Destination I Do - Fall 2014

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Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

caribbean

Aruba I Do White Modern Cuisine

Renaissance Private Island

There are so many things to prepare for when you are planning a destination wedding; your travel arrangements, accommodations, your guests – but when you travel to Aruba for your big day, the one thing you don't have to worry about is your color palette. The crystal, bluemarine water, the dazzling white sand, the vibrant rainbow of flora and fauna‌Aruba has it in the bag. In fact, Aruba leaves little to be concerned with. Once you arrive in Aruba, kick back in the nearest hammock The rehearsal dinner? Try dining in one of Aruba's many award-

and don't stress about the wedding arrangements. The Ritz-

winning restaurants. At Flying Fishbone, tables are arranged

Carlton, Aruba takes every wedding detail into consideration

on a cozy, private beach allowing guests to partake in fresh

so you can start living the island life the minute you arrive.

seafood, sans-shoes. Some bistro tables even meander into

Their decadent spa offers couples treatments like the "Bano pa

the Caribbean waters, making dessert for two sweeter than

Dos," a romantic bath for two. The Ritz-Carlton's spa is a dream

ever. After-dinner cocktails at White Modern Cuisine are a must.

made in bridal party heaven. "Our spa shower is truly a de-

"Aruba offers the best of everything," says Jonathan Boekhoudt

stressing escape," says Melanie Frayn, Director of Meeting and

of Aruba Tourism Authority. "The most beautiful beaches,

Special Events at the resort. With every detail in place and the

breathtaking sunsets and the friendliest people you'll ever meet."

breathtaking island beauty, a ceremony on any beach in Aruba is guaranteed to be picture perfect.

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Photos courtesy of (top to bottom, left to right): Samantha Ross, Ritz-Carlton, Aruba (Don Riddle), Renaissance Private Island and White Modern Cuisine

Words by Samantha Ross


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