Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

A few months before COVID, Mark was heading to Alaska after a season in Big Sky as a traveling bartender and Myki had just moved from Bozeman to Phoenix for her next big adventure. Once the pandemic hit, he was stuck in Bozeman and she had moved back to work with her dad in construction. A few months passed and Myki scored a hot air balloon trip with a friend. Little did she know it was with the crew and manager of a bar Mark worked at called Bar IX. She was offered a job and started the following week. He was one of her first trainers at the job and the connection was nearly instant. After a few weeks and a few Fernet shots, they started dating.Six months later, they adopted their Shiba Inu, Raya, and got their own apartment.In the summer of 2023, they took their first trip to Indonesia where Myki met the parents and Mark proposed. Now they are building their life together filled with traveling, finding new shows and movies to watch, and enjoying all the adventures and food they can get their hands on.After growing up on opposite sides of the world, fate worked hard to bring these two together when the time was right.

Our Story

Photos

Emily

Samera

Nina

Gabi

Jaime

Jess

Andrew (Nunu) Sincock

Ivan Fedortsov

Richo Novian 

Ryan Ramly 

Sean Fairchild 

Zachary Anderton

Wedding Party

Flights

Fly into I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. It is the only international airport in Bali, and is located in the center of the main metropolitan area on the island. We recommend taking care of all your visa on arrival and customs decloration forms prior to arrival. https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/ Very easy, follow the prompts. Make sure you have the address you're staying at and a return ticket prior to filling out the form.

Transportation 

To Villa/Hotel

After arriving and picking up your luggage, you're ready to head to your villa/hotel. We recommend two forms of transport. - Private Car and DriverMost villas and hotels will offer a car and driver as an extra charge, so it's most convient to go through them. However if they dont or if you would like to go private we can recommend this. https://www.thebalitravels.com/ - Blue Bird TaxiIf a private driver is not what you'll be looking for and would prefer other transport options after arriving at your villa or hotel we recommend BLUE BIRD TAXI. We DO NOT recommend picking up a random taxi. Random taxi's are safe, but their fares will be higher, as most won't use the meter. Skip the confusion and frustration, look for the easily avaliable BLUE BIRD. Getting around will be easy, mostly everyone speaks english. Show them your villa/hotel address, sit back and relax.

Getting Around

- Personal Scooter/MotorcycleThe most convenient way to get around and the best way to explore the island. We recommend getting a scooter over a motorcycle. You'll grow tired of a full size manual bike in the traffic and the scooters are plenty fast. Getting on and off easily is a great convinence when there are plenty of roadside bars and cafes, as well as temples and hidden beaches to explore. Recommendhttps://www.bikago.com/ More selectionshttps://balibikehouse.com/ Exoticshttps://soulmotorcycles.com/rent/ - Personal Car/Driver Very common and convinent. Traffic may take some getting used to but its airconditioned and can transport groups. Also the balinese people are incredibly friendly and warm. Your driver will have plenty of personalized recommendations on what to see and where to eat. I would recommend going through your villa/hotel. Grab/GojekThe Ubers of Southeast Asia. Very convinent and we recommend having the app regardless. They will have two options to pick from, motorcycle or car transport. We hope you choose motorcycle. They also have other services like food, parcel, shopping and bottle service. Connect your card and have your addresses ready. https://www.grab.com/sg/ https://www.gojek.com/en-id You will find both in Appstore and Google Play If for whatever reason, by choice or irresponsibility, you don't have a motorcycle, private driver, or a smartphone. There are car and motorcycle taxi's avaliable almost everywhere. If looking for a motorcycle taxi (which is most common) ask a local for an "ojek". They'll point you to their best friend, or take you themselves. The island is VERY SAFE. The people rely on tourism, and the island is Hindu. Mostly everyone believes in karma. Please treat the locals with respect and be safe when operating a personal motorcycle or car.

