Comments on: Your Story http://www.ourarubawedding.com Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:08:09 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kova http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-2933 Kova Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:08:09 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-2933 Hi - I was wondering if anyone had any advice on arranging a Catholic Ceremony or any type of church ceremony (my fiance and I are both Catholic but if there is a lot of red tape, we are willing to go a protestant ceremony). I have tried calling churches (no response), emailing prists (no response) and our wedding planner at the resort will not help us with this. Any advice would be so helpful! Thank you! Hi – I was wondering if anyone had any advice on arranging a Catholic Ceremony or any type of church ceremony (my fiance and I are both Catholic but if there is a lot of red tape, we are willing to go a protestant ceremony). I have tried calling churches (no response), emailing prists (no response) and our wedding planner at the resort will not help us with this. Any advice would be so helpful! Thank you!

]]> By: Valaya http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-2586 Valaya Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:05:39 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-2586 Hi! I'm currently planning my wedding in Aruba and I would love to be a guest blogger here. I'd love to share my experiences, ideas and DIY projects to help other brides have a great experience planning their wedding ont his beautiful island! Hi! I’m currently planning my wedding in Aruba and I would love to be a guest blogger here. I’d love to share my experiences, ideas and DIY projects to help other brides have a great experience planning their wedding ont his beautiful island!

]]> By: Aruba Bride http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-2332 Aruba Bride Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:59:11 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-2332 Ahhhh, yes. That was our big dilemma! I'd love to hear what you think of each location and how you decide. And maybe you'll fall in love with another place that's not at the top of your list yet. Best of luck to you! Ahhhh, yes. That was our big dilemma! I’d love to hear what you think of each location and how you decide. And maybe you’ll fall in love with another place that’s not at the top of your list yet. Best of luck to you!

]]> By: flipflops2011 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-2331 flipflops2011 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:56:01 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-2331 Hi - My fiance and I are considering getting married in Aruba in April/May 2011 and are doing a site visit at the end of this month. This site is a fantastic resource - thanks so much for organizing it and to all contributors! I would love to add my two cents once we get some more details nailed down. I think we'll be deciding between the Westin and Marriott. Hi – My fiance and I are considering getting married in Aruba in April/May 2011 and are doing a site visit at the end of this month. This site is a fantastic resource – thanks so much for organizing it and to all contributors! I would love to add my two cents once we get some more details nailed down. I think we’ll be deciding between the Westin and Marriott.

]]> By: daphne http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-2203 daphne Sun, 23 May 2010 19:15:38 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-2203 Hi there! So nice to see there are other Aruba brides out there, looking for info! I am getting married August 12, 2010. I have done a lot of preparations and I would love to share it with you guys.. There is only 1 but.. I'm from Holland, so I don't know if my findings will be helpfull? Hi there!

So nice to see there are other Aruba brides out there, looking for info! I am getting married August 12, 2010. I have done a lot of preparations and I would love to share it with you guys.. There is only 1 but.. I’m from Holland, so I don’t know if my findings will be helpfull?

]]> By: Aruba Bride http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-1681 Aruba Bride Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:49:12 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-1681 Congratulations Howard! I hope we are lucky enough to be together 25 years! I expect the <a href="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f13/" rel="nofollow">Aruba.com Weddings and Honeymoons forum</a> would be a great resource to you. I found it invaluable during my planning. Just trust your gut and go with what feels right. While vendors are not allowed to 'self-promote' via the forum, some find clever ways to do it without breaking the rules. We were lucky enough to have several fantastic vendors, none of whom recruit via the forum. Also using the forum are lots of couples planning their weddings and renewals. You're bound to find someone with whom you have ideas in common. Chances are someone has asked the questions you might want to ask. I relied heavily on the reviews of other couples, though I did discount the 'one hit wonders'. These are people that join only to write a 'glowing review' or two about a specific vendor or set of vendors. Maybe they are legit, but to me those seem a lot less genuine. I trusted the couples I 'got to know' through their active participation. Also, their moderators do a great job of keeping the forum honest. If someone posts controversial information, they are quick to get to the bottom of it and find out the truth for you. And thanks so much for your suggestions. We try to take things a day at a time but those days are already going so fast! Best of luck and if there is anything you think I can help with, feel free to ask! Congratulations Howard! I hope we are lucky enough to be together 25 years!

I expect the Aruba.com Weddings and Honeymoons forum would be a great resource to you. I found it invaluable during my planning. Just trust your gut and go with what feels right. While vendors are not allowed to ’self-promote’ via the forum, some find clever ways to do it without breaking the rules. We were lucky enough to have several fantastic vendors, none of whom recruit via the forum.

