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Bella Aruba Event Planning & Photography

Bella Aruba Event Planning & Photography

Oranjestad, AW
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    Patty M. Sent on 06/24/2019
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    Exceeded Espectations

    We were beyond pleased with our exceptional family photo shoot with Angela. She was wonderful with our young toddlers and baby showing patience and rapport with kids. Our youngest son and his fiance were also pleased with their couple photos as were the rest of us. She is a very talented, personable photographer that made our experience smooth and pleasant. The highest compliment I could give her is that I personally liked many of the photos I was included in since I usually don't care for my own pictures. I tend to close my eyes. All three families were impressed.
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    Terri Sent on 10/20/2019
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    Bella Aruba is the only way to go!!! They were absolutely amazing and professional!

    We found Angela and asked her to do our sunset Aruba engagement photo session in September 2018. Oh my goodness! That was the fastest hour. She knew we wanted waterfalls and sunsets and had the location for us immediately. She had an eye for positioning us and the pictures came out absolutely AMAZING! We knew she was the one for our wedding once we met her. She has an awesome personality, was very honest and up front with us! Everyone knows how stressful planning a destination wedding is, however after meeting Angela we knew she would handle everything professionally and we had no worries! We communicated through email and the WhatsApp. We were so blessed to have had Bella Aruba Wedding Planning for our 9.9.19 Aruba beach wedding! This woman has so much experience in wedding planning! Angela is from the USA and married an Arubian many years ago. So she has tons of connections, knows her stuff and has an eye for detail! The best thing is she will always make suggestions to save you money $$$ without compromising quality and you sure won't get that from the hotels!!! Two weeks before the wedding, Angela notified us that the restaurant vendor would not compromise with us after agreeing a year ago with our wishes. We were so stressed out and upset!!! She told me that she has lots of connections and she would find us a different location! We just have to have faith in her. So we prayed very hard and put it in her and God's hands. She had a new location for us within 24 hours! It was Ricardo's! We had never been to Ricardo's before, so I left it in her hands. I checked out their menu and drink selections and they had raving reviews! The location was right on the beach in front of the ocean. They were very accommodating to us, my food allergies and to our elderly couple who couldn't walk on the beach. We had our wedding ceremony and reception all at the same location. It was very windy, but absolutely gorgeous! She had to redo our decorations due to the wind and she came through once again like a champ! Angela had a romantically LED lighted tent set up right on the beach for the reception. We had our sunset ceremony on the beach and our reception under the romantic lighting and stars! Everything turned out better than we ever expected!!! She made our wedding an absolute dream come true!!! We highly recommend Bella Aruba for your destination wedding, photography and event planning!!!
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    Emily Sent on 12/06/2019
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    We Loved Bella!

    We had such a great experience with Angela and her team. Everyone was extremely professional and organized. Our pictures came out gorgeous and we would recommend them to anyone! You will not be disappointed!
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    Rachel E. Sent on 10/10/2019
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    Aruba’s Wonder Women Wedding Planner

    It is truly impossible to summarize in just a few sentences just how mind-blowing our experience was with Angela. As she is truly ARUBAS WONDER WOMEN WEDDING PLANNER! After your first phone call with her you will realize that she truly knows everything about wedding planning and the beautiful Island of Aruba. She is truly the reason why our wedding did not turn out to be a complete disaster as we initially reached out for her photography services as we originally had our wedding venue booked at the RIU Palace and boy are we forever grateful that I reached out to Angela and that she responded quickly and saved me from having a total nightmare of a wedding at the RIU!!! For anyone who is reading this review please reach out to Angela before booking your wedding at the RIU – Trust me as Angela truly has your best interest at heart. We ended up having our wedding at the stunning Golf Club & Resort at Tierra Del Sol & with every decision you have to make she truly guides and helps you from helping you pick out the best venue location that fits your needs to the food, decor, officiant, transportation, & photography, etc. you name it - she truly was on it! Her attention to detail allowed not only my husband and I to enjoy the day, but also allowed us to let go and truly let Angela do what she truly does best while we get to enjoy the Island. As she IS the reason why we actually were able to have the most amazing wedding in Aruba. Having a destination wedding can be at times stressful as your not able to physically be there every step of the way but please do not worry and trust her as you truly have the best in the business by your side! There aren’t enough words that can even describe how much she truly cares that your day goes perfect. She truly will go over beyond for her clients. The amazing reviews that other clients have left her do not even do her services justice as she is absolutely wonderful. We couldn’t be happier that we had Angela as our wedding planner but most importantly we are so thrilled that we left Aruba with her as a friend. Thanks again Angela .
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    Jackie Sent on 11/03/2019
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    Angela is amazing!!