Where To Stay 

Thank you all so much for celebrating us. For the days leading up to the wedding, we would be greatful if you could join us in Uluwatu. But it's your vacation, so we'll have a few recommendations on where to stay around the island. There is alot to experience, and Bali has alot to show you. We recommend staying at a villa when avaliable and going through airbnb. At a cheaper rate than a hotel you can have a your own space, a private pool and cleaning service.

Uluwatu

This is where our wedding will be taking place. There is so much to see here. Its quieter and slower than the rest of the touristed areas of bali but not short of award winning restauraunts and beach clubs as well as sports bars and cafes. Plenty of limestone cliffs, hidden beaches and shopping strips to fill your luggage. Iconic surf locations along the coast are common such as padang padang and dreamland. And you cannot skip the Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu temple. There is something here for everyone. We'll tell you all about it on the "things to do tab". We recommend staying in this area, closer to the wedding date so we can all explore this side of the island together.

Uluwatu is located on the west side of the southern peninsula.

We recommend finding a place to stay within the marked area. Our wedding venue is marked in red. The area above is a golf course. Getting around it you'll hit some congested areas and you will be tired of the traffic by the end of your stay. North west of the marked area is where majority of the bars, restaurants, and shopping will be as well as the venue. We recommend staying in that area if you can. The most western side of the peninsula is were the iconic Uluwatu temple is. Villas get cheaper further inland but everything is easy to access from there. The southern part of the peninsula has the largest concentration of hidden beaches and limestone cliffs. Home to some of a Bali's most iconic beachclubs.

Canggu

This is where everything happens. Clubs, restaurants, shopping, beachclubs. UIuwatu has calm beach vibes, and Canggu is lively. Expect alot of traffic. There is alot to do here.

Look for a place to stay south of the free way, and between Tanah Lot Temple in the North and Atlas Beach Club in the South. You will not have any trouble finding a villa with private pool at a reasonable price in this area.

Travel

Registry

Event Calendar 

We will be updating this calendar with group events, wedding events, when friends and family are arriving. Still a work in progress. Let us know if there are any suggestions. This is a google calendar and only works if you open the app. It will not work in a default web view. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=bWFyay5zaW5jb2NrMUBnbWFpbC5jb20

Important Contacts 

Gede, will be helping us with transportation and tour information if that is what you'll require. He can supply you with a car and driver for the day or the entire stay, and also provide temple, waterfall, rice paddy, volcanoe tours ect. There is alot to see on the island and if you can set some time aside to do a few of these you won't regret it. Contact Gede with any questions you have through WHATSAPP. If he is unavaliable, contact me (Mark) or Myki, and I can get you some answers and recommendations as well. Gede - Whatsapp+62-819-1621-2216 Mark+1-912-508-8534 Myki+1-508-885-0384

Temples

Uluwatu Templehttps://share.google/bYdmvSm7ci7qlzhbwHome of the Kecak dance which is the only ritual dance avaliable to view by non Hindu's, tells the story of the Hindu epic the Ramayana. Its in Uluwatu so getting there will not be an issue for most of us. We recommend the sunset showing because it is a fire dance and the view is pretty great. Tanah Lot https://share.google/GMqoQGTatsFtO8eYPTanah Lot is an island temple just north of Canggu. Best time to see it would be sunset. Its a bit further out, so bundle it with some time in Canggu if your interested. Pura Titra Empulhttps://share.google/qcXM0cGBQPBpgPYMoThis is a water purification temple. Lots of masonry and carvings. Many ponds with koi fish. Bekasihhttps://share.google/w2fo5MDz9jpkrfuzMThis is the main temple, or a collection of temples up the slopes of Mt. Agung. It is Balinese Hinduisms most sacred temple complex and the main being Pura Penataran Agung.

