Getting Married in Aruba!

hat0112 · 11-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Hi Everyone!! My name is Heather and I just got engaged on 10/22/09! My FI and I live in Philadelphia, PA and we want to have our wedding in Aruba on 10/22/10. So far that is all we know about our wedding! I am looking into the Westin, Divi/Tamarijn, Radisson, and Aruba Marriott Casino. If anyone has any information, recommendations or pictures please let me know!

Thanks!

Heather

*Andrea J.* · 11-03-2009, 07:09 PM

http://www.aruba.com/SpecializedVaca...oneymoons.aspx

aruba has many great wedding planners and photographers

the venues are all glorious

what are your preferences.............laid back? formal? how many guests?

hat0112 · 11-04-2009, 11:08 AM

We are only having 20 guests at the wedding and I want it to be formal. My fiancé will be wearing a tux and I think that is what I want.

I actually changed my list a resorts a little bit too. Now I am considering the Westin, Hyatt, Marriott, and Tamarijn. I think what would make this easier if I could decide if I want all inclusive or not. Both have there pro and cons.

ArubaLovers25 · 11-10-2009, 03:25 PM

hat0112 - Welcome! I'm actually getting married at the Tamarijn on 10/25/10 so it looks like we'll be getting married around the same time! Also, I am orignally from the Philly area, small world!

I would suggest doing ALOT of research on venues before deciding on one. We are having about 20 people as well and the Tamarijn (Aruba Weddings for You) was the best way to go for us, however; people have raved on the boards about the Westin and Marriott as well.

It will seem like so much information at the begining but just be sure to take your time with it all and find the place that's best for you both.

Are you having a reception once you're back home or keeping it all in Aruba?

Good luck!

hat0112 · 11-11-2009, 04:33 PM

Well we finally picked a resort. We are definitely going with the Westin (as long as it doesn’t get booked before we can sign a contract). We have talked about having an at home reception. I want it, he doesn’t, and my family (they are helping pay) does. I think it will probably happen. It won’t be anything big. We will probably just rent a hall and have drinks and appetizers.

Are you having a reception or are you having a dinner in Aruba?

ArubaLovers25 · 11-13-2009, 10:43 AM

We decided to do an informal dinner (possibly at Moomba Beach) after the ceremony in Aruba and once we get home, we will have a formal reception for the entire family in November. There were alot of people who wanted to see our actual ceremony but since we wanted to keep it intimate, we decided this would be the most fair option to keep everyone happy.

11-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
hat0112 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	Getting Married in Aruba! Hi Everyone!! My name is Heather and I just got engaged on 10/22/09! My FI and I live in Philadelphia, PA and we want to have our wedding in Aruba on 10/22/10. So far that is all we know about our wedding! I am looking into the Westin, Divi/Tamarijn, Radisson, and Aruba Marriott Casino. If anyone has any information, recommendations or pictures please let me know! Thanks! Heather

11-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,203 Images: 40	http://www.aruba.com/SpecializedVaca...oneymoons.aspx aruba has many great wedding planners and photographers the venues are all glorious what are your preferences.............laid back? formal? how many guests? __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

11-04-2009, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
hat0112 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	We are only having 20 guests at the wedding and I want it to be formal. My fiancé will be wearing a tux and I think that is what I want. I actually changed my list a resorts a little bit too. Now I am considering the Westin, Hyatt, Marriott, and Tamarijn. I think what would make this easier if I could decide if I want all inclusive or not. Both have there pro and cons.

11-10-2009, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ArubaLovers25 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12	hat0112 - Welcome! I'm actually getting married at the Tamarijn on 10/25/10 so it looks like we'll be getting married around the same time! Also, I am orignally from the Philly area, small world! I would suggest doing ALOT of research on venues before deciding on one. We are having about 20 people as well and the Tamarijn (Aruba Weddings for You) was the best way to go for us, however; people have raved on the boards about the Westin and Marriott as well. It will seem like so much information at the begining but just be sure to take your time with it all and find the place that's best for you both. Are you having a reception once you're back home or keeping it all in Aruba? Good luck!

11-11-2009, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
hat0112 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	Well we finally picked a resort. We are definitely going with the Westin (as long as it doesn’t get booked before we can sign a contract). We have talked about having an at home reception. I want it, he doesn’t, and my family (they are helping pay) does. I think it will probably happen. It won’t be anything big. We will probably just rent a hall and have drinks and appetizers. Are you having a reception or are you having a dinner in Aruba?

11-13-2009, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
ArubaLovers25 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12	We decided to do an informal dinner (possibly at Moomba Beach) after the ceremony in Aruba and once we get home, we will have a formal reception for the entire family in November. There were alot of people who wanted to see our actual ceremony but since we wanted to keep it intimate, we decided this would be the most fair option to keep everyone happy.