Clifftop vows in couture: Britt Hockley & Ben Siegrist’s destination wedding in Bali

Vows in German, four outfit changes, and a cliffside stage: buckle up because this is not your average wedding. And we wouldn’t have expected anything less from Australian media personality Britt Hockley, who married her partner Swiss soccer goalkeeper Ben Siegrist in a dramatic ceremony on 4 June 2025 in Bali.

For the couple, a destination wedding made perfect sense. With Ben’s family scattered across the UK and Europe, and Britt’s in Australia, Bali felt like neutral ground. Britt recalls, “We went to Uluwatu very early on together, and one day, in the pool overlooking the ocean, we said, ‘This would be the best place to get married!’ Mind you, we hadn’t even spoken about marriage at that point I don’t think. But we just knew.”

Where it all began

Britt and Ben’s love story started unexpectedly (as all good love stories do.) “Ben was supposed to be my first-ever one-night stand, after about a year of not dating,” Britt shares with a laugh. “He was only in Sydney for the next three days, so he wasn’t looking for anything serious either. [But] we met, spent the next three days together, and we have been together ever since.”

With their relationship unfolding across continents, their wedding was always destined to bring people together. Bali, with its wild coastlines and cinematic light, became the anchor.

The proposal

The proposal was equally cinematic. Ben orchestrated an entire day on Hamilton Island (a nod to one of their first trips they took together in Australia), complete with a helicopter ride, a private picnic on Whitehaven Beach, a yacht cruise at golden hour, and a seafood dinner to close it out. Naturally, she said yes.

 

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The hen’s and buck’s celebrations

Britt’s Sydney hen’s party was anything but low-key. “Wear bright because the bride is in white!” set the tone for the day, organised by My Ultimate Hens, an Easy Weddings supplier known for curating unforgettable celebrations. The festivities kicked off with a private yacht cruise around Sydney Harbour, followed by cocktails with a view, an intimate dinner, and a stylish wind-down back at the group’s penthouse accommodation. “It was perfect,” Britt recalls. 

Meanwhile, in Milan… Ben’s buck’s took a more laid-back turn (fitting, given he was in the thick of football season). Surrounded by his closest mates, the groom-to-be kept things grounded with a casual food tour through Milan’s culinary hotspots. From there, it was on to a local bar, and later, a nightclub for dancing and a few celebratory drinks. “From what I can tell (or what I’m told), it was fairly tame,” Britt laughs.

 

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The wedding venue

As soon as Britt saw Pandawa Cliff Estate, she knew it was The One. It ticked every box: a private villa for three days with ceremony and reception onsite, dramatic oceanfront views, and a venue big enough to accommodate friends and family “to celebrate into the night as long as I wanted, [knowing] my bed was only a minute away.”

Before the main event

The welcome dinner, held at beach club Canna Bali, was a white-themed event where guests arrived in all-white while Britt and Ben wore colour. Organised by Easy Weddings, with styling by Global Weddings in Bali, guests arrived from the UK, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Denmark and Australia. 

Intentionally designed to be relaxed and inclusive, the welcome dinner was built around connection – not just between Britt and Ben –  but among all their people, many of whom were strangers before the trip. “We didn’t want the wedding to be the first time people met. Our welcome dinner became a little bit of a meet and greet for all our family and friends.” Britt tells us, “This way, everyone felt like old mates by the time our big day arrived.”

The ceremony

Set on the dramatic clifftops of Pandawa Cliff Estate, the ceremony unfolded on a custom floating stage suspended over a glistening pool, flanked by a four-metre-wide aisle. Draped arches and a custom-built arch added a luxurious touch, framing the horizon.

In a surprise moment that left everyone speechless — including the groom — Britt recited her vows in German, Ben’s first language. “He knows how hard it is to learn. I wanted to do something just for him.”

Adding to the emotion, Britt had secretly written a song with artist Sam Fischer, who performed it live as she walked down the aisle. “Ben had no idea. It was really beautiful, and now we have that forever.”

To top it off, a cart was specially built to carry the littlest members of the wedding party (the flower girls and boys) down the aisle. “It was the cutest little touch,” Britt says.

The ceremony was officiated by Britt’s dad, after walking her down the aisle alongside her mum. Britt said, “I’m very close to my dad, so to have that memory and that moment in those photos was really beautiful.”

The fashion & style

With four (yes, four!) outfit changes across the wedding celebrations, Britt collaborated closely with Australian designer Steven Khalil to bring her vision to life. “We worked together to create the most beautiful story throughout my dresses,” Britt explained. She had some big ideas that she knew only Steven could execute. “Steven is not only an incredibly talented designer but such a brilliant, kind and funny person. He is so warm and I absolutely loved working with him to bring these all to life!”

From a statement ceremony gown with a pearl choker to a lace reception look, a party mini, and finally a sleek bow-detailed dress for the couple’s legal ceremony in Sydney, the looks reflected Britt’s evolving aesthetic across each moment.

Britt began with a voluminous ceremony gown, which was fitted through the bodice, blooming into a soft train of floral appliqué. A sculptural pearl choker with a delicate flower detail added a fashion-forward twist. 

