If you’re wondering where to get married, or need some dreamy anniversary ideas or hot honeymoon destinations, read on! We have options for a beach wedding in Thailand, a destination wedding in Bali, and some island resorts a short boat ride away that are perfect for a romantic getaway from Singapore.
Romantic tropical resorts for a honeymoon, anniversary or wedding
Tie the knot in Bali
If you’re looking for the ideal backdrop to say “I do”, it’s hard to go past the Sunset Garden at InterContinental Bali Resort. Couples can exchange vows in front of as many as 1,500 guests, with a beautiful beach vista and the tropical surrounds of Jimbaran Bay.
The sprawling 14-hectare resort offers other wedding venue options too, including the AlunAlun Garden, which is a more intimate setting for a ceremony, while still accommodating up to 200 attendees. For an alternative indoor option, the Imperial Grand Ballroom – the centrepiece of the on-site Jimbaran Convention Center – spans an impressive 2,380 square metres, with a 10-metre-high ceiling and plush carpets.
There’s also a wide variety of accommodation and leisure options for the newlyweds and their guests. For example, you can choose a two-bedroom villa or suite tailored for brides, grooms and families, complete with the Club InterContinental experience, which adds a whole host of perks. Plus, the resort is home to five restaurants and bars, six swimming pools, a spa, and other facilities for plenty of fun and great food on and around the wedding day.
If you need help deciding on the ideal setup for your nuptials or you’re keen for a bespoke experience that adds personal, meaningful touches, the resort has dedicated wedding specialists who can tailor a package to your needs and desires.
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Married in Malaysia
Just a few hours from Singapore by car or ferry, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas is a beach escape where loved-up couples can stay, explore and celebrate. Select from rooms with ocean views, villas by a pool or lagoon and residences beside the beach.
Has a destination wedding always been your dream? The resort has a Golden Beach Weddings package that includes two nights of accommodation in a three-bedroom Beach Residence, plus the ceremony, marquee, sound system, wedding favours for guests, couples’ spa treatment and loads of extras.
Dreams come true in Thailand
Hua Hin blends the best parts of Thailand’s cosmopolitan life with a relaxing beachfront escape. The region also offers easy access to explore the countryside.
The Aleenta Hua Hin Pranburi is perfectly positioned for a beach wedding – and it provides a personal wedding planner and honeymoon package too! If you’re not ready to tie the knot, there are plenty of romantic getaway packages to have a look at, along with anniversary offers.
Wedded bliss in Bintan
Romantic getaway destinations don’t come much better than beachside in Indonesia – and this one is conveniently close to home. The Residence Bintan has a striking natural setting, surrounded by jungle but with ocean views too. Designed with nods to the local Indonesian style, the resort’s villas invite guests to soak up the indoors as much as the outdoor spaces – which include a private deck, pool, gardens and a sandy beach.
It also hosts lovely wedding ceremonies, where couples can say yes beside the sea with the glow of sunset behind them.
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More romantic tropical resorts for a honeymoon, anniversary or wedding
A wedding in Malaysia
Just a few hours from Singapore by car or ferry, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas is a beach escape on the South China Sea coast where loved-up couples can stay, explore and celebrate. Select from rooms with ocean views, villas by a pool or lagoon and residences beside the beach.
Has a destination wedding always been your dream? The resort has just introduced a brand new wedding package. The idea is to create a personal, private and elegant experience with a serene ocean backdrop. Called the “Everlasting Love Ceremony”, the package is suitable for up to 30 guests. It combines a Beach Residence ceremony with a catered dinner by the Anantara’s chefs. Plenty of extras, too!
If you choose this resort for your wedding in Malaysia, you’ll get two nights of accommodation in the three- and four-bedroom beach residences with breakfast included. These are suitable for six adults and three children or eight adults and four children respectively.
Each of these new abodes has a spacious deck, private pool and flowing spaces where the seaside landscape can be seen from almost every room. Hosting options abound – from the shaded dining area to the ground floor with full-length windows looking out onto the sand.
