MARRY IN MANHATTAN AT THE PIERRE, A TAJ HOTEL, & RECEIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING GIFT:

A FREE 6-NIGHT HONEYMOON AT YOUR CHOICE OF LUXURIOUS TAJ HOTELS
IN NEW YORK, LONDON, SAN FRANCISCO, BOSTON, SYDNEY, MALDIVES, DUBAI OR AUTHENTIC ROYAL PALACES IN INDIA

New 2010 Pierre Brides Enjoy Regal Wedding Facilities Overlooking Central Park & A Complimentary Honeymoon With Expenditures of $40,000 Or More

From left to right: Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur; The Pierre; Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives

NEW YORK, NY - (November 17, 2009) - For more than four generations, women have dreamed of being a "Pierre bride" and marrying at The Pierre on New York's Central Park. Now, all new 2010 Pierre brides who invest $40,000 or more in their wedding celebrations at the elegant hotel will also receive the ultimate wedding gift: a six-night honeymoon at a choice of luxurious Taj hotels in the U.S. or abroad.

The choice of romantic honeymoon destinations includes The Pierre in New York, fresh from a $100 million redesign; Taj Boston overlooking Boston's Public Garden; Campton Place on San Francisco's Union Square; 51 Buckingham Gate in London; Blue, on the waterfront in Sydney; Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives, or an authentic restored Indian palace, such as the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rambagh Palace in Jaipur or Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.

"At the Taj we believe your wedding day should be nothing short of perfection," said Bill Spinner, event and wedding planner at The Pierre. "So whether you wish for the grandest affair or an intimate gathering, we will attend to every little detail. And as the day you've always dreamt of slowly draws to an end, we'll give you the perfect gift: a fabulous honeymoon."

Honeymoon options include a white marble palace floating in the middle of Udaipur that was and is home to royalty; a private over-water palm-thatched villa with plunge pool, sun deck and ladder access into the pristine turquoise lagoon in the Maldives; or an elegant Victorian townhouse on a courtyard complete with butler service steps from London's Buckingham Palace. Other inviting destination options include San Francisco, Sydney, Boston, Dubai, Mumbai, or simply indulge in six additional nights in the lap of luxury in a newly designed residential-style aerie above New York's Central Park at The Pierre, the iconic Taj Hotels flagship in the U.S. The 2010 Unforgettable Wedding Gift offer from The Pierre is available for new wedding bookings in 2010 made after October 15, 2009, and includes hotel accommodations and airport transfers only.

For more information and to reserve your 2010 wedding, contact Bill Spinner by telephone, 212-940-8085, or email bill.spinner@tajhotels.com. To listen to Bill Spinner talk about the wedding services and to see video and pictures of The Pierre, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoAbJY8PEX8.

Weddings at the Pierre

Since it first opened its doors in 1930, The Pierre has hosted distinguished weddings for couples and families from around the world. Weddings at The Pierre generate excitement well in advance and are spectacular beginnings to a long and happy life together. From your engagement to the joyous day and all the important milestones in between, The Pierre will handle all of your wedding events with flawless aplomb.

Six elegant multi-functional rooms offer a total of 18,000-square-feet that flow nicely from one to the next. The Pierre can accommodate weddings of any size and complexity, from an intimate family gathering to an evening built around an elaborate theme. The rooms offer the exclusivity of a private entrance, as well as unique features that can only be found at The Pierre such as trompe l'oeil murals and dramatic views of Central Park just across Fifth Avenue. Menu selection is also customized to the bride's every specification. Menu planning includes a tasting during which the bride has the opportunity to sample all elements of the menu. A kosher kitchen is also available. To download a comprehensive Wedding Menu Proposal request, please visit: www.tajhotels.com/EventsAndMeetings/Wedding/ThePierre.

About The Pierre
The Pierre, on Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, is New York's newest AAA 5-Diamond hotel. First opened in 1930, the iconic hotel with 189 guestrooms, including 49 suites, was acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces as the luxury chain's U.S. flagship in 2005. The Pierre, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, re-opened June 1, 2009, following a $100 million renovations program to redesign all guestroom and bath interiors and add a new restaurant, Le Caprice, and a new destination lounge and bar, Two E. To book reservations, please call 1-800-743-7734 or visit http://www.tajhotels.com/pierre/.

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest groups of hotels, comprising 65 hotels in 48 locations across India with an additional 15 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa, South Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. For more information on Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces: www.tajhotels.com.

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