Top Aruba Destination Wedding Packages Under $10,000

The under-$10,000 tier is where Aruba weddings start to feel like fully custom celebrations. Guest counts climb to 30 or more, ceremony décor gets meaningfully upgraded, photography and videography start bundling into packages, and the reception dinners stretch into 3-hour private events with open bars and dedicated venues. All five of Aruba’s top wedding resorts show up in this tier.

A full destination wedding in Aruba typically averages $11,812 for the couple’s all-in spend (flight, accommodations, wedding package, and the couple’s incidentals), compared to the roughly $36,000 average traditional U.S. wedding. Under-$10K packages sit at or slightly above that average when you include travel, and still land well below what an equivalent 30-guest wedding would cost back home.

These averages reflect real spend data from couples who booked their Aruba destination wedding with our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists.

At-a-Glance Comparison: Aruba Wedding Packages Under $10,000

Resort	Package	Price	Guests	Sub-Area
Secrets Baby Beach Aruba	Eternal Love	$5,549+	20	San Nicolas
Riu Palace Antillas	Caprice	$6,299	30	Palm Beach
Riu Palace Aruba	Caprice	$6,299	30	Palm Beach
JOIA Aruba by Iberostar	Nature of Love	$7,297+	12+	Eagle Beach
Barceló Aruba	Tangerine Passion	$7,450	30	Palm Beach

Top Aruba Wedding Packages Under $10,000

Secrets Baby Beach Aruba — Eternal Love Package

PRICE: $5,549+  |  GUESTS: 20

The most inclusive package inside the $10K tier, Secrets Baby Beach Aruba‘s Eternal Love bundles a rehearsal dinner, private cocktail hour, private dinner reception, 50 digital photos, wedding album, and ceremony video into a single price. The adults-only Unlimited-Luxury resort sits on the quieter San Nicolas side of Aruba, away from the Palm Beach high-rise strip.

Includes:

• Service of judge or minister and semi-private rehearsal dinner (up to 10)
• On-site wedding coordinator, choice of 2 spa services for the newlyweds (hair, makeup, shave)
• Bouquet(s) and boutonniere(s) for couple plus wedding party (up to 4)
• Sound system with one speaker and one microphone
• Ceremony décor: 20 chairs with white covers, ceremonial table, aisle runner
• Wedding cake and sparkling wine for up to 20 guests
• Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (Gold menu, up to 20 guests)
• Private dinner reception (Gold menu, up to 20 guests)
• Floral centerpieces for sweetheart and ceremonial tables
• Live music (one set during cocktail hour)
• 50 digital photos, wedding album, and edited video of ceremony
• Choice of one couple’s spa treatment, 15% off additional spa treatments
• Special turndown service, Newlywed Package, late checkout, free anniversary nights

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Riu Palace Antillas — Caprice Package

PRICE: $6,299  |  GUESTS: 30

The adults-only Riu Palace Antillas‘s Caprice package steps up meaningfully from the Royal tier. A private cocktail with an optional rum or tequila tasting, a beauty parlor package, a 60-minute couples massage, and a $150 photo session credit make the Caprice one of the most well-rounded $10K tier options.

Includes:

• Upgraded lavender-shades decoration, recorded music, bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere
• Additional small bouquet for maid of honor and boutonniere for best man
• Minister for symbolic ceremony
• Private dinner at a select restaurant or location for up to 30 guests
• Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast
• Private cocktail after dinner with optional rum or tequila tasting
• Romantic room decoration, surprise gift, room upgrade, late check-out
• Wedding night turndown with chocolate-covered fruit and sparkling wine
• $150 photo session credit
• Newlyweds’ breakfast in bed
• Beauty Parlor Package (hairstyle, manicure, pedicure for one)
• 60-minute romantic couples massage
• 10% spa discount for the couple and guests

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Riu Palace Aruba — Caprice Package

PRICE: $6,299  |  GUESTS: 30

The family-friendly Riu Palace Aruba mirrors Riu Palace Antillas’s Caprice package at the same $6,299 price point. Where Antillas is adults-only, Riu Palace Aruba welcomes families and delivers the identical Caprice-package inclusions with a family-welcoming atmosphere.

