A Destination Wedding in Bali Part 2 - Legal Requirements

A lot of people think it is too difficult to have a legal wedding in Bali and so just have a religious blessing or a renewal of vows ceremony, but it is possible to be married legally in Bali.

All couples who marry in Indonesia must declare a religion. Atheism and Agnosticism are not recognised and the Civil Registry office can record marriages of couples of Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian-Catholic and Christian-Protestant faiths. Marriage partners must have the same religion, otherwise one partner must make a written declaration of a change of religion.

A Christian, Buddhist or Hindu wedding is usually performed in a church or temple ceremony first. After the religious ceremony, every non-Islamic marriage must be recorded with the Civil Registry. Without the registration of the Civil Registry these marriages are not legal. Recording by Civil Registry officials can be performed directly at the religious ceremony for an additional fee.

Couples will also need to provide to the Civil Registry a “Notice of Intention to Marry” and also a “Letter of No Impediment” which is obtained from the consular representatives. To obtain these documents there are different requirements for each nationality and personal situation (divorced, widowed, etc) of the couple.

Two witnesses over the age of 18 are required. They cannot be family members of the bride and groom and they must show the originals and present photocopies of their passports. Civil Registry employees can also act as witnesses. Marriage certificates are issued immediately and a sworn translation of the certificate should be obtained for use in the couples home country.

The legal requirements and the process can be daunting to a foreigner trying to manage their wedding from a distance and therefore it is recommended that the couple find a competent wedding planner or consultant who will take care of all the paperwork for them. The wedding planner can also help with all aspects of the wedding arrangements making it easy and stress free to have a romantic wedding in Bali.

Colin Hall.

Colin Hall is British and a resident of Bali. He writes on various subjects pertaining to expat life in SE Asia. Colin recommends that couples intending to get married in Bali should contact Kelly at http://www.romanticbaliweddings.com for first class information and service.

GITGIT WATERFALL

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This Waterfall located in the Village District Gitgit Sukasada. From the Singaraja city located 11 km to the south toward the Village Pancasari and Bedugul. Berketinggian waterfall ± 35 meters is very beautiful and has a beautiful panorama and are in an environment with berhawa sejuk.Turun after walking past the parking Gitgit, some local youths organized by the local custom village to offer services to transport the tourists attractions of water This beautiful waterfall. Besides the sound of water splashing waterfall and birds singing, paddy field, clove and coffee plantations / and so did the bamboo plants along the road to the waterfall presents a peaceful and natural atmosphere.

Down by foot after passing the parking Gitgit, some local youths organized by the local custom village to offer services to transport the tourists tour the beautiful waterfall is. Besides the sound of water splashing waterfall and birds singing, paddy field, clove and coffee plantations / and so did the bamboo plants along the road to the waterfall presents a peaceful and natural atmosphere.

Waterfall How have you visited during your tour to make Gitgit daera Village. What we know in the village there are three locations Gitgit Waterfall tour (Git-git waterfall, multilevel waterfall, Waterfall Campuhan) And please be aware that recently in August / September 2008 have been reopened for tourism locations Waterfall named Gitgit Waterfalls "dab Pamor", this waterfall is located not far from the waterfall is already often we visit. Precisely this waterfall is located south of Waterfall Gitgit location. The entrance road to this location about 100 meters from the car park Git-git waterfall, just on the right path first corner there is a simple sign signpost that reads Waterfall "dab Pamor".

Venue location Waterfall distance approximately 500 meters from the highway agency, the atmosphere that was so natural to be very challenging for those of you who travel trecking hooked. Will feel comfortable here because it would be much howling noise, the atmosphere here is still maintained kealamianya intentionally. Along the road you will find plantations of cloves, coffee, nutmeg, cocoa, and so on.



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