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Infinity, one of the largest beachfront wedding venues in Bali, floats two meters above sea level within an ensemble of overflowing reflecting pools and marble walkways.

The air fills the sounds of romantic music as the bride with her father walks down the walkway over the black infinity pool. The majestic sight of the Infinity chapel is quite unique is located on a beautifully manicured 12,000 sq foot beachfront reserve in Nusa Dua. With a height of 33 feet and occupying in all about 1,200 sq ft, the space has been designed with a contemporary feel and huge ocean facing glass frontage. The off-set triangle shape represents a romantic angle towards the heavens, while its physical attributes of marble glass and steel are each metaphors for the male and female bodies and their interaction with each other as a couple. Australian General Manager Michael Burchett says: “the north side of the triangle embodies the delicate and nurturing characteristics of the bride as she supports the impressive marble south side, the stoic groom”. The 65 foot floating walkway to the chapel is set on 3,230 sq feet of infinity pool. On the water sits islands formed of wreaths of flowers that the couple walks past. About 60 guests have already filled the chapel and the groom awaits his bride.

The concept was created and designed by Indonesian Anthony Liu of TonTon, who without doubt has created one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the Asia Pacific region. The resort can do up to 350 ceremonies per year - so book it quickly. I also loved the new Conrad Suites and wellness center, which opens officially October 1st, 2008. 55 stunning one-bedroom suites - each 1,100 sq feet - are beautifully decorated with touches of the Orient.

There are enormous bathrooms and walk-in closets. Each suite is served by a 24-hour personal assistant (yes, we know many hate the traditional ‘butler’ concept). These guys and girls ensure every desire is attended to. You are even sent a questionnaire in advance to determine if, say, you want Arabic or Brazilian coffee.

Two of the suites have private lap pools in the garden. The other 53 suites have large 100 sq ft balconies with day beds. I like the extra temptation, too, of the fact that the resort offers spa pavilions with private pools sets in tropical gardens.

The wellness center makes the Jiwa Spa a complete destination, says Burchett - programs have been designed in partnership with Guerlain.

Marry, get fit and have a great vacation. Doesn’t this sound like a good proposition?

Article by John Nielsen
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