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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.

cukiecutr · 11-27-2009, 09:43 AM

We are getting married in Aruba with just my immediate family. We are having a cocktail reception for friends other family member three weeks after we return. I had put a post asking about wording...you will see it. Someone provided a suggestion for wording. I always wanted my family to go away as a complete family (as adults) so it made it an easy decision to not invite anyone else....that way, no feeling can be hurt. Our party will be cocktail/heavy apps and DJ in my parents back yard.....we jsut need to hope it does not rain but if it does....we will have tents.

margeka · 11-27-2009, 06:40 PM

My son just was married Nov 11 and we picked Lissy Lampe as the wedding planner. She did everything for us. Angela from Bellaruba photography was the photographer. We stayed AI at the Occidental and the ceremony was on Eagle Beach. The formal dinner was under the stars at Passions. Simply the best. A short walk of 20 yds down the beach from where the beach ceremony was. What a great idea this turned out to be. We don't have Angela's photos back yet, but you can view ours at the following link. It was perfect! They didn't want the ceremony at the resort where beach goers and sun bathers would be walking around us as the ceremony was taking place.

http://margeka.smugmug.com/Events/We...13758880_8GNzt

Bryan Morris · 11-28-2009, 11:08 PM

If you're looking at a formal setting, I would drop Tamarijn from your list and go with Westin, Hyatt and Marriot.

*Andrea J.* · 11-29-2009, 08:37 AM

bryan's back posting.......................long time no see

11-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
hat0112 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 17	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 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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11-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	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? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

11-04-2009, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
hat0112 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 17	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-10-2009, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ArubaLovers25 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17	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! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-11-2009, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
hat0112 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 17	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? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-13-2009, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
ArubaLovers25 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-27-2009, 09:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
cukiecutr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 205	We are getting married in Aruba with just my immediate family. We are having a cocktail reception for friends other family member three weeks after we return. I had put a post asking about wording...you will see it. Someone provided a suggestion for wording. I always wanted my family to go away as a complete family (as adults) so it made it an easy decision to not invite anyone else....that way, no feeling can be hurt. Our party will be cocktail/heavy apps and DJ in my parents back yard.....we jsut need to hope it does not rain but if it does....we will have tents. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-27-2009, 06:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
margeka Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 24	My son just was married Nov 11 and we picked Lissy Lampe as the wedding planner. She did everything for us. Angela from Bellaruba photography was the photographer. We stayed AI at the Occidental and the ceremony was on Eagle Beach. The formal dinner was under the stars at Passions. Simply the best. A short walk of 20 yds down the beach from where the beach ceremony was. What a great idea this turned out to be. We don't have Angela's photos back yet, but you can view ours at the following link. It was perfect! They didn't want the ceremony at the resort where beach goers and sun bathers would be walking around us as the ceremony was taking place. http://margeka.smugmug.com/Events/We...13758880_8GNzt Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by margeka; 11-27-2009 at 06:41 PM. Reason: wrong link

11-28-2009, 11:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bryan Morris Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The entire island Posts: 134	If you're looking at a formal setting, I would drop Tamarijn from your list and go with Westin, Hyatt and Marriot. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

11-29-2009, 08:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	bryan's back posting.......................long time no see Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.