Aruba weddings by Divi Resorts

Located in the southern Caribbean with year round warm weather and cooling trade breezes, Aruba is recognized by island travelers as one of the best overall Caribbean destinations. Aruba is home to some of the world's most scenic beaches, world class shopping, dining, entertainment, and lively nightlife.

The Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort is a beach lovers treasure located directly in the sands of Aruba's famed Palm Beach. There is no better ceremony location than their quiet stretch of Palm Beach. Walk down sand swept aisle complimented by subtle green palm fronds and tropical flowers, and say your vows with the azure sea as your backdrop. Make the most of your beach wedding with a private after party at the romantic sunset beach bistro. This delightful open air restaurant features indoor dining with classic Caribbean decor, rounded thatched roofline, and hanging lanterns. The Divi Aruba Phoenix ballroom is also perfect for an indoor celebration. This unique air conditioned ballroom features vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and a wall of glass with views to the Caribbean oceans. The ballroom curves around a garden lined deck area so that 180 guests can easily mingle between indoors and out.

The all-suite Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort is nestled within the lush greens of the links at Divi Aruba golf course just steps from the beach and the Divi and Tamarijn Aruba all inclusive. Say "I do" in a classic beach ceremony, or plan a sunset event on the emerald greens of the links golf course against a backdrop of dramatic Aruba sky and tropically landscaped waterfalls. Enjoy modern island elegance at windows on Aruba restaurant featuring dramatic floor to ceiling windows with sweeping views of the golf course and Caribbean Sea.

Thinking of something different for your once in a lifetime event? Celebrate your special day island style with Divi resorts from wind-swept cliffs to sun kissed beaches they guarantee you an "I do" with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and gentle music of waves. Your destination wedding is effortless at Divi resorts in Aruba.

Top Ten Reasons to Marry in Aruba

• Aruba's romantic environment of sunset-lit beaches and private beach coves has long endeared the island as a honeymoon destination. Now both the celebration of the honeymoon destination as well as the actual wedding ceremony and reception can also take place on the island. As one of the hot spots for both weddings and honeymoons in the Caribbean, couples seeking romance in Aruba find they come away with their fair share of memorable moments to accompany the wedding and honeymoon photos that will soon be uploaded to favorite social website to share with family and friends.

• An average rainfall of less than 20 inches a year, an average daytime temperature of 82 degrees with low humidity, a location away from the path of hurricanes; and the constant cooling influence of the trade winds.

• A long history of hospitality pervades the local culture, with island residents offering a warm smile and welcome to visitors.

• Accommodations on the island range from renowned names in high rise resorts with all the amenities, to the more intimate environs of low-rise and boutique hotels; the type of resort experience you choose is up to you!

• Aruba offers a cosmopolitan air and all the comforts of home, while still retaining its small town charm.

• Pristine landscapes and historical sites abound, especially in Arikok National Park

• Gourmet adventures available with the island featuring international chefs specializing in several different types of cuisines. Aruba is home to over 100 fine restaurant choices.

• Aruba is a shopper’s paradise. Numerous shops specialize in luxury watches, designer clothing, scents and jewelry.

• Aruba allows you to do exactly what you want to do. With so many choices, you can pursue your favorite activities or simply luxuriate in doing nothing at all.

• Seven miles of white sandy beaches have put Aruba in a class by itself.

Wedding at a Glance

The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino brings your dream wedding to life on Aruba. Anything is possible from the simplicity of a barefoot beach ceremony underneath a native kunuku gazebo to the extravagance of a wedding reception complete with tropical cocktails service in coconut shells. They are confident that one of their beautiful outdoor settings or elegant ballrooms accommodating up to 500 guests will serve at the perfect backdrop for one of the most special days of your new life together.


Fragrant ginger lilies add a distinct tropical flair and delicate ginger lily blossoms are laid out in the shape of a heart on the sugary white sand of their beach where the bride and groom exchange vows. These fresh flowers combine with cool ocean breezes to create a wonderfully sensuous experience. Following the ceremony, photographs are taken of the newlyweds to capture the beginning of their marital journey. The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino offers a variety of outdoor venues to host your wedding reception or dinner on the beach, on a tropical lawn, or at the paved La Vista patio. Aruba's pristine beaches and clear blue Caribbean form the ideal backdrop for your beach wedding.

Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort Weddings & Honeymoons

Play on the beach, on the green, or at the tables all in one deluxe Aruba resort. The all-suite Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort is nestled within the lush greens of The Links at Divi Aruba golf course just steps from the beach and the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba all inclusive. The resort features fine and casual dining at the links clubhouse home to open air Mulligans and romantic windows on Aruba restaurant. Spacious suites surround the lively spot at Divi Village: a grand free form pool complete with swim up bar, islands and waterslide. The resort is easily connected via a golf-cart shuttle service to its three sister hotels and the Alhambra Casino, and offers guests an optional all inclusive program that includes golf and the use of restaurants and amenities at four Divi resorts.


Say "I do" in a classic beach ceremony, or plan a sunset event on the emerald greens of the Links golf course against a backdrop of dramatic Aruba sky and tropically landscaped waterfalls.

Enjoy modern island elegance at Windows on Aruba restaurant featuring dramatic floor to ceiling windows with sweeping views to the golf course and Caribbean Sea. Windows on Aruba can accommodate up to 120 guests for a seated banquet. For a more casual affair, host up to 70 guests poolside at the open-air Sea breeze Bar and Restaurant.

Aruba Weddings by Divi Resorts

There is no better location than their quiet stretch of Palm Beach. Walk down sand swept aisle complimented by subtle green palm fronds and tropical flowers, and say your vows with the azure sea as your backdrop.


