Buy your ticket for the 13th Annual Culinary Creations today!

 
When: Monday, May 21st 2012
6:30 p.m. Champagne & Hors d’ Oeuvres
7:30 p.m. Dinner
 
Where: The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach
 
Cost: $125.00 per person
$1000.00 per table of ten
*VIP Tables Available
 
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 561.494.0515 or visit www.quantumhouse.org.
 

Treat your mom to the oasis of relaxation and renewal with an exclusive gift card to The Spa at The Breakers!

Pamper mom with a stress-relieving massage, rejuvenating body wrap or nourishing facial. The Spa offers an array of massage therapies, body treatments, skincare services and special spa packages to suit her every indulgence.

View spa services in The Spa Brochure and see The Spa Rates.

Available now until May 12, purchase $250 worth of gift cards online and receive a $50 promotional card. For more details or to purchase gift cards, please visit www.thebreakers.com/gift_cards

Registration for this exclusive luxury wedding business summit opens TODAY at noon!

The event brings together the wedding planning industry’s elite for four days of life-changing inspiration, glamour and excitement. Don’t miss the chance to be inspired this December…
…click here to register now!!

After a successful engage!10 event in October 2010, our team is extremely excited the engage! conference is returning to The Breakers this December. Also an honor: engage!12 marks the 10th engage! event!

Here’s a look back at engage!10, with this overview video by Cloud Nine Creative…

engage!10 The Breakers from Cloud Nine Creative on Vimeo.

Want more? Also check out the video highlights from day one and day two and three.

We hope you will save the dates December 9-12, and join us at The Breakers Palm Beach for engage!12 !

Stay tuned for more details: www.thebreakers.engage12.com

Our favorite favors are the ones that offer something personal – a goodie that truly represents the bride and groom. Here’s a look at a few of our recent fab favors…

Matching the wedding’s rustic décor, this favor included a wood spork for eating your wedding cake on the go!

This jar of honey was super sweet and special – it came directly from the bride’s parents’ farm!

Edible favors are always a guest favorite – especially cupcakes and cookies!

We’ve had couples ship in from their favorite bakery, or work directly with our Cake Shop to create a delicious treat using their favorite flavors and colors.

Add some pretty packaging and a personal message, and your sweet treat is ready to go!

Photos by Adagion Studio, Alain Martinez Photography, Chris Joriann Fine Art Photography, Amy Hill Photography, Lara Rios Photography and Jeff Kolodny Photography.

From the issue: “For one of the most memorable days of your life, The Breakers promises pure perfection. Their extraordinary attention to detail and unsurpassed service are matched only by the breathtaking beauty of a wedding in paradise…”

Check out the entire special Grace Ormonde Picks issue HERE.

On April 22, The Green Team at The Breakers urges it’s 1,800 employees to commit an “Act of Green.” By simply committing to do one thing “green” to celebrate our Earth Day and environmental sustainability, we can collectively make a great beneficial impact on our Earth.

What will you do to celebrate?

Some suggestions from The Breakers’ Green Team:
• Eat more local food
• Bike to work
• Get a home energy audit and take the recommended actions to reduce your energy consumption
• Eliminate or reduce the use of toxic cleaning products and/or pesticides in your home and yard
• Plant a garden (in the ground or use pots!)
• Volunteer for an environmental cause (beach clean up, recycling effort, etc.)
• Call or write your legislature to support an environmental initiative that is important to you!

Visit http://act.earthday.org to learn more about the “Billion Acts of Green” initiative.

Lemongrass is a tall perennial clumping grass whose thin, arching stalks contrast nicely with other herbs in the garden. Native to warm temperate and tropical regions, the herb’s leaves are bright bluish-green and release a citrus aroma when crushed.

Along with complimentary herb garden tours, a lemongrass-inspired cooking demonstration and specialty cocktails at the hotel, the Harvest Herb Festival gives us a chance to get our hands on a fun new recipe: Lemongrass Custard with Pineapple & Lychee Thai Basil Salsa.

Order it now through April 15 at Echo Palm Beach, or whip it up at home for your next wedding planning meeting with the girls. Yum!

Lemongrass Custard

What you’ll need:

How to:
Mix cream, milk sugar and lemongrass in saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
Combine water and gelatin in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes until gelatin is softened.
Strain cream mixture; return to the saucepan and heat on low for 2-3 minutes.
Add gelatin to the cream mixture, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
Cool down mixture in an ice bath and continue to stir until mixture is cooled, about 10 minutes.
Pour into 6 dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.

Pineapple & Lychee Thai Basil Salsa

What you’ll need:

How to:
Mix lychees, mango, kiwi, coconut, and Thai basil in a bowl. Add ¼ cup of lychee juice, refrigerate. Spoon salsa over top of custard and serve.

Photo by Chris Joriann Fine Art Photography

Take a look – and a listen – to our top 10 lists…

At Last
Your first dance as a couple will be a moment you remember forever. Needless to say, the selection of the perfect song is crucial.

Everything by Michael Buble

Can’t Help Falling in Love by Andrea Bocelli

The Scientist by Coldplay

>>See our full Top 10 list of first dance songs.

Dancing with Daddy
The father-daughter dance is one honored wedding tradition that’s likely never to change. Do it right and we guarantee there won’t be a dry eye in the house.

Daughters by John Mayer

I don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith

Dance With My Father by Luther Vandros

>>See our full Top 10 list of father-daughter dance songs.

Photo by Donna Newman Photography

A Dance for Mamma
A groom and his mother share a special bond that we just love to see celebrated on the dance floor.

Through The Years by Kenny Rogers

Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder

>>See our full Top 10 list of mother-son songs.

Are we missing your favorite? Do tell.

Now we need your help! We hope you will join us in voting for
The Breakers Palm Beach as the #1 building in Florida!
Click here to VOTE!

There is no limit to the number of times you can vote through April 6th. Simply find The Breakers page under Palm Beach and check yes! You can refresh the page and continue voting, repeating daily, if you’d like.

Originally founded in 1896 and completely rebuilt after a historic fire in 1925, The Breakers was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Take a peek at the legendary resort’s history on our Facebook Timeline and enjoy the historial photos.

The winner will be announced in early April. The Breakers’ team thanks you in advance for your help and support!

Photo by Rob Nelson

The Breakers is partnering with the Autism Speaks organization to promote awareness of the disorder. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. Working together, they believe we can find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

The Breakers’ Twin Belvedere towers and Florentine Fountain, along with the Royal Park Bridge and other Palm Beach area landmarks and buildings, will be lit blue every night throughout the weekend, and again this Monday in support of the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day.