Curacao Marriott Beach Resort
Resort4.31,716 reviews
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Piscadera Bay beachfront five minutes from Willemstad; beach and garden ceremony venues plus two ballrooms within 12,000 sq ft of event space.
View resortWhy it fits you
You get that tropical, romantic feel without making things hard for your guests, and legal ceremonies are available there. January and February are the sweet spot if you want the best timing.
Budget snapshot
$10K-$35K estimate
Based on Curacao average ($10K-$35K) for a 30-80 guest wedding
What drives this estimate
- Guest count: a 30-80 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 2026-08-26.
Your Winter window in Curacao, month by month
December
78-85°F
5 rain days
no storm riskJanuary
77-84°F
3 rain days
no storm riskFebruary
77-84°F
2 rain days
no storm riskYour guests (Mixed US guests)
Flight time
6h
Avg flight cost
~$450
Hotel/night
~$300
Guest burden
6/10
manageable
Visa
No visa required
Legal requirements
Legal ceremony availableCuracao (Kingdom of the Netherlands) lets non-residents marry legally. The marriage petition and documents go to the Kranshi civil registry in Willemstad at least 2 months before the wedding date, and the couple appears in person no later than 3 days before the ceremony. Required: passports, apostilled birth certificates issued within 6 months of the wedding, proof of single status (divorce decree or death certificate if previously married), and certified translations for documents not in Dutch, English, or Spanish. A legal ceremony held outside the registry office needs six adult witnesses, which your venue or planner can arrange. The marriage is recognized in the US.
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
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Boutique4.52,797 reviews
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Transportation
24-7 Taxi Curaçao
Airport transfers and guest shuttle service in Curacao. Private vans, group buses, and hotel-to-venue transportation for destination wedding parties.
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All about Happiness Curacao
Curacao-based wedding coordinator specializing in destination celebrations. Local expertise, international couples welcome.
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BCPrivatechef
Wedding catering in Curacao. Custom menus featuring local cuisine and international options for destination celebrations.
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Bon Aparte Flowers
Floral design studio in Curacao specializing in wedding arrangements. Sourcing local and tropical blooms for ceremonies and receptions.
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Cheers! by Unique Planners
Full-service destination wedding planning in Curacao. Coordinating ceremonies, vendors, and logistics so couples can enjoy every moment.
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Curaçao International Airport
Airport transfers and guest shuttle service in Curacao. Private vans, group buses, and hotel-to-venue transportation for destination wedding parties.
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