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For Traci Whitenack and Brad Camelleri, a destination wedding on Aruba was the perfect beautiful stress-free event to begin a lifetime of everlasting happiness.

November 1, 2011 was the special day for Traci Whitenack and Brad Camilleri, professing their love for each other on this beautiful island. Residing in Rocky Point, Long Island, New York, Brad is the tournament director and aspiring golf professional at a golf facility in New York and Traci is a Master Stylist. The couple selected the island of Aruba for their wedding nuptials simply because of its unparalleled beauty. They feel that there is no place in the world that has more beauty or peace, and they felt this would be an excellent start of their lives together.

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On Monday, August 1, 2011, the Aruba Tourism Authority awardedthe first-ever Goodwill Ambassador distinction to Maisie Ardis. The certificate was presented by the Aruba Tourism Authority during a champagne and cheese reception held in the Westin’s lobby lounge for Maisie and her family.

Guests that have been traveling to Aruba for ten consecutive years or more are awarded the Distinguished Visitor certificate, and those choosing Aruba as their vacation destination for 20 years or more are Goodwill Ambassadors. Maisie has previously qualified for both of those certificates, and now her love for Aruba prompted this new certificate.

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On Friday, July 22nd, the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba hosted the wedding ceremony and reception of Renzo Escalante and his bride, Sandra Betancourt.

The dream toes-in-the-sand ceremony was held on the shores of the resort on Palm Beach, and was attended by some 50 family and friends who traveled to Aruba from all over the United States to share in this special time with Renzo and Sandra. Also in attendance were 20 of the couple’s local friends, as Renzo and Sandra, who are from Florida, now make Aruba their home.

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Aruba is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the world. Every week, couples from all over the world tie the knot on sparkling ivory beaches. Christina Moran and William Gilmartin said their “I do”s at sunset on the beach of the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa.

The newlyweds from New Jersey were surrounded by 29 family members and friends, who made the trip to Aruba to witness the emotive blessing on the waterfront. Dinner followed by torch-light on the tropical pool deck of the resort with local and international specialties including surf & turf, grilled Filet Mignon and broiled Lobster Tail, proceeded by the delicious three-tiered wedding cake. Pictured here, snapshots from a perfect event, orchestrated by the resort’s wedding specialist Lisa Dammerman.

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David and Stefania Bovi’s dream wedding at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, Aruba’s premier resort for romance, occurred on March 12, 2011 in the presence of twenty-two family members and friends. The Bovi’s were engaged in Paris, the city of lights and love but decided to exchange their vows on Bucuti’s 14 acres of pristine, powdery white sands of Eagle Beach, one of the “Dream Beaches of the World. “Aruba is both gorgeous and relaxing and everyone at Bucuti was extremely kind, helpful and professional. Aruba is one happy island!” said new bride Stefania Bovi.

Chicago newlyweds Amy Jo Jursich and Ted Malone’s dream wedding at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, Aruba’s premier resort for romance, almost did not happen due to a passport snafu. While preparing for their perfect day, the couple faced an issue of national security which started when the groom applied for his passport. After encountering various delays and unexplained demands for more records by the State Department, the couple feared the worst, and looked to their local news investigator for help. Lucky for them, the passport issue was soon cleared up and sent to Ted overnight, creating a happy ending days before the couple’s departure to Aruba. The couple’s new beginning and dream wedding took place on the white powdery sands of Eagle Beach on December 10, 2010.