Includes:

• Upgraded lavender-shades decoration, recorded music, bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere
• Additional small bouquet for maid of honor and boutonniere for best man
• Minister for symbolic ceremony
• Private dinner at a select restaurant or location for up to 30 guests
• Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast
• Private cocktail after dinner with optional rum or tequila tasting
• Romantic room decoration, surprise gift, room upgrade, late check-out
• $150 photo session credit
• Newlyweds’ breakfast in bed
• Beauty Parlor Package and 60-minute romantic couples massage
• 10% spa discount for the couple and guests

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JOIA Aruba by Iberostar — Nature of Love Package

PRICE: $7,297+  |  GUESTS: 12+

Aruba’s newest luxury resort, JOIA Aruba by Iberostar, brings the Iberostar Grand Collection’s polished, design-driven all-inclusive experience to Eagle Beach. The Nature of Love package includes a circular wooden arch, farm-table reception setup, 3-course plated or buffet dinner, and a dedicated romance event planner.

Includes:

• On-site Romance Event Planner
• Tropical greenery florals (bouquet and boutonniere)
• Officiant for symbolic ceremony
• Sparkling wine after ceremony and classic white frosted wedding cake
• Ceremony design: circle wooden arch, tropical greenery, cross-back chairs, palm-leaf aisle décor
• One-hour cocktail hour near ceremony with open bar
• 3-course plated or buffet dinner and 3-hour private dinner location
• Farm tables, cross-back chairs, green foliage centerpieces with assorted candle vases
• Room upgrade (subject to availability) and complimentary late checkout
• 10% spa discount for wedding guests
• Welcome amenities and wedding night gift

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Barceló Aruba — Tangerine Passion Package

PRICE: $7,450  |  GUESTS: 30

The most elaborate Barceló Aruba package inside the $10K tier, Tangerine Passion pairs a canopy-decorated beach ceremony with a full 3-hour private beach dinner reception, live cocktail-hour music, and a two-tier wedding cake for up to 30 guests.

Includes:

• Wedding coordinator, welcome in-room amenity, and late check-out until 1 PM
• Beach ceremony with canopy decorated with sheers and natural flowers
• White wooden pillar with centerpiece and Chiavari chairs for up to 30 guests
• Non-denominational minister, symbolic ceremony with keepsake
• Live music for ceremony (violinist, saxophonist, or steel drums)
• Natural dendrobium orchids bouquet and boutonniere
• One-hour post-ceremony cocktail reception with house open bar and 3 hors d’oeuvres
• Live music during cocktail reception
• House sparkling wine and two-tier cake for up to 30 guests
• Private 3-hour dinner on the beach with à la carte menu and house open bar
• Breakfast in bed and special in-room décor

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What’s Typically Included in an Aruba Wedding Package Under $10,000

The under-$10K tier is where inclusions really expand. Expect most of these across the resort offerings:

• Ceremony venue with elevated decor: canopy or arch with fresh florals, Chiavari or cross-back chairs, aisle runners
• Officiant: non-denominational minister or judge for symbolic ceremonies
• Live ceremony and cocktail-hour music: violinist, saxophonist, or steel drums
• Private cocktail hour: open bar and hors d’oeuvres
• Private dinner reception: 3-hour private beach or restaurant dinner for 20 to 30 guests
• Photography inclusions: photo session credits or a partial photography package (varies by resort)
• Wedding party florals: bouquets and boutonnieres for the couple plus wedding party
• Wedding cake and sparkling wine: one- or two-tier cake, upgraded toast
• Spa and honeymoon perks: couples massage, beauty parlor package, room upgrades

What’s Not Included (Common Add-Ons)

Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists frequently see these add-ons at the $10K tier:

• Full-day photography and videography: $1,500 to $4,000+ for a full 8-hour day (most packages include only a partial photo credit)
• Reception DJ or live band: $800 to $2,500 for a 4-hour set (live ceremony/cocktail-hour music is often included; the DJ for dinner-through-dance is separate)
• Floral upgrades: $500 to $2,500 above the package’s base florals
• Lighting: most beach and outdoor venues provide little to no lighting beyond safety lights. String lights, uplighting, and pathway lighting typically rent separately at $300 to $1,500+.
• Outside vendor fees: $200 to $1,000+ per outside vendor
• Per-person overage fees: when guest count exceeds the package limit (20 to 30 depending on package)

