Aruba Weddings
At the far south edge of the Caribbean islands exists a place with white sand beaches considered some of the most beautiful in the world. Resorts and hotels line the ocean and sunseekers hop on direct flights from many major cities in the U.S. This is Aruba. With its Dutch heritage and year-round warm weather, Aruba has long been a tropical haven for the vacationer. And now, many couples are discovering beautiful Aruba for their beach destination wedding.
Why Aruba is the perfect place for your destination wedding
Do you want turquoise waters, sun kissed cheeks, and exciting nightlife? Then Aruba is the place for our Caribbean wedding. Aruba is a fairly new wedding destination, really gaining popularity in the last 15 years. Compared with other Caribbean wedding locations, Aruba has the advantage of being outside the hurricane alley. So, wedding couples often choose Aruba for their destination wedding if they want to get married in the summer or fall months. Aruba entertains wedding couples and guests with its amazing restaurants, night entertainment, including casinos. Also, Aruba has a number of all-inclusive resorts to accommodate wedding parties of all sizes. Aruba has so much to offer it’s easy to understand why couples are lining up to make Aruba their Caribbean destination wedding place.
Why you might want to pass on Aruba for your destination wedding
Are you picturing a mountain side cliff overlooking the ocean as the backdrop for your wedding? If so, Aruba is probably not your destination wedding location. Its terrain is fairly flat, with most of the hills occurring in the middle. Also, Aruba has few truly luxury hotels, making planning a luxury resort wedding difficult. There are many destination wedding planners and coordinators who can assist you in planning a more secluded or luxe wedding, but Aruba doesn’t immediate evoke those images like some other Caribbean wedding locations.
Still dreaming of an Aruba wedding? Here’s some information to help you plan:
Map of the Aruba:
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Quick facts:
Country Population: Approximately 120,000
Capital: Oranjestad
Size: 70 square miles
Language: Dutch and the local language of Papiamento, but most also speak English
Religion: mostly Roman Catholic
Official Currency: Aruban florin
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-6); or one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time except during Daylight Savings when the time is the same
Transportation:
The only airport in Aruba is Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad. Even though Aruba is farther away than most Caribbean islands from the U.S., it’s actually quite accessible due to the numerous direct flights from major U.S. cities. The airport is very modern compared to other islands and can accommodate large planes. Once you arrive, you can either rent a car, hire a taxi, or even get a limousine. The island in relatively small, and the resort area is compact, so unless you want to go exploring, a rental car is not required for your destination wedding.
Aruba marriage requirements:
U.S. citizens are permitted to get married in Aruba. You must submit a series of documents one month in advance of your wedding. Then, you will be required to be conduct the civil marriage (legal marriage) at the Civil Town House. Couples can then hold a separate religious ceremony or celebration with friends and family in attendance. No blood tests are required.
For the most up-to-date Aruba marriage requirements information, visit: http://www.aruba.com/specializedvacations/honeymoon.php
When’s the best time to get married in Aruba?
Aruba is in the Southern Caribbean region, just off the coast of Venezuela. Because of its southern location, it rarely experiences tropical storms or hurricanes as it’s outside the hurricane belt. Therefore, many couples choose Aruba for their destination wedding, especially during the summer and fall months. The average temperature is 82 degrees F, and varies little from summer to winter. Coupled with little rainfall, there’s hardly a wrong time to get married in Aruba.
Websites with additional wedding and destination information:
Aruba’s official tourism website: http://www.aruba.com/ |
