The legendary luxury Ritz Hotel will finally reopen its doors this Spring, after a three year long renovation. While all high society hotel lovers were upset to hear the news, the time has passed quickly, and many will agree it was worth the wait. The Ritz Paris opened in 1898 by the Swiss business genius, Cesar Ritz. Located on Place Vendôme, this hotel is set in one of the most magnificent parts of Paris, with numerous land marks in close proximity. The Ritz has housed the most glamorous of people over the years, including Coco Chanel who lived at The Ritz for multiple years. Earnest Hemingway was also frequently seen in the hotels bar before World War II, and in later name it was renamed The Hemingway Bar in his honor. “When I dream of afterlife in heaven, the action always takes place at the Paris Ritz”. Although Earnest Hemingway was the first to say this, it is certain that anyone who has stayed at The Ritz Paris would quickly agree.! !
The renovations this 117 year old building took on consisted of creating fewer rooms and more suites, restoring artwork and antiques, adding a new restaurant, among other things. For those who are looking for even more relaxation can make an appointment at the new Chanel Spa—the most luxurious spa that exclusively uses Chanel products. One of the last major changes will bring tears of joy to every foodie, with a renovation of The Ecole Ritz Escoffier cooking school and restaurant. The cooking school offers hands on lessons for people with any level of cooking experience. The terrace now has a retractable roof, bringing use to the space year round.
Paris may be filled with 5 star hotels, but when it comes to class, luxury, and glamour, The Ritz takes the cake. The new renovations only make this hotel the most extravagant spot for love birds to tie the knot. No matter what size wedding you have, The Ritz is sure to be able to host it in one of the 9 reception areas that can fit anywhere between 10 and 500 people. To make the big day even more spectacular, the hotel offers flower arrangements by the best floral designer in Europe, Djordje Varda. Varda makes over 10,000 flower arrangements per week for the hotel, all of which are nothing short of spectacular. This self taught floral designer has one of the most impressive client lists in this department of work. He has made arrangements for places such as Paris’ Civic Opera House and the Versailles Palace. Between the fabulous Ritz hotel in Paris, and the WeddingLight Events team, brides with even the longest of check lists can rest easy knowing that their expectations will be exceeded.
. An interview we did with Varda a while back at the Ritz hotel in Paris.
Be sure to check out the photos below of model, Kate Moss at The Ritz Paris. The photos taken by British fashion photographer, Tim Walker show off the exquisite architecture and design of The Ritz, while high lighting beautiful Haute Couture fashion.The amazing Ritz in Paris is reopening its door in the spring. We were quite sad to find out that it was closing down for renovation. Three years have passer, time flies really! We stumbled in a photo shoot in Vogues magazine this morning with amazing Kate Moss wearing some lavish couture dresses. Varda is again the official Florist of the Ritz and produces simply stunning flower decorations. I strongly suggest that you look at his website for flower inspiration. He is a real artist and his style blend perfectly with such a grand decor.
Make sure you go to Varda’s website for some Parisian creative flower arrangement inspiration.
Photos Vogues magazine
. It was a real pleasure to plan their intimate parisian wedding. Everyone had a wonderful time & thank god it didn’t rain on the day. 
