The WedSetter Podcast

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Welcome to The Wedsetter Podcast, your ultimate guide to Getting Married in Bali! Get ready for a fun-filled adventure as we dive into the enchanting world of Bali weddings. Each episode is packed with expert tips from top Bali vendors and heartwarming stories from Bali brides who have tied the knot in this tropical paradise. We’ll explore everything from breathtaking wedding venues and talented Bali vendors to incorporating cultural traditions into your special day. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode! Let’s make your Bali wedding dreams come true!

Episodes

  1. 06/30/2025

    Ep 07 - Why Hiring a Wedding Planner Saves You Money with Bali Happy Events

    Grace is the lovely lady and creative mastermind behind Bali Happy Events, one of Bali's premier wedding planning companies. With years of experience and a passion for turning dreams into reality, Grace has grown her fabulous team over the past 10 years and has produced hundreds of stunning weddings during this time. In this episode Leisa talks to Grace, a Bali Wedding Planner, about how much Bali Happy Events has grown over the past 10 years and the hundreds of Bali weddings she’s been a part of.She talks about her very own Eat, Pray, Love moment in Bali and how that has transformed her life. She talks us through her favourite entertainment options for weddings and how you can maximise your wedding budget!Grace has so much knowledge in Bali Weddings and she could answer just about any question! You will learn so much from this ep, take a listen.Connect with Bali Happy Events here - https://www.wedsetter.com/collection/bali-happy-events/Alexa and Jake’s Luxe White Wedding at Noku Beach House in Seminyak - https://www.wedsetter.com/alexa-and-jakes-luxe-white-wedding-at-noku-beach-house-in-seminyak/Join The WedSetter Club - Bali Wedding Advice -https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewedsetterclub00:00 - Intro02:47 - The Wildest Wedding Request05:36 - From Corporate Events to Bali Weddings11:16 - Why You Need a Wedding Planner15:58 - Having a Wedding Planner as a Priority and Why23:17 - Expanding into Indian Weddings25:58 - The Most Unforgettable Weddings32:40 - The Biggest Mistakes Couples Make37:43 - The Best Entertainment for a Bali Wedding40:55 - When to Book Vendors43:10 - Grace Answers Questions From The WedSetter Audience47:10 - Rapid Fire Q&A❤️ Stay Connected To WedSetter Via Our Channels -✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedsetter_✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wedsetter✅ Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/wedsetter_✅ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wedsetter✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wedsetter✅ Website: https://www.wedsetter.com✅ Email: info@wedsetter.com#baliwedding #Gettingmarriedinbali #Baliweddingdirectory #wedsetter #baliweddingplanner #baliweddingvilla #baliweddingphotographer #baliweddingbudget #planmybaliwedding #guidetobaliweddings

    Ep 07 - Why Hiring a Wedding Planner Saves You Money with Bali Happy Events
  2. 06/19/2025

    Ep 06 - Choosing Your Furniture with The Style Queens from Bali Event Hire

    With over 10 years in the Bali Wedding Industry, these style Queens have just about seen it all. Leisa first met Vanessa & Sarah when she was planning her wedding and the girls helped her through a very limited decision in Event Decor & Furniture. Leisa often shares this was the first vendor she & Beau locked in (she just had to have those pieces)! Fast forward 10 years and the girls have continued to stay ahead of the game with style-focused and modern furniture, that's also made in Bali and serviced every month so its always looking shiny and new. What will they do in the next ten!?In this episode, the ladies from Bali Event Hire talk us through what it was like celebrating the milestone of being involved with over 5,000 weddings. They have so many amazing tips like where to save on your wedding furniture, how to create that timeless look (so you won't regret it in 5 years) and what makes a wedding truly unforgettable.We chat about bridal trends, being in the industry for 10 years, how its changed and the ever-changing beauty of Bali Weddings. You will love this chat with the ladies from Bali Events Hire, its a must before you choose your style, enjoy!Connect with Bali Event Hire here - https://www.wedsetter.com/collection/bali-event-hire/See our latest shoot with Bali Event Hire furniture - https://www.wedsetter.com/seaside-romance-at-luxury-resort-grand-hyatt-bali-styled-shoot/Join The WedSetter Club - Bali Wedding Advice -https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewedsetterclub00:00 - Intro02:55 - The Wildest Wedding Stories04:50 - The Accidental Start of Bali Event Hire09:29 - What It’s Like Working in Bali Weddings10:45 - Why You Should Choose Bali Event Hire13:47 - Vanessa & Sarah’s Favourite Bali Event Hire Products18:11 - Wedding Trends & Timeless Furniture Choices22:32 - Bali Event Hire’s Memorable Wedding Moments24:38 - Celebrity Weddings & High-Profile Clients25:50 - Tips for Saving Money on Wedding Furniture29:41 - Bali Event Hire Answer Questions From The WedSetter Community 34:49 - Other Products from Bali Event Hire39:06 - Rapid Fire Q&A❤️ Stay Connected To WedSetter Via Our Channels -✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedsetter_✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wedsetter✅ Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/wedsetter_✅ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wedsetter✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wedsetter✅ Website: https://www.wedsetter.com✅ Email: info@wedsetter.com#baliwedding #Gettingmarriedinbali #Baliweddingdirectory #wedsetter #baliweddingplanner #baliweddingvilla #baliweddingphotographer #baliweddingbudget #planmybaliwedding #guidetobaliweddings

