Aruba:
Marriage
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Every
year, Aruba receives hundreds of inquiries about getting
married on the island. Whether you choose to renew your vows
on the beach, during a private sunset cruise, or at a lush
tropical garden,
getting married in Aruba is a wonderful way to add exotic
romance to your wedding day. There are a multitude of
properties on the island with complete banquet facilities
for your reception, and many of Aruba's fine restaurants
offer elegant private rooms for special occasions. Afterward,
enjoy your honeymoon here, taking advantage of the islands
breathtaking vistas and secluded hideaways to celebrate your
romance. A great many of Aruba's best resorts and hotels
offer all-inclusive honeymoon packages, and the island itself
is simply perfect for newlyweds.
Here
is a sample of some of Aruba's most romantic spots:
- The scenic vistas
of the California Lighthouse, which looks out
over Aruba's windward coast and the rugged
California dunes from the nothwestern tip of
the island.
- The intimate
beauty of Baby's Beach, at the southeastern
tip of the island. A stunning spot for a private
beach rendezvous.
- The dazzling
beauty of the waters of Arashi Beach, on the
northern side of the island. A beautiful snorkeling
site.
- The
exotic sand dunes of Boca Prins, on the northeastern
shore.
- The tropical
surrounds of Andicouri, a coconut grove and
picnicking spot with a magnificent island view.
- The private coastal
islands of Sonesta and De Palm.
- The secluded
cove of Spanish Lagoon, once the haunt of early
island pirates.
- The wonder of
the Natural Bridge, with the surf pounding
against the rocks or dipping into the Natural
Pool, or Conchi.
- Under a Divi
tree--at sunrise, sunset, or any other time.
- The broad panorama
from Yamanota Hill, the highest point on the
island.
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If you are interested in marriage
on Aruba, please be aware of the following recommendations
and regulations. Civil marriage on Aruba is allowed only
if one of the partners is an Aruban resident and/or one of
the parties has been a resident
for at least six months. You can arrange religious wedding
ceremonies, provided that you are legally married within
your own country and that the proper officials in Aruba are
contacted in advance.
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Religious Regulations The following are only a few
of the regulations for some religions. Please note that non-Protestants
can be married by the Protestant Church.
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Catholic Church
- The prospective bride and groom should have attended pre-wedding preparation at their parish.
- They should bring along a permit to get married in Aruba from their priest.
- They should bring an official form stating that neither of them have ever been married in church.
- The couple should be married by Government ceremony in their country.
The couple should contact one of the following priests BEFORE coming to Aruba:
Office of Civil Registry
Attn: Mr. Betto Christiaans
Schoolstraat 2
Oranjestad, Aruba
Tel: (297) 583-4400
Fax:(297) 583-9160
E-mail: pivaruba@setarnet.aw |
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Protestant
Church/Episcopalian/Methodist
- The prospective bride and groom should marry before civil authorities in their country. In the U.S., that would be a justice of the peace or a municipal judge; in Japan, that would be a prefect; in Europe, that would be the official connected with the local town hall administration in charge of weddings.
- They should bring along their wedding certificate or a similar official document verifying that they have been married according the the law of their country.
- BEFORE coming to Aruba, contact:
Office of Civil Registry
Attn: Mr. Betto Christiaans
Schoolstraat 2
Oranjestad, Aruba
Tel: (297) 583-4400
Fax:(297) 583-9160
E-mail: pivaruba@setarnet.aw
to arrange the wedding ceremony together.
The ceremony can be conducted in one of the church buildings, at the host hotel, on the beach, or anywhere the couple prefers.
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Synagogue
- Submit a verification
of Judaism for both partners from the rabbi of
their home town.
- Submit a petition
to the Aruba Jewish Community:
- Israelische
Gemeente-Bet Israel
A. Lacle Blvd. 2, Box 2, Aruba
Tel: (2978) 23272
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Contact
the Aruba Tourism Authority in Atlanta for further information
at (404) 892-7822. Click here to
see what visitors are saying about honeymoons in Aruba.
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