Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011 - (Page 69)

For foodies laura goodman and Joe Jacobs of Chicago — she is the publisher of a dining magazine and he is a founding partner of an online food site — every detail of their October 2010 celebration at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel captured the “polished beach wedding” style they envisioned. Exchanging vows on a bluff overlooking the ocean and dancing to a string quartet with the French doors of their reception open to the sea are memories that will last forever. But it is the unforgettable tastes of the day that their guests and family are still talking about. “I could not believe the dinner,” says Laura. The menu featured steak, seared rare tuna and lamb chops. The almond wedding cake with Bavarian chocolate and hazelnut crunch, sprinkled with brown sugar to resemble sand, was the dramatic finale. “It was like they Opposite: Laura and Joe on the veranda of the ritz-carlton, Laguna niguel. This Page (clockwise from top left): the happy couple as husband and wife. • The natural beauty of salt creek beach served as the perfect backdrop for their ceremony. • Bouquets of white roses and invitations with a palm tree motif reflected the “polished beach wedding” theme. • Joe’s nephew prepared for his shining moment as the ring bearer. w e d d i n g s b y T h e r i T z - c a r lT O n 69

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

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011
Contents
Inspiration
Jewelry
Beauty
On the runway
Going to a Garden Party
Color Magic
Sonoran Dreams
At the beach
The new buzz

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011