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A Real Life Love Story Blooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester

Crème de la Crème Sweets Bakes Edible Ring Box for Memorable Proposal

Dave Levy knew that The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester was THE place he wanted to ask his girlfriend Jodi Sabatino to marry him. He knew it would be perfect, and his expectations were surpassed by leaps and bounds. So were Jodi’s.

For the first three months of dating, Dave and Jodi met at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester since it was the perfect central location between both of their homes. “The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester holds so many amazing memories for the two of us; it was where we began our relationship and really fell in love,” Jodi said. And it was a year later that Dave called the hotel to set up the perfect proposal.

Christine Devers, Director of Operations at the hotel, developed a relationship with the couple during their frequent visits and was thrilled when she received a call from Dave letting her know that he was planning to propose on May 22.  Unfortunately, the hotel was sold out that night but Christine checked with the reservations department every day for a week and was finally able to reserve the couple in the Presidential Suite. The hotel’s help did not stop there, Dave still needed the talented Ladies and Gentlemen to help plan a romantic proposal for the unsuspecting bride-to-be.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester’s Ladies and Gentlemen came together to set up a unique and memorable engagement with surprises in store for Dave too. The Guest Relations team knew that the couple loved sangria so they set up a sangria themed amenity to be placed in the room while Housekeeping decorated the suite with a bouquet of flowers and rose petals. During their dinner at BLT Steak, their waiter took a photo of the couple without telling them his plan to have it framed and put in the guest room. Finally, the most unique surprise came from Crème de la Crème Sweets, the hotel’s Pastry team.

The pastry chefs created a special, edible touch to the proposal. The team designed and created a beautiful, edible engagement ring box that would hold the ring. This lovely blue box with a delicate white ribbon around it holding the shining diamond ring, created a classic, elegant, and romantic display in the center of the suite.

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"Thinking of unique ways to create the most memorable experiences for our guests is what we all thrive on,” said Jacqueline Veliz, Culinary Supervisor and Lead Cake Decorator, Crème de la crème Sweets. “As a pastry chef for The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, it's always our goal to utilize our talents, and in this case, our delicious desserts, and turn them into lifelong memories."

“Getting down on one knee and asking someone to spend the rest of their life with you is certainly a nerve-wracking experience,” said Jeff Dziak, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. “Our ladies and gentlemen are happy to help in any way possible to take some of that stress away and create an unbelievably romantic wedding proposal for the couple to remember forever.”

Dave and Jodi are planning to wed in the Fall of 2014.

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ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON WESTCHESTER:

The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester is the area’s premier hotel and sets new standards for hotels in the market.  It features 146 luxury rooms, an award-winning spa with rooftop pool and state-of-the-art fitness center, a comfortably elegant Lounge, and 10,000 square feet of meeting and special event space, including a 500-person ballroom.  In addition, the hotel offers BLT Steak, located on the ground floor and Restaurant “42,” on the 42nd floor.  Set in the heart of the Hudson Valley, The Ritz-Carlton Westchester is just minutes from Manhattan, yet miles from the ordinary.  The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester immerses its guests in all the luxury and cultural heritage that is Westchester County, and offers a beautiful retreat for both business travelers and leisure guests.

 

ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY L.L.C.:

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 80 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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