Event Guide

Welcome dinner in Bali for wedding guests.

Gather everyone the night before, over fire.

Short answer: A welcome dinner brings wedding guests together the night before the celebration. Uma Garden hosts these in its open garden in Umalas - shared, fire-cooked menus, live music midweek and a relaxed setting near Seminyak and Canggu, close to most wedding villas. For around 20 to 80 guests. Email the events team to plan one.

Why a garden welcome dinner.

The night before a wedding wants warmth, not formality. An open garden, an open fire and shared plates let guests meet and settle in. Uma Garden's candlelit setting and live jazz or blues make it easy and memorable.

Menus and group size.

Shared, fire-cooked set menus bring the table together - steaks, whole fish, vegetables and bread from the coals. Uma Garden hosts welcome dinners and groups from around 20 to 80 guests. See weddings & events or large group dining.

Location and enquiries.

Jl. Umalas 1 No.8, near Seminyak and Canggu and a short drive from most wedding villas, with parking on site. To plan a welcome dinner, email reservations@umagardenbali.com or message the team via the contact page.

Good to Know

Common questions.

What is a wedding welcome dinner?

A welcome dinner is a relaxed gathering for wedding guests the night before the wedding, to meet and settle in. Uma Garden hosts them in its Umalas garden with shared, fire-cooked menus.

Where can I host a welcome dinner in Bali?

Uma Garden in Umalas hosts welcome dinners in an open garden near Seminyak and Canggu, with fire-cooked set menus and live music midweek, for around 20 to 80 guests.

Is Uma Garden good for wedding groups?

Yes. The garden is built for long, shared dinners, with set menus for groups and a relaxed setting. It hosts welcome dinners, rehearsal dinners and post-wedding gatherings near the main wedding areas.

How far is Uma Garden from Seminyak villas?

Uma Garden is about five minutes from Seminyak and a short drive from most Seminyak, Umalas and Canggu wedding villas, which makes it convenient for guests staying nearby.

How many guests can a welcome dinner hold?

Uma Garden hosts groups from around 20 to 80 guests for welcome dinners, with shared fire-cooked menus. For exact numbers and a full garden buyout, email the events team.

How do I enquire for a group dinner?

Email reservations@umagardenbali.com or message Uma Garden through the contact page or WhatsApp. The events team will help with menus, timing and group size for your welcome dinner.