The Anantara Desaru Coast resort also organises everything for your wedding from pre-dinner welcome drinks, canapés and wedding favours for guests to the floral decorations, a wedding arch, marquee tent with fairy lights and air coolers and in-house sound system. In addition, the wedding couple receives welcome amenities, an in-residence champagne breakfast and a 60-minute spa session.
For a final touch, guests can conclude their Beach Residence ceremony with dinner in the Herbs Garden. The twinkling fairy lights add a special touch! This magical setting by an infinity pool and surrounded by tropical gardens comes with the “Together Forever Package”.
For more information on a wedding in Malaysia at Anantara, visit anantara.com/en/desaru-coast. Email desaru@anantara.com with any wedding enquiries.
For destination weddings in Bali
The Legian Seminyak, Bali is located on a lovely stretch of beach, backed by landscaped tropical gardens. It’s home to several secluded locations ideal for a destination wedding, including two main options for the ceremony itself.
For couples deciding between garden or ocean venues, why not have both? The first option for your wedding in Bali is to say “I do” in a manicured outdoor area overlooking the beach. These ceremonies can also start at “The Stairs of Heaven”. This outdoor stairway is inspired by the steps of Borobudur Temple in Yogyakarta, Central Java. You can also opt for a traditional Balinese Gamelan orchestra to accompany the day.
Alternatively, if you’re after a more intimate space for your wedding in Bali, book the Beach House and you’ll have a private villa, a garden surrounding a large swimming pool and beach access. Whether it’s canapes or a sit down meal, the fully-serviced private kitchen allows the resort chefs to prepare fine dining for large events.
A private wedding or honeymoon destination
Keen to book an entire island to celebrate your wedding? Nikoi is an amazing destination wedding spot. The 15-hectare private island off the east coast of Bintan, Indonesia just two and half hours away (with no airports involved). The island is ringed with sandy white beaches and surrounded by colourful reefs and granite boulders, and it’s home to a rainforest filled with native Banyan trees.
You can have Nikoi all to yourself for two nights or more for a private celebration. Or just spend a couple of days in a regular beach villa for your honeymoon or to celebrate your anniversary, even if it’s just your first! Other anniversary ideas include adding on a couple’s spa session. To check availability on Nikoi, email relax@nikoi.com.
A Balinese retreat for romantic getaways
Bali is a well-known destination for romantic occasions. And there’s a good reason why, when resorts like the Kelapa Retreat & Spa offer beautiful traditional Balinese or modern Western wedding ceremonies. Plus, they handle all the arrangements for your destination wedding in Bali. That means the bride, groom and guests can relax and enjoy the special day. This is also one of the best honeymoon destinations in Bali if you’re interested in a private villa retreat with plenty of add-on experiences including spa treatments, sunset horse rides on the beach and candlelit dinners.
Anniversary ideas close to Singapore
We’ve found one of the top romantic getaways from Singapore very close to home. The Residence Bintan has a striking natural setting, surrounded by jungle but also with ocean views. Designed with nods to the local Indonesian style, the resort’s villas invite guests to soak up the indoors as much as the outdoor spaces – which include a private deck, pool, gardens and a sandy beach. At this beautiful honeymoon destination, the room is adorned in island flowers and a bottle of wine is gifted on arrival. During the stay, you’ll also enjoy daily breakfast, a private romantic dinner, complementary resort activities and more.
A beach wedding in Thailand
Offering something a bit different compared to a Phuket resort celebration, Hua Hin blends the best parts of Thailand’s cosmopolitan life with a relaxing beachfront escape. The region also offers easy access to explore the countryside.
The Aleenta Hua Hin Pranburi is perfectly positioned for a beach wedding in Thailand. And it also provide a personal wedding planner! If you’re also searching for honeymoon destinations, why not add on one of their packages? Alternatively, if you’re not ready to tie the knot but want a romantic getaway from Singapore instead, there are plenty of packages at Aleenta to have a look at. You’ll also findanniversary ideas and offers.
This article featuring honeymoon destinations first appeared in the June 2025 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe, so you never miss a copy!
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