Wedding & honeymoon in Aruba
Aruba is one of most blessed islands in the Caribbean Sea. Although it's the smallest of the islands which comprise Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao, island Aruba has a lot of wonders to offer. It has white sand beaches and turquoise waters that can lure visitors, all-inclusive hotels and luxury vacation resorts, large shopping centers, casinos, and a lot of dining options. What's more, Aruba is populated by happy and hospitable people.
Luxury vacation resorts
With so many attractions, it's no wonder that island Aruba is visited by thousands of vacationers every year, many of them coming for wedding and/or honeymoon. Some of these vacationers are even "returning" tourists - they have once enjoyed everything that the island has to offer and come back just to discover the other hidden secrets of Aruba. Many travelers are attracted to this tropical island by the luxury vacation resorts which allow tourists to enjoy an unforgettable getaway, wedding or honeymoon.
A few important tips for wedding
If you want to get married in Aruba, check this out:
- Waiting period: all documents have to be submitted at least one month prior (by courier) to the desired wedding date
- Apostille documentation from country of citizenship verifying neither party is currently married
- Marriages are performed in the salon of the historic City Hall building in downtown Oranjestad
- If you are staying at a luxury resort or hotel, consult with the manager or wedding coordinator to help you make arrangements to secure your marriage license
- Marriage license fee: US $80 during the week; US $200 Saturdays, holidays or after office hours
- Marriage certificate: between US $20.00 - US $32.00
- Identification needed: copies of birth certificates with raised seal
- Proof of divorce or death certificate
- Must hold a valid passport and submit copies of pages showing relevant details
- Copies of passport pages of witnesses
Prepare your vacation in Aruba
Aruba is a foreign country, so make sure you have all the documents needed for your wedding or honeymoon in Aruba. Check your passport and make sure that it current and valid. Note that if your passport is not valid, then expect not to reach Aruba until you've renewed it! Aside from that, check your flight tickets. Look at everything stressed in the tickets and check the exact time of your departure and arrival. Once double checked, make yourself ready for it. If everything is prepared, book your stay on Aruba at one of the many luxury vacation resorts!