Hotel Wedding Venues in Oranjestad

Jessica

4.6 out of 5 rating

4.6

We recently got married at the Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino and it was the most perfect wedding experience we could have imagined. Leading up to our arrival, the planning process was stress-free and easy to manage. Once arriving to the resort, our experience was outstanding-- staff so friendly & knowledgeable. The day & night of our big day was SO smooth-- everyone was so impressed with the wedding! I can't say enough great things about our experience!

Amanda

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Where do I even begin We got married here on November 7, 20205. We looked many places- Watch Hill, RI, Newport, RI, Woodstock, VT, Mount Washington, NH, Paradise Island, Bahamas to name a few. We toured the Hyatt, the Marriott Stellaris, and the Ritz Carlton. They were all nice but I hated the fact that we could not close off the beach since it was public. On a whim I called The Renaissance hotel- We were met by Marshilyne Kock who would become our wedding coordinator and she took us over the island. When I stepped onto the dock I was stunned. The pelicans, and most importantly the flamingos were quite the entrance. And as she walked us through, I could see it. She then showed us the where the ceremony would be and I was hooked. There was no turning back for me. That island is magical- you feel like you are in a movie when you step off that boat! This began an 11-month relationship with Marshilyne. We talked nearly every day. She was always accommodating, polite, professional with my jumbled-up responses to her. Any idea I would bring up she would guide me! I wanted the Gelatissimo cart, she figured it out! All gluten-free wedding? No problem!! And had me meet with Chef Gerard and Shivi the pastry chef to assure me of all of my dietary needs! We flew out 2 months later in March and sat down to try the menu. She guided me every step of the way. Every vendor suggested was top notch. Every person we met had the Aruba hospitality we fell in love with. I was uncertain about choosing event planners and florists, and she set up a meeting for us. She has felt like family this past year and it’s sad to think her name will soon disappear from my inbox. Our rehearsal went off flawlessly- she was so prepared! She had our vendors lined up so everything worked seamlessly one after another! Things that we thought were not possible Greta (the florist) made come true! My husband said she was in-greta-ble!!! (dad joke-incredible, get it?) And on our wedding day, the tide was high and some changes needed to be made to our pickup location. Marsh took it all in stride- no stress. And Gitte and Laura were wonderful! For Gitte’s first wedding I hope I made it easy on her, but we had some boat moving business and she took my requests in stride waiting for me to arrive with a water bottle in hand. And Laura handled my stress and talked to me about enjoying the moment and being present, and she almost brought me to tears on the dock by the pure sincerity in her voice. Upon arrival to the island Marsh met me and was cool calm and collected. When I saw what they did with the ceremony set up, I was in awe. Edjean was suggested to us by Marsh as an officiant and people are STILL talking about our ceremony. If we could do it all again that’s the part I would want to do again. It was perfect. He touched every aspect and more we could’ve dreamed of. We were never aware of any issues if there were any! We got handed a mocktail after the ceremony by Andres that were to die for!!! We ordered them over and over and over again all night. Every staff member was gracious, polite, and handled everything perfectly. The cocktail hour was so cool! All gluten- free French fry station! Taco bar! Fruits and cheeses!! It was all SOO delicious! The décor/table setup/ reception was a vision. I sent maybe 10 photos of what I wanted and she brought it to life!! She incorporated everything I brought, with what I hoped for! The food was amazing with 98% of guests ordering filet, you could cut it with a butter knife! I wish I could give everyone so much more than a review. How do you say thank you to someone for creating the most perfect day of your life? The best day of your life. We are so honored to have gone on this adventure with Marshilyne. She took any stress, anxiety, or uncertainty out of this process. We planned a wedding over e-mails and 1-2 zoom calls. It takes true talent and patience to make that happen.

