A romantic playground set against the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has always promised couples and their bridal parties a taste of paradise. Now, following a $40-million makeover, the resort takes wedding and honeymoon celebrations to a whole new level, introducing ultra-spacious rooms with large balconies, walk-in closets, rain-style showerheads and LCD wide-screen TVs. Also brand-new: the Tradewinds Club Level providing the ultimate in privacy and service, including a personal concierge.

Guests may spend their time at Aruba Marriott windsurfing, shipwreck diving, lounging by the resort’s free-form pool, soaking up the rays on powder-white beaches or getting pampered at the Mandara Spa. To close each perfect day, couples can dine at one of seven restaurants and bars onsite, among them the renowned Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.

Brides and grooms planning their nuptials from afar can rest easy—stress-free weddings are the norm at Aruba Marriott. A certified planner oversees all the bridal essentials from start to finish, working closely with the resort’s catering and banquet staff to perfect the event menu and decor. Couples can celebrate their union on or near the beach, in a garden or in one of two elegant ballrooms.