Weddings in Candidasa & Karangasem
East Bali weddings in Candidasa and Karangasem, home to the Lempuyang Gates of Heaven and the royal water palaces, quiet and full of culture.
Featured wedding venues in Candidasa & Karangasem
Amankila
An Aman clifftop resort over the Lombok Strait in east Bali, with a three-tiered pool.
Villa Campuhan
An oceanfront estate where two rivers meet the sea at Jasri, East Bali.
Aamisha Villa
A cliffside villa on the east coast at Candidasa, garden and pool over the sea.
Candi Beach Resort & Spa
A coconut-grove beach resort on Mendira Beach, east Bali.
The Griya Villas & Spa
A hilltop villa resort over Lipah Bay in Amed, east Bali.
Tirta Nila Beach House
A beachfront four-bedroom villa on the water near Candidasa.
Villa Asada
A hillside infinity pool over the East Bali coast, away from the crowds.
Villa Jukung
A beachfront colonial villa on a calm lagoon in East Bali.
Villa Oceana
A beachfront villa on the calm Candidasa coast, reef and all, right outside the door.
Villa Stella
60 metres of private beach on Amuk Bay, with the garden running straight to the water.
East Bali is the island’s cultural heartland and its best-kept secret. Karangasem holds the famous Lempuyang temple, the Gates of Heaven that frame Mount Agung, along with royal water palaces and a quiet, uncrowded coast around Candidasa.
Why marry in Candidasa and Karangasem
This is where couples come for meaning and drama without the crowds. The Lempuyang gates, the water palaces of Tirta Gangga and Ujung, and the looming presence of Mount Agung give a wedding here a sense of place you cannot manufacture. It suits couples drawn to Balinese culture and striking, uncommon backdrops.
Venues and settings
- Clifftop and coastal villas around Candidasa
- Heritage water-palace grounds for ceremonies and photos
- The Lempuyang gates for unforgettable portraits
- Quiet beachfront estates
Good to know
The east is around two hours from the south and the airport, so plan on staying over. Lempuyang is a sacred, popular site with long queues, so we arrange respectful early-access photo sessions rather than building the ceremony itself there. This region rewards couples who want substance over convenience.
