{"id":223740,"date":"2018-08-08T05:00:39","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T19:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/just-the-two-of-us-stephany-and-alexeys-romantic-bali-wedding\/"},"modified":"2024-03-14T11:01:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T00:01:17","slug":"just-the-two-of-us-stephany-and-alexeys-romantic-bali-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/just-the-two-of-us-stephany-and-alexeys-romantic-bali-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Just the two of us: Stephany and Alexey&#8217;s romantic Bali wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Alexey was sitting on a boulder in the Ganges River, India, when he called on the universe to bring him a soulmate.<\/p>\n<p>Back home in Russia a month later, Alexey felt compelled to switch gyms, which is when he met Stephany, a personal trainer.<\/p>\n<p>Love blossomed quickly for the Moscow pair, who decided to embark on an exotic escape for their romantic Bali wedding.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Many of our friends and acquaintances recommended this wonderful island,&#8221; Alexey says.<\/p>\n<p>The couple had WedBali organise details of the day for their beach villa elopement\u00a0in Candidasa, celebrated with just the two of them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Every corner is imbued with the spirit of Bali, its culture and beautiful authentic architecture,&#8221; Alexey said of the venue.<\/p>\n<p>The couple wed in a beautiful outdoor ceremony, before a romantic dinner for two at the luxury villa.<\/p>\n<p>The groom says it was impossible to pick the most memorable moment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is very difficult to single out one thing, the whole day was amazing,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Maria Shiriaeva Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mariashiriaeva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Maria Shiriaeva Photography<\/a> and <a title=\"WedBali\" href=\"http:\/\/wedbali.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">WedBali<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-111948\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-111950\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111896\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111899\" 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width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111907\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111910\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111911\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-111962\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-111966\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-111967\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_020.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-111968\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111913\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_020.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Stephany and Alexey say they loved every moment of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/wedding-vs-elopement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">destination wedding<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111915\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_022.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111919\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111920\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_027.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-111970\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_023.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-111971\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111924\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_031.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111925\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_032.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-111975\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_028.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-111976\" 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src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_041.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111932\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_039.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-111980\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_033.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-111981\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_SBS_034.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111935\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_042.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111936\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_043.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The most striking impression was the rain of flowers after we said yes to each other,&#8221; Alexey says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-111940\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stephany_Alexey_Romantic-Bali-Wedding_Maria-Shiriaeva-Photography_047.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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