    Ep 06 - Choosing Your Furniture with The Style Queens from Bali Event Hire
  3. 06/05/2025

    Ep 05 - How to Plan a Bali Wedding with Plan A

    There are not many people that know more about Bali Weddings than this next guest. Tash Heyder from Plan A Destination Events is a destination wedding planner and grew up in Bali. You’ll often see her popping up in all of the Facebook Groups with her free and very helpful advice when people get stuck. She’s now grown a team behind her and are fast becoming the most recommended planners in Bali.In this episode Tash and Leisa chat through so many gold nuggets of wisdom, perfect for anyone currently planning a Bali Wedding. They talk about when you should be locking in your Bali Wedding Vendors, how long you should be waiting for a reply and what you can expect to happen on your Bali wedding day.Tash talks about why you need a wedding expert to help you and how she masters clients' expectations, its all in this fabulous episode, take a listen.Connect with Plan A here - https://www.wedsetter.com/collection/plan-a/Read about Plan A’s budget saving tips here - https://www.wedsetter.com/top-25-budget-saving-tips-for-your-bali-wedding-with-tash-from-plan-a-bali/Join The WedSetter Club - Bali Wedding Advice - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewedsetterclubSearch The WedSetter Directory - https://www.wedsetter.com/directory/00:00 - Intro03:00 - The Wild Wedding Stories & Unbelievable Requests 05:20 - The Accidental Start of Plan A07:00 - Expanding to Dubai08:10 - Why You Need a Wedding Planner11:00 - The Most Memorable Weddings13:00 - Benefits of having a Wedding Planning15:50 - The Biggest Mistakes Couples Make17:40 - The Best Entertainment for Bali Weddings21:30 - The Ideal Wedding Timeline in Bali23:15 - Money-Saving Tips for Bali Weddings30:20 - Rapid Fire Q&A❤️ Stay Connected To WedSetter Via Our Channels -✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedsetter_✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wedsetter✅ Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/wedsetter_✅ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wedsetter✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wedsetter✅ Website: https://www.wedsetter.com✅ Email: info@wedsetter.com#baliwedding #Gettingmarriedinbali #Baliweddingdirectory #wedsetter #baliweddingplanner #baliweddingvilla #baliweddingphotographer #baliweddingbudget #planmybaliwedding #guidetobaliweddings

    Ep 05 - How to Plan a Bali Wedding with Plan A
  4. 05/21/2025

    Ep 04 - Wedding Hair & Makeup That Lasts in Bali with Trove Artistry

    There isn’t a better person to chat with on Bali Wedding Hair and Makeup as not only is Alex the owner of the renowned Salon, Trove Artistry. She was also a real bride recently which means she knows what it feels like to be on both sides. She comes to us from a wealth of experience in hair and makeup with 5 of those years being in Bali and she couldn’t wait to share all of those tips with us, especially what happened on her very own wedding day in Bali. In this episode, Lexie talks to me about experiencing both sides of the Bali Wedding Industry, having been married recently in Bali and also owning one of Bali’s leading hair and makeup salons, Trove Artistry. Lexie takes us through some of her wedding tips and tricks, what you should be doing in the lead up to your big day and also when to have your trial (there is an art to this)! One of her biggest tips was to book a wedding planner, what to avoid when using fake tan for the first time and how they find the perfect wedding venue.There is so much packed into this jam-packed episode with Lexie also sharing her motherhood journey and having a baby in Bali.You’ll love this chat with one of Bali’s favourite Salon queens, take a listen. Find Trove Artistry Here - https://www.wedsetter.com/collection/trove-artistry/ Read all about Lexie’s wedding here - https://www.wedsetter.com/lexie-and-ryans-lake-como-romance-bali-wedding-at-villa-kailasha/Join The WedSetter Club - Bali Wedding Advice (Facebook Group) here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewedsetterclub What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 - Intro 02:36 - Where Did You Start Planning 03:25 - Choosing the Venue Last-Minute 04:28 - Picking the Perfect Vendors 05:33 - Staying Organised 06:26 - The Unexpected Budget Increase 07:24 - The Wedding Day Experience  08:43 - The Most Stressful Wedding Concern  10:36 - The Favourite Part of the Day  16:07 - Advice for Future Bali Brides   18:40 - Hair & Makeup Tips for Bali Brides  26:25 - Rapid Fire Q&A

