Wiwik Wirastuti has built her career around moments that matter – the kind that take months, sometimes years, to plan, and then unfold in a single day. As Sales Manager Wedding at Merusaka Nusa Dua, she brings a specialist’s eye for detail and a genuine passion for the work. We asked her everything couples need to know about planning a destination wedding at one of Bali’s most beautifully positioned beachfront resorts.
Venue Snapshot
Venue: Merusaka Nusa Dua
Location: Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Website: merusaka.com
In five words: Luxurious beachfront, timeless coastal beauty
The Venue
What are the main reasons couples choose Merusaka Nusa Dua for their destination wedding?
Couples choose Merusaka Nusa Dua for its perfect balance of beauty, service, and experience. The stunning beachfront setting provides a naturally romantic backdrop, while the resort’s versatile venues cater to both intimate and grand celebrations.
Couples also value the personalised service, where every detail is thoughtfully tailored to their vision, and the convenience of having everything in one place – from accommodation to dining and event spaces. This allows both couples and their guests to relax, celebrate, and enjoy a seamless wedding experience.
Where’s your favourite spot at the resort for a stunning wedding photo?
The beachfront lawn overlooking the ocean at sunset is Wiwik’s favourite spot. The golden light, sea breeze, and panoramic views create a romantic and timeless backdrop.
She also highlights the resort’s Balinese-style entrance and lush garden pathways, which add cultural charm and elegance to wedding photography.
What’s the most Instagrammable spot at the resort?
The beachfront at sunset with its infinity-style ocean view is the ultimate standout. The combination of glowing skies and uninterrupted sea views creates an effortlessly striking image.
What’s the best room for the wedding night and why?
The One Bedroom Suite Ocean View is a beautiful choice, offering elevated views of the infinity pool and the Indian Ocean. Its scenic outlook and comfortable design make it ideal for a relaxed and romantic post-wedding stay.
What’s the one thing couples get at Merusaka that they won’t find anywhere else?
A wedding experience infused with authentic Balinese soul, set directly on a pristine Nusa Dua beachfront. The combination of location, atmosphere, and hospitality creates a celebration that feels both elevated and deeply rooted in place.
What are some of the chef’s specialities for a wedding menu?
The culinary team offers a wide variety of customised menus, including refined Western dishes and authentic Indonesian cuisine. Each menu is tailored to reflect the couple’s preferences, creating a personalised and world-class dining experience.
What’s the most glamorous experience a couple can enjoy at the resort?
A fully beachfront wedding celebration followed by a honeymoon-style retreat within the resort – an effortless transition from ceremony to private escape by the ocean.
The Planner’s Insights
What’s the biggest misconception couples have about planning a destination wedding in Bali?
That it is complicated or stressful to organise from afar. In reality, with an experienced on-site team, the process is seamless and well-supported from start to finish.
Another common misconception is that destination weddings are always large or expensive. At Merusaka, celebrations can be fully tailored, from intimate beachfront ceremonies to multi-day events suited to different styles and budgets.
What’s the strangest wedding request you’ve ever had – and did you deliver?
Rather than viewing requests as strange, Wiwik and her team see them as unique personal touches. Every request received so far has been thoughtfully adapted and successfully incorporated into the celebration, ensuring each wedding feels meaningful and individual.
What do wedding couples almost always forget?
It’s rarely the major elements – those are usually well planned. Instead, it’s the smaller details and timing that often get overlooked, which the onsite team carefully manages to ensure everything runs smoothly.
What’s your best piece of advice for couples planning their destination wedding?
Trust your team and keep the experience personal. While planning from afar can feel overwhelming, relying on experienced professionals helps everything come together seamlessly.
At the same time, couples should focus on what truly matters to them – whether that’s food, music, or atmosphere – and build the celebration around those priorities rather than trying to include everything.
What’s the most memorable thing a couple has ever said to you after their wedding day?
“It truly felt like a dream wedding come true.”
About Wiwik
Wiwik is passionate about creating meaningful celebrations and has built her career around helping couples bring their vision to life. She is deeply detail-oriented and finds fulfilment in transforming ideas into beautifully executed weddings.
What she values most is the opportunity to be part of one of the most important days in a couple’s life, and to see their happiness as everything comes together.
If your best friend called you tomorrow and said she was thinking about a destination wedding, what’s the one piece of advice you’d give her that she won’t find on any website?
Plan at least one private moment just for the couple – whether it’s a quiet walk after sunset, a private toast, or simply 10 minutes alone together. The day moves quickly, and those intimate pauses are what allow you to truly feel the experience.
Wiwik’s Insider Tip for Bali
Plan one relaxed afternoon with no agenda and time it around sunset. Instead of packing the itinerary with activities, take time to slow down and enjoy the atmosphere – it’s often in these quiet moments that the destination feels most meaningful.
For wedding enquiries at Merusaka Nusa Dua, contact Wiwik at wiwik.wirastuti@meruhotels.com or visit www.merusaka.com