Eagle Beach, Aruba- April 2009- Tad and Carla Bohlen, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, exchanged their vows on Bucuti's 14 acres of pristine, powder white beach. The couple described the location as "the perfect setting for a beach wedding".
The couple enjoyed their dream beach wedding with a fiery red sun setting behind them.
The Pirates Nest Restaurant catered a 5 course private dinner on the deserted beach complete with a dedicated steward in tuxedo.
Tad is an engineer and Carla works in an office as a receptionist. . The couple met in a karate class.
On February 22, 2008 just a week after Valentine's Day, the couple got engaged during a cruise to the Bahamas. The wedding plans ensued and both preferred an intimate and romantic affair.
When asked why they choose Aruba, the newlyweds replied: "We had heard how beautiful Aruba was from many friends. Aruba is the perfect setting for a beach wedding"
Mr. and Mrs. Bohlen expressed thanks to Nashette Wouters, Bucuti's wedding planner and the entire wedding team of the resort. "The Bucuti was exactly what we were looking for our wedding. Nashette did and outstanding job. Our wedding was everything we dreamed it would be. It was beautiful, elegant and perfect"
Mr. and Mrs. Bohlen celebrated their honeymoon in one of Bucuti's award winning Tara Beach Suites.
Photos by Victor Winklaar