    Ep 04 - Wedding Hair & Makeup That Lasts in Bali with Trove Artistry
  5. 05/07/2025

    Ep 03 - Shooting the Shot - Bali Wedding Photography with Motion House Weddings

    Jaran is the passionate photographer and videographer behind Motion House Weddings, based in the stunning paradise of Bali. With a keen eye for detail and a love for storytelling, Jaran is a man you can have a laugh with, not taking life too seriously and loving his return to live in Bali with his young family.Jaran loves to capture the essence of each event, blending breathtaking visuals with authentic emotions. His ability to connect with couples (and have a joke with them throughout the day) allows him to create personalized experiences that reflect their unique love stories and give them that calm and ‘at home’ vibe they need on the day to be super comfortable..More like a fun-loving guy you want to have a beer with on the weekend, he loves a chat and you can see why in this chat, people are drawn to book with him for their wedding days.In episode 3 Leisa chats with Jaran from Motion House Weddings. Jaran is the founder of Motion House (previously Juchey Productions) and an experienced photographer and videographer leading multiple teams for weddings, festivals & events in Bali and overseas.Leisa chats with him about what makes a wedding so good and how you can achieve that for your Bali Wedding too. He talks about how his team are taught to read the room as weddings can be so fast and you always need to be one step ahead of the run sheet to make sure you capture everything possible for the couple.Jaran takes us through whether you should have a photography shot list, his favourite wedding villa and how his team can help when you are racing towards the sunset.Jaran has so much to share about Bali Weddings and how to get those perfect shots for your day, take a listen.Jaran’s Villa recommendation Villa Semarapura - https://www.wedsetter.com/villas/villa-semarapura/See more of Motion House here - https://www.wedsetter.com/collection/motion-house-weddings/00:00 - Intro03:27 - Wildest Wedding Moments 07:19 - Building Motion House & Why Bali 13:39 - The Best Weddings to Capture 18:22 - Beyond Weddings: Festivals & Surf Trips 25:08 - The Photography Shot List Debate 26:55 - The Most Underrated Wedding Shot 28:59 - Common Mistakes Couples Make in Photos34:25 - The Best Wedding Timeline for Bali38:11 - Tips for Couples Who Hate Posing39:51 - Favorite Bali Wedding Venues & Vendors46:50 - Rapid Fire Q&A ❤️ Stay Connected To WedSetter Via Our Channels -✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedsetter_✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wedsetter✅ Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/wedsetter_✅ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wedsetter✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wedsetter✅ Website: https://www.wedsetter.com✅ Email: info@wedsetter.com#baliwedding #Gettingmarriedinbali #Baliweddingdirectory #wedsetter #baliweddingplanner #baliweddingvilla #baliweddingphotographer #baliweddingbudget #planmybaliwedding #guidetobaliweddings

    Ep 03 - Shooting the Shot - Bali Wedding Photography with Motion House Weddings
  6. 04/25/2025

