Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2014 - (Page 66)

Their Own World Modern opulence sets the stage for a roMantic affair CouPle: Neha Chhabra Raynor and Bernice Fulton Raynor III loCaTion: The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City PhoTogRaPheR: Nat Wongsaroj (natwongsaroj.com) b.j. raynor proposed to neha chhabra by handing her a letter. "The contents will remain confidential," says Neha. "But by the last page I was very emotional and had a feeling as to what was coming next." Over eight years, the couple traveled to 15 countries together. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, located just outside Washington, D.C., was the perfect place to welcome more than 300 guests from around the world. "The things we looked for were elegance and timelessness," Neha says. "Everything from the chandeliers to the oil paintings and gold fixtures had the regality and glamour we wanted." For the ceremony, Neha chose not to dress in traditional Indian red. "It meant so much to B.J. to see me in white. He was absolutely speechless, and I will never forget the look on his face." 66 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n clockwise from top left: neha and b.J. dance in the grand ballroom. Flower girls take their duty seriously. Henna, believed to bring blessings, luck and joy, sets off a stunning pear-shaped diamond ring. elephant centerpieces feature blue carnations and mini roses. The newlyweds walk down an aisle strewn with lavender rose petals. http://www.natwongsaroj.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2014

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2014
Contents
Memories
Trends
Dispatch
Beauty
Swept Away
The Main Event
Ready, Set, Wed
Picture Perfect
Princess Bride
Their Own World
Love by the Park
Honeymoons
Expert Advice

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - July 2014