Why We Chose an
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My deciding factors for an Aruba Destination Wedding
Flights
I wanted our family and friends to get to the destination effortlessly, and economically. Aruba has daily flights from many U.S. Cities with direct flights from New York, Boston and Atlanta. Travel to Aruba is very easy and affordable.
Weather
We chose a date in August because it was the best time for several family members and friends who attend classes during the school year. I was very concerned about planning a beach wedding in the Caribbean during hurricane season. Aruba is far outside the hurricane belt, and the weather is incredibly consistent all year long.
Activities
We had given our invited guests over a year's notice in order that they could plan time off work. Many decided to stay a few extra days, making a wedding weekend into a week long Caribbean vacation. We wanted everyone to enjoy their trip, so, there had to be plenty of activities that appealed to a wide range of interests.
Affordability
Our guests paid for their own accommodations, so our destination wedding had to be affordable.
We found a charming very reasonably priced apartment-style hotel that was only a 5 minute walk from Palm Beach, called The Boardwalk. Most of our guests stayed there, including, the groom and me-the bride.
My parents have a timeshare with the Marriott Surf Club. With a little planning, they switched their week in March for the week of our wedding in August. The size of the suite was incredible and with a smaller lock-out unit, there was plenty of room for my two brothers, my sister-in-law, and my parents.
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