Aruba

Language: Dutch, Papiamento Time Zone: Aruba is on Atlantic Standard Time year-round. Currency: Aruban Florin (AWG) Airports: Reina Beatrix Intl. (TNCA) Activities: Beaches,Shopping, Nightlife, Festivals

 

 

Aruba attracts more than 800,000 international visitors annually and enjoys the highest return rate in the Caribbean. Perfect weather, hospitable people and world-renowned beaches are the most compelling factors for return visits. Also important are the island's mix of luxury high-rise and casual low-rise resorts, its unique natural beauty and culture, abundant land and sea activities, safety and security, and long-time friendships.  Its clean, wide beaches beckon lovers by day, and its dozen-or-so casinos keep the action going till the wee hours.

Marriage Requirements

Civil marriages are now possible in Aruba, but they must take place at the Civil Town House. Couples may also arrange a religious blessing after they have been legally married or just hold a romantic celebration beachside if they prefer. The following are the guidelines for the various ceremonies.

 CIVIL Legal Requirements:

1. All Civil/Legal Ceremonies must take place in the Civil Town House

2. Documents include:

A) Copies of birth certificate for bride and groom with apostille (state certification).

B) Passport picture page or valid state issued picture I.D. for Bride & Groom.

C) Witness (18 years up) passport picture page or valid state issued picture I.D. (minimum 2 witnesses) Witnesses can be provided locally if bride and groom are traveling alone at $50 each by a weddingplanner.

D) Certificate of no impediment for bride and groom (also referred to as a “single status report” and in some states called a “negative statement of marriage”). This certificate of no impediment is obtained at the bureau of vital statistics which is located in the department of health.

E) If either party has been divorced we need to receive a copy of the 1st and last page of the divorce decree(s).

F) If either party is a widow(er) we need to receive a copy of the pertaining death certificate.

Ceremony can take place in the late morning or early afternoon on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays.

Saturdays are also available in the late mornings at an additional $150 surcharge.

3. All documents are to be faxed for review and then submitted by courier (i.e. FedEx) at least one (1) month prior to desired wedding date. Please contact a wedding planner or your host hotel wedding coordinator.

Source: www.aruba.com