Our Pre Wedding Photoshoot with idoidobali.com (IDO IDO BALI)

I have never dream of a overseas pre wedding shoot. When it was our turn, we took it in Bali.

I am really thankful that I found Ido Ido Bali that did our pre wedding shoot. I have to say that we had a enjoyable experience with Ido Ido Bali. They are very honest and flexible people. The most important is they listened to our requirements and there were no hidden charge. All the payment and what need to be paid stated clearly way before we pay the deposit. In fact, they did not give us any "surprise" which we were very thankful about. They did more than what they promised which impressed us the most.

Ido Ido Bali is a bridal shop in Bali. In fact, they are very close to the airport. It provides a one-stop service including professional prewedding photo tour,wedding candid photo shots, elegant decorations,bridal make-up and hairstyles, a large inventory of wedding gowns and groom suits, a wedding planner and exclusive album making.

The day before the shoot, we went down to the bridal shop to do our fitting. Then the next day, we went down to the bridal shop at 9am to start my makeup. Yes, they did the alteration of the gown within 1 day. In fact, you can bring your own gown for the photoshoot too. 

In the mid of doing my makeup and hair

And we are good to go

The whole process was a enjoyable one. We had 2 photographers that did our shoot. One is the main photographer and the other one is the trainee. Not only that we have 2 makeup artists that followed us the whole day to change my hair, touch up my makeup and also changing my gown to the beach dress. From location to location, transport was provided.   

Overall, we were very happy with their service and photography skill.

We took their package that priced at USD 1080 that included 2 gowns, 2 suits, all the raw and simple edited pictures (at least 200 copies). 

Here are some of our favorite pictures:

The friendly staff behind the scene

Phone :+62 361 750277

E-mail :info@idoidobali.com

Address :Jln. By Pass Ngurah Rai Komplek Puri Alit No. 1 Kuta-Bali, Indonesia

Operating Hours :10am-7pm Monday to Saturday (Bali Timezone : UTC/GMT+8)

Batam: Montigo Resort Nongsa

Today's post is going to be about the Montigo Resorts @ Nongsa. Early in the morning, we took a early timing ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Nongsa. When we reached Nongsa, staff from the Monitgo was waiting at the ferry terminal to pick us using their in-house minibus. And after a short bus ride... Here comes the paradise!!

Welcome to Montigo Resort!!!

We were greeted by their friendly staffs with welcome drinks and dance. While our friend went to check in to the room, their staffs offered to do a free shoulders massage for us. Very nice of them!!!!!! 

Soon after we checked in, we followed one of the staff to the buggy and here we went to our villa. Because the resort was big, they offered buggy service to transport us around the area.

  After we opened the door and walked towards the hall.... HUH!! Am I dreaming?  The hall was so BIG and it comes with kitchen. And there was a mini swimming pool that called yours! Look at view!! I was totally sold by the mini pool. Ohh.. Where is the bedroom? Actually, they are at the second level! 

On the second level, there were 2 rooms. 1 with double bed and the other is the twin bed. 

Now let's take a look at their bathroom!! And their lovely big and deep bathtub.

And the 3rd levels was a open space for chilling out. Love the view so much!!!!!

Because our villa was near their inhouse restaurant, we walked there the next day to have breakfast.  The spread was good too. 

If you don't like their spread, they also have menu to order other food and drinks.

Montigo Resorts

Address: Jalan Hang Lekir Nongsa, Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29465, Indonesia

Phone:+62 778 7768888

Website: www.montigoresorts.com/

For booking, click here to Agoda 

* Photos were taken by Canon DSLR without photoshop except the first picture.

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Things to do in Bali - Kuta, Legian, Seminyak

1. Chilling out at the beach

Nothing beats better than just doing nothing and chilling out at the beach. The best thing here is going to the beach is free of charge. I love going to beach because it just give me the best time to slow down my pace and start observing the people around me. By the way, the sunset at Kuta Beach is beautiful.

2. Surfing

I have not tried surfing in Bali. However, Surfing is one of the attractions in Bali. I noticed that there are many people doing this activity. Just rent a surf board from the surf shop along the beach and you are good to go.

3. Shopping

Bali is a shopping heaven for beach wear. Whether you are in Kuta or Legian or even Seminyak, you will never failed to get something home. I did bought alot a few sun dresses home because they are really cheap and nice.

4. Massage/Cream Bath

Massage parlor is everywhere in Bali. Its not difficult to find one and their price are quite comparative. And yes, we went massage every single day when we were there. I did cream bath too which is a kind of hair treatment. Apparently, we can only get cream bath in Indonesian. I quite like it because my hair feel alot smoother after the session. Oh.. i am missing it again. 

5. Waterbom

Waterbom is a Water Theme park in Bali, Kuta. Waterbom is rated as the top Water Theme park in Asia. 

If you love water theme park, this is the right place for you. Its also a perfect place to spend a whole day there. Check out their webby: http://waterbom-bali.com/

My stay experience with Swiss Belinn Legian

Given the fact its a 3 Stars Hotel, i have to say that i had a great time staying in Swiss Belinn Legian. The location is great. Its a 5 to 7 mins walk to the Legian beach and also right outside the hotel, about 3 shops away, there is a massage parlor that we visited almost everyday when we were there. Food is not an issue at all. There are many restaurants around the hotel and  there is also Warung that we visited almost everyday. Food is nice and great. We went to Brisbane Tailor to tailor shirts which is 10 min walks from the hotel.  

Welcome drinks - I think its pretty nice. We were so hungry that we finished our the chips.

 Well done. Totally look like what i am expecting. Very nice. The bed was clean.

This is the outdoor dining area where we had our meals.

Simple and nice water decor

A very simple bathroom without bathtub. Love the black and grey setting. It gives a very modern look. 

Swiss-Belinn Legian

Address: Jalan Padma Utara, Legian, Kuta, Bali 80261, Indonesia
Phone:+62 361 760300

Panorama Regency Hotel & Nagoya Hill Mall

The room of the hotel.. 

The bed is super bed!!

After checking in, we took a cab to Nagoya Hill Mall even though its a walking distance to the mall. However, we felt safer to take a cab because of the traffic condition there. And since the cab fare was very cheap.

I guess i am missing A&W alot and whenever i go to Nagoya Hill Mall. I will definitely order a set.

Look at the Rootbeer float!! I am missing it again. 

We spent our entire day at Nagoya Hill Mall. It was nice to walk around except i was quite annoyed when people were smoking in the shopping mall itself. The mall was quite big with supermarket, cinema, cafes, massage around. We even went to cinema and check out the price. And... We were quite surprised that the tickets were cheap. 

As for dinner, we will always come to this resturant. This resturant is located in Nagoya Hill Mall along with others resturants.

The hotel's breakfast buffet...

They are quite decent.

We decided to have our lunch at the hotel before heading back to Singapore. Honestly, they are good. We love them so much.