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you don’t need to look far for inspiration when planning a destination wedding: The theme is inherent in the location itself. “instead of reinventing the wedding into a celebration that could be anywhere, infuse ethnic culture to make the event unforgettable,” blum recommends. • depending on your locale, you can enhance the color and flavor of the party with authentic entertainment such as fire-eaters, steel drummers, a mariachi band, a cappella singers or costumed performers. Or, perhaps you might include traditions that are indigenous to the area’s heritage. • Alina and eugene did just that, incorporating elements native to Sanya, such as hula-hula dancers, who delighted guests with a lively, enchanting performance during the reception. • A dark sky is the ideal canvas for a spectacular fireworks display, like the one Alina and eugene had over the ocean (at left). Other festive ways to light up the night: Float candles in a pool as the focal point for a patio party, create a beach bonfire at the end of the night where guests can enjoy s’mores, or hand out sparklers to guests as the couple depart the reception, blum says. w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n 59

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