Rachel Deol, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L. "There have been a lot of
changes in honeymoon planning over the years, but some things remain
traditional," said Deol.com for tips on Preparing for and Shopping
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Travel agents are invited to consult The
Ritz-Carlton Honeymoon Concierge for commissionable bookings.

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"They envision rose petals scattered around the room and a Jacuzzi tub big
enough for two," she said. After they have been on the Internet for weeks
doing their research, or consulted their travel agent, we get on a three
way conference call -- sometimes several -- to narrow down the choices,"
explained Deol.

Contact:
Patricia Boudrot, Filene's Basement
617-348-7273 or 617-860-3485
Pat.

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e-mail Pat.

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For more information contact Ritz-Carlton
toll free reservations at 1 (800) 241-3333, your travel consultant or visit
www.boudrot@filenesbasement.

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Deol, who with a Salt Lake City based team of four, answers hundreds of
requests for honeymoon information every week, says the Caribbean tops the
list of the most requested destinations, whether the newlyweds are first
timers or have been married before.

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"We work closely with the concierge
on property at The Ritz-Carlton to make sure the honeymoon is filled with
private, romantic moments," explained Deol.

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NEW YORK, Filene 's Basement's famous "Running of
the Brides," a one-day sale of deeply discounted wedding gowns, is being held
at the new Union Square location on Friday, March 4.boudrot@filenesbasement.

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She said today's newlyweds sometimes share in the cost of
the trip, but the groom still most often pays.com.

Web sites and pages providing information on bridal shows.

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With Valentine's Day only weeks away,
jewelry stores around the country are filled with men searching for the
perfect proposal diamond to surprise their sweethearts on February 14.

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L. The Caribbean is just ahead of Hawaii,
followed by Florida and California, or "anywhere warm and sunny" said Deol,
a newlywed of four months, who spent her honeymoon visiting Ritz-Carlton
hotels in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Lake Las Vegas, and Half Moon Bay. "We usually speak with the bride and groom
separately as a first step. Brides-to -be and their teams line up in
the wee hours of the morning; when the doors open, they run to
the racks and grab as many dresses as their arms can hold, then
rendezvous with their teams to start the process of trying on
and trading till they find the dress of their dreams at a
bargain price.

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Newly engaged couples seeking advice on booking their honeymoon at any
Ritz-Carlton hotel or resort can contact the Honeymoon Concierge at
1-800-266-9479.

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Now the newest store in the chain, located in Union Square,
will host the sale.

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Once the wedding date has been chosen, the ceremony and reception site
reserved, planning begins for the trip of a lifetime -- their honeymoon. "Newlyweds really like to
experience a moonlight dinner on the beach, away from the crowd, and with a
menu and music created just for them," she said.

The Internet, and conference calls between the bridal couple and The
Ritz-Carlton Honeymoon Concierge is frequently how the planning process
begins to select a destination.L. of Chevy Chase, MD, (USA) currently
operates 59 hotels in the Americas , Europe, Asia, the Middle East and
Africa.

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"Honeymoon Concierge"
suggests two romantic touches most requested by today's brides and grooms.C. The
Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the
prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes
outstanding customer service.

Where: Filene's Basement
4 Union Square South, New York (40 East 14th)

What: Hundreds of brides-to-be rush to the racks to find the wedding
dress of their dreams at a bargain price

* 2000 wedding dresses from finest designers of wedding gowns

* All priced between $249 and $699

* Original prices range from $800 to $8,000 or more

When: 7:30 am -- hundreds of brides-to-be and helpers waiting
8:00 am sharp - doors open
8:03 am - racks stripped bare
8:04 am - trying on and trading dresses

Why: Filene's Basement's bridal gown sale is a tradition at its
flagship store in Boston , and represents the kind of deals the
store is famous for.

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A choice of packages are available, or individualized
itineraries can be created.

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Most honeymoons last a week, with spa, dining, and sightseeing the most
frequently arranged couple activities.

'Running of the Brides ' Friday March 4 2005

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Or Judy Barr, Store Manager
212-358-0169

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Will New York brides-to-be have different
strategies for success than their counterparts in Boston?

Photo Op: Besides being a highly visual 'good news' story, this event is
emotionally charged with anxiety, tears and pure elation.

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L. Over 20 projects are under development around the globe with hotel
openings planned for Moscow and Beijing over the next year.