We went to Bali for our daughters wedding, this time was a bit different for us, taking our 18 month old son. He loved it and the Balinese loved him!! We have taken kids before but they are all teenagers so I didn't know what to expect. Bali baby hire come and installed gates at the top and bottom of the stairs at our villa and our villa supplied a cot, stroller and high chair which made things a lot easier. The villa(Rumah Cantik in Kuta) was huge and 14 of us stayed there for the first four nights.It is the second time this year we have stayed there and it is just fabulous.
There were lots of newbies in our group, all flew in from different destinations so most of the time was spent catching up with everyone. They all had the same opinion by the end of the stay,they all love Bali and will be back!!
We did the usual restaurants in the Kuta area Bubba Gumps, Bamboo bar and grill, etc Shopping at discovery Mall, Markets etc
A few trips to Waterbom Park.
A drive up to the Rock Bar and just as we were about to go in they said the shorts my son in law had on were not allowed as they had a Nike tick on them damn, will have to go again next time!!
The hens night and Bucks night was a night I wont forget, many laughs, lots of drinks and a huge headache the next day but definitely worth it. The girls started at the Tequila Bar in Legian, the staff did an awesome job in setting up an area with balloons etc The hospitality was the best!!
The day of the wedding was hectic!! Our 18 month old was page boy ummm well meant to be...In Bali, your on holiday and you do what you want when you want right?? Well he learnt that quick and no way did he feel like being a page boy hahaha Oh well he still looked cute in his little suit even if he didn't feel like co-operating!!
I booked a hair and make up artist to come to our villa, she did a great job,I was very happy! I also booked a babysitter to look after Mr 1 during the wedding and she was brilliant, considering he has only been with family members I was a little hesitant but when he had had enough at the wedding she took him up to my daughters room at the hotel she got married at and had him asleep before 8pm.She was definitely a natural with kids, her reputation speaks for itself, very impressed!!
The service we had in Bali was amazing from the pre booked drivers for the wedding to the babysitter to the hair and make up to the laundry that ironed my sons clothes at the last minute...
We arrive at the Bali Garden Beach Resort to my daughters room at 4pm the wedding is at 5pm. Well the girls are sweltering,(Bride and Bridesmaids)the air con had broken down at lunch time and the hotels fix to this was oh yes we send someone. Well someone had come on more than one occasion but it couldn't be fixed. So hubby unimpressed speaks to the front desk, points out how much money he has just spent on the wedding (hehe two more daughters to go) for 60 guests at their hotel and this is totally unacceptable. They moved her to a new room!
The wedding was absolutely beautiful organized by Bali Sari Weddings, it was just perfect! She did a wonderful job and it was all done by email and pictures but exactly what the bride and groom wanted.
When it was time to go home we didn't feel like we had had that "holiday" it was more a social visit lol so back to Bali we go in November. Oh I have a huge list of things to do, buy and see, cant wait!! Oh and did I mention no kids yay