The perfect wedding for Anthony & Arianna Stirpe

 Today as I sit back and reflect;

 I have to say I am proud of myself. I was contemplating starting a new business since Covid has affected destination weddings and the stress of bridal couples altogether.  I was pulled back in to stay and continue my profession, thanks to my latest newlyweds who gave me the spirit to continue by thanking me for making the impossible possible after 2 cancellations and heavy rain the morning of creating their dream wedding a reality. 
Anthony Stirpe and Arianna Campignone of Upstate New York started their wedding plans on June 20, 2019. Everything was set in stone, then the pandemic began locking down the world. They cancelled for a second time and as they say, the third is a charm. The guest list of 28 family and friends, joined them in their unity of marriage to become husband and wife in Aruba, their home away from home.
The whole crew starting with Bella Aruba Event planning, & Emilio of Tierra del Sol, and his staff executed the Stirpe wedding with PRIDE and it showed.
Magnificence at its BEST...

Anthony the groom had one request, almond cookies for his wedding, Angela baked & delivered!

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Rick & Marci Pence celebrate Silver Anniversary

Sarah and Michael Trupo wed at Eagle Beach

                                                               High School Sweethearts
                                                 Sarah and Michael Trupo wed in paradise


EAGLE BEACH- Aruba was the perfect choice for a wedding in paradise for Sarah Abbate  and Michael Trupo. The lovebirds met in their hometown of West Virginia in high school. They were high school sweethearts, in love.  They moved out to Maryland after graduating from West Virginia University over 3 years ago where they currently reside.
 Mike proposed to Sarah on their 10th year anniversary, at midnight on New Year's Eve.  The wedding-moon were planned after hearing such great things about Aruba. During the planning they were happy to hear that everyone they had spoke to were in Aruba multiple times.
The wedding ceremony was held at Amsterdam Manor beside Aruba‘s famous fofoti tree.
The evening was magical with a perfect sunset in the horizon. Dinner followed at Passions Restaurant on the beach where they dined under the stars.
“ We certainly were happy with our wedding; everything was amazing thanks to Lissy Lampe of Ceremonies and Celebrations in Aruba who planned everything from afar to a tee. Our photographer Angela Munzenhofer of Bella Aruba Photography did an amazing job at capturing the moments perfectly. We had so much fun at the Trash the Dress session that we will forever embrace that special. day We have these two ladies to thank for making all our dreams come true. We fell in love with the island instantly especially with all there is to see and do!  We are definitely looking forward to planning our next trip”! stated Sarah.

James and Judy Bowling Aruba Wedding

James and Judy tie the knot at Eagle Beach

James and Judy Bowling of San Clemente, California met on Match.com last year on August 19, 2011. James had sent Judy a message earlier in the week and decided to meet for dinner on Friday, August 19th. Judy and James saw each other every day from that moment on, unless traveling for work. They both met their match as two loving souls who were just meant to be.
James and Judy went to Cabo San Lucas the first week of November 2011 for a getaway vacation. While walking on the beach, at sunset, James pulled out a ring and asked Judy to be his wife.
Between James and Judy they have 5 children. James has 2 sons and 1 daughter and Judy has 2 sons. Judy’s son passed away in 2006.
In 2010 James was diagnosed with leukemia. After 6 months of being in the hospital for chemo and radiation, he had a stem cell transplant and has been in remission every since.
James and Judy felt that they both had many things happen in their lives but felt so lucky to have found each other.
On their first date, Judy told James that she was interested in getting married again. Judy was right to the point and said if he was not interested in being married, then they did not need to see each other again.  James on the other hand felt the same so they started their relationship with the understanding that if they fall in love, it would lead to marriage.
They did not feel the need to wait to get married as they are both level-headed and knew there love was strong.
The wedding plans were in the hands of Lissy Lampe of Ceremonies and Celebrations in Aruba who orchestrated their wedding on Eagle Beach. Andy Osbourne delivered the sermon next to Aruba’s famous Fofoti tree as James and Judy both gazed into their eyes and new that they had found each other and now as one they will share their lives together. Dinner was just a few steps away at the romantic Passions Restaurant on the beach overlooking the nights surreal sunset and under the stars.
The newlyweds are back home and back into the routine of life......they had a great honeymoon in Aruba.

Dinner at sunset at Passions on the Beach

Nate Altes surprises his lovely wife Candice on second anniversary in Aruba.
"Would you marry me all over again" were the words from Nate Altes to his lovely wife Candice as they walked down the lush garden pathway at Radisson Aruba Resort on July 18, 2012. Once seated at La Playa Torchlight for Dinner at 6:30 they were approached by Bridal specialist Lisa Dammerman who introduced herself as PR for Radisson Resort and congratulated them on behalf of their anniversary and as a token the hotel would like to have a photo in our local newspaper. Nate knew that Lisa played it off good as for one week this surprise planning took off to a great start. As they followed Angela up the sidewalk for a photo, Lisa appeared with a bouquet and boutonniere and to Candice's surprise the tears of joy were a great way to start the ceremony. The officiate, Robert Gibson delivered the renewal of vows ceremony as the sun was setting on Aruba’s horizon. Bella Aruba Photography took over with photos on the beach to capture the moment. The celebration begun with a champagne toast and feet in the sand while the lovebirds stared into the breathtaking sunset that overlooked their romantic setting at La Playa with waiter Juancho at their service.They were surprised as well when Juancho recognized from 3 years ago. It is just another reason why they love Aruba.
Nate & Candice were married two years ago in their hometown of Dallas Texas and honeymooned in Bahamas. They knew once they arrived on their honeymoon that it was a mistake not to have booked Aruba because they fell in love a year before with the islands sun, ocean, swaying palm trees and One Happy Island of wonderful people who make you feel at home.