    Ep 02 - Planning a Bali Wedding with Real Bride Kylie Williams

    Kylie & Brodie are the classic example of a WedSetter. A thirst for travel and adventure, with Bali being one of their favourite destinations. When planning their wedding they were looking for a European inspired theme to pay homage to their European travels as well as combining their theme with the beauty and romance of Bali. Kylie and Brodie found the perfect venue perched on the clifftops of the Bukit Peninsula overlooking the Indian Ocean at El Kabron. In Episode 2 of The WedSetter Podcast we dive into our bridal edition where I interview a WedSetter, friend & a gorgeous real bride. This one is extra special, she’s a bestie of mine, and I was lucky enough to stand beside her as a bridesmaid on her special day. In this episode we unpack everything about planning a destination wedding, choosing the ideal location and what can easily go wrong last minute live on The WedSetter Podcast. After a year of planning their European inspired wedding, Kylie recounts a surprising incident involving her father. Just prior to the wedding, he was prevented from boarding his flight! Find out what happened and if the father of the bride made it to walk Kylie down the aisle. Kylie discusses her non-negotiables during the planning process and shares resourceful planning insights when finding reliable vendors (from the WedSetter Directory) and inspiration for the wedding, including the use of social media for research. Listen to the full episode for more planning tips and tricks, Kylie’s advice for future Bali Bride’s and to hear about this epic wedding of Brodie and Kylie at El Kabron. Enjoy! Tip: Check your passports for water damage & 6 months' validity. Read all about Kylie & Brodie’s day here - https://www.wedsetter.com/kylie-and-brodie/ Check out Bali's best wedding vendors via the The WedSetter Directory - https://www.wedsetter.com/directory/ -----------Contents in this Podcast----------- 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - The Wedding Day Scare: Almost Missing Dad 06:10 - Finding the Right Vendors 10:25 - Staying Organized & Budgeting 13:20 - Staying on Track with Your Budget 15:00 - The Bridal Bus Adventure 18:00 - The Unexpected After-Party 21:50 - Wedding Entertainment That Stole the Show 24:40 - Keeping Speeches Short & Engaging 27:38 - How She Flew with Her Wedding Dress 29:00 - What It’s Like Getting Married at El Kabron 30:35 - Destination Wedding Gift Etiquette 31:30 - Advice for Future Brides 33:26 - Rapid Fire Q&A ❤️ Stay Connected To WedSetter Via Our Channels - ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedsetter_ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wedsetter ✅ Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/wedsetter_ ✅ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wedsetter ✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wedsetter ✅ Website: https://www.wedsetter.com ✅ Email: info@wedsetter.com ***The Bali Bride is now WedSetter*** #baliwedding #Gettingmarriedinbali #Baliweddingdirectory #wedsetter #baliweddingplanner #baliweddingvilla #baliweddingphotographer #baliweddingbudget #planmybaliwedding #guidetobaliweddings

    Ep 02 - Planning a Bali Wedding with Real Bride Kylie Williams
  7. 04/22/2025

    Ep 01 - Celebrity Weddings in Bali with Global Weddings

    Hey there, lovebirds! It's Leisa from Wedsetter, and I’m beyond thrilled to introduce you to Global Weddings, the ultimate luxury destination wedding planners nestled in the heart of Bali! If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels like a fairy tale, look no further—these fabulous planners are here to sprinkle some serious magic on your big day! Imagine saying "I do" with one of the best views in Indonesia, with the sound of waves crashing from your luxury wedding villa. That’s what Global Weddings does best! They know Bali like the back of their hand and are experts at transforming the most stunning venues into your personal wedding paradise. From chic beachside ceremonies to lush garden receptions, they’ve got so much experience, they’ve just about seen it all! What I love about Global Weddings is their professionalism and fun approach to planning. They believe that every couple is unique, and they make it their mission to reflect your personality in every detail—from whimsical decor to delicious menu choices and epic entertainment. Plus, their team is as passionate as they are talented, ensuring that the planning process is not just stress-free but downright enjoyable! Join me in the very first episode of the Wedsetter Podcast, where we dive into the world of luxury weddings with the amazing team from Global Weddings. Get ready for Bali Wedding inspiration, tips, and a whole lot of fun as we explore how to make your dream wedding a reality in Bali. Let’s get this wedding party started with Narelle and Michelle from Global Weddings! Welcome to the very first episode of The Wedsetter Podcast! Get ready for a thrilling ride as I chat with the fabulous Michelle and Narelle about their adventures in the luxury wedding scene in Bali and beyond! We’re diving into the glitzy world of celebrity weddings, spilling the tea on unforgettable events with stars like Jennifer Hawkins, Conrad Sewell, and Tones and I. You won’t believe the bridal requests they’ve encountered or the wild tales of dodging paparazzi while working with some of the biggest names in the industry! Join us for a fun-filled conversation packed with behind-the-scenes insights, laugh-out-loud moments, and a peek into what it’s really like to plan dream weddings for the elite. So, tune in and let’s uncover the magic of Global Weddings and the glamorous world of luxury weddings! You won’t want to miss this!

    Ep 01 - Celebrity Weddings in Bali with Global Weddings

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Welcome to The Wedsetter Podcast, your ultimate guide to Getting Married in Bali! Get ready for a fun-filled adventure as we dive into the enchanting world of Bali weddings. Each episode is packed with expert tips from top Bali vendors and heartwarming stories from Bali brides who have tied the knot in this tropical paradise. We’ll explore everything from breathtaking wedding venues and talented Bali vendors to incorporating cultural traditions into your special day. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode! Let’s make your Bali wedding dreams come true!