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 the first phase of a $40-million makeover, the resort takes wedding and honeymoon celebrations to a whole new level, introducing ultra-spacious rooms and balconies, walk-in closets, rain-style showerheads, LCD wide-screen TVs and the latest plug and play, Jack Pack technology.

Guests can spend time at Aruba Marriott enjoying a variety of activities such as windsurfing, shipwreck diving, lounging by the resort's free-form pool, soaking up the rays on the 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 the beach, in a garden or in one of two elegant ballrooms.