As I mentioned earlier this week, Bucuti Beach Resort’s on-site wedding coordinator Nashette Wouters does an amazing job at helping couples pull together the perfect romantic destination wedding. She works with local vendors to get a perfect cake – or cup cakes – for the intimate receptions.

Above are images of bouquets and boutineers from real weddings held at Bucuti. In addition, Nashette always gives her couples the option to mix in Aruban wedding traditions to their ceremony or reception. This could mean adding local foods to the dinner menu, dancing the first dance to a traditional Aruba waltz played by a classical trio, or serving a traditional Aruban groom’s cake (small bite of fruit cake soaked in rum).

Some couples come to Aruba for a destination wedding with no guests. Just bride, groom and the sunset. Those couples usually follow their ceremony with photos and then a quiet, romantic dinner for two in the sand. Other couples come with up to 50 guests and are treated to a reception at tables on the beach with waiter service all evening.