In honor of Earth Day this Sunday, we wanted to share some of our favorite green wedding goodies…

 

 

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.

 

It may be labeled a “grass,” but to the culinary team at The Breakers, lemongrass is a very special herb. In fact, it’s the honoree of our Harvest Herb Festival!

 

 

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:

1 1/2 cup heavy cream

1 c whole milk

1/2 c sugar

1 c lemongrass, chopped

1 ea gelatin envelope

1/4 c water

 

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:

1/2 c canned lychees (save juice)

1/2 c mango, chopped

1/4 c strawberry, chopped

1/4 c pineapple, diced

1/4 c toasted flaked coconut

2 t Thai basil, chopped

 

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.

 

From the first dance to the last, selecting that perfect music for your wedding is no easy feat. We’re sharing our teams favorite tunes for first dance, father-daughter and mother-son.

 

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.

Voting continues through April 6th for the American Institute of Architects’ Top 100 Buildings Contest in Florida. With your support, The Breakers Palm Beach could earn the #1 ranking in the state!

 

 

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!

 

The Breakers lit its Twin Belvedere towers and Florentine Fountain blue last night in support of Autism Speaks’ global campaign to recognize World Autism Awareness Day, (April 2) and Autism Awareness Month in April.

 

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.