Rosanna Mignacca / Eat, Drink and Be Married / Aruba Nights Hotel Edition

Eat, Drink, and Be Married

Eat, Drink, and Be Married

Eat, Drink, and Be Married!

Pinchos Grill & Bar

White Modern Cuisine

Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa

Papiamento Restaurant

by Rosanna Mignacca Saying, “I do” on Aruba? Want to wow your guests with wedding celebrations they’ll always remember?

Luckily for you, Aruba has a wealth of event options that will delight you and your guests for your rehearsal dinner, reception, and any additional wining and dining you desire.

From the island’s fabulous world-class hotels to fun and romantic restaurants, there are so many choices to accommodate your style, taste, and budget.

Elegant affairs

For some brides and grooms, a wedding means a timeless, classic affair. Imagine dancing the night away under the high ceilings and exquisite chandeliers of a spectacular ballroom. The Ritz Carlton, Aruba offers you all this and more. Take your wedding walk down the aisle at their famous Eternity Bridge and Beach Gazebo.

With tropical breezes, panoramic views of crystal blue waters, and stunning sunsets as your backdrop, your special day will be one you’ll never forget. The hotel’s

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beautifully manicured Event Lawn offers a serene and sophisticated setting for an outdoor reception. With breathtaking venues, world-class dining, and flawless service, “putting on The Ritz” on Aruba ensures you’ll impress your guests.

From beach to ballroom, every venue at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino is designed to perfectly adapt to your taste and the size of your party.

Book an event under their Beach Palapa – an open-sided structure with a palmthatched roof. In the shade, under the sun, taking in the sunset, or beneath the stars, your guests will love this intimate toes-in-the-sand experience. Oceanside or poolside, the Hyatt’s decks are fabulous settings for rehearsals, receptions,

cocktails, or dinner and dancing. Plus, the resort’s spa and casino provide in-house entertainment and relaxation.

Romance on the beach

A popular choice for relaxing, sunbathing, and having a dreamy beach wedding is the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa. Manchebo is Aruba’s widest beach, offering both calm waters and exciting waves.

From an intimate barefoot ceremony on the sand to a gala celebration beneath the beachfront Pavilion, you and your guests will revel in a glorious day and stay.

If you’re looking for just the right place for you and your wedding party to stay and enjoy a beach holiday, the Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino is a great choice. E

Clockwise Photo by from top left, photos courtesy of Pinchos Grill & Bar, White Modern Cuisine, Papiamento Restaurant, and Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa

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Eat, Drink, and Be Married Located on the island’s famed Eagle Beach – awarded one of the top 10 beaches in the world – the Tropicana also offers an abundance of exciting adventures, fun activities, and is surrounded by entertainment, unique attractions, live cultural events, as well as some of the best shopping around.

Fine dining galore

Whether you’re looking for a restaurant to host your wedding reception, a rehearsal dinner, or even for fun and delicious meals for your guests, Aruba has so many excellent choices.

For a unique, Zen-like dining experience, White Modern Cuisine allows you and your guests to experience subtle harmony and peace with meals that are a beautiful marriage of flavor and highquality ingredients. Featuring exciting takes Beach wedding setting at the Hyatt Regency Aruba

Eat, Drink, and Be Married on international favorites, the renowned chef and staff make every dish a culinary delight. Menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free items.

Looking for a magical nighttime setting for your wedding? Pinchos Grill & Bar is a romantic eatery for evening food and fun. Set on a pier that lights up when the sun goes down, you can watch the fish swimming underneath as you enjoy mouth-watering meals surrounded by candlelight under the stars.

If a historical setting appeals to your aesthetics, consider Quinta Del Carmen.

Housed in a monumental building that dates back to 1916, you’ll savor a fabulous menu of seafood, meat, and old-fashioned favorites, plus popular desserts and drinks.

How about a vibrant locale for a fun rehearsal dinner or treating your extendedstay wedding guests? Cuba’s Cookin’ takes

you back in time to a Havana restobar, circa 1959. This hot spot passionately serves up the culture of Cuba to Aruba with its friendliness, art, music, and dance.