From Our Specialists: Best Picks for Full-Service Value

Secrets Baby Beach Aruba’s Eternal Love package is our DW Specialists‘ clear top pick inside the $10K tier. At $5,549 for 20 guests, the package delivers a rehearsal dinner, private cocktail hour, private dinner reception, live music, 50 digital photos, a wedding album, AND an edited ceremony video, an inclusion set that’s practically unique in the sub-$10K Caribbean market. The adults-only Unlimited-Luxury brand rounds out the value.

For couples wanting the largest guest count in the tier, both Riu Palace Antillas (adults-only) and Riu Palace Aruba (family-friendly) offer the Caprice package for 30 guests at $6,299. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists‘ luxury design pick. Its Nature of Love package brings a farm-table, foliage-centerpiece reception aesthetic to Eagle Beach that no other Aruba resort matches at this price point.

Tips for Staying Under $10,000

• Choose Secrets Eternal Love for the deepest inclusion set. The bundled photography, videography, rehearsal dinner, and private reception cost the equivalent of $3,000+ in add-ons at other properties.
• Keep the guest list under the package cap. Overage fees at 30+ guests can push totals over $10K quickly. The Riu Palace and Barceló packages cap at 30; Secrets caps at 20.
• Book weekday off-season dates. May, June, September, and October are Aruba’s lowest rate months. Because Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt, summer weather is dependable.
• Bundle photo and video with the package. Secrets Eternal Love already includes 50 photos, an album, and edited video. Add-on packages cost $1,500 to $4,000+.
• Budget separately for reception lighting. String lights, uplighting, and pathway lighting for beach venues typically rent at $300 to $1,500 outside the package.
• Use the resort’s in-house vendors. Avoid the $200 to $1,000+ outside vendor fees.

Aruba Wedding Packages Under $10,000 FAQs

What’s the best-value wedding package in Aruba under $10,000?

Secrets Baby Beach Aruba’s Eternal Love package at $5,549+ for 20 guests is the deepest-inclusion package in this tier. It bundles a rehearsal dinner, private cocktail hour, private dinner reception, 50 digital photos, a wedding album, and an edited ceremony video into a single price.

Which Aruba resort has the best luxury wedding experience under $10K?

JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is Aruba’s newest luxury property, and its Nature of Love package delivers a farm-table, foliage-centerpiece reception design at $7,297+. The Eagle Beach location and Iberostar Grand Collection service quality are the top of the Aruba wedding market at this price point.

Does any Aruba package under $10K include photography?

Yes. Secrets Baby Beach Aruba’s Eternal Love includes 50 digital photos, a wedding album, and an edited ceremony video. Riu Palace Antillas and Riu Palace Aruba both include a $150 photo session credit. Barceló Aruba and JOIA Aruba don’t include photography in the base Tangerine Passion or Nature of Love packages.

How many guests can I have at this tier?

Riu Palace Antillas, Riu Palace Aruba, and Barceló Aruba all cap at 30 guests in this tier. Secrets Baby Beach caps at 20 for the Eternal Love package. JOIA Aruba’s Nature of Love starts at 12 guests and scales up. Per-person overage fees apply above the caps.

Which packages include a private dinner reception?

All five packages in this tier include some form of private dinner reception. Barceló Tangerine Passion, JOIA Nature of Love, and Secrets Eternal Love include full 3-hour private beach or restaurant dinners. The Riu Palace Caprice packages include a private dinner at a select restaurant.

Plan Your Aruba Destination Wedding Today!

The $10,000 tier is Aruba’s full-service celebration price point. Private dinners with open bars, live ceremony music, wedding party florals, photography credits, and spa and honeymoon perks all bundled into one package. And with Aruba’s outside-the-hurricane-belt weather guaranteeing warm and dry conditions almost any month of the year, guest travel logistics stay simple.

Start your planning journey with the support of our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists. Fill out our online wedding planning form, and we’ll help you compare resorts, packages, and dates that fit your vision and budget. Your Aruba celebration is closer than you think!