Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2013 - (Page 14)

30 WEDDINGS by VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 2 50 42 FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 42 Gold Rush Your wedding day is your time to shine — in the season’s crop of burnished gowns, perfect for you and your bridal party. 50 Perfect Pairings Master the art of the cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvre and beverage duos that are as surprising as they are complementary. 56 All Lit Up Take your ambiance to the next level with lighting effects that range from subtle and sophisticated to truly transformative. 60 From “Friend Request” to Forever Two native Californians celebrate their love with an elegant bash. 62 Dreamy Dubai No detail was overlooked in this opulent Middle Eastern affair. 64 Modern Romance In Charlotte, a lush urban garden hosts a stunning celebration. YOUR DREAMS 22 expert advice questions, questions Our experts tackle your common wedding conundrums. 26 celebrations friends of honor Treat your bridal party to a special outing they’ll never forget. 30 trends blue streak Honor a storied tradition with these chic blue accents. dress: rehearsal Christene Barberich of Reﬁnery29 turns up the wattage on rehearsaldinner style. trend watch See the top designer looks from the bridal runways. 68 honeymoons desert blooms Pack the new bohemian style essentials for a romantic desert escape. capital style Vienna’s Old World elegance inspires a suitcase of ladylike pieces. OUR PLEASURE 72 traditions all clear In Spain, the gift of fresh eggs could mean the difference between a rainy wedding and a sunny one. Fashion credits on page 48. 14 W E D D I N G S B Y T H E R I T Z - C A R LT O N COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY ROBERTO D’ESTE. THIS PAGE (LEFT TO RIGHT): COMPLIMENTS OF 1STDIBS, COMPLIMENTS OF MIKIMOTO, ROBERTO D’ESTE, DAN VERMILLION

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2013

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2013
Contents
Expert Advice
Celebrations
Trends
Gold Rush
Perfect Pairings
All Lit Up
From “Friend Request” to Forever
Dreamy Dubai
Modern Romance
Honeymoons
Traditions

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2013