Make the most of your beach wedding with a private after party as the romantic Sunset Beach Bistro. This delightful open-air restaurant features indoor dining with classic Caribbean decor, rounded thatched roofline, and hanging lanterns. Seating extends out to the beach, with tables set in the sand under palm trees wrapped in twinkling white light. The Sunset Beach Bistro accommodates up to 160 guests for a seated banquet, or up to 300 for a beachside affair.

The Divi Aruba Phoenix ballroom is perfect for an indoor celebration. This unique air-conditioned ballroom features vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and a wall of glass with views to the Caribbean ocean. The ballroom curves around a garden lined deck area so that up to 180 guests can easily mingle between indoors and out.

Thinking of something different for your once in a lifetime event? Celebrate your special day island style with Divi Resorts. From wind-swept cliffs to sun kissed beaches they guarantee you an "I do" with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the gentle music of waves.

Hundreds of Dreams, Thousands of Details, Millions of Memories

Imagine exchanging vows barefoot on the beach as you are caressed by warm ocean winds at sunset, with your closest friends and family there to celebrate your special day. The time leading to your wedding is filled with excitement as your special day draws near. With the Westin Resort, Aruba, you can bask in the anticipation, assured that every detail is attended to. Our promise is to make your entire wedding experience absolutely perfect, and to create a truly unique and memorable event.

Sunset Ceremonies
• Arrangement and fees for minister
• Professional photographs in a mini album
• Bridal bouquet & boutonniere
• Champagne at wedding site
• Fresh flower arrangements
• One tier wedding cake
• Bridal hair & makeup appointment
• Caribbean steel pan

Special touches to consider
• Chilled towels after the ceremony to cool everyone off
• One hour of chef's choice of hors d'oeuvres and open bar while wedding pictures are being taken

In order to get legally married in Aruba, couples must first have a civil ceremony in our beautiful historic "Stadhuis" (Civil House) located downtown Oranjestad. After this ceremony, couples may have their unions "blessed" on the sugary white sands of the Westin Resort; Aruba by either religious or non-denominational officiates.

Aruba Weddings and Honeymoons

Aruba's romantic environment of sunset lit beaches and private beach coves have long endeared the island as a honeymoon destination. Now both the celebration of the honeymoon as well as the actual wedding ceremony and reception can also take place on the island. As one of the hot spots for both weddings and honeymoons in the Caribbean, couples seeking romance in Aruba find they come away with their fair share of memorable moments to accompany the wedding and honeymoon photos that will soon be carefully pasted in the albums back home.

Civil marriages are performed in the salon of the historic City Hall building in downtown Oranjestad. After the legal marriage, couples may also wish to enjoy a religious ceremony, either in one of Aruba’s churches or synagogues, or even with a blessing held right on the beach.

Visitors wishing to carry out their civil marriage in Aruba must provide an apostille report from their country of citizenship. If either party has been divorces, he or she must submit a copy of the divorce decree; if one has been widowed, a death certificate must be produced. Other documents necessary for the ceremony to be carried out include copies of birth certificate, with the raised seal, and valid passports from the couples’s witnesses. All documents must be faxed for review and then submitted by courier at least one month prior to the desired wedding dates.

Ceremonies are performed Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm and on Saturday by special request and upon availability. After the wedding comes the unforgettable honeymoon and Aruba perfectly fits the bill for this very special occasion. The majority of Aruba’s resorts participate in the one cool honeymoon program where couples receive the red carpet treatment right from the start with the resort providing a complimentary bottle of champagne of wine, complimentary souvenir gift, complimentary honeymoon doorknob hanger and a certificate for a free night during the following year's return stay.

Dreams of a Lifetime can Begin With “I Do" in Aruba

Aruba serenades newlyweds with the rhythms of the waves softly hitting the shore and gentle sounds of rustling palms during a romantic walk on the beach. Aruba is perfectly suited from romantic getaways, honeymoons and weddings. Vacationing pairs are given special treatment with extensive couple-oriented activities, whether dining in intimate eateries, swaying to island tunes in beachside bars or indulging in a shared massage in exotic spas.

Evening Escapades
Couples recline along the deck of a slick catamaran, luxuriating in the soothing sensation of gliding across the sea's surface as you are served colorful refreshing cocktails

Toasts are often made by moonlight. A private dinner set up on the beach over a carpet of white sand, or a romantic meal out on the water to the sway of calm seas, helps provide the continuation of an unforgettable evening.

Lady luck often smiles on the honeymooning couple, with the carnival like atmosphere of the casino lasting into the wee hours of the morning.

Dancing while wrapped in each other's arms to the sounds of a fast-paced salsa or merengue, or in appreciating the footwork of professional dancers during a live show, rounds out the evening, perfectly topped off with a lingering kiss during a last stroll along a deserted beach.

Walking Down a Sand Aisle
Friends and family look on admiringly as a barefoot bride delicately strolls down a sand aisle. The resounding pop of a champagne bottle marks the end of the ceremony as guests rush in to congratulate the gloriously happy couple.

Historic, gabled colonial buildings and quaint island churches create similarly picturesque venues in which to create the once in a lifetime event of a wedding or renewal of vows celebration.


Create Your Memories as Mr. & Mrs.: Daytime Delights
Rising to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee and the anticipation of a breakfast served bedside is only the start of one of many perfect days experienced together in Aruba.

Lazy days or active afternoons, each are spent in ideal harmony whether hand in hand, exchanging comforting, side long glances while luxuriating along white sand beaches bordered by the warm Caribbean sea, or in breaking out of the beach scene and into the Aruban countryside. Hitting the trail on horseback and racing into an island sunset, sailing through a yet another cloudless day, or sharing laughs as you take on the bumps of the road of an island tour are the many pleasures of Aruba.