Isle Style: 12 Super Pretty Ideas For A Tropical Wedding in Bali

"I never thought I’d ever end up with Matthew. We’d been long-time friends in Singapore, and when we met  again in Bali after four years apart, we fell head over heels for each other. It sounds cliched but he completes me."

"Our wedding in Bali, which is where we live now, was a union of not only two people, but families and friends as well. We both live away from our families, so our guest list consisted of friends and relatives, who were dear to us and from all over the world. What made it all the more special was having Matthew’s childhood best friend, Bones (Andy), officiate at our wedding, and it was just so beautiful. We wanted everyone, who came from different cultures, to feel the island holiday vibe so ours had a tropical theme with lots of pineapples!  We designed everything ourselves – from the invitations and favours to our wedding website, menus and even the drinks list."

"And we had so much fun putting our playlist together as Matthew works in the music industry, as do many of our guests.Nothing felt forced; we were so at ease the whole time. The most romantic moment was when we looked at each other as my dad walked me to the arbor.  As for our pictures, neither of us enjoys posing so we were grateful that the photographer did a great job capturing beautiful candid moments throughout the event."

Wedding of Farrah Diba Othman & Matthew Wainwright

Flower girls' dresses: Coco & Ginger

Planner: Mrs Always Right Bali

Venue: Villa Cahaya, Sinaran Surga  

Makeup: Sherlya Marcellina & team, Sherlya Makeup & Bridal Studio

Photography: Anak Agung Angga & Ray Aloysius Tamboto, SAL Photo

Freelance wedding Coordinator: Andini Isabella

Decorator: Tio Darmawan Arifin, The Florist Wedding Conceptor

Food and drinks: Sri Mulyani & Fanny YUlianora, Lumbung Catering

Sound & lighting: Gungde Wira Pratama, Rolent Entertainment

This wedding was published in Female Brides Lookbook Issue 14.  

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The couple tied the knot with mesmerising cerulean backdrop of the ocean and the sky. All that's really needed was this pretty floral arch to make the solemnisation ceremony unforgettable.

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All smiles: The couple making their way down the aisle as guests tossed petal confetti.

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Wooden bamboo chairs lent to the tropical island vibe of the ceremony, prettied up with white drapes and foliage.

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Resort chic done right: Artfully embroidered beads gave Farrah's otherwise simple dress modern shine. Matthew went with the casual mood with a navy suit, white sneakers and a white shirt sans a bow tie. He also matched his bride's flower crown with a pink boutonniere.

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Mehndi in intricate white patterns adorned Farrah's hands.

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The bridesmaids were charming in matching powder blue frocks and fresh flower crowns. Their posies were smaller replicas of the bride's bouquet.

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No suits and dress shirts for the groomsmen. Instead, they went for a relaxed ensemble of printed short-sleeved shirts, navy pants, and white sneakers.

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Signages handwritten by the couple kept the mood easy and laidback.

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No need for fondant. Buttercream cakes impart a rustic chic charm and this one has the prettiest mint hue, contrasted with pops of coral.

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Whta's a tropical wedding without pineapples and palm leaves? The creative couple designed most of the details themselves, from the invites to the menus and favours.

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Dinner was a casual affair with a hearty buffet spread in a cosy, rustic setting.

 

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Lights twinkled above as the couple danced, creating a magical and romantic ambience.