The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Ritz-Carlton4.62,286 reviews
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Luxury resort on Palm Beach with dedicated wedding team, multiple ceremony locations, and impeccable service.
See weddings at the resortWhy it fits you
Aruba gives you that tropical, romantic feel without making guest planning hard. If you want a legal ceremony and a sweet spot in January or February, it fits beautifully.
Budget snapshot
$16K-$54K estimate
Based on Aruba average ($12K-$40K) for an 80+ guest wedding
What drives this estimate
- Guest count: an 80+ guest party - more guests means more catering and room nights
- Resort tier: mid properties; all-inclusive vs à la carte swings this the most
- Season: peak months (January) cost more than shoulder season
Best timing
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Weather: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages). Updated 2026-04-15.
Your Winter window in Aruba, month by month
December
78-84°F
5 rain days
no storm riskJanuary
77-83°F
3 rain days
no storm riskFebruary
77-83°F
3 rain days
no storm riskYour guests (Mixed US guests)
Flight time
~5.8h
Avg flight cost
~$450
Hotel/night
~$250
Guest burden
7/10
easy for guests
Visa
No visa required
Legal requirements
Legal ceremony availableAruba (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) allows foreigners to legally marry. The civil ceremony must take place at the historic city hall in Oranjestad. Required documents: long-form birth certificates (apostilled), valid passports, certificate of no impediment (apostilled, not older than 6 months), and completed Declaration of Marriage Intent and Single Status forms. All documents must be submitted at least one month before the wedding date. Two witnesses aged 18+ required. If divorced, a complete divorce decree is needed.
Marriage laws and document requirements change. Confirm with your planner or the country's consulate before you book.
Your planning timeline
- Step 112 mo
Lock your destination + book a planner
- Confirm destination and rough date
- Book a local wedding planner
- Set the guest list and budget
- Step 210 mo
Save-the-dates + start your room block
- Send save-the-dates (guests need lead time to book travel)
- Start a hotel room block for group rates
- Step 38 mo
Legal paperwork
- Research marriage requirements at your destination
- Decide: legal ceremony abroad vs legal at home
- Step 46 mo
Book your core vendors
- Photographer, florist, officiant
- Tasting / menu planning
- Step 54 mo
Details + guest logistics
- Invitations
- Welcome bags, transfers, excursions
- Step 62 mo
Confirm everything
- Final headcount to resort/vendors
- Confirm legal documents and travel insurance
- Step 71 mo
Final month
- Pack documents (apostilles/passports)
- Reconfirm vendors and timeline
Where couples stay in Aruba
A feel for the resort scene - nothing to book yet. Most couples pick their resort with their planner's help, about 10 months out.
The five-star shortlist
The flagship properties for a luxury Aruba wedding. Each link goes to the resort's own wedding pages, not a booking site.
The St. Regis Aruba Resort
St. Regis4.2266 reviews
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Aruba's newest luxury flag, opened 2024 on Palm Beach; intimate scale, butler service and oceanfront event spaces.
See weddings at the resortGroup rates, comp nights + perks at these properties
Five-star resorts negotiate wedding room blocks privately; the real numbers never show up on booking sites. We pull rate and perk proposals for your date and guest count, free. Resorts pay us a commission; you and your guests never do.
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Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Boutique4.8871 reviews
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Adults-only boutique resort on Eagle Beach, intimate, romantic, and certified carbon-neutral.
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Transportation
Alpha Tours & Transfers Aruba
Airport transfers and guest shuttle service in Aruba. Private vans, group buses, and hotel-to-venue transportation for destination wedding parties.
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Amuse Catering Aruba
Aruba catering team specializing in beach and resort wedding receptions. From cocktail hour to late-night bites.
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Aruba Wedding – Wedding Photography & Videography (Aruba)
Aruba-based wedding coordinator specializing in destination celebrations. Local expertise, international couples welcome.
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Aruba Weddings for You
Full-service destination wedding planning in Aruba. Coordinating ceremonies, vendors, and logistics so couples can enjoy every moment.
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Chef Angela Bella Aruba
Wedding catering in Aruba. Custom menus featuring local cuisine and international options for destination celebrations.
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Demian Gibbs Photography
Wedding photography in Aruba and surrounding areas. Available for elopements, intimate ceremonies, and large celebrations.
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