Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2012 - (Page 20)

your dreams · inspiration Q&A Ca l m i n g wedding- day jit t er s The run-up to the actual “I dos” can be a stressful time for a prospective bride and groom. That’s why more and more couples are indulging in spa services prior to their nuptials. We talked with Spa Director Kristin Carpenter, of EAU Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, about the trend. Her insights offer great ideas as you plan your big day: any number of treatments can be modified for two people. For example, we have a four-hand massage — using two therapists on one person — that can be done for couples. We also have a Twilight Wind Down package, specifically designed for couples, that includes caviar and champagne, a 60-minute soothing massage with champagne-infused body oil — and the couple can share our oversized soaking bath and wind down in the open air for a night under the stars. It’s so romantic. Besides massage, are there other spa treatments that men enjoy? Yes! We offer a Black Tie facial treatment that includes exfoliation and a masque to restore their energy. How are couples integrating spa services into their weddings? It’s becoming commonplace to see brides and grooms come in together. I think men are becoming more and more comfortable with the notion of pampering and relaxation before their big day — and they are seeing it as another chance to bond with their fiancee, as well. That’s why we offer a variety of couple’s massages and facial treatments, so the couple can share intimate time and unwind before their wedding. so you have treatment areas that are open air? do couples favor any particular treatments? There are so many options, because Our property is particularly blessed because we have indoor/outdoor garden villa suites for couples, so they can enjoy beautiful garden views in an open-air, but private setting. That type of natural environment also helps to de-stress. 20 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2012

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2012
Contents
Inspiration
Jewelry
Beauty
On the Runway
Going to Great Lengths
Let Them Eat ... Cake?
The Beautiful Table
Isle Do
Beach Chic
Princess Brides

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2012