Learn from Ritz-Carlton Brides: 6 Rules for a Luxurious Wedding Experience!

How to Hold a Luxurious Wedding?

While a cute princess-like wedding is nice, many people must be thinking, "I want a calm, mature, and luxurious atmosphere for my wedding!"

Especially brides who are having their weddings at high-end hotels or foreign-affiliated hotels seem to be more inclined to this preference.

For example, venues like the following:

☑ The Ritz-Carlton

☑ The Peninsula Tokyo

☑ Grand Hyatt

☑ Park Hyatt

☑ Hotel New Otani

☑ Imperial Hotel

Brides-to-be who have weddings at such luxury hotels might have preferences that contrast with those who choose guest houses or specialized wedding venues.

How can we create a chic, elegant, and beautiful wedding atmosphere???

Let's refer to the experiences of brides who have held weddings at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, the epitome of luxury hotels, and introduce some general rules for inspiration♡

Rule for a Luxurious Wedding #1: The Venue Should Be Dimly Lit!

The banquet halls of brides getting married at luxury hotels are mostly coordinated in dim lighting.

Bright lights and white walls or tables tend to give a cute and casual impression.

Brides-to-be at luxury hotels often prefer spaces where light doesn’t come in much, favoring a dimly lit, night-wedding vibe.

Colors like black, navy, gold, and green are often the main tones.

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Rule for a Luxurious Wedding #2: A Simple Bouquet

The bouquet colors differ significantly between brides at guest house-type venues and those at luxury hotels.

Brides having weddings at foreign-affiliated luxury hotels like the Ritz-Carlton typically choose single-colored bouquets or mixes of green and white.*

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The variety of flowers used is usually minimal, often just a few types or even a single type, like Casablanca lilies, lilies, and calla lilies. Round and cascade bouquets are popular classic choices.

Rule for a Luxurious Wedding #3: Clean Table Coordination!

The guest table coordination for brides at luxury hotels like the Ritz-Carlton generally gives a neat impression with fewer items.

Most of the paper items consist of just a place card and a profile book, and these are often not handmade but feature the hotel's logo or are provided by the planner.

The items typically comprise greens, flowers, and candles, creating a classic aesthetic.

There are usually no initials objects or floating balloons at the head table. Everything looks streamlined, with more emphasis on flowers and greens.*

The couple’s personal contributions are minimal, focusing instead on the high-quality service that luxury hotels are known for, allowing guests to feel the venue's elegance—this seems to be the basic concept of weddings at luxury hotels.

Rule for a Luxurious Wedding #4: A Simple Design Wedding Cake with More Than Three Tiers!

Wedding cakes also have distinct characteristics. Brides having weddings at luxury hotels generally opt for lavish cakes that are almost always three tiers or more, with simpler designs.

The classic design features a pure white whipped cream cake adorned with strawberries or blueberries.

Naked cakes, donut cakes, and character-themed cakes are rarely seen.

The focus should be on the hospitality space and the couple; all other items and decorations need not stand out prominently, but they should still be high-quality.

Rule for a Luxurious Wedding #5: Dresses from Vera Wang or Couture

Brides who choose luxury hotels often wear high-end brand wedding dresses.

One notable choice is the Vera Wang Hailey dress, which costs nearly 900,000 yen and is available only for purchase, not rental. The fluffy train is adorable, but only a handful of brides can afford this dress.

Indeed, these brides who have weddings at luxury hotels are enviable...♡

Other notable brands for custom couture dresses include Eri Matsui, Anna Maier, and Yuumi Katsura.

The indulgence of having a wedding dress crafted specifically for oneself from luxury brands is unparalleled.

Most brides seem to prefer sleek designs over fluffy tulle or brightly colored floral patterns.

Many brides spend a lot on their wedding dresses and are so fond of them that they often do not opt for color changes during the reception.

Changes from one white dress to another are common, and if they wear a colored dress, vibrant or simple designs are popular.

Rule for a Luxurious Wedding #6: A Sleek Hairstyle

Brides getting married at luxury hotels also tend to have distinct bridal hair styles.

Minimizing loose hair, they often favor sleek, classic bridal hairstyles rather than loose or messy looks.

Bangs are typically styled to the side or fully tucked away, and sparkling accessories are common.

Understanding the Rules for Holding a Luxurious Wedding

By referencing the experience of a bride who held her wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, a symbol of luxury foreign-affiliated hotels, we've summarized some key points for holding a luxurious wedding.*

The biggest advantage of holding a wedding at Japan's representative luxury hotels or world-renowned foreign-affiliated hotels is the ability to welcome guests with a world-class level of hospitality!

Even with just an invitation to a wedding at a luxury hotel, there's an excitement about what kind of cuisine and atmosphere might await.

Wishing that you can have a wonderful wedding where guests can thoroughly enjoy the spirit of hospitality at a top hotel ♩