    Angela was really great and really
    Customized our experience. We didn’t love the idea of traditional stages photos but Angela made the entire process so smooth it didn’t even feel like staged photos. The shots were beautiful, we got everything back quickly. Angela was professional, accommodating and effortlessly navigated around the family stuff.
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    Tonya Sent on 06/06/2019
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    PLanner & packages, cant be beat

    Angela of Bella Aruba has planned a wedding i didn't even know could come true. She made all the plans, executed the contracts made suggestions & worked with my family that wanted to be involved with planning. I cant say enough about this woman professionalism. Ill show you everything after 7.29.19
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    Despina M. Sent on 02/07/2019
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    Best of the Best of the Best!

    It is impossible to summarize the mind blowing experience I had with Angela in one paragraph. After your first meeting (even phone) with her, you will realize the level of professionalism you are dealing with. She truly has your best interest at heart in every decision she makes from planning, decor, food, photography, etc. My advice for anyone who has chosen to work with Bella Aruba Events is to LET GO. I had so much trust in Angela, that I eventually let her take over of a lot of decisions knowing she will go above and beyond my own imagination. I can't tell you how happy my husband and I were with her services. At this point I am thinking of a new event in Aruba just so we can work together again :)
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    Melissa Sent on 09/29/2018
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    I am not one who usually plans events and had no idea where to start for planning our wedding, so when I found Angela I was thrilled! Angela was really fantastic throughout the entire process. She talked me through each step, provided many options, always brainstormed price saving alternatives, was attentive, communicated well, paid attention to the details which meant the most to me (I briefly mentioned how much my grandmother meant to me and how she grew a special orchid- she found a way to incorporate them in my bouquet and cake decor!), she went above and beyond (she ensured we had food upon arrival, catered our rehearsal, gave us contact information to taxi services, etc.), and by the end she really felt like one of the family! I also really loved all of the vendors she selected! Our wedding turned out exactly the way I had hoped. I highly recommend to and cannot wait to see our wedding photos
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    Andrea Sent on 11/05/2019
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    Bella Aruba Photography

    My husband and I were getting married for the second time. I was contacting a lot of vendors in Aruba and it was taking a week or so to hear back. Then after doing some research I found the amazing Angela. We were communicating with her from New York. She was always available between her cell, text, whats app, email etc. Angela spent countless hours helping us with location and every detail of all the arrangements. She made us feel so at ease and helped us every step of the way. Angela was truly a godsend. She was so reasonable and completely honest. If something was too expensive she would advise us it wasn’t worth it. She helped us in every way to save money On things that weren’t needed. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Angela did the whole Wedding planning and photography. We had our wedding in September 2018 in Aruba at passions on the beach. I would highly recommend Angela. She is the absolute best. Everything was so perfect and because of Angela, we had our dream wedding.
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    Conor Sent on 07/28/2018
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    Angela was extremely organized, energetic, and considerate. She consistently made sure she was available to everyone when they needed her and proactively solved any issues that came up. It was a beautiful memory packed weekend thanks to her!
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    Kandice Sent on 07/11/2018
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    Bella Aruba (Angela) was extremely accommodating, creative, detail oriented, dependable, and talented! Not only did my wedding photos turn out fabulous and stunning, Angela pays close attention to every detail and really took her time with us. She made sure everything went smooth, from my hair and makeup, to the beach ceremony on a secluded beach. She really knows what works and what will turn out the best. We were so blessed to have chosen her for our private ceremony and photos. We will definitely be coming back to Aruba for our anniversaries and make sure we always come to her for photography needs! Highly recommend.
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    Chere Sent on 07/25/2018
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    Do not go with anyone else! My husband Randall and I Eloped in Aruba and were so nervous about not knowing where or who we were going to be dealing with but thank God we found Angela and her team! They were a dream come true! From day one she was so enthusiastic and very involved! She went above and beyond to make my vision on my perfect day come true! I spoke to Angela practically every other day reviewing locations, hair and make up, flowers and special request! She even went out of her way to book a reservation and a beautiful restaurant for our wedding night! Jennifer did my hair exactly like the photo and my make up was on point! Jeffrey was great and made the ceremony fun and so special! My flowers were stunning and exactly like my photo idea! I can't wait to re-live every minute of our day when we get our photos!
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    Lisa Sent on 06/04/2018
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    Bella Aruba event planning and photography was the best decision I made for my wedding. The owner is hands on, which is exactly what I expected and her response time to all my questions and fears was spot on. all I can say to who ever is looking for a professional in this field, "You are a fool if you do not hire this company".
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    Christine L. Sent on 02/13/2019
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    BellaPhotography

