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Winter (Wedding) Wonderlands When snowy scenery sets the stage for a winter wedding, you don’t need to look far for inspiration. Just let the mix of pristine whites, sparkling branches and silvery icicles outside be your guide. To help spark your imagination, wedding planners at Ritz-Carlton properties in some of the world’s chilliest climates offer ideas for making cold-weather receptions unforgettable. ◗ Spirits of the Season What better way to warm guests’ spirits on a chilly winter night than by serving up cups of toasty comfort during the reception. At The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common, party goers can cozy up to the bar for mugs filled with anything the bride and groom desire, such as, homemade hot chocolate with marshmallows and chocolate shavings or warm apple cider with a splash of rum and a candied apple twist. ◗ A Sweet Conclusion At The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, no one will be able to resist the ultimate sweet ending: a gourmet s’mores bar. This crowd-pleasing treat includes, what else, but graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolates, and some gourmet toppings. The dessert table is set up outside the property under a tent outfitted with heaters to keep everyone warm. Once guests have gathered their decadent sandwiches, they can toast marshmallows over the hotel’s outdoor fire pit amid a landscape of snow-capped Colorado Mountains. ◗ Dashing Through the Snow The Ritz-Carlton, Central Park offers couples a romantic way to take advantage of the outdoors. Following the ceremony, newlyweds can snuggle up in a blanket aboard a horse-drawn carriage as they dash through the snowy paths of Central Park. Along the way, they can stop for the perfect photo op at Wollman Ice Skating Rink, where portraits are taken against a glistening backdrop. ◗ Inspired by Nature For those who dream of bringing the outside in, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka can re-create a winter wonderland in the comfort of the reception room. Taking a cue from nature, wedding designers simulate the beauty of snow and ice at each table. All-white linens and blue glassware form a crisp canvas for centerpieces. Arrangements are made from glass vessels decorated with white flowers, frosted branches and strands of crystals meant to represent falling snow. ◗ Bringing the Outdoors In Opening in the spring, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto will make the season’s natural décor come to life in the property’s main ballroom. To create a sophisticated wintry theme, designers outfit the room with a few clever details, such as swags of white drapery against blue lighting, spray-frosted windows, and crystal balls suspended from the ceiling. Guests find their tables by way of an “ice” board, a sheet of plexiglass with seating cards attached by pieces of crystal. To top it all off: Snow globe centerpieces, with a mini bride and groom inside, sit at the center of each reception table. PhOTOGRAPh (TOP RIGhT) By JulIO TORO/DREAMSTIME, (MIDDlE) InGRID BAlABAnOvA/DREAMSTIME, (TOP RIGhT) PhOTOWhICh/DREAMSTIME ◗ Lighting Up the Night Brides and grooms who want to echo the sparkle of the season will love the way The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia lights up the party. Designers decorate the ballroom with twinkling trees to create the look of an enchanted forest. Each can be dressed with crystals or artificial snowflakes, which glimmer elegantly thanks to uplights and pinspotting. W E D D I n G S B y T h e R i T z - C a R lT O n 61

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