Archive for April, 2008

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Dreaming of your wedding on the Beach?

Do you want your most important day of your life to be unique? At Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa we can help you plan your wedding. A wedding on the beach gives the ceremony a nice touch of elegance. You want this day to be a memorable one for years to come. Can you imagine standing next to the one you are about to spend the rest of your life. The Priest giving the blessings. The sun almost setting in the caribbean sea. Birds singing. This is the most romantic scenery everyone dreams of.

Aruba serenades newlyweds with the rhythms of the waves softly hitting the shore and the gentle sounds of rustling palms during a moonlit walk on the beach. The idyllic scenery and uncrowded settings of Aruba is perfectly suited to romantic getaways, honeymoons and even weddings. Extensive couple-orientated activities, dining, shopping and nightlife options, in which honeymooners are given special treatment, only help guarantee an unforgettable experience for the special pair.

Civil marriages are now possible in Aruba, but they must take place at the Civil Town House. Couples may also arrange a religious blessing after they have been legally married or just hold a romantic celebration beachside if they prefer.
The following are the guidelines for the various ceremonies.

CIVIL Legal Requirements:
1. All Civil/Legal Ceremonies must take place in the Civil Town House
2. Documents include:
A) Copies of birth certificate for bride and groom with apostille (state certification).
B) Passport picture page or valid state issued picture I.D. for Bride & Groom.
C) Witness (18 years up) passport picture page or valid state issued picture I.D. (minimum 2 witnesses) Witnesses can provided locally if bride and groom are traveling alone at $50 each by a weddingplanner.
D) Certificate of no impediment for bride and groom (also referred to as a “single status report” and in some states called a “negative statement of marriage”). This certificate of no impediment is obtained at the bureau of vital statistics which is located in the department of health.
E) If either party has been divorced we need to receive a copy of the 1st and last page of the divorce decree(s).
F) If either party is a widow(er) we need to receive a copy of the pertaining death certificate.
Ceremony can take place in the late morning or early afternoon on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays.
Saturdays are also available in the late mornings at an additional $150 surcharge.
3. All documents are to be faxed for review and then submitted by courier (i.e. FedEx) at least one (1) month prior to desired wedding date.
Please contact a wedding planner or your host hotel wedding coordinator.

CATHOLIC:
(Must call first as this is on hold until review of procedures is complete):

1. Proof That the prospective bride and groom have attended pre-marriage preparation.
2. Permission from their priest to get married in Aruba.
3. An official declaration stating that neither party has been previously married in a Church is also required from their local priest.
4. Copy of Wedding Certificate showing that they have been legally married in their home country.
5. Baptismal and Confirmation certificates of both parties as well as copies of their passports or I.D. Cards.
6. The proposed wedding must take place “inside” the Church building.
7. All documents must be submitted 4 months prior to chosen wedding date.

PROTESTANT / EPISCOPALIAN / METHODIST:
1. Wedding Ceremony can be affiliated in the local Protestant / Episcopalian or Methodist Churches or anywhere else the couple desires.
2. If Married outside Aruba, copy of marriage certificate from their home country.
3. Proper attire is required for all “religious blessings”( ie: No Swimsuits nor Wraps for the Bride: Shorts are acceptable for the Groom.

JEWISH:
1. Both partners MUST bet Jewish and need to submit a verification of Judaism from the Rabbi of their hometown
2. The Aruban Cantor accepts Jewish status certificates from valid Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Liberal and Re-Constructionist Authorities.
3. A formal petition needs to be submitted to the Aruba Jewish Community.
4. The wedding ceremony may take place either in the synagogue or any other venue of choice.
5. The synagogue of Aruba is an independent Conservative-Reform style congregation.

For more information about having your wedding at the Manchebo Beach Resort feel free to contact our wedding coordinator our send an e-mail to our events department

*CIVIL Legal Requirements: courtesy of Aruba Tourism Authority

Monday, April 7th, 2008

A good reason to visit Aruba in 2008

Aruba has many good reasons to be visited. Throughout the entire year there are activities for everyone. on Memorial Day Weekend ( May 21- 26 2008) the will be the Soul Beach Music Festival. Renowned artists like Erykah Badu,Wyclef Jean, Brnadon T. Jackson, Ledisi, Sean Kingston, Paige Bryan and Sinbad. In that same month of May (22 - 24) there will be the 4th Aruba Food & Art Art Festival. During this event you will be able to have a taste of the finest dishes by the island’s best chef’s.

from 2 - 6 July the 22nd Aruba Hi-Winds will take place. During these 5 days windsurfers as well as kite surfers from around the Caribbean will compete against each other, at the site the wind & kite surf headquarters The Fisherman;’s huts.

For the the Jazz lovers September 5 & 6 will be a must!. Cas di Cultura (downtown Oranjestad) will be the venue of the 2nd Caribbean Jazz Festival 2008. Come a nd experience our local talent as well as artist from around the Caribbean preforming Jazz music.

Mark your calenders for October 10 & 11 2008 for the 7th Aruba Music Festival. Artists like Richard Marx, Robin Gibb, Lionel Richie, Styx, Queen with Paul Rodgers & Peter Frampton are just a few who have preformed at the Aruba Music Festival during the years. The line up for 2008 will be presented in july 2008.

Aruba does have something for everybody. Combine a visit to one of these activities with a relaxing vacation a the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa.

Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa, located on Aruba’s widest beach, the intimate two-story resort offers Caribbean charm and just 7 well-appointed guest rooms. Guest indulge themselves on the acres white sand beach with tropical cocktails and spectacular sunsets. The tropical outdoor Caribbean-Balinese style spa facility on the beach , Spa del Sol, overlooks the turquoise Caribbean Sea and takes care of your soul, body and mind.-

What are you waiting for? make your reservations at your earliest convenience at : reserve@manchebo.com or call 1-800-223-1108. Manchebo Beach Resort “Where Rejuvenation” is our passion !