We were married on Manini Beach on December 30th and our hosts, Karen and Ron, were the most amazing people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. They are very caring, calm and relaxed souls with easygoing personalities. Ron helped us discover the area by walking with us to alternate beaches, giving us tips on where to go and what to do. Karen was amazing helping with wedding invitations, flower suggestions, typing and printing vows; they were both so helpful beyond words! They have become treasured friends!
The Bali Cottage itself, well, it is a magical place! So nice that we said the only thing we didn't like about the cottage was that we "loved it so much"! It was hard to leave and see the rest of the island. This is the reason we plan on returning. 13 days was just not enough! With the outside kitchen, shower and the open concept, all the geckos, cool spiders that were outside in the trees eating those nasty little mosquitoes and the cool baby praying mantis outside on the lanai was just the most natural place for us to be.
Snorkeling was amazing being it was our first time, and Ron helped us get the kayak in the water on our last day while we paddled out to Captain Cook in the pouring rain, Captain Ron waited on the beach to make sure he guided us in without a hitch.
We had a photographer from the island who had never been to Manini beach and the wedding pictures were fantastic! With the waves exploding behind us, and the community coming out to attend our wedding, well, it was just simply perfect! If you are looking for a wedding/honeymoon place without the fuss and bother of a huge wedding, this is the PERFECT!