Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011 - (Page 20)

your dreams · inspiration Mor e Th an a BaTh. a Tra di Ti o n Weddings at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul tap longstanding traditions. And one such tradition — the renowned Turkish bath — offers guests a chance to both unwind and bond. For couples getting married, the property’s spa offers the Turkish Bridal Hamam ceremony, in which the bride and her closest friends get together at the spa’s stunning Turkish Hamam. The Hamam — or bath — is decorated with flowers and candles, providing a soothing, yet stimulating atmosphere. There, participants experience an exfoliation with a kese, a special scrubbing mitt; followed by a massage with lavender, tea, chamomile or oliveoil soap; and an intense hair treatment with balsam. Next, a traditional henna ceremony takes place. For entertainment, belly dancers perform to Turkish music. The experience is wrapped up with a visit to the SoDukluk, or cool room, where cocktails and fruit are served and the party literally chills out. 20 W e d d i N g s B y T h e R I T z - C a R lT o n

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011
Contents
Inspiration
Jewelry
Beauty
On the runway
Going to a Garden Party
Color Magic
Sonoran Dreams
At the beach
The new buzz

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2011