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your ritz-carlton wedding the chapel in beijing Trends Dessert? Drinks? Why not both? weddings at the ritz-carlton powerscourt, county Wicklow (ireland) involve dessert. but those with a sweet tooth can put down their knives and forks and instead raise a glass. that’s because wedding guests often retire to mcgill’s — the irish pub on the property — after the festivities. there, a favorite treat is a potent but pleasing drink called piog ull, which is gaelic for “apple pie.” and it tastes just like one. a speci a l lo ca l e Of course, a wedding at any Ritz-Carlton property creates indelible memories. But some locations are tailor-made for nuptials, offering specific structures or chapels. For example, the ritz-carlton, Beijing has a chandeliered chapel that features a picture-perfect and elaborate stained-glass backdrop for wedding vows. the ritz-carlton, Bahrain hotel & Spa ups the ante on picturesque locales with an exclusive private island that is available for weddings. The island’s blindingly white sand beach sits in stark contrast to the brilliant aquamarine ocean. Rather stay on the mainland? The property also features a wedding gazebo overlooking the blue water. At the ritz-carlton, Phoenix, a rooftop wedding cabana ties in the views of the downtown skyscrapers with a healthy dose of romance as candles and twinkle lights compete with spectacular sunsets for guests’ attention. And for a more secluded, intimate ceremony, the ritz-carlton, Marina del rey offers its Rose Garden gazebo — ringed with tall shrubbery and festooned with flowers. G r een amon G t he b lue talk about being at the right place at the right time. the ritz-carlton, Grand cayman sits due west, facing the Caribbean sea. and because the island is incredibly flat, sunsets take on an almost magical quality. People can literally see ol’ sol slip under the horizon in a matter of minutes. and when that happens, the setting sun creates an optical illusion of sorts. right before the orb disappears from view, people swear they see a flash of intense green light at the top of the sunset. according to local legend, kissing the bride at the moment of the green flash is supposed to bring exceptional luck to the marriage. it’s why wedding ceremonies on seven mile beach are so popular. and it’s why ritz-Carlton wedding coordinators keep a “sunset clock” on their computers — they use it to precisely time out nuptials to take advantage of the flash. the property even concocts a green flash cocktail to commemorate the event for wedding guests. the ingredients? they’re as mysterious as the optical phenomenon the cocktail is named for. you’ll just have to have your wedding there to experience it. 66 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n illustrations by talitha shiPman

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