For the reception, Britt transitioned into a sleek lace gown, then into a fitted, strapless mini adorned with 3D florals for the afterparty. The final transformation? Her neckpiece-turned-ankle-accessory. A full-circle moment in bridal form.

Weeks later, Britt and Ben held their legal ceremony in Sydney, where she wore a pared-back Khalil gown with a timeless silhouette and soft bow detail at the back.

Her bridal party wore custom lemon-yellow L’IDÉE gowns in pleated silk, each bridesmaid selecting a style that reflected her own level of comfort and individuality. Britt shared, “I just let them choose whatever they wanted and whatever they would be comfortable in. At the end of the day, that was far more important to me.“ 

Even Britt’s nine-month-old niece wore a bespoke L’IDÉE mini to match (a rare exception from the label, which doesn’t typically design flower girl dresses).

Britt opted for a sleek, polished hairstyle that carried her look throughout the event, while her bridesmaids wore soft, effortless waves, a contrast that felt cohesive but intentional. Alexander Fuchs was behind the hair, while Rochelle Spotswood took care of makeup. “I didn’t give her any direction,” Britt says. “She saw my face, saw the dresses, and I just trusted her.”

Ben, who stands at 6’5″, wore a crisp ivory tuxedo jacket by Italian designer Masculini. It was impeccably tailored by a local seamstress in Genoa, a trusted favourite of his football team. “It had to be Italian,” Britt says. “And she fit it to him beautifully.”

The aesthetic

The mood was luxe, relaxed, and just the right amount of extra. With a brief of “soft, white, romantic with small pops of colour,” Britt handed over creative control to her styling team. “I trusted the people I hired to do what they do best. I think that’s the secret: don’t micromanage.”

Understated florals and architectural features formed a palette of sculptural white, with subtle infusions of colour. Above the reception tables, chandeliers took the place of fairy lights to elevate the experience.

Music was a core pillar of the celebration. A saxophonist, live band, and DJ filled the air with warmth and rhythm, creating waves of energy throughout the evening.

So was abundance. “No one should ever be waiting for food or drinks at a wedding,” Britt laughs. With roaming canapés, unlimited cocktails, and personalised gelato cart for Ben (that was a non-negotiable!), the night unfolded like a series of joyful, indulgent moments.

And, of course, there were fireworks. That moment, after the first dance, standing with Ben as fireworks exploded overhead, Britt thought, “Wow, what a moment.”

The art of the recovery day

The recovery day was intentionally slow. Beginning at around midday, it was “almost a non-event,” according to Britt. Poolside at Pandawa Cliff Estate, there was no pressure or rush: just music, burger carts, drinks, and leftover gelato shared with guests.

Those extra moments on either side of the wedding with their guests elevated the entire week. The wedding day itself always flies by, and it’s often hard for couples to truly connect with every guest. A recovery day evens the playing field, giving everyone the space to reconnect and soak it all in.

“We got to relax, spend quality time with people that we wanted to, make new memories, and really make it a week to remember.” Britt advises. “If you’re able to, I can’t recommend a recovery day more. The best way I can describe it is like a grown-up version of schoolies!”

The heart of it all

Britt says, “The day was never about us. It was always about love, friends, family and coming into this new chapter together. There is something really cool about turning your special day into a special week for all your guests.”

That sense of grounded joy carried through to Ben, too. “For me, the moment I realised it was about to get real was when I was waiting for Britt, getting ready with my groomsmen, and my dad came down the steps of the villa and told me to enjoy it, to take it all in, and stay in the moment. That was when it went from just this huge event we were planning to me realising this is going to be one of the biggest and best moments of my life.”

Britt Hockley’s WOW (‘Words of Wisdom’)

Britt is quick to credit her wedding planner, our very own Amelia Gravina from Easy Weddings, for pulling it all together. “Amelia herself got married in Bali, which meant she had first-hand experience. There is no way I could have done this without her. I just wouldn’t have made it down the aisle without her.”

Looking back, Britt encourages couples to embrace the whole experience: “Lean in! Don’t just have a wedding day: make it as much of an event as you can.” 

That said, Britt is also realistic about the challenges. “Destination weddings are a whole other kettle of fish in comparison to local weddings and come with their own difficulties. Time differences, language barriers, cultural differences, legalities, currencies – just to name a few.”

Thankfully, having the right support made all the difference. “Easy Weddings took the stress out of all of this and just passed on the essentials of what we needed to know, do or pay.”

Have your ‘I do’ moment too

If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding in Bali (or Thailand or even Fiji!), we can help. Easy Weddings has partnered with some of the most luxurious venues across these stunning locations so you can celebrate in style.

Our curated wedding packages are designed to make planning effortless, combining jaw-dropping settings with experienced local teams, trusted suppliers, and thoughtful inclusions. Whether you’re after an intimate celebration or a multi-day affair, we’ll help you say “I do” somewhere unforgettable. Talk to us about your destination wedding vision today.

Britt Hockley will be hosting Unveiled, a one-day immersive wedding experience on 21 September at Zinc at Fed Square in Melbourne. Tickets on sale now. Limited seats available.