GUANGZHOU, CHINA - April 21, 2013 - The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou today opened the doors to its "2013 Love Memory" Wedding Fair.

The Fair gathered more than 100 engaged couples exploring the romantic possibilities of a luxuriously customized wedding experiences. In addition to indulging in the creative possibilities on display, couples toured The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou's distinctive European-styled facilities while consulting with the hotel's expert wedding planners.



The event also marked the introduction of The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou's "2013 Wedding & Honeymoon Experience" program, guests will enjoy bespoke weddings designed and executed by the expert wedding planners of The Ritz-Carlton—provided free of charge in celebration of true love's timeless majesty. Moreover, the program also ensures that any couple organizing an event with 21 or more tables enjoys a selection of personalized benefits including custom tailoring services from GRACE Bridal Gown and commemorative BENE crystal glasses engraved with the couple's names.

The fair is co-hosted by GRACE Bridal Gown; MIUKI WEN Haute Couture; BENE and the Paeonia Lim Flower Company.



About The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou

Situated in the new CBD Pearl River New City of Tianhe District, the 351-room Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is a luxury destination in the hub of Southern China. Distinctive services and facilities include 6 restaurants and lounges serving Cantonese and Western favorites, special cigars and wines. An extensive health club and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Guangzhou rejuvenate body and mind, while The Ritz-Carlton Club® Level anticipates guests' needs with its dedicated personalized service. The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou features 91 luxury serviced apartments with one to four bedrooms.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 82 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)

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