I’ve always cringed at the sight of structures that try hard to copy authentic architectures abroad. From the mediterranean to the Iberian peninsula-inpired, these half-baked houses are the favorite of many wedding couples and photographers. We try to stay out of them because sometimes, we do get to go the actual places themselves and always, they just scream ‘trying-hard’.

The reason is that the tastefully-made ones are always private, they don’t want to rent out the place to every couple (or to anyone) just to make money. Case in point for today’s feature that takes us to Bali. This exclusive estate is more Balinese that many of the places I’ve been to in Bali. And why not, the plan was carefully executed and almost all of the materials were imported from Bali itself. If that’s not enough, how about having their own orangutan?

You will see what we mean in the photos we shot there. I’m very proud of Jeanette and Jeff for finding such a gem just hours from Manila. And I am even more proud of them for making such wonderful subjects in what was an already amazing location. Enjoy the photos and the BTS video below.

Make-up: Mickey See
Hair: Renz Pangilinan
Styling: Pery Tabora