedding coordinator , they ’ ll also be able to offer some on-the-ground guidance .
Here , we offer a brief overview of the most important steps to ensure that your Bali marriage abides by local Australian law . Double-check all requirements with the Australian Embassy and stay on top of any updates right up until time of travel . Also , since Covid , it ’ s best to check any Covidrelated rules , such as proof of vaccination ( at the time of writing , proof of vaccination is required to enter the country without quarantine ), and keep in mind that changes to these are dynamic .
You will need :
• Original passports as proof of identity
• Birth certificates
• A fee paid in Indonesian Rupiah to the Australian Embassy in Bali , amount dependent on the current exchange rate at the time
• Proof of dissolution of marriage , death certificate of a former spouse and evidence of official name change ( if applicable ).
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