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Samantha and Michael’s Wedding at Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

Monday May 5, 2025

Aubrey and Noah share a kiss at their destination wedding on the beach, surrounded by loved ones as the sun sets.

Aubrey and Noah stand side by side on a sandy beach at sunset, gazing into the distance as they celebrate their destination wedding.

Aubrey and Noah pose beside a large illuminated "LOVE" sign on the sandy beach at night, capturing a magical moment from their destination wedding.

A man in a suit stands on tiled stairs beneath elegant white arches and swaying palm trees, capturing the essence of a destination wedding.

Aubrey and Noah: At their destination wedding, the bride is dipped low on the dance floor while guests cheer them on beneath the night sky.

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Resort

Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

Aruba, Caribbean Islands

Venue

Beach

Wedding Package

Indulgence Package

Cost

$8,999

Ceremony Venue

Riu Palace Aruba

Reception Venue

Riu Palace Aruba

Wedding Package?

Indulgence Package

Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

$8,999, and we added $10,000 in upgrades.

How did Destify help you choose the perfect destination and resort for your wedding?

I knew where I wanted to get married, Destify made it happen 🙂

What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

Our first loo,k which included our private vows

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

Taking a step back and looking at all of our closest friends and family enjoying our special night!

Looking back, what would you say to couples considering a destination wedding with Destify?

Book with Destify! They have your back and check in so frequently, I’m so thankful for them!

How was your ceremony, and did you have a reception? Where was your reception?

There were a few glitches, but we made the most out of everything as it was our special day. Our ceremony and reception were on the beach.

What did you love most about getting married at your resort?

The views!

How did the amenities at your resort make your wedding week special?

We got a couples massage, mani & pedi, and a complimentary hair gift card, which was kind. Our room also had a bottle of champagne, rose petals, and an Aruba aloe gift post-wedding.

What features of your resort made your ceremony or reception memorable?

The castle-like structure.

How did you feel about planning a destination wedding at first, and in what ways did our team help simplify the process and bring your vision to life?

I’ve been to Aruba for 20 years, so I wasn’t too nervous. Destify helped do the negotiating and booking of the wedding, which was amazing versus going through the hotel.

Knowing what you know, would you do a destination wedding again?

Yes, but I would buy a plane seat for my dress!

Lastly, do you have any advice for future couples?

Do the destination wedding! It turns into a week of fun, especially if you do a welcome or farewell party like we did! Research your hotel thoroughly, ours wasn’t as honest about some things with Destify that we would’ve preferred to know, so take that into account (example: the hotel was under major construction).

Lastly, book a seat for your dress! We flew United, and there were no closets for the dress. Thankfully, I was able to take up a whole overhead bin, but that’s not always the case!

“I knew where I wanted to be married, Destify made it happen!”

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