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Getting married in Curaçao: which venue or planner fits you?

A Curaçao wedding averages about $10,000 per couple; resort packages run from free (with enough room nights) to over $12,000. Go small at Zoetry (about 20 guests) or Papagayo (about 30), or big at Dreams or ACOYA. For a legal marriage, file your documents with the civil registry at least 2 months ahead.

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Baoase Curaçao

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    BeachBride

    US guide listing Curaçao planners and explaining the paperwork.

    DestinationWeddings.com

    Destination wedding travel agency; books resort packages and guest rooms.

    Honeymoons.com

    Books weddings and honeymoons at resorts such as Sandals Royal Curaçao.

    Good to know

    • File your request and documents at least 2 months ahead, and appear in person no later than 3 days before the ceremony.
    • Documents may be no more than 6 months old on the wedding day.
    • A legal ceremony outside the registry office needs six adult witnesses; your planner or venue can arrange them.
    • Some resorts include the basic package free with a minimum number of room nights.
    • Your own witness must be at least 21; send their name, address, date of birth and passport copy.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can tourists legally marry in Curaçao?

    Yes. You send a signed letter with two preferred dates to the municipality and file your documents with the civil registry (Kranshi) in Willemstad at least 2 months ahead.

    What documents do you need to marry in Curaçao?

    Birth certificates listing your parents, an international certificate of no impediment with apostille, any divorce decree or death certificate, and passport copies. No older than 6 months; translate anything not in Dutch, English or Spanish.

    How much does a Curaçao wedding cost?

    About $10,085 per couple on average per DestinationWeddings.com. Resort packages: $1,000-2,500 (basic), $3,500-6,000 (mid), $7,500-12,000+ (high end). BeachBride cites $10,000 to $35,000.

    How many witnesses do you need?

    A legal ceremony outside the registry office needs six adult witnesses. Your own witness must be at least 21.

    Is a Curaçao marriage valid in the US and the Netherlands?

    BeachBride says it is recognized in the US. Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and uses a Dutch-style civil registry.

    Which resorts host weddings in Curaçao?

    Among them Sandals Royal Curaçao, Dreams, Sunscape, Zoetry, Marriott, Renaissance Wind Creek, ACOYA, Baoase, Papagayo and the two Corendon resorts at Mambo Beach.

    How we compare

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