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DESIGNER profiles ◗ JewelRY Rings True elaborate jewels by Katharine James fulfill any bride’s diamond dreams after years working with luxury jewelers such as I. Magnin and Tiffany & Co., Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Katharine James branched out with her first collection in 2005. Based on the romance of a dream wedding and everlasting love, her stunning designs have been a success ever since. “The rings are an interpretation of what I see an elegant bride would want to wear,” says Katharine, who looks for inspiring details in everything Katharine James from the sleeve of a wedding designs high-end jewelry such as gown to a fanciful bouquet. this platinum and Katharine channels her Diamond Bouquet™ charm Necklace and passion for flowers, fashion, Bella’s love® Natural fabrics, art and books into her Yellow sapphire Ring three signature collections: set in platinum and 18K yellow gold. Juliet’s Love ®, Bella’s Love® and Bouquet™. But her brilliant pavé-set diamond engagement rings, wedding bands and dazzling bridal earrings, bracelets and necklaces are more than mere luxury. Flawless intricate settings, hand beading and delicate milgrain work create an elaborate, royal aesthetic that feels light as air on a bride’s finger. Diamonds, a symbol of purity, are the crown jewel of the collection, while beautifully cut blue and yellow sapphires and pink pearls appear in other majestic accessories. Katharine says her typical client has “worldly resources at her fingertips, and her dream wedding ring can be as elaborate as she wants.” To that end, the designer will work with brides to address any desire. “I want that first connection to follow through to the very end, where she’s living with it on her finger,” Katharine says. “I want her to be wearing her dream wedding ring.” For more information, contact customerservice@katharinejames.com, 213-489-9700, katharinejames.com. ◗ PHOTOGRAPHY In the Moment Top wedding photographer priscilla Wannamaker is a master storyteller with her camera Renowned for her photographs of some of the most breathtaking weddings around the world, Priscilla Wannamaker’s passion is to tell the story of the wedding day with images that will keep this time remembered in the hearts and minds of families for generations. Wannamaker’s clients trust her ability to react to the moments of the day instead of staging situations that might be predictable photographs. “My favorite photographs, and usually the bride and groom’s, are when they aren’t even aware of being photographed,” she says. Her ever-attentive eye to the heartfelt moments, and her easygoing nature, are just part of why she is in such demand by those planning the sophisticated and creative wedding. And while every wedding is unique, the day typically starts with the bride and her bridesmaids getting ready. Those nervous moments filled with stories of friendship and laughter set the stage for just such a day. And afterward, the professional presentation of the photograph collection takes many hours of behind-the-scenes work, but that too is a labor of love for Wannamaker. Each element of her work represents such uncompromising quality and attention to detail that the photographs and albums she produces become family treasures. For more information, visit pwannamaker.com or call 404-351-8233. special promotional section priscilla Wannamaker http://www.pwannamaker.com http://www.katharinejames.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - June - November 2010

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - June 2010
Contents
Jewelry
Stationery
Beauty
Photography
And the Bride Wore ... Color
Raise Your Glass
Local Flavors
Seaside in Sanya
Trends, Packages, Honeymoons
Making an Impression

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - June - November 2010