Also using the forum are lots of couples planning their weddings and renewals. You’re bound to find someone with whom you have ideas in common. Chances are someone has asked the questions you might want to ask. I relied heavily on the reviews of other couples, though I did discount the ‘one hit wonders’. These are people that join only to write a ‘glowing review’ or two about a specific vendor or set of vendors. Maybe they are legit, but to me those seem a lot less genuine. I trusted the couples I ‘got to know’ through their active participation. Also, their moderators do a great job of keeping the forum honest. If someone posts controversial information, they are quick to get to the bottom of it and find out the truth for you.

And thanks so much for your suggestions. We try to take things a day at a time but those days are already going so fast! Best of luck and if there is anything you think I can help with, feel free to ask!

]]> By: Howard G http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-1676 Howard G Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:33:46 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-1676 My wife and I will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary and renewing our vows in Aruba with our children. It will be small about 12-15 people. Your site was very helpful and if you have any suggestions that would be great. For you, I would suggest, you enjoy the early years and kids growing up (when that comes), because it goes faster than you think and we both miss them now they are gone. My wife and I will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary and renewing our vows in Aruba with our children. It will be small about 12-15 people. Your site was very helpful and if you have any suggestions that would be great. For you, I would suggest, you enjoy the early years and kids growing up (when that comes), because it goes faster than you think and we both miss them now they are gone.

]]> By: Aruba Bride http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-455 Aruba Bride Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:49:22 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-455 Congratulations! I'm sure Marroitt and Edwina will do a fantastic job for you! I hope to hear more! Were still on a high after our wedding. I'm hoping to post some bits from the video one of these days... Congratulations! I’m sure Marroitt and Edwina will do a fantastic job for you! I hope to hear more! Were still on a high after our wedding. I’m hoping to post some bits from the video one of these days…

]]> By: Neely http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-454 Neely Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:48:35 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-454 Hi there! Just wanted to say thanks so much for doing this! I stumbled upon your site a few months ago after deciding on the Marriott for our wedding as well. All of your info has been SO helpfull! I'm now working with Edwina, and will be using Knipoong as well, per your advice. I love that there was once a bride as meticulous as myself out there!! I commend you on being able to do this on top of everything else! Thanks again! =) -Neely Hi there!
Just wanted to say thanks so much for doing this! I stumbled upon your site a few months ago after deciding on the Marriott for our wedding as well. All of your info has been SO helpfull! I’m now working with Edwina, and will be using Knipoong as well, per your advice. I love that there was once a bride as meticulous as myself out there!! I commend you on being able to do this on top of everything else! Thanks again! =)

-Neely

]]> By: Aruba Bride http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-363 Aruba Bride Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:01:22 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-363 Congratulations Anne! That sounds wonderful! There is something about how many look so great in a tux. =) So are you also doing the town hall ceremony? We did a secret magistrate ceremony at home before our trip to Aruba. As far as our guests know, our beach ceremony was the 'real thing' and we will continue to celebrate that anniversary with them. But we will also have our 'private' anniversary that will be just for the two of us. The Westin's property is so beautiful. The night after our wedding we walked back down to 'wander the Westin' and had dinner at Blossoms. We were so torn between Marriott and Westin and have to admit we much preferred Westin's reception facilities. I'm sure it will be a beautiful wedding and hope you'll share more. Congratulations Anne! That sounds wonderful! There is something about how many look so great in a tux. =)

So are you also doing the town hall ceremony? We did a secret magistrate ceremony at home before our trip to Aruba. As far as our guests know, our beach ceremony was the ‘real thing’ and we will continue to celebrate that anniversary with them. But we will also have our ‘private’ anniversary that will be just for the two of us.

The Westin’s property is so beautiful. The night after our wedding we walked back down to ‘wander the Westin’ and had dinner at Blossoms. We were so torn between Marriott and Westin and have to admit we much preferred Westin’s reception facilities. I’m sure it will be a beautiful wedding and hope you’ll share more.

]]> By: Anne http://www.ourarubawedding.com/your-story/#comment-362 Anne Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:34 +0000 http://www.ourarubawedding.com/?page_id=458#comment-362 Hello, Thank you so much for posting all this information. We are getting married in Aruba in May 2010. We have a lot taken care of, but the information you have provided is extremely helpful and it is always great to read other bride's stories!! I was wondering if you know of any tuxedo rental location on the island? We are actually having a Catholic church wedding and a beach terrace (Westin) reception. So, the men will be wearing a tux. Thanks again for sharing your story!! Anne Hello,
Thank you so much for posting all this information. We are getting married in Aruba in May 2010. We have a lot taken care of, but the information you have provided is extremely helpful and it is always great to read other bride’s stories!!

I was wondering if you know of any tuxedo rental location on the island? We are actually having a Catholic church wedding and a beach terrace (Westin) reception. So, the men will be wearing a tux.

Thanks again for sharing your story!!
Anne

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