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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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1. resort

Baoase Curaçao

4.8★ · 1,146 reviews

resort · Jan Thiel · Private beach

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    Grote Knip (Kenepa Grandi)

    4.5★ · 5,094 reviews

    beach

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      Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort

      4.5★ · 3,231 reviews

      resort · Willemstad

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        Papagayo Beach Resort

        resort · Jan Thiel · Up to about 30 guests · All villas
        4.4 ★ 1,435

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        Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort

        resort · Piscadera Bay · Intimate to mid-size · Tiered packages
        4.4 ★ 1,055

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        The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon Curaçao

        resort · Mambo Beach
        4.0 ★ 1,069

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        ACOYA Curaçao Resort, Villas & Spa

        resort · Dr. Hugenholtzweg, Willemstad · In-house wedding planners · Indoor and outdoor spaces
        4.0 ★ 1,033

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        Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino

        resort · Zuidwestkust, 20 min van Willemstad · Value-focused all-inclusive
        3.7 ★ 10,340

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        Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino

        resort · Zuidwestkust · From elopement to multi-day event
        3.1 ★ 2,326

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        Sandals Royal Curaçao

        resort · Zuidwestkust · Adults only · All-inclusive
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        Zoetry Curaçao Resort & Spa

        resort · Zuidwestkust · Up to about 20 guests
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        Booking through a middleman

        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

        We looked up every provider in Curaçao on Google Maps, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, travel forums and the providers’ own sites. For each we show the score and number of reviews per platform and summarize, in our own words, what keeps coming back in reviews. Providers do not pay for a spot.

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