Mae

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Words can’t capture how incredible our experience was at the Hilton Aruba. What’s amazing is that we chose our wedding venue based solely on reviews and photos online, trusting the process without ever visiting until our food tasting—and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made. One of the greatest benefits of planning a wedding at Hilton is that they provide their own wedding planner. We are beyond grateful to our planner, Jose, for his patience and dedication in bringing our vision board to life. He guided us through budget-friendly options, helped us prioritize what mattered most, and made the entire process seamless. Aside from finding your own hair, makeup, and photo/video vendors, everything else is coordinated by Hilton’s wedding planner, which makes communication so much easier. We hosted both our Welcome Party and Wedding at the Hilton, and our guests were blown away by the exceptional service and stunning setting. With around 110 guests, the venue was perfect—spacious enough for a lively dancefloor while still feeling intimate. Our friends attend weddings often, but what stood out most to them here was the incredible service from the staff—attentive, friendly, and always a step ahead. The Hilton Aruba grounds are filled with picturesque spots, making every moment of our celebration feel like a perfect photo opportunity. Now that we’ve received our wedding pictures, we can’t stop reminiscing and already want to go back. If you’re considering a destination wedding, trust us—you won’t regret choosing the Hilton Aruba. Thank you again for giving us the best night of our lives! With love, Mark & Cianyl Mae

We looked at multiple venues, and we fell in love with the idea of dinner under their large Palapa. Saskia held everything together and recommended additional vendors. We were able to hire them directly, with the hotel's approval. The food was OUTSTANDING! I would do it again there in a heartbeat. Note: we had issues with our party being smaller and not requiring a group room block - this caused problems at first. It wasnt until after we signed contracts did we find out no suites were available, BUT I was able to secure the Governors Suite ~10 days before the wedding ($$$$$), and it was worth every penny. We hired Perfect Team (Rosetty) to do our set up and WOW! Exceeded all expectations. Perry the Coconut guy was a HIT, and ending the night with the Carnival dancers had everyone riding a high as we did cake in the suite after the wedding wrapped. Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions. I am happy to help future brides navigate the challenges of planning a wedding so many miles away.

We entrusted the Holiday Inn Aruba with our wedding of 27 guests and our wedding planner, Shulaika (Shuly) Kross-Isenia did a phenomenal job with the planning and execution of our special day! We worked with Shuly remotely until the week of our wedding. Shuly was extremely professional, thoughtful, kind and patient with our many questions. She captured our vision beyond anything we could have ever wished for. Our wedding decor and flowers were so beautiful and sophisticated while still maintaining the relaxing and festive island vibes which is truly what we envisioned for our special day. Shuly found us the most AMAZING vendors to work with (our wonderful officiant, photographers, DJ, hairstylists, florists, violinist). Our guests even asked us did we know our vendors before our wedding by how connected we felt with all of them. We are so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Shuly. The Holiday Inn Aruba is truly blessed to have such a wonderful gem on their team. This is our second time staying at the Holiday Inn Aruba and the hotel has the most delicious food and warm staff. We also appreciated working with Rene Cross on our room block and were very happy that our wishes for our guests' rooms were honored. All of our guests said they would love to come back to this resort. Although planning a destination wedding can be anxiety provoking, we highly recommend working with Shuly at the Holiday Inn Aruba!!

Bethany

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had our wedding at the Divi Sandpiper on March 29, 2025, working with Aruba Weddings For You (AWFY) and Jilianne Lopez. The process was organized and started with us choosing components of our wedding from a wish list, after which we were sent our first proposal and invoice. It was easy to make changes to décor, food and beverage, and number of guests throughout the process. As our wedding date got closer, Jilianne scheduled zoom meetings to go over any questions or concerns we had. Upon arriving in Aruba, Jilianne and her team made sure we had everything we needed including steaming and pressing of our rehearsal dinner and wedding day attire. We had an in-person meeting two days before our event where we met our vendors and dropped off décor. During this meeting she continued to show off how professional and organized she is. She made us feel like no matter what came up on the day of, everything would be handled quickly and efficiently. As for the day itself, we didn’t have to worry about how the day was running, it was a testament to Jilianne and the team at AWFY. Jilianne kept us on our timeline without feeling any urgency, she was also very good at making sure the vendors had all they needed. Jilianne also made sure we had some time to enjoy our cocktail hour, her team always made sure we had everything we needed so we could be fully in the moment and enjoy the day with our guests. The venue was decorated exactly to our request and was beautiful. The dinner buffet was served in a timely manner and provided our guests with a variety of delicious options. The bar was well stocked and always turning out drinks for some of our thirstier guests. We had our post wedding wrap up, all the décor and things we were taking back were neatly packed up, this wrap up didn’t feel like we were being “discarded” at all. Our day went off without a hitch, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day in a more perfect place. If you’re feeling at all like you’re wanting to get married in a setting like this you can trust this AWFY and this venue to deliver the day of your dreams.

