Brides May Enjoy a Complimentary Bachelorette Party at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation When They Host Their Wedding Reception at a Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Brides celebrating their wedding reception at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta (Downtown) or The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead in 2011 may enjoy a complimentary bachelorette party at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation by signing a qualifying contract by October 31, 2010.*

The Ritz-Carlton hotels in Atlanta set the standard for romantic elegance, creating unforgettable wedding and reception experiences. The hotels' wedding experts and culinary teams specialize in managing details with great precision and creating magnificent dining presentations.

The bride and up to five friends will enjoy a delightful bachelorette getaway at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, superbly situated on Lake Oconee, only 75 minutes from Atlanta. The bride-to-be and her bachelorettes will enjoy the resort's signature desserts served around a chiminea on the lakeside lawn, overnight deluxe accommodations for one evening, breakfast the next morning and overnight valet parking. For the ultimate bachelorette party, the bride-to-be may opt for Lakeside Cottage accommodations, with living and dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, wood-burning fireplace, and a porch facing the lake or lush fairways perfect for pre-wedding girl talk.

*For receptions held at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, a catering contract with a $20,000 food and beverage minimum is required for deluxe accommodations; a $25,000 food and beverage contract is required for Cottage accommodations. For receptions held at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, a catering contract with a $30,000 food and beverage minimum is required for deluxe accommodations; a $35,000 food and beverage contract is required for Cottage accommodations. Contracts must be signed by October 31, 2010 for receptions held in 2011. Blackout dates apply. Does not apply to previously signed contracts.

For details, and to plan a wedding reception at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, please contact Robin Kreitner at (770) 619-5227 or [email protected]; for The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, please contact Adrienne McGrady at (404) 495-2684 or [email protected].

The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta is a luxurious oasis in the heart of the city with new transitional interior design and a splash of glamour. For room reservations, please call the hotel at (404) 659-0400 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/atlanta. The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead is located in fashionable uptown Atlanta, the city's most prestigious residential neighborhood. For room reservations, please call the hotel at (404) 237-2700 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/buckhead. Please call (800) 241-3333 toll free for either hotel.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 73 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 with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Shanghai, Pudong, China; and Kowloon, Hong Kong. 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 web site 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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