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a b a. amsale assures that every last detail is in place. b. Mary tries on her special gown at the salon, and any last adjustments are noted. 40 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n Because Mary’s gown was designed to her exact size and height, the dress already fit her perfectly, but the final fitting is the time to make any last adjustments. “The goal is to get it right until it’s perfect at the end,” Amsale says, adding that details also make all the difference. To that end, once the fit was flawless, Amsale added a grosgrain ribbon sash with crystal appliqués and an origami bow closure — a look that dazzled against the dreamy white gown. The final fitting is also the time to discuss what shoes, veil and jewelry will work best with the dress; in Mary’s case, a classic chignon, strappy gold heels and dangling pearl earrings. After months of collaboration and craftsmanship (most brides start the bespoke process a year in advance), Mary was enamored with her one-of-a-kind choice. And of course, on the big day, Mary’s dress was the showstopper she desired. She said her new husband, Cliff Bennett, said the dress “took his breath away. He kept saying how very lucky he felt, and that he was a ‘smart man’ for having asked me to marry him,” Mary says. “He also joked on the honeymoon that he wanted me to put the dress back on!” After months of unforgettable fittings and finessing, Mary says that was the exact reaction she had hoped for from her groom — not to mention couture memories to last well beyond the honeymoon. “It’s a pretty spectacular experience,” she says of the journey with Amsale. “Every time I see pictures of the dress, I love it even more.” 3 The Final Fitting

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January - June 2011

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2011
Contents
Jewelry
Style
On the Runway
Bespoke Bride
Love Notes
Dinner Is Served
White Wedding
Trends, Packages, Honeymoons
Ace of Cakes

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January - June 2011