About Destination Wedding in Aruba

For the bride and groom dreaming of saying "I do" on white sands, Aruba might be the solution. With Caribbean Sea breezes and waterfront hotels, this island has all the makings for a perfect destination wedding.
Entry Requirements

Aruba requires visitors to present valid documents of residency, including passports. The immigration officers might also require you have proof of hotel reservations or other accommodations.

Marriage License

All legal civil marriages in Aruba must be performed in Oranjestad at its City Hall. Religious ceremonies can be presented at the spot of the couple's choosing.

Ceremony Locations

All resorts in Aruba are located on the beach, making waterfront ceremonies the most common. Other options include hotel banquet halls and private rooms at the local casinos.

Wedding Apparel

For religious ceremonies in Aruba, there is an expected dress code. It is required brides not wear beach apparel, including cover-ups and wraps. Grooms are allowed to wear shorts.

Language

The primary language spoken in Aruba is Dutch. Hotel and tourist industry workers typically speak English.

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Sidney Johns began her writing career in 1993 after moving to Florida. The former teacher and surgical technician worked in the home improvement industry prior to earning a Bachelor of Science in education from Indiana University. While on hiatus in 2004, Johns studied holistic healing and organic growth and gardening.