Beaches

Uluwatu is well known for its hidden beaches and cliffs. It is a surfers paradise and you'll see that culture throughout Uluwatu. The beaches here are beautiful and you'll have plenty of chances to watch surfers, however they may be rocky and some have dangerous undercurrents. But there are a few that are clear and sandy as we'll point out. Sundays BeachThis is private, but also where our proposal took place :) We will be setting sometime aside to spend time here as a group, and will keep you all updated on that. Green Bowl Green Bowl, is a great place to swim. The beach extends into a coral outcropping. This is a grogeous beach but it is a pain in the ass to get to because of the amount of steps needed to get to it. Nyang NyangThis is one of our favorite beaches. Its easy to get to if you have a motorcycle. The beach is a long way down, and the view from the top is great. The ride down is even better because it opens up in to an unobstructed view of the shore line from high up. Once you get down, there's food and beer, then the beach stretches out for a few miles. Uluwatu BeachGetting to the beach is an experience. The path winds down passing through bars, restauraunts, cheap and expensive, boujie or laid back, and shops. There is plenty of seating to watch surfers or the sunset. Once you get down the beach winds through the coral cliff and you'll find a few different hidden beaches. We recommend going during low tide for the beach, and end the day with sunset at Single Fin beach club. Padang Padang like many of the Uluwatu beaches, getting down is difficult. no shops to stop at here, but when you do get down the water is clear and there are a few other hidden beaches you can get to. Bingin BeachThis was one of our favorite beaches, but theres been some deconstruction in the area. We are hoping that is done when we arrive, but if not probably best to stay away. Dreamland One of the most well known surf breaks on the island. Great beach to sunbathe, plenty of restaurants. Water is great, but not suitable for swimming.

Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua is well known for its long streches of white sand beaches that are suited for swimming and watersports. There are jetski rentals all along Nusa Dua. These beaches are more family friendly and the accomodations are more refined. This is where most of the Islands 3 - 5 Star resorts are. The pace is slower here and the culture shock may be less intense.

Canggu 

The stretch of beaches along Canggu dont have the clearest water and may be slightly polluted but they are well known for their beach clubs, and we recommend setting time aside to spend the day at a few. Start with our favorite beach club. La Barisa It sits on echo beach. International food, shishs/hooka pipes, you can get a bean bag on the beach or rent out a sit down table, lounge table, day bed or gazebo. One of our favorite places to go in Canggu. Times Beach WarungProbably the most influencer infested places to go. So if finding someone tiktok or instagram famous is your thing, this is the place to be. Finns Beach Club on Berawa BeachGreat Music, great place to spend the day. One of the main beach clubs on the island. Potato Head Beach Club Great music. They are well know on the island for brining in some of the most influential musicians. Very laid back vibe here. There are many more beach clubs in Canggu but these are highly recommended.

Restaurants 

Adventure Tours/ Misc

ATV TOURS all over the island. They're about an hour long and will take you through shallow canyons with waterfalls, rice paddy fields and rivers. Great way to see the inner island. RAFTING is big on the island. RICE PADDY tours. Most of them will be inland. They are worth it. especially coming out of wet season. Alot of the most senic rice paddys are around Ubud the main one being Tegallalang Rice Terrace. I'd bundle your senic trip with other activites around Ubud such as the monkey forest. MONKEY FOREST. Some might call it a tourist trap but its a pretty cool experience. Dont look them in eye, and keep your shiny things close or zipped away. WATERBOM is for ALL AGES. Its a waterpark complete with massive slides, lazy rivers, restauraunts and booze. Show upp early and rent a gazebo for the day then explore the complex. A bit pricey and toursity, but its a great way to spend the day if you're tired of beaches. MT BATUR morning hike. You'd leave early morning, 4am, and start the hike from half way up the volcano. Its not an easy hike but from what i hear, well worth it. Check the weather before you go. Our last group picked a horrible time to go, in the middle of a cyclone. I would bundle this with something else inland such as an Ubud tour/ monkey forest. WATERSPORTS in Nusa Dua are close to Uluwatu. The water is clamer on the eastern coast of the pinensula. Jetski's, banana boats, and kites. PARTY BOATS. Most of these will take off from Benoa (the closest dock to Uluwatu). I would try to coordinate this with a bigger group if anyone is interested in going. SNORKELING/ DIVING. Indonesia is home to the most diverse coral and sea life in the world. If this is something you are interesting, I would also recommend coordinating with a larger group. Private tours are not as expensive as you would think, and would probably take you close to the nusa islands which are a destination on their own. NUSA ISLANDS are a chain of three island and would require a day trip. The first two island Lembongan and Trawangan are attached by bridge while the third Pendida stands alone. They are about 45 minutes away by speed boat and have a very relaxed, back in the day vibe. There are only motorcycles and donkeys on the island to get around. Nusa Lembongan is also home to one of our favorite italian restaurants. Nusa Pendida is where you see alot of the white sand instagram posts. Nusa Pendida is worth a day trip, but the other two, I would recommend spending a few days with a scooter.

