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our pleasure · traditions Malaysian Tea for Two In Kuala lumpur, a tea ceremony brIngs lucK to new unIons brewing up a bright future is a rite of passage in Southeast Asia, where tradition holds that a special tea ceremony will bring good fortune to newlyweds. At The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia’s capital, couples and their families can enjoy tea prepared with lotus seeds and two red dates, meant to help the new spouses bear children early in their marriage. The sweetness of the tea signifies a wish for harmony between both families, and in return, the bride and groom receive gifts in the form of money or jewelry from their elders. Though tea might not play a starring role in your wedding, it might inspire a similar way of bringing your loved ones into the ceremony itself — and you just might start your own tradition. 72 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n PhotograPh by ken seet/Corbis

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

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2012
Contents
Expert Advice
Beauty
Trends
Double Vision
Heirloom Cuisine
Love in Bloom
Heaven on Earth
Luck of the Irish
Honeymoons
Traditions

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2012