Once the diamond has been selected, the proposal accepted, and the date agreed upon, the next step for a newly engaged couple is often the wedding planner at The Ritz-Carlton of their choice. Create a lifetime of memories with an informal destination wedding on the beach for family and friends at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas or a gala celebration for 500 in the ballroom of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park. Consult the creative catering staff in New York City for a reception area which includes a backdrop of the Statue of Liberty for a memorable moment.

Creating weddings that keep the mother of the bride happy and calm is a Ritz-Carlton specialty. Even the father of the bride will be pleased that weddings can be planned for most budgets, depending upon the level of detail. As for the happy couple, they begin married life knowing that their wedding was a perfect start to their new life together.

The catering managers at The Ritz-Carlton are trained and certified to plan weddings with memories that last long after the final champagne toast has been proposed and the honeymoon is over. From selecting the perfect music to working with the most talented florists; creating the cake with the pastry chef to arranging the wedding night suite, The Ritz-Carlton is the one stop resource. Menu selections are extensive and can be themed to suit the special tastes and cultural preferences of the couple. Blocks of rooms can be held at special value rates to accommodate out of town guests.

For honeymoon planning, there are over 70 Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts around the world. Catering staff for the wedding can also arrange and suggest special honeymoon sites from the beaches of Cancun to the exotic sites of Istanbul.