8 Reasons Why We're Dreaming of an Aruba Destination Wedding

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Should seem simple right? Why would we spend our days dreaming of ‘I do’s on the white sands of the Caribbean? With all the incredible wedding destinations around the world, it can be easy to get lost while spinning the globe – Aruba Marriott Resort has given us plenty of reasons to stop searching and plan the event of a lifetime on this dreamy Caribbean Isle.

I can certainly relate to the dream of beckoning family & friends to a dreamy beachside wedding. As a real beach bride myself, I can attest to a certain magic of dancing around in your wedding dress barefoot in the sand. With so many incredible travel & wedding destinations out there, the search for the beautiful, affordable, easily reachable venue can be dizzying.

Thankfully, Aruba Marriott Resort checks all the boxes and proves that there’s even more to love about this incredible Caribbean island. Imagine heaps and bounds of tropical foliage for your wedding-day flowers. Taste the freshest seafood throughout your entire wedding stay. Enjoy all the excursions the Aruba has to offer thanks to stunning wedding-ready weather.

You can find out more about Aruba Marriot Resorts’ wedding packages here, and read on for all the reasons why we’re dreaming of an Aruba destination wedding…

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1. The Incredible Views

If you dream of portraits of you and your honey at sunset saying ‘I do’ in front of crashing ocean waves, then look no further, Aruba will enchant you. Imagine lanky palm trees waving over crystal clear waters. Wide white sand beaches and charming thatched-roof palapas. Take photos together cheers’ing on a boat tour or relaxing beachside with a flock of flamingos (seriously!)

Getting married at Aruba Marriott Resort guarantees breathtaking backdrops for wedding photos that will last a lifetime.

2. Impeccable Wedding-Day Weather

And there’s little worry that your wedding-day photos will be interrupted by inclement weather. With an average temperature of 82 degrees and the so-called “rainy season” only dousing a few quick showers overnight from October to January, you can count on beautiful Aruba weather for your wedding day.

3. Endless Floral Possibilities

It’s no secret we’re dying for all things tropical these days. With Instagram & Pinterest exploding with colorful hibiscus, dramatic monstera, bars filled with coconuts and pineapple cocktails & runners made of massive palms – we can’t help but to believe it’s best to go to the source.

When getting married in Aruba, you’ll have access to an incredible world of diverse & colorful flowers and greenery – set to fit any wedding color palette you’ve chosen for your bridal party and decor. Want a rainbow of colors? No better place. Looking for something more subdued? Pair pretty palms with white florals for a classic yet delightfully tropical vibe.

4. Make Your Wedding a Zen Experience

Wake up to the sounds of waves crashing against your ceremony beach. Spend afternoons lounging by the stunning pool. Schedule day-of massages, facials and soak in the exotic fragrance of sugarcane & tropical flowers while your wedding planning team takes care of all of the logistics.

Wedding stress will have a hard time seeping into this blissful paradise.

5. Treat Your Guests to Incredible Food

We were captured immediately by the words “fresh caught seafood”. Sign us up for any wedding that features grilled fish brought in from the day boat. Aruba boasts some of the world’s most incredible seafood accompanied by tantalizing Caribbean flavors like lime, coconut, peppers & tropical fruits.

Tequila poached shrimp on a cucumber chip with mango chutney. Pan roasted crab claws with sweet chili and garlic glaze. Seafood skewers with mango-pineapple chutney. Just a few of our own choices we’d make from the incredible wedding-day menus available at Aruba Marriott Resort.

Not a fish eater? The hotel’s menu also offers enviable options for meat & veggie eaters alike. Count us in for mini Thai marinated beef kebabs with teriyaki sauce, filet mignon and vegetarian sushi rolls (always a wedding favorite!)

6. Plan Events Around Your Wedding Day

When you call your friends and family to join you on an international wedding adventure, it’s usually assumed there will be plenty of enticing things to do around your wedding day. Luckily, Aruba makes it easy.

Water babes will enjoy endless world class snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving (around shipwrecks!) and swimming in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean.

The island also offers plenty of adventures for those less interested in what the beaches have to offer. Explore Hooiberg mountain, a volcanic peak boasting incredible views of the entire island. Visit the aloe museum, Bushiribana ruins, Bubali Bird Sanctuary or one of the islands stunning caves.

7. You’ll Get Help From an Expert Wedding Planning Staff

Whether you’re a traditional couple who wants help crafting the classic wedding day schedule, or hope to enlist a planner to craft a wedding scene that is uniquely “you”, Aruba Marriott Resort has the expert staff available to tailor to your needs. Any wedding package you choose includes the resort’s onsite coordinator to create wedding dream magic!

Having planned a destination wedding all by myself, I can’t tell you how much I would have appreciated & truly dreamed of having someone on the ground making all the rental, set-up, and logistical calls for me – this is a service not to overlook!

8. It’s a Destination Wedding That Won’t Break the Bank

Add up the dreamy views, the beachside location, incredible food & all-encompassing hospitality, and you would think that this dream Aruba wedding would seriously break the bank. But fear not! With wedding packages starting at $1950 it’s almost too good to be true.

Even their smallest package includes things like a pretty bamboo altar, your wedding officiant, chairs & furniture, a bouquet & boutonniere, wedding cake, sparkling wine, your wedding coordinator and even a steel drum player!

If you’ve been budgeting your wedding planning at all yet, you know these things seriously add up, and what a fabulous deal this is.

Essential Info

Learn more about how to book your Aruba Marriott Resort dream wedding on their website.

Your wedding day will be one you remember for the rest of your life, fill it with feelings and experiences perfect for your once-in-a-lifetime day in Aruba.

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This post was made in partnership with Aruba Marriott Resort.