traditional celebrations

Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali offers a truly special ceremony imbued with the gentle spirituality of Bali and its rich culture. Promise yourselves to each other in a beautiful ceremony in the gardens amidst fragrant blossoms.

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Balinese Wedding Ceremony

BALINESE WEDDING CEREMONY

Experience a truly beautiful garden ceremony where the magical elements of sun, sea and sand, and the gentle spirituality of Bali with its rich culture come together to create an intimate destination wedding atmosphere. The reverie weaves in traditional performances and local culinary delights to complete the celebration of your new journey in life together. This signature experience includes:

  • Couples Spa Experience at Spa Village (recommended pre-ceremony)
    It is a tradition in Bali that the bride and groom are prepared for the wedding with a body cleansing ritual called Penganten Melukat, designed to purify and cleanse the mind, body and spirit of each individual before they embark on their new journey together. It begins with the mewangsul (traditional Balinese massage) to relax and soothe before the meodak (boreh body scrub) to leave skin reinvigorated and glowing. Empahan (fresh milk) is applied to nourish and moisturise skin, culminating with the mersiram sekar (floral bath)
  • Bridal bouquet and boutonniere for groom
  • Bamboo-lined and petal strewn aisle with rustic tropical flower decorated arch
  • Wedding celebrant blessing
  • Live Balinese gamelan music accompaniment
  • Celebratory cocktails with canapés
  • Balinese dance performance
  • Five-course Balinese dinner with a bottle of champagne
  • Two-tier wedding cake
    select from butter cake, chocolate fudge, fruitcake or cheesecake flavours
  • A complimentary bottle of champagne at turndown
  • Exclusive wedding keepsakes
  • Complimentary two nights honeymoon stay inclusive of accommodation and breakfast at any of the properties in the YTL Hotels’ luxury collection in Malaysia or Bali with every wedding experience booked (valid for 18 months from the wedding date)

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Penganten Melukat

PENGANTEN MELUKAT

Traditionally in the village three days before a wedding day, the bride and groom would be kept in their families' home and could not leave the premises. Their mothers would get them ready for their wedding by doing the Traditional Melukat (Body Cleansing).

The treatment begins with Mewangsul (Traditional Balinese Massage) followed by Meodak (Boreh Body Scrub). Then Empehan (Fresh Milk) would be applied to the skin, leaving it feeling soft and moisturised. The treatment ends with Mersiram Sekar (Floral Bath). This treatment is designed to purify and cleanse the body, mind and spirit.