Ritz-Carlton Weddings - June - November 2010 - (Page 44)

T H E w E D D I N g TOA sT the wedding toast is steeped in tradition — dating back to ancient greece — but it often lacks the finesse of its heritage. Unbearable rambling, uncomfortable humor and uneasy speakers are all too common. yet proper toasting decorum is relatively simple to achieve. Peter Post, a director of the emily Post institute and author of five etiquette books, including “a wedding like no other,” says it is acceptable to borrow a quote, piece of literature or a sample toast from the web for the night. if in doubt, Post says, credit the source of your material with a casual mention. “what’s most important is that the sentiment of what’s said is honest and sincere; that’s what people are interested in and respond to.” successful toasts to the bride and groom come from the heart and follow four simple rules. ◗ Don’t Wing it ExpERT ADvICE: 1. The Wedding Veil CoCkTail THE RITZ-CARLTON, TOKYO the blue hue of this taste treat, courtesy of the Curacao, resembles the ocean and signifies a tropical honeymoon destination, says head bartender takahiro suzuki. in honor of adam and eve, suzuki also mixes in apple juice for a special twist. 60 ml ritz original label Champagne 10 ml Parfait amour bols 20 ml white peach puree 20 ml del Monte apple juice 20 ml Monin blue Curacao green cherry lemon peel DIRECTIONs Pour ingredients into a champagne flute sans ice. garnish with sugar splash. 2. BarefooT BuBBly THE RITZ-CARLTON, sT. THOMAs when exchanging vows write out what you plan to say and practice your delivery. “get your mouth used to saying the words, so they are not alien to you,” Post says. bad memory? there is nothing wrong with using notes. on board the Lady Lynsey, the property’s 53-foot sailing catamaran, the bride and groom can toast with champagne gone tropical. a splash of locally produced Cruzan guava rum adds a hint of fruitiness and stays true to the “no-shoes” Caribbean experience, says adrianne baird, a Lady Lynsey crew member. ½ tsp. sugar 2 dashes of angostura bitters 1 oz. Cruzan guava rum 1 squeeze, fresh orange 1 strawberry Champagne if in doubt, stay away from humor and uncomfortable stories. an easy rule to follow: turn the tables. imagine you are the person receiving your toast, how would it make you feel? “is your toast something that honors or is it just embarrassing? if it is at all embarrassing, change the toast,” Post says. do not drone on and on. you will lose the audience. one to two minutes is best. alcohol might help calm your nerves, but it can also lead your toast astray. limit your pretoast intake. if you don’t drink alcohol, don’t worry. you don’t have to sip the bubbly to make a heartfelt toast to the happy couple. ask the staff to discreetly swap your glass out with a nonalcoholic version or a clear soda. ◗ choose Your Glass ◗ Short is Sweet ◗ toast not roast DIRECTIONs add first four ingredients. Fill glass with champagne and then garnish with orange twist and fresh strawberry. 1 3. The diVa THE RITZ-CARLTON, BERLIN Playing off of the aroma of Calvados, this slightly dry sip is the perfect complement to a morsel of rich wedding cake. “its apple and citrus bouquet,” explains bar manager onur Koeksal, “underlines the fine sublime taste of champagne.” 1 cl Calvados 2-3 fresh strawberries Champagne DIRECTIONs Pour the Calvados in a champagne flute and add the strawberries. Fill with champagne. 44 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n Food styling by ellen straine

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