Recently, Quan and I headed on a scoping holiday to suss out where we wanted to have our wedding. A couple of people have since asked where we’ve finally decided on, but that’s hardly fun is it?
So instead, let’s have a look at the ones we didn’t end up choosing.
The first was Ayana Resort. Prior to heading off on our scoping trip, I had super high expectations and hopes that this was going to be “the one”. The resort itself is lovely and had a lot of options, however, we just didn’t feel a ‘spark’ within the property nor were we impressed with:
– inability to close off areas for exclusive access (ie. public entering)
– requirement for a $1000 non refundable ‘backup’ facility cost (not required for any other property we visited)
– requirement for us to stop our music at 10pm and have our guests vacate at 10.30pm
– inability to be able to use the Rock bar for pre-dinner cocktails
– the distance between various venues and the requirement for our guests to have to traipse all over the resort in order to get from ceremony, to cocktail, to dinner reception area.
Picture: The main ceremonial area, situated on a cliff edge overlooking the beach
Picture of the Bale Kencana, another proposed ceremonial area. A bit more secluded.
Picture of the Amsara Garden, which was actually very very nice in itself but was situated a fair distance away from all the other areas.
Picture of the Ayana Resort Jetty which only fits two people for a wedding otherwise it may just collapse đ
Picture of the Ayana Resort Rock Bar. BEST drinks I’ve ever had. Though they were matched by their prices đ
Unfortunately we weren’t able to use this area exclusively for our function.
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Girl Kae : Not witty enough for a smart title 
nice pics kae =)
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