Delectable classic Cuban dishes are available every day of the week.

For an authentic Aruban experience, choose the Papiamento Restaurant, named for Aruba’s native language. The Ellis family welcomes you with island hospitality and cuisine. This upscale restaurant provides a magnificent, romantic setting for rehearsals and receptions. Whether surrounded by their lush garden, beneath the rustling palms on their terrace, around their sparkling, turquoise pool, or inside the more than 125-year-old house filled with beautiful antiques, the elegant atmosphere is only matched by the sumptuous food. Their impressive wine cellar will also enchant connoisseurs. E

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This is the backdrop to the wedding of your dreams...

White Modern Cuisine

Contact us for more information on arranging our gorgeous facilities for the most important day in your life.

T: (297) 280 0280 • E: contact@whitecuisine.com • W: whitecuisine.com • Diamante 300, Gold Coast Clubhouse

Beach wedding setting at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

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Papiamento Restaurant

Clockwise from top left, photos courtesy of Hyatt Regency Aruba, White Modern Cuisine, Papiamento Restaurant, and The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

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Eat, Drink, and Be Married Heavenly hosts

Looking for a spiritual setting to seal your vows? From chapel to church to synagogue, Aruba lets you speak to your higher power with more than 50 houses of worship, including precious Alto Vista Chapel, the island’s first Catholic Church.

Charming, colorful, and cozy, it overlooks Aruba’s north coast. Outside are spectacular views; inside is perfectly intimate and romantic.

The tall tower of the Protestant Church is an Oranjestad landmark built in the mid-1800s. Now used for special events and ceremonies, it may be the perfect choice for your wedding.

Santa Ana, the second oldest Catholic Church on the island, has a stunning, hand-carved oak altar from 1870 that won an award in Rome. The inspiring structure and surrounding stained glass windows will add a heavenly touch to your nuptials.

Eat, Drink, and Be Married Mazel tov, darlings, you’re getting married! Looking to have a Jewish wedding filled with beauty and joy? Look no further than Beth Israel, Aruba’s sole synagogue, boasting a dramatic modern design. Couples participate in an unforgettable ceremony in the presence of a magnificent cut-glass altar for the Torah.

The historic Town Hall in Oranjestad is the only location where legal civil ceremonies are held. This beautifully restored century-old mansion was itself originally a wedding gift from a member of one of Aruba’s first families to his beloved bride.

This enchanting edifice also presents numerous interior and exterior photo opportunities.

For something completely different…

Are you a rebel or a thrill seeker? How about a wedding at sea? Set sail along the island’s scenic coastline on a luxury catamaran that will accommodate small groups or larger celebrations.

What about below the waves? Underwater Weddings offers you undersea venues available by boat or from shore.

Your underwater ceremony is presided by a scuba instructor who is also an ordained minister! Want guests to participate? Up to 12 additional divers can be included.

From the classic to over-the-top, you’ll find everything on Aruba to make your fantasy island wedding a reality... with memories to last a lifetime. K

Alto Vista Chapel

Your Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Celebrate with us at Cuba’s Cookin’ for a unique, unforgettable, and festive way to start your new life.

• SET OR CUSTOM-DESIGNED MENUS FOR ALL BUDGETS Town Hall

• BUFFET OR PLATE SERVICE • OPEN BAR (PREMIUM OR STANDARD) Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa

• SEATING UP TO 110 PEOPLE AVAILABLE (40 INSIDE AND 70 ON THE TERRACE) • SET DECORATION AVAILABLE • FREE MOJITO FOR BRIDE & GROOM

Live Cuban Band Included!

• FREE PARKING

Come practice your best salsa moves ...before the big day!

Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino

B R E A K FA S T • L U N C H • D I N N E R Renaissance Marketplace • Reservations: 588-0627 info@cubascookin.com • www.cubascookin.com

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Bottom left photo courtesy of Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino. Bottom right photo courtesy of Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa

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