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For Ladies Only ◗ Brides with a taste for the finer things Brides-to-be who are looking for memorable ways to celebrate their final days as single women can count on The Ritz-Carlton to offer creative suggestions for how to enjoy some time with a favorite group of girlfriends. Here are some samples, but anything is possible. will appreciate an evening of wine and cheese at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The hotel has a special winetasting room, called ENO, where partygoers can sample from among 300 different varieties of wine and artisanal cheeses. A custom menu tailored to the bride’s tastes can be created ahead of time, or the selection can be left to the experts. The experience is not only spirited, but educational: A sommelier is on hand to walk the group through the tastings, recommend pairings and talk about the wineries and grape varietals. party to bid her single days adieu? The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park plans an elegant high tea, but with a twist. Instead of small sandwiches, this menu serves up an assortment of cupcakes — red velvet, passion fruit, Tahitian vanilla and chocolate truffle — as its main fare. A selection of fine wines and champagnes accompanies the sweets. And as a special treat, the hotel’s pastry chef offers an interactive decorating demonstration, so the bride and her friends can customize their cakes. girls’ movie night in is the perfect way to celebrate a bride’s traditional night out. Brides grab their best girlfriends for a slumber party in the Presidential Suite, a 2,693-square-foot oceanfront room that features two bedrooms, threeand-a-half bathrooms, a pool table, bar and two flat-screen televisions. To make the sleepover more festive, the hotel provides all the accoutrements a girl could want: fluffy robes, feather boas and whimsical candy diamond rings. Guests watch a selection of what else — wedding-themed films, including such favorites as, “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” “The Wedding Planner,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and “How to Marry a Millionaire.” With munchies like popcorn drizzled in chocolate, makeyour-own s’mores, candy apples and root beer floats, sticking to a prewedding diet won’t be easy! ◗ The Ritz-Carlton, Singapore has just ◗ What ladylike bride wouldn’t love a tea the soiree to satisfy any bride’s sweet tooth: an epicurean dessert tour. The party starts at the hotel’s Chihuly Lounge for a sampling of sweets such as vanilla crème brûlée, Valrhona chocolate tarts and cheesecake. Then, guests board a double-decker tour bus to drive around the city, take in the sights and of course stop to taste desserts at many different restaurants around town. ◗ For the bride who appreciates the ◗ At The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, a great outdoors, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe can arrange a naturethemed fete. Beginning with a group hike through the High Sierra Mountains, the outing provides bachelorettes a beautiful way to bond with friends over nature. The hotel sets up a picnic lunch outside at one of the panoramic vistas along the way. After a morning of hiking, girls get to soothe tired muscles at the Highlands Spa in their very own private cabin. Indulging in manicures and massages is mandatory, and a little champagne and light spa fare make things even more celebratory. W E d d I N G S B y T h e R i T z - C a R LT o N PHOTOGrAPHy By LILIyA GOrLANOVA, WWW.LILIyAGOrLANOVA.ru, WWW.LILIyAGOrLANOVA.COM 61 http://WWW.LILIYAGORLANOVA.RU http://WWW.LILIYAGORLANOVA.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