The Hartford, Connecticut couple spent their first vacation together on the island of Aruba—loving it so much that they became members of the Divi Resorts Vacation Club so they could return to Aruba every year. Doing their homework and collecting ideas on destination weddings, they also decided that Aruba would be the ideal location for their dream wedding.
July 9th, 2019 // Author: Tina Causey-Bislick
New Yorkers Diane and Joe Brescia have been enjoying vacations on Aruba for many years. Two years ago, the couple became engaged while on the Island, and decided that this was the perfect locale for a destination wedding. A year later, the planning began with the couple collaborating with Bonny and Nathaly Stanley from Aruba Weddings by Bonny and Nathaly—a local, dynamic mother-daughter duo specializing in destination weddings.
Love at first sight…it may sound cliché, but it was just that for New York couple Katelyn and Sal Bucchio. The second Katelyn saw Sal, she immediately fell head over heels for him. The two met while she was bartending at a restaurant that he was an investor in, and when Katelyn first saw him during a meeting at the restaurant, she said, “He is the one; I am going to marry that man!”
Aruba’s florists and wedding and event planners are incredibly creative, offering simple yet tasteful solutions for tight budgets; unique and eclectic creations for those wanting something completely unexpected; colors and décor items that match the overall theme of the wedding; and pure luxury and extravagance for couples wanting an arch that oozes elegant sophistication. We’ve combed through a few past weddings on the island, and created a varied collection to help you with your vision for your destination wedding on Aruba.
Are you in search of that quintessential beach bar experience in Aruba? If sipping a tropical libation or ice-cold local beer while chilling to some island tunes is on your wish-list for your destination wedding or honeymoon, rest assured—Aruba has quite a few to choose from around the island! These beach bars are also great spots for ceremonies, receptions, welcome dinners, and other wedding-related events.
For so many of us, getting married on an island is the ideal destination wedding. Aruba’s beautiful beaches and nearly unending days of sunshine assure flawless nuptials. But nothing can put a little sting into your wedding day than a sunburn. Aruba’s cooling trade winds can be deceiving—those rays are strong and sunscreen is your best friend on the island and should be applied daily while enjoying the outdoors.
It’s safe to say that most couples are looking for romance on their honeymoon, but what one couple considers romantic may be very different from what floats the boat of another couple. No worries...Aruba offers a wide range of excursions that promise enough diversity to satisfy every definition of romance. Of course, all these excursions take place against a backdrop of beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and breathtaking sunsets for that extra special touch.
Planning a wedding can be stressful! Whether your wedding is being held on Aruba, or the One happy island is the destination of choice for your honeymoon, a few hours at one of our day spas is the ideal remedy to shake off that wedding-planning stress and sets the stage for a romantic experience for the two of you.
Aruba has more than a dozen day spas, with most offering pampering packages personalized for a romantic experience just for couples. Whether it’s a seaside outdoor cabana or an atmosphere of decadence and luxury, there is certainly no lack of sensational spas to choose from. Read on to discover some of the romantic pleasures you’ll find awaiting the two of you.
If you’re planning a destination wedding in Aruba, chances are you’ve invited along a bunch of family and friends to celebrate the momentous occasion with you. Group outings are a great way to bring all your guests together, giving family and friends the chance to spend quality time together while encouraging unacquainted guests to become...well...acquainted. Whether you’re looking to get your guests out on the water for some let-your-hair-down nautical fun or hoping to bring them together over nibbles and wine, Aruba offers several group-friendly activities sure to please everyone.
Hey gentlemen, we know sometimes you might need help on the romantic front when it comes to proposals, and ladies, if you were hoping that your significant other will pop the question will you’re on holiday on this happy island, then leave this page open where your partner can see it! Either way, this island holds many epic locales to ensure the moment will be magical. But we’ve also come up with some unique ways to go about it! Let’s explore some of them…
Beach brides Erin and Amanda chose Aruba as the locale for their destination wedding. The wedding was set for October (hurricane season) when Amanda, a school teacher, had a few days off during a fall school break, so weather was a major factor in determining which Caribbean island they would travel to. As an LGBTQ+ couple, safety was another major concern, and Erin’s past trips to Aruba gave her the reassurance that all their guests would feel safe, accepted, and welcome on Aruba.
Erin and Amanda capitalized on the natural beauty of their ceremony and reception setting on the stunning shores of Eagle Beach (one of TripAdvisor’s top beaches in the world), at Divi Aruba’s Sandpiper beach bar and event venue.
We’re not talking about the solar system here, we’re referring to growing post and pre-nuptial trends revolving around traditional honeymoons. Of course, Aruba is an ideal honeymoon destination with something for all tastes, styles, and budgets, with steamy tropical nights a given. But this island is also the perfect spot for many other stages of the “moons”. So, let’s take a look at them...
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