Christian-Hindu Fusion Wedding at Conrad Bali

A couple in traditional Indian attire stands holding hands on a pathway beneath a green bamboo archway.

Christian-Hindu Fusion Wedding at Conrad Bali

August 20, 2025
Words by Lauren Ertl
Photos courtesy of Terralogical

Renee and Sharath, who first met as classmates before falling in love, began planning their wedding, knowing that, no matter the location, their guests would be traveling from all over the world. When they imagined palm trees swaying in the breeze, a relaxed atmosphere, and unforgettable food, one destination felt like the ideal fit: Bali, Indonesia.

“We wanted to pick a fun destination where we could bring everyone together,” Renee says.

A collage showing a bride holding a bouquet, a decorated wedding ceremony area, and a group of groomsmen in black tuxedos outdoors. An airy, glass-walled chapel at Conrad Bali with wooden chairs and lush green floral arrangements facing large windows overlooking the ocean.

Bali’s rich culture and built-in honeymoon vibe made it a top contender, but the island’s standout Southeast Asian cuisine is what truly captured Renee and Sharath’s hearts…or stomachs.

“Conrad Bali sealed the deal with their chefs and restaurant—it was really important to us that the food blew people away,” Sharath tells us.

A collage showing wedding shoes and flowers, a welcome sign with names, and a bride and groom holding hands outdoors. A wedding ceremony inside a modern, glass-paneled chapel; guests stand on either side while a couple faces the officiant at the altar.

About nine months before the wedding, the couple visited Conrad Bali to meet with their planners from Orange Blossom Special Events and start envisioning the design and décor of each event in their multi-day, multicultural celebration.

Renee and Sharath blended Christian and Hindu traditions to honor both of their backgrounds and added another layer of meaning by wearing Chinese-inspired looks for their engagement shoot, embracing every culture that shaped them.

A wedding ceremony with a bride, groom, officiant, and guests, followed by a kiss and a decorated seating area with greenery and natural light. A banquet table is set for an event in a large room with chandeliers. Close-ups show a table setting with greenery and a decorative sign with a floral arrangement.

Renee and Sharath’s Western ceremony took place in the property’s striking white chapel. With its triangular architecture and floor-to-ceiling windows opening up to the ocean backdrop, the setting felt cinematic. The ballroom reception that followed featured a full band, a champagne tower and hours of jubilant dancing.

A bride and groom walk on a dock near water; below, close-up plates of appetizers and a framed cocktail menu are displayed. A wedding reception with a decorated stage, guests dancing, and a bride and groom cutting a tiered cake under bright lighting.

The Sangeet, held on Conrad Bali’s oceanfront lawn under a grand canvas tent by Sperry Tents Indonesia, featured bright florals of pinks, oranges, yellows and greens against light natural wood tables and cane-backed chairs.

A collage featuring a dress hanging from a tree, a woman wearing a green and gold necklace, and a flat lay of wedding invitations and envelopes. A large outdoor tent with tables and chairs, a close-up of a floral table centerpiece, and decorated hands with henna designs. A couple in traditional attire walks hand in hand on a lawn; close-up of their hands and a decorated outdoor tent with tables and chairs.

Despite the hardship of planning a wedding from halfway across the globe, Sharath and Renee feel that, in part because “Bali had a robust wedding industry,” the destination’s features made it all worth it in the end.

A decorated event table under a tent with floral centerpieces and hanging lights, next to a close-up of green hanging plant leaves. A wicker sofa with patterned cushions and a wooden coffee table decorated with flowers, greenery, and a framed card, set in an outdoor event space. Collage showing floral table settings, a lounge area with wooden tables and cushions, and dancers performing with fire at an outdoor event under a tent at night. collage of jewelry on a red cloth with gold and pearls, an outdoor ceremony area with white cushions and a gazebo, a bride in a red sari A tropical outdoor wedding setup with floral arrangements, a pavilion, and a couple in traditional attire standing by the water.