The Bite Magazine - Spring 2016 - Issue 15

bitetravel Mandarin Oriental Atlanta Introduces Ready to Wed Package P otential brides can now take advantage of Mandarin Oriental Atlanta’s Ready toWed package in collaboration with Joan Pillow Bridal Salon, Bella Bridesmaids and Ermenegildo Zegna. The package will provide the bride, groom and bridal party with all the essentials to help the day run smoothly. Located in the shop- ping capital of the Southeast, the hotel is just a short drive from each store and guests will have access to complimentary transportation provided by the proper- ty’s newTesla Model S house car. It will be an invigorating experience for the bride who will be showered with attention and champagne at Joan Pillow Bridal Salon while the store’s top bridal stylists help her to select her dream gown from designers such as Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, Anna Maier and Mira Zwillinger. The bride can be accompanied by up to three guests and will receive a complimentary veil valued at USD 300 when purchasing her gown. At Bella Bridesmaids, the bride will be in awe of the store’s large collec- tion of bridesmaid dresses from world leading designers with over 1,000 styles to choose from. Help will be on hand from a personal Bella stylist to assist the group in finding the perfect dresses, paying special attention to the fit, fabric and colour to suite the wedding theme and location. The groom and groomsmen will not be left out of the experience as they enjoy a ‘made to measure’ private shop- ping experience with scotch tasting at Ermenegildo Zegna. For over 100 years, Ermenegildo Zegna has represented excellence in Italian craftsmanship and style. The brand prides itself on offering the finest menswear, combining timeless and discrete elegance with exceptional tailoring and premium fabrics.The “Made to Measure” service is the epitome of personalised fine tailoring, allowing the client to customise their wedding ward- robe to fit their unique needs and style. Gentlemen will enjoy a 10% discount on suit orders as well as complimentary monogramming and customised labelling, personalised with names and wedding date.The groom can be accompanied by up to five guests. It won’t be all shopping as guests will get to enjoy an 80-minute Advanced Skin Radiance Facial at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Atlanta to restore the skin’s vitality and reveal a radiantly youthful looking complexion. Suitable for all skin types and ages, this treatment combines a unique cleanser and deep brush cleanse that will gently exfoliate as it melts into the skin. An age-defying and sublimely relaxing massage using rose quartz crys- tals follows. To complete the facial, a lifting and smoothing mask along with a serum will brighten, firm and even skin tone. The Ready to Wed package based on double occupancy is valid year round and includes two nights of luxury accommo- dations from USD 1,200. www.mandarinoriental.com/atlanta Enjoy the Best of Spring at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai O ne place happy to see spring finally arrive is Mandarin Oriental Pudong who has welcomed the season with new menus, spa rituals and flavoursome cock- tails which can be enjoyed at the hotel’s two signature restaurants, Five Star Spa and other facilities through the Club Delight room package. With this package, guests can savour authentic, local flavours at Yong Yi Ting restaurant or sample the new spring menu at modern French bras- serie Fifty 8° Grill. After dinner, guests can enjoy the hotel’s waterfront loca- tion by taking a leisurely stroll along the Huangpu River’s east bank promenade. World-renowned chef Tony Lu adds magic to the menu with 20 of his best culinary creations made with fine sea- sonal ingredients to Yong Yi Ting’s new menu. Must-try dishes include Soy Braised Catfish with alfalfa greens, Deep-Fried Whitebait with cedar and Double-Boiled Fish Maw wrapped in egg white with Seafood Soup. To maximise the rejuvenating power of springThe Spa has introduced a Balancing Ritual, which includes a 90-minute body massage enriched with signature Quintes- sence body oil to encourage the healthy flow of qi. Alternatively, guests can find peace with the deeply soothing and replenishing Rose Spa Ritual and receive an Aromatherapy Associates mini bath oil collection with the hotel’s compliments. The Club Delight accommodation package is available all year round and includes guest stay in the Club River View Room. www.mandarinoriental.com/shanghai Images courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group