'An escape to paradise': A look back at Jennifer Lawrence's lavish honeymoon with Cooke Maroney

Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney opted for an idyllic retreat to the Nihi Sumba Resort in Indonesia after their lavish Rhode Island wedding, as revealed by PEOPLE in 2019. The Oscar-winner and the distinguished art dealer found themselves in a haven of luxury at this tropical escape, known for its exceptional villas and surf.

"An Escape to Paradise": Inside Jennifer Lawrence's Honeymoon with Cooke Maroney

The couple’s honeymoon hideaway, known for its 33 opulent villas set on 530 private acres, afforded them an array of amenities like private plunge pools and breathtaking ocean views. The newlyweds, however, raised the bar, securing a stay at the elusive Mendaka, the private home of the resort's owner, Chris Burch. This residence, with its celebrity guest register including Christian Bale, offered a secluded haven away from prying eyes.

"Jennifer and Cooke went horseback riding and visited nearby Sumbanese villages, which the hotel helps to support via its charitable Sumba Foundation," a source revealed to PEOPLE.

From Surfing to Spa: The High-Profile Honeymoon of Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney

Since opening its doors in 2015, Nihi Sumba has become a celebrity favorite, voted the best resort globally by Travel + Leisure readers in 2017. The resort offered Lawrence and Maroney a plethora of activities, from alfresco massages at the Nihi Oka spa to an assortment of water sports at the Nihi Sumba Boathouse.

This paradise was initially discovered by an American surfer, Claude Graves, and his wife, Petra, who fell in love with the island while in pursuit of a legendary wave known as "Occy’s Left". It took over a decade for them to secure the land rights and to develop this now-acclaimed resort, along with Burch and hotelier James McBride.

Before embarking on this exotic honeymoon, Lawrence and Maroney held a star-studded wedding at the historic mansion, Belcourt of Newport, in October. Emma Stone, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Cameron Diaz, and Sienna Miller were among the 150 guests in attendance.

"It was an all-night party. Jen and Cooke were the last people to leave at 5:30 a.m.," an insider told PEOPLE. The couple’s dreamy wedding and subsequent honeymoon were a testament to their love, promising a future as glamorous as their extravagant escapade.

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