Trash the Dress with Jamie & Luke Baroni

Anyone planning a destination wedding knows finding the right wedding photographer can be a challenge! However, when I first e-mailed Bella Aruba Photography with my questions, I got a prompt reply from Angela. She was so detailed and answered all of my questions so easily (and quickly) that she made the process a breeze! We e-mailed back and forth for almost a year. She shared her advice, photos from her weddings, and really took the time to get to know us. When we arrived in Aruba for our wedding, she was one of the first people there to greet us! We had never met in person, but we had felt as though we had known her for years!  She had made us instantly feel comfortable. I can be a shy person, so that was very important to me!

Our wedding day was absolutely amazing. Angela captured every moment, and went above and beyond all of my expectations. Looking back at my photos now, I can remember every moment of our special day because she captured everything perfectly!

Angela really will go above and beyond for her bride and groom. One perfect example of this, is that we had a Trash the Dress photo shoot scheduled two days after our wedding. Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side. The biggest problem was that Angela was scheduled to leave the island the following day. I was worried we would have to cancel the shoot, but Angela called me up and told me not to worry and she would get us our beautiful pictures. The next day, with only hours before her flight, she took us around the island and took the most AMAZING photos I have ever seen. She was in no rush at all, and sought out the best locations on the island determined to get the most perfect shots. She not only was our photographer, but she became our friend, toured us around the island, snapping away while my husband and I got to be ourselves and had so much fun. She made sure to get all the shots I asked for, ending the day jumping in the beautiful Caribbean water!

Bella Aruba Photography is the best! Because of Angela we have the most gorgeous photos capturing all the best moments of the best week of our lives.

Thank you Angela for making our wedding so special!

Jamie & Luke Baroni

A magestic wedding for Laura & John Zuhoski at Radisson Aruba Resort

Ashley & Ronald Bolt wed at Occidental Grand Aruba

An amazing June wedding at Occidental Grand Aruba for Ashley & Ronald Bolt. The sunset was gorgeous as Reverend Robert Gibson announced the couple husband and wife. The photo shoot was spectacular as the newlyweds love for one another was captured in forever moments by Bella.

Matt & Kerri Magoon wed at Radisson Aruba Resort

Bella Aruba Photography has built a desirable reputation in wedding photography and special events for capturing the essence of a day in paradise.
Here at Bella Aruba we point the couple in the right direction to help out with the necessary choices, ideas & planning of their special event. Bella Aruba Photography offers a multitude of photography packages to fit your needs.Throughout the years Bella Aruba is consistently creative with every couples needs and desires in making sure that every detail of their special day is captured from a blink of an eye and the push of a button.From planning your special day coverage to the ultimate design of your album, Bella is focused on delivering outstanding service at an unbelievable value.

The year has started off great; I took 3 months off and catching up to new creations for the studio.
We just finished building my photography studio and I love it... Bought some frames that need photos to fill them and creating new Coffee table books from various companies including flush mounts.
I also started a new gallery for this year with Pictage to release images by password to clients. This site is great because not only do you get to choose your own photos but you can share your special event with all your guests. That's not all though they can purchase right from the site and never bother you throughout the year.... Yes I am excited and when I started it in November it took off great and everyone loves it...
Many clients throughout the year were asking me about Bella Aruba website and I answered honestly that I did not want to start one because I love giving my special attention to my clients and not get bombarded with emails from everyone. Well I changed my tune and have started a website. The website is bellarubaphotography.com. It has been a challenge but in a great way.
I have hired a secretary to help me out and also an editor for great results. I have made it my passion throughout the years to give the best and I have succeeded. I want to thank all the coordinators in Aruba for trusting my services and all my loyal clients. I love the great comments they post on the forums and the special thanks in return.
I love my passion in photography that I once started in Michigan and thought I would never do again because I started my family but to be honest it has been a blessing in disguise that started out in the Aruba Today newspapers as I captured different weddings on the beach and publicized them...I got great revues from resorts and Bella Aruba began.

Bella Aruba Photography featured in The Wedded Bliss

I just receieved a magazine from a previous wedding renewal at Radison Resort in Aruba that I photographed in July and to my surprise they had their article published in the center spread of The Wedded Bliss Magazine on pages 33 & 34.
Follow this link ..
http://www.theweddedbliss.com/announcements.php