Ritz-Carlton Weddings: January – June 2013 - (Page 16)

editor’s letter Crafting Your Ideal Wedding Is there such a thing as the “perfect” wedding? Here at The Ritz-Carlton, we know that there isn’t just one ideal celebration — nor should there be. All different kinds of weddings, from lavish ballroom affairs to intimate seaside vows, live on as perfect in the memories of couples and their guests. What sets them apart from merely great events? It’s all in the details. Details — like the artisanal touch a florist at Hotel Arts Barcelona gives her inspired arrangements; or the fine-tuned attention a sommelier at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay pays to creating distinctive flavor pairings — are what drive the ladies and gentlemen who orchestrate our weddings large and small, and these talented people are the subject of an online video series, “The Art of The Craft,” which offers a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the level of service we provide so legendary. As you plan for your big day, I recommend you take a look at the series, available at ritzcarlton.com/artofthecraft. It offers a peek at the kinds of surprising details you’ll encounter when you hold your wedding at any Ritz-Carlton hotel in the world. Also recommended reading: the inspiration found within these pages, from expert guidance on food, photography, beauty and décor to a scrumptious look at spectacular wedding cakes from the inside out. For this issue’s fashion feature, we were inspired by the glamorously decodent styles of the 1920s and ’30s, which prove just as beautiful today with dazzling details of crystals, beading, sequins, feathers and fringe. Finally, we are excited to share even more real Ritz-Carlton weddings than ever before, from a heartwarming family tale in Philadelphia, to a romantic evening under a full moon in the Mediterranean, to a bright and elegant celebration in the Far East. Enjoy! And remember ... Let us ensure that every memory of your wedding will last a lifetime. Jamie Hoffman Editor in Chief 16 w E d d i n g s B y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n photography (top) John BaronE, www.BaronEphoto.com/wEdding http://www.ritzcarlton.com/artofthecraft http://WWW.BARONEPHOTO.COM/wedding

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings: January – June 2013

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2013
Contents
Expert Advice
Beauty
Trends
Dazzling Deco
Cakes, Inside and Out
An Outdoor Affair
Old-World Charm
A Cultural Mosaic
Royally Wed
Honeymoons
Traditions

Ritz-Carlton Weddings: January – June 2013