Bali is an extraordinary location for a wedding. But "one thing to keep in mind is that it requires almost 24 hours of travel time from New York City," notes Lisa Vorce. That said, a destination wedding in Bali is well worth it—it's a lush and verdant location, and well off the beaten path. Bali's rainy season is from October to April, so you must make sure to have weather backups in place (i.e., a tent instead of an open space.). "One of my favorite things about Bali is the Rain Stoppers, who perform a ritual with incense and fire that creates smoke, believed to push the rain clouds away," Vorce adds.

When it comes to the look and feel of your event, "My best design advice for couples is to partner with local artisans. Balinese artisans can provide handmade décor, such as Capiz-shell chargers, and create many different hand-woven textiles—from chandeliers to placemats," she says. In addition, hand-strung jasmine is readily available, and makes for a dramatic ceremony structure. "We often hang strung jasmine on the backs of the bride and groom's dinner reception chairs for an extra-special touch," she explains.

Expert planning also avoids long lines at the airport. An essential travel tip from Vorce: Work with your hotel to pre-plan "Visas on Arrival," which almost all guests will require; they are social, tourist, and cultural visas for their stay. When it comes to venues, "both of the Aman properties in Bali, Amandari and Amankila, are incredibly beautiful; of course, the Aman hospitality is 5 star," Vorce recommends.

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