Scarlet & Diego · 21 November 2026

Our Story

How we found our way here

Two paths that wandered for a while, then quietly became one.

After many years together, we are so grateful to be celebrating this next chapter with our favourite people, surrounded by the beautiful rice terraces and jungle of Ubud.

Our story began when Diego opened the door for Scarlet at a friend’s party in Canberra. It was the perfect “meet cute” moment, although it would take another five years before we finally got together. Scarlet moved to Sydney, Diego followed shortly after, and we have been by each other’s side ever since.

Our life has been shaped by adventure, curiosity and a love of discovering new places and cultures. Along the way we’ve made homes in Sydney and Melbourne, travelled the world together, and welcomed one very special (and needy) cat, Lila, into our family.

When we were thinking about where to host our wedding, Bali was always at the top of our list. We fell in love with its natural beauty, temples and ceremonies, rich culture, warm people and slow, intentional pace of life.

We cannot imagine a more meaningful place to begin our marriage and we’re so excited to share it with you. Thank you for being part of our story. It would mean so much to have you with us as we begin this next chapter.

The Venue

The Kayon Valley Resort

We’ll be saying our vows at The Kayon Valley Resort, tucked into the Ubud hillside above the Petanu River.

Perched above the sacred Petanu River and wrapped in tropical rainforest, the resort feels wonderfully secluded, yet it’s only about a ten-minute drive from central Ubud. Expect jungle views, the sound of the river below, and the kind of quiet, green setting that made us fall for Ubud in the first place.

Br. Nagi, Petulu, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

The resort does take outside bookings if you’d love to stay right where the celebrations are happening, it’s a beautiful, high-end option, though on the pricier side. There’s no need to stay here though, plenty of lovely and more affordable options are just a short drive away, see Where to Stay for our suggestions.

Getting There

From the airport to Ubud

Ubud sits in the cool green highlands, about an hour and a half inland from Bali’s coast.

Fly into Denpasar (DPS)

Ngurah Rai International Airport is Bali’s only major airport and the gateway for all international arrivals. Most guests connect through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha, or a direct flight from Australia. Aim to arrive at least a day or two before the wedding to settle in and shake off the journey.

Organise your entry documents

Most nationalities can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA). There’s also a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person to pay before you land, which is separate to the Visa. We’ll share more information with the official links and process for getting your documents organised over the coming weeks.

A note for our Colombian family and friends: Indonesia requires proof of a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers arriving from Colombia, so please make sure yours is sorted before you fly. We’d also gently suggest arriving at least 4–5 days ahead of the wedding if you’re travelling directly from Colombia — the time difference is significant, and the extra days will help you adjust and feel your best for the celebrations.

Travel up to Ubud

The drive from the airport to Ubud takes roughly 1.5 hours depending on traffic. If your flight is arriving late in the day, a nice option is to stay a night or two closer to the airport (Seminyak, or Canggu) before travelling to Ubud. The easiest option is a pre-arranged private driver, comfortable, air-conditioned, and waiting at arrivals. Most hotels, Airbnbs and resorts will offer a pick-up service that can be booked directly through the accommodation. Ride-hailing apps (Grab, Gojek) and metered taxis are also available.

Getting around once you’re here

Central Ubud is walkable, and most stays offer shuttles or can call a driver in minutes. For day trips to temples, waterfalls, and rice terraces, hiring a driver for the day is affordable and the loveliest way to explore. The ride-sharing apps Grab and Gojek are very reliable and inexpensive — just remember to turn on international roaming on your phone, or purchase a local SIM from the airport when you arrive, so that you can easily use your phone to book rides.

Where to Stay

Resting your head in Ubud

Ubud has somewhere lovely for every kind of traveller, from riverside resorts to quiet family villas tucked among the rice fields. Rooms near the venue tend to fill up for our date, so we’d gently encourage booking early.

To treat yourself

Riverside resorts

The valleys along the Ayung and Wos rivers are home to Ubud’s most celebrated resorts, with infinity pools over the jungle, spa pavilions, and breakfast among the treetops. Ideal if you’d like the trip to feel like a retreat.

Areas: Sayan, Payangan, Kedewatan

Boutique & central

Walk-everywhere stays

Smaller boutique hotels and guesthouses near the centre put you steps from the cafés, market, and Monkey Forest. Perfect if you’d like to wander, dip in and out of town, and be close to the buzz.

Areas: Central Ubud, Penestanan, Nyuh Kuning

Easy on the wallet

Villas & homestays

Family-run homestays and shared villas offer warm Balinese hospitality at a gentle price, and many come with their own pool and a rice-field view. Wonderful for groups travelling together.

Areas: Tegallalang, Mas, Pengosekan

The wedding venue is a short drive from central Ubud (around 10+ minutes depending on traffic). There are many villas on Airbnb, and hotels and resorts via Booking.com. If you’d like recommendations, just let us know.

RSVP

Will you join us?

Kindly let us know by 21 September 2026. As this is an intimate gathering for close friends and family, we kindly ask that it remain invitation only. If you’d like to bring someone along, please chat with us first, as there may not be room.

Thank you

Your RSVP is on its way to us. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Ubud.