    My husband and I used Bella Photography for our wedding in Aruba 10 years ago. Angela did such a fabulous job that we made sure that she was available to photograph our 10 year renewal and family. She is professional, creative and fun! I highly recommend her!
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    Annie Sent on 06/01/2018
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    Angela is a pleasure to work with. Thank you again for an amazing experience. Capturing our special day means the world to us.
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    Alina Sent on 01/08/2018
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    We had Angela from Bella take our wedding photos in 2007 and we were so happy with the photos and Angela. In 2017 we were back in Aruba with our kids and decided to take another photo session as a family. So glad we booked Angela, she really knows Aruba and which places to visit for photos. Initially, I wanted sunset photos but I am so happy we listened to Angelas advice and took morning photos, the pictures are amazing! Thank you once agian, Angela, you are a true professional!
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    Amber Sent on 12/13/2016
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    Bella Aruba Photography was a recommendation to us! She did our engagement photo shoot when we were in Aruba, she also gave us fabulous tips for planning our wedding. We are still working with her and cannot wait for our big day with her! I would absolutely recommend her for both photography and some tips on wedding planning!
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    Heather Sent on 11/26/2017
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    Angela was amazing, Just what we needed in the pre-planning, planning, day of the wedding, and after. Angela was so helpful in pointing us in the right direction not just for photos but in all the little details of planning for a destination wedding long distance. Having Angela by your side to bounce ideas off of and ask questions was perfect. Our photos are just what we had hoped for and now we have some awesome picture perfect memories! Thanks-Macy/Fowlers
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    Geraldine Sent on 08/24/2017
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    What can I say about Angela? She is the reason why I actually was able to have the most beautiful and fun wedding in Aruba. When the wedding planner in the U.S. I was working with , refused to give me details for the costs of my wedding, and I didn't sign the estimate that was over what we had agreed upon, she abruptly stopped working on my wedding 3 weeks before it was supposed to happen.

    I didn't know what to do and was so stressed. I called every single venue in Aruba to see if they were available. I had 98 people confirmed to attend from the States, but had nothing.

    Then I called the Bucaneer Restaurant, and Angela responded right away. She took such good care of us, and she was able to help me plan a wedding in 3 weeks.

    Angela cared so much, answered all my questions, and negotiated the best rates. She put me in touch with the most amazing vendors. She became our instant family member and never gave up.

    Her drive, her generosity and her kindness will never be forgotten. I had no idea what to do and she helped us. Her connections on the island were incredible.

    I've never met anyone like Angela. I didn't know how I got so lucky to meet someone like her. She truly was the person responsible for giving us and our guests, the best experience ever.

    If you are considering hiring someone to help you with your wedding and to take photos, please hire Angela. There is no way I can ever repay the kindness she showed us. We wouldn't have had a wedding without her.

    It's a shame that there are people in the wedding industry that have no issues with overcharging you, lying to you, and having the indecency to make the most beautiful time in your life, a complete disaster.

    There should be more people like Angela, that truly care. Aruba has always been our most favorite place. But now, it will always be the place where we not only had the most beautiful wedding, but the most beautiful memories. And this was all due to Angela.

    She never gives up!
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    Susan Sent on 01/12/2018
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    Angie was a joy to work with. She took our family photo's this past fall (2017) while we were on vacation and she really paid attention to the finest of details while taking our suggestions/dreams of great pictures and making them come true! Thank you Bella Aruba Event Planning and Photography----you were awesome!
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    We hired Angela for wedding in 2007 and again for family photos in 2017. She was excellent!
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    My husband and I hired Angela to photograph our July 2017 destination wedding at the Hilton Aruba and are so happy we did!

    We had a very long list of desired shots and Angela captured them all beautifully - her photos literally took our breath away. She is a true professional, and a pleasure to work with.

    Besides her beautiful photos, responsiveness, and warm personality, what impressed us most about Angela was her integrity and honesty. We decided to add a first look and “getting ready” photos about a month prior to the wedding and were prepared to pay for addiotnal hours of photography. Angela was very honest in telling us that she believed she could capture all of our shots in the time originally allotted. Her honesty meant a lot to us, and she delivered on her promise.

    We highly recommend Angela to capture your most special moments and honestly couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos. We love reliving the best day of our lives over and over through Angela’s beautiful photos.

    Ali and Chris Stuart
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    Angela of Bella Aruba Photography is the best of the best!!! She captured our day perfectly and helped all our wedding dreams come true. She was such a pleasure to work with from our initial contact, the months leading up to the big day, to meeting with us when we arrived in Aruba, to the wedding and beyond. She always responds immediately and truly helps ease those pre-wedding jitters. Our guests even commented on how wonderful she was to work with. We did a trash the dress session a few days after our wedding, and we had so much fun! We couldn’t have asked for any better. You will not regret choosing Angela as your destination wedding photographer! Our photos are absolutely beautiful!
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    Sheri Sent on 10/16/2017
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    I had met Angela 6 yrs prior and after looking at her work, I knew she was THE photographer that I wanted to capture out special day. She helped me plan and organize the event as I also wanted Carnival dancers at the Reception. She had the best vendors working the event. My favorite was the Trash the Dress shoot! So much fun just the 3 of us and the stress of the wedding was over. Would highly recommend Angela at Bella Aruba for your wedding!
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    Rachel Sent on 01/12/2018
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    Angela was awesome. She did our wedding pictures in Michigan in February. They turned out beautifully. I would recommend her a thousand times over!!!!