Aruba’s Top 10 For Saying ‘I Do’

With the traditional wedding season on the way, here are our top 10 reasons for why Aruba could be your dream destination.

^{With surreal seascapes, magnificent sunsets, starry nights, wonderful beaches, welcoming people and world-class hospitality, there are many reasons why Aruba is the perfect wedding destination.}

^{And here are a few more:}

^{Perfect weather}

^{Sunshine, warm temperatures, cooling trade winds, brilliant sunsets, and a location at the southern fringe of the hurricane belt take the worry out of planning your special day.}

^{Perfect natural settings}

^{Aruba provides couples with many unique and unforgettable wedding venues. While most still opt for a barefoot-on-the-beach ceremony, others prefer diverse landscapes and natural phenomena such as hidden coves, underwater reefs, hilltop panoramas, and unusual rock formations.}

^{Resorts offer a wide range of ceremony options from elegant ballrooms to sandy beaches. Brides can tailor their special day, choosing from a wide menu of facilities and amenities at both luxury high-rise resorts and more casual low-rise resorts.}

^{Excellent air links}

^{KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flies direct to Aruba from its home base at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport – and offers connections to Amsterdam from London-Heathrow and 15 regional airports. So, wherever your guests are travelling from, there will be a handy airport nearby and everyone can meet up at Schiphol. Additionally, Thomson operates a summer charter flight to Aruba from London-Gatwick between the months of May and October.}

^{Convenience and comfort}

^{Aruba is a modern island with fabulous shopping, state-of-the-art communications and world-class room accommodation with all the comforts of home.}

^{Island hospitality}

^{Aruba’s people are friendly and helpful. Hotel staff are professional and well informed. You will be received with warmth and appreciation and handled with care throughout your stay.}

^{Civil marriages}

^{Civil marriages are now possible in Aruba, but they must take place at the Civil Town House.}

^{Religious ceremonies}

^{With some advance planning and submission of documentation, religious ceremonies can also be conducted on-island.}

^{Wedding planners}

^{The best wedding planners in the Caribbean are in Aruba, and can ease the stress of planning a wedding long distance.}

^{Safety and security}

^{Aruba is one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean. You are safe and secure at all times.}

^{There is plenty of professional help available. Independent and resorts’ own wedding planners provide a complete service, with expert advice about documentation and legal matters, as well as coordinating the big day. Every last detail about the ceremony and reception can be taken care of – from officiator, witnesses, flowers, mementoes, gifts and wedding certificates to limousines, photography, video, a rehearsal dinner, wardrobe and personal attendants – even a butterfly release!}