My wife and I had our wedding at Passions on the Beach on 10/28/16 and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! The wedding coordinators, Anne Maduro and Lissy Lampe, were fantastic throughout the whole experience. They got back to us in a timely manner with all of our questions through e-mail and we went over everything in detail when we arrived in Aruba to make sure everything was the way we wanted for our special day. Everything was set up perfect at the ceremony and reception, and the food/entertainment was excellent! The entire night ran smoothly and the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort staff were very attentive with making sure we all had drinks and food throughout the night. I wish we could re-live this day all over again! I would highly recommend using Anne and Lissy for your future celebrations/events!

Dina

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

We recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Aruba, and it was truly a magical and unforgettable experience. The property itself is stunning , elegant, serene, and set against the most breathtaking beach backdrop. It was the perfect location for such a meaningful milestone in our lives. We did encounter some initial challenges with responsiveness from our first assigned wedding planner, which caused a bit of stress early on. However, everything changed when we’re introduced to Daniela Rodriguez.Daniela was an absolute star. From the moment she took over, she brought calm, clarity, and genuine care to every part of the planning process. She was incredibly thorough, responsive, and thoughtful and it was clear she cared deeply about making our day perfect. Daniela went above and beyond to ensure every detail was handled with grace and precision, and thanks to her, our ceremony was everything we dreamed of and more. Our dinner was to take place on the beach through BLT. Daniela and the amazing Jeanine Balentina coordinated to make a very special intimate event. However, it rained and they had to pivot to re-set up everything on the patio. It still worked out to be incredible!! We also used Jiten from G10 studio for th photography and as you can see he was absolutely amazing. We couldn’t have been happier. The Ritz has a small vendor list of their approved photographers because the standards are so high and Jiten blew us away with his talent and professionalism. Our guests were wowed by the setting, the service, and the ambiance, and we felt so loved and celebrated. A huge thank you to the Ritz-Carlton Aruba and especially to Daniela for making our 30th anniversary vow renewal so special. We will cherish the memories forever.

Jordan

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had our wedding at Tierra del Sol and would absolutely recommend them to everyone!!! It was so nice to have our wedding here, as the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were all here and all of the outdoor areas were completely reserved for us. The venue was absolutely beautiful, and our ~70 guests all fit very comfortably within the space. We were also able to go to the golf course and take some photos as a couple during cocktail hour. The food was SO incredible! We had guests raving about it all night, the buffet went very smoothly, and I was amazed at the number of options we had for our food. Even our pickiest eaters had something to eat that they enjoyed, and our more adventurous eaters got incredible seafood, meat, and salads! I want to give a special shout out to Emilio Geerman, who was our contact person for the wedding. He was so easy to communicate with and was able to arrange last minute changes when we had a change in guest count. He also ensured that the event went smoothly and gave personal attention to each of my guests. My grandma, who was having trouble getting around that day, needed to be transported around the venue. Emilio was able to get a golf cart so she could move quickly and safely where she needed to go. It meant so much to me to know that my family was in good hands with Emilio, and truly impressed me so much. Tierra del Sol will always be a must-visit for us in Aruba :) We can’t thank them enough for everything!!

Lauryn

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Me and my husband decided to get married here at the Embassy Suites in Aruba from the United States. Being so far away from the venue communication and relationships were crucial for us! The first time we got to the hotel we were treated like kings and queens with a welcome drink and happy smiles! Throughout the process our main form of communication was via email and if we had a question or concern they would respond to us in 2-3 business days! When we arrived in the island in September for the week of the wedding the team set up meetings and made sure that we had all our ducks in a row! We had an amazing wedding and couldn’t have asked for anything better! Thank you so much!