Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January - June 2011 - (Page 68)

your ritz-carlton wedding Trends Reach foR It a wedding reception was taken to new heights — literally — at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. the celebration had a cirque theme, featuring a contortionist and a midreception performance. and to get to their assigned seats, guests had to get an assist from a stilt walker — the guests’ place cards were affixed to the foyer ceiling. Q&A Spa-a a H Re l i e f Given its importance in a couple’s lives, planning a wedding can be quite a stressful experience. So how can prospective brides and grooms unwind? Amelia Winfrey, spa director of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, has a prescription. a S H ot at love at the sharq village and spa in doha bay, Qatar, wedding consultants say more and more couples are looking for unusual twists on standard wedding traditions. instead of serving chilled soup the expected way — in a bowl — for example, guests enjoy the delicious course in shot glasses. that the couples set aside a whole day for themselves, so they can make their wedding celebration a relaxing and rewarding experience. Start with a morning yoga or Pilates session. This will help put them in a good frame of mind to make those important wedding decisions. Then, throughout the day, they can check back into the spa — take a steam, a sauna or even enjoy some reflecting time by walking along the beach. Then, we suggest receiving a Ritz-Carlton signature massage with some aromatherapy elements to help de-stress. We also recommend the couple take advantage of a couple’s massage, so they’re in the same room and sharing an experience beyond just picking on-site wedding elements. What are some ways brides and grooms can de-stress while planning their nuptials? We suggest are more men getting spa treatments? It’s not just about the girls anymore — men want guy time. We’ve had men schedule parts of the bachelor party at our spa, because it’s a great way to relax and unwind. Sometimes during the day, they are looking for something to do before their evening’s festivities. There’s nothing better than getting a couple of your friends together, having a great workout in the morning at our gym overlooking the ocean and following it up with a sports massage. It offers them bonding time before they head out for dinner or evening drinks. 68 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n illustration by talitha shipman, bottom photograph by natalya korolevskaya/dreamstime

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