Aruba boasts one of the highest rates of repeat visitors in the Caribbean! With stunning beaches and near-perfect weather that is tropical but not extreme, it truly is a slice of paradise. When the rains do fall they are erratic and brief, and the people of Aruba celebrate their arrival.
Aruba destination weddings let you pull your friends and family into this haven of bliss while you speak your vows and begin your married life. With wedding planners and coordinators to handle all the details, the process is easy and rewarding. Check wedding packages carefully to ensure that you are getting everything you require. Ask lots of questions, and let your coordinator know if you have special requests.
Civil marriages will take place in City Hall with religious blessings occurring just after the marriage ceremony is over. Once the legal ceremony has taken place, more aesthetic ceremonies can be held on beaches, in caves, etc. One lovely option would be the Sunset Ceremony on the Beach Tower Bridge, where couples and their guests can see the startling colors of the descending sun, as they spread like a painting in the water below.
In order to determine exactly which papers and documents you will need for a wedding in Aruba, you should contact the Office of Civil Registry in Aruba. For a general idea, however, you should expect to have the following documentation available at least one month prior to your wedding:
- Birth certificates with raised seals
- Apostile report from your country (proves you are not married)
- Divorce decrees or death certificates if you are divorced or widowed
Most people envision the white sands of Aruba, the jewel-blue waters and the warm faces of the Aruban people. What they might not realize is that Aruba also has mystical caverns filled with rock drawings from ancient days. The caves have a cooling magic all their own and boulders and dramatic rock formations abound.
You can sit on the beach sipping potent rum creations or have a day of hiking and climbing through the less known sections of Aruba. Ride through the outback on horseback, windsurf, snorkel or scuba dive within waters harboring gifts you will simply not believe. Soak in the rays of a sun with all its healing powers. For a fun visit to Oranjestads bars and clubs, hop aboard the Kukoo Kunuku, Aruba's brightly painted tourist bus!
After you've said your vows beneath a tropical sun or a star dotted sky, Aruba's nightlife will sweep you into a world of bars and clubs and casinos. Aruba nights are energetic and diverse, as they are filled with booze cruises, state of the art gambling facilities, and restaurants.
When you've said goodbye to your guests, remember to walk with your new spouse on soft, comforting sand, along a beach filled with nothing except the stars, the sea, and each other.
