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AVEDA and ADELE WECHSLER ECO COUTURE

PARTNER FOR GREEN WEDDING EVENTS

Event raises awareness for eco-conscious wedding planning and preparation.

WHAT: Aveda and Adele Wechsler Eco Couture host regional eco-wedding bridal events.

WHY: Aveda and Adele Wechsler are partnering to co-host regional bridal events during the months of April, May and June at participating Aveda salons across the country. Brides-to-be and their guests will receive tips from Aveda experts on picture perfect wedding day makeup, fool-proof skin care regimes and the latest bridal hair trends. Attendees will also preview new gown designs by Adele Wechsler Eco Couture, and eco-wedding service providers will also be represented, from local green bakeries and caterers to florists, photographers and printers. Guests at each event will have a chance to win Aveda service or product packages, eco-vendor products, and one lucky bride will take home her very own Adele Wechsler veil or headpiece. In addition, brides may enter to win national grand prizes: an Adele Wechsler Eco Couture wedding gown, or a honeymoon vacation at the Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort, an eco-friendly destination hotel in Belize.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Costa Mesa, CA: April 24th

New York, NY: May 5th

Baton Rouge, LA: May 6th

Toronto, Canada: May 11th

Atlanta, GA: May 16th

Washington DC: May 23rd

Boston, MA: June 6th

Chicago: June 8th

Minneapolis, MN: June 10th

Scottsdale, AZ: June 16th

Seattle, WA: June 21st & 22nd

Portland, OR: June 24th

Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world.

Adele Wechsler designs for the bride who cares about the world in which she lives. Adele Wechsler is a pioneer in eco friendly wedding gown design. Our Eco Couture collection paves the way for a luxury look that maintains the following eco-friendly standards:

* Certified organic Hemp and silk
* Vegetable dyes
* Remnant fabrics and lace
* Every piece is produced with Fair Trade Labor in Toronto, Canada.

About Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort: Nestled between the lush Maya Mountains and the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Hamanasi is a special place from which to explore the best of Belize on and offshore. A secluded, intimate, boutique eco-resort located in Southern Belize, Hamanasi sits on hundreds of feet of Caribbean Sea beachfront surrounded by tropical flora on the finest stretch of beach in Belize.

For more information about Aveda, visit Aveda.com. For more information about Adele Weschler, visit Adele Wechsler Eco Couture, visit .

The show will feature glamorous gowns hot off the runway from Bridal Market Week, top wedding vendors like Sylvia Weinstock and David Tutera and the latest trends for 2010 weddings, including:

· Flowers & Feathers – David Tutera’s latest bridal collection embraces Flowers and Feathers for an ultra-soft and feminine feel. Brides looking for the whimsical look on their wedding day will need to look no further than David Tutera by Faviana.

· Shades of Pink & Lavender– Marina K. Couture reveals that brides can truly be “Blushing Brides” in shades of pink and lavender.

· The One-Shoulder Gown – Gone are the days when every bride wore sweetheart and strapless gowns. For Summer & Fall of 2010, brides will embrace asymmetrical bust lines and Grecian-Inspired one-shoulder gowns.

· The Blueprint Cleanse – Celebrities are not the only ones embracing a healthy detox. The Blueprint Cleanse is the first nutritional cleanse offering different levels of intensity depending on one’s dietary habits and history. Brides-to-be are looking to the Blueprint Cleanse to not only normalize pre-wedding weight, also to clear skin, increase energy and boost the immune system!

· A Relaxed Bride is a Beautiful Bride – Celebrities are always ahead on the trends in terms of relaxation techniques. Tatiana recommends Serenity Zen Beverage to brides as the perfect calming relaxation drink designed to take the edge off and relieve the stress on a brides big day! With Zero Carbs, Zero Calories, this sugar-free drink has the taste, but won’t cause any pre-wedding weight gain.

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Bridal lovelies, I know that you are always on the hunt for a fab gift for your girls. So here is a cutesy and stylish gift idea. I am so loving these pocket purses at Flying Daisies. The patterns are amazing and just perfect for her loose change.

Cali brides, looking for a fab wedding locale? Then check out San Diego County’s only USDA Certified Organic lavender farm, Keys Creek Lavender Farm (in Valley Center, CA). It is a picturesque and intimate venue with seemingly endless rows of lavender. The farm is nestled in a serene valley affectionately described as the end of nowhere.

In addition to the eight acres of land and more than two dozen varieties of lavender, the farm also houses a labyrinth, bee hives where delicious lavender honey is made, a peace garden where visitors can plant lavender in memory of their loved ones, and an essential oil distillery – all great spots for photo opps!

Did I mention that lavender is all around? That makes it just perfect. Get more information at Keys Creek Lavender Farm.

Here's one of the details that you find yourself scrambling to cross off your list at the last minute - your signature drink. You work so hard to perfect your menu to ensure that your guests are completely satisfied. So don't forget about choosing something fab for your signature drink. Here are a few options that containing Combier and Bols Genever. I haven't tried these drinks myself, but the ingredients look like each would be a tasty delight.




The Cheeky Couple
Created by Jonathan Pogash (http://www.thecocktailguru.com)

1 oz. Roi Rene Rouge Cherry Liqueur
.5 oz. L'Original Combier Liqueur d'Orange
.5 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
.25 oz. POM pomegranate juice
Moet & Chandon Champagne

Directions: In a mixing glass, stir all ingredients together with ice briefly and strain into a chilled champagne flute.
Garnish: Spritz of rose water and rose petals.

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Boule Royal
Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, The Liquid Muse, author of "The Bubbly Bride: Your Ultimate Wedding Cocktail Guide"

8 rosemary leaves
.75 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1 oz citrusy gin
.75 oz Combier Royal
1 ounce sparkling wine

Directions: Muddle the rosemary in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add juice, gin, Combier Royal and shake well with ice. Strain into champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine.

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Thyme for Romance
Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, The Liquid Muse, author of "The Bubbly Bride: Your Ultimate Wedding Cocktail Guide"

.5 inch piece fresh ginger
1.5 oz Bols Genever
1 oz thyme-infused simple syrup*
.75 oz fresh lime juice
Dash Angostura bitters
fresh thyme

Directions: Muddle ginger in the bottom of a mixing glass (or cocktail shaker). Add Bols Genever, thyme-infused simple syrup, lime juice, bitters and ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish: A sprig of thyme.

*Bring 2 parts sugar, 1 part water, and a few leaves plucked from the stem of a thyme plant to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool, bottle, and refrigerate.

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Rouge Noir
Junior Merino

1.5 oz Combier Rouge
.5 oz Combier Orange Liqueur
4 oz brut
Orange zest

Directions: Pour Combier Rouge and Orange Liqueur in champagne flute. Top with champagne.
Garnish: Orange zest

Create-Your-Own Wedding Cocktail

2 parts base spirit of choice
1 part L'Original Combier Liqueur d'Orange
.75 part fresh citrus juice
Champagne or sparkling wine

Directions: Shake base spirit, L'Original Combier Liqueur d'Orange, and citrus with ice and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with Champagne or sparkling wine.
Garnish: Fresh, seasonal fresh fruit.

If you are channeling your sixties diva for your wedding, then this dress could be a fab possibility. Your vintage wedding dress awaits at Black Raven Vintage.

This is the cutest little flower girl dress from the 3.1 Phillip Lim kids collection. Available at Neiman Marcus.