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IndIan WeddIngs by T h e r I T z c a r lT o n WHEN HOSTING INDIAN WEDDINGS, Ritz-Carlton properties around the world meld customs and traditions with special wishes of the brides and grooms. Here are a few examples: ◗ Chefs at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta create fusion menus and incorporate other cuisines, such as Tex-Mex or Tuscan, especially for multiday affairs. For popular appetizers like the Southwestern-style bhel (crispy flour tortilla chips, shredded lettuce, scallions, cilantro, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, tangy Indian chili tomato sauce), spices are ground on-site. recent mehndi (henna) party at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. Ladies lounged on elegant beds with rose-and-peony-covered tulle canopies, enjoying a high-tea service. All this while the bride and guests had henna put on their hands and opened gifts. ◗ An English-style rose garden was the theme for a ◗ In Singapore, Indian weddings have become as much the norm as those celebrated by the Chinese, Malay and other communities. And The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has become the preferred choice of venue for its attention to the details that make these celebrations unique. From the creation of distinctive invitations to decorations that reflect North and South Indian foods, languages, customs and religious rituals, brides, grooms, family members and guests are assured a truly authentic experience. sangeet — an evening devoted to music and dance that heightens the excitement leading up to the wedding day. Once upon a time, this was a women-only affair, but more recently, sangeets have evolved into a pre-wedding party for all. The South Beach event featured live music and a location-appropriate beach theme. A credit to the property’s attention to the detail: At dinner, trained staff serve dishes family style, cognizant of appropriate food pairings — breads with curries, rice with daals. An alternative from a standard buffet setup, this approach keeps true to the way Indians eat in their own homes. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SANDHYA MURTHY, WWW.SANDHYASTUDIO.cOM THE RECEPTION A melding of East and West, modern-day Indian wedding receptions feature everything from father-daughter dances and three-tiered-wedding cakes to more traditional vidaai elements (the symbolic ceremony marking the departure of the bride from her parents’ home to her new family). As pictured above, the doli on which the bride is carried would have once been used as transport between villages; the bride throws rice for good luck. The blending of cultures certainly extends to food. Indian sweets such as ladoos (fried, sweet gram flour balls at right), kaju katri (a diamond-shaped, cashew cake) and gulab jamun (fried dough soaked in syrup) are served alongside wedding cake, chocolate mousse or macaroons. ◗ The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach recently hosted 48 W E D D I N G S B Y T h e R i T z - C A R lT o n http://www.sandhyastudio.com

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Ritz-Carlton Weddings - Amelia Island - December 2009
Contents
Flowers
Jewelry
Stationary
Beauty
Bridal Chic
Passage to India
Sweet Finale
Moscow Vows
Traditions, Weddings, Honeymoons
A Little Italy

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - Global - December 2009

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