Things to Do

- Please send all gifts to Myki's parent's house in Bozeman:44 Prairie Grass Ct Apt A Bozeman MT 59718 Before your trip -Download apps listed on bottom of page. - No shots/vaccines are required for entry into Indonesia. - Check visa requirements under Travel tab. - Remember it will be hot and humid there, pack accordingly! - Bring cash to exchange at the airport when you arrive. If you need more cash there are ATM's everywhere and most take major card providers and dispense IDR. Most places don’t take discover. - Notify your bank if you plan to use your card overseas. Be sure to tell them where your layovers are as well! - Outlets are different so buy an adapter. Here is one on amazon: https://a.co/d/00KiQKVXYou can also find these kind of adapters at most office stores or airports. They also sell these at roadside stops and other stores in Bali if you don't have time to get one before. - Contact phone providers to see if Indonesia is on their provider list and if there are extra roaming charges. While you're there - Apotek’s are mini pharmacies and are easy to find if needed. - There are mini marts like circle K, 7 eleven, Indo Maret and Alfa mart everywhere. You can buy groceries, bug spray/repellent, bottled water, sunscreen, etc at these. - DO NOT DRINK THE TAP WATER!! Villas will provide water dispensers with 5 gallon tanks or liter bottles.If you are staying at a hotel they will provide water on request but it's not a bad idea to stock up on water bottles.Water is very cheap but not free at restaurants. - If you are going to the beach, bring cash. Most beaches have stalls where you can purchase bottled water or other drinks. - Wifi is readily available almost everywhere. - Almost everyone speaks fluent English. - There are prayer offerings (pictured below) everywhere in Bali. Do NOT touch them and try to avoid stepping/driving on them if possible.

Animals &amp; Insects - Dogs and cats are cute but don’t pet them! - Don’t pet the monkeys and don’t look them in the eye.Keep belongings close if monkeys are around; if they take your belongings barter with food. Fanny packs are a good move! - Geckos are everywhere but they are harmless. They will chirp but they eat mosquitoes so they can be nice to have around your villa. - Mosquitos will be around; carry bug spray.- We recommend buying repellent coils for outdoor areas of your villa. ⁃	Depending on the time of the year there will be black and yellow millipedes around but they are harmless.

Apps to download - Whatsapp - it is a free messaging service that pairs with your phone number.Services like laundry, travel, reservations, nail salons, etc will require contact through this app. - Grab or GojekThis is like uber and DoorDash in one app. They are mainly used for ride service where you can choose between a car or motorcycle. You can also order food, alcohol, parcel service, luggage delivery or basic department store supplies. Note: There will be Grab and Gojek motorcycle drivers readily available on the side of the road. They will have you scan a QR code through your grab or gojek app for payment. This can be quicker than waiting on an ordered ride. - Google MapsThis will be more accurate than Apple Maps. It will be very useful!

Things to Know

It will be hot and humid so dress accordingly!Think breathable and comfortable in heat.Here's a few ideas of what guests can wear:<a href="https://pin.it/6tykgspz1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pin.it/6tykgspz1</a>What NOT to wear to ceremony:- Flip Flops- Swimwear- Full Suits/Formal dressesThere is a pool at the venue. Feel free to bring a swimsuit to swim in after festivities!

Mark & Myki

Mark & Myki

Dress Code

SUMMER COCKTAIL