Shelburne Vineyard received the Sustainable Farm of the Year award on February 14th at the NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) Winter Conference. Shown accepting the award, from left to right are Ethan Joseph, the Farm Manager, and Scott Prom, Gail Albert and Ken Albert, Shelburne Vineyard co-owners, with Linda Berlin, Director of the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, which selected Shelburne Vineyard for the award. They were presented with a large plaque/sign which Scott and Ethan are displaying in the above photo. The award also honored Doe's Leap Farm in Bakersfield, a goat dairy and cheesemaker.

Awardees are selected to honor those farms that exemplify the Center's mission of cultivating understanding, innovative practices and policies to advance sustainable food and farming in Vermont and beyond. Shelburne Vineyard was selected for its plantings of new, northern grape varietals, that are hardy in Vermont's cold climate. Also for their sustainable and organic farming practices, and for their state-of-the-art Winery and Tasting Room and its surrounding site on Shelburne Road in Shelburne, which were designed to meet LEED standards for energy efficiency.

Shelburne Vineyard is also one of the few agricultural tourism enterprises accessible to staff and visitors by public transportation with its location on the regular commuter bus route. Gilbert also noted the Vineyard's work supporting community-based not-for-profit organizations. The most recent example of such support happened on February 13th, when their Vineyard Valentine event, in collaboration with Lake Champlain Chocolates, raised almost $400 for the Shelburne Food Shelf. 

Shelburne Vineyard is located at 6308 Shelburne Road, in Shelburne, Vermont.

Deanna of d.d. Nickel ~ Makeup Artist is pleased to announce her exciting noteworthy news.

Two photo shoots featuring her work  in 2009 have become regional and national ad campaigns!

Congratulations Deanna!

To visit her website for more information, or to book an appointment for your big day, click HERE.

Photo: Justin and Mary Marantz

From opulent homes to rustic farm stands to fresh breezes and crashing waves at the beach, spring and summer in the Hamptons provides a perfect backdrop for a romantic destination wedding. Delight your guests and keep the memory of your special day alive with handcrafted treats from local businesses and artisans.

Offering such stuffed treats is Sara’s Gracious Goodies.  People coming in from out-of-town for your wedding will delight at discovering these little surprise gifts in their hotel rooms. Sara’s Gracious Goodies, a new Long Island company, will deliver the snacks right to their hotel door!

Sara's Gracious Goodies is also excited about their new Map Totes which is available in several different cities and sizes (Grocery Totes as well as Wine Totes).  These are amazing on their own or filled with Sara's own unique goodies!

Reform yourself...

Nestled in the heart of Amagansett, The Reform club invites you to immerse yourself in our understated elegance & retreat into our comfortable surroundings.

We offer 7 suites & 3 private cottages in a serene English garden setting. Have your event in our Sunken Garden, amongst walls of fresh lavender & nickel blue hydrangeas.

There really is no place like it.

Allow us to make your event truly special!

For more information contact Erin or Noelle at 631.267.8500 or by email at eharris@reformclubinn.com

Looking for a creative & unique favor idea to thank guests for sharing in your special day?

At a recent wedding, Lynette, of LRT Events, placed poems at each seat as a heartfelt 'thank you' to each guest.

Adding your own personal spin could make this idea unique to you as a couple - perhaps a sheet of music with a meaningful song is more your style! Be creative - the possibilities are endless!

For more creative inspiration for your wedding day contact Lynette at 631.903.2172 or visit the website

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Wildflower Linen, whose high-style table linens and chair covers have redefined a vital niche of the local special-event rental industry while gracing world-renowned Hollywood award functions, high-society weddings and gala banquets, has expanded its showroom network by launching a new customer service center here.

Located to better serve the southern and coastal Orange County area, the new Wildflower Linen showroom is located near the landmark South Coast Plaza and just off the 405 Freeway among the design and decor businesses of the South Coast Collection center at 3321 Hyland Avenue, Suite G, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The showroom’s phone number is (714) 241-1628. A grand-opening party is scheduled for Friday, October 16.

Demonstrating growth capabilities, market-share strengths and strong customer loyalty despite the prolonged recession, the opening of Wildflower Linen’s new showroom greatly enhances the ability of the coastal OC area’s leading event designers, banquet executives, caterers and wedding organizers to select from founder-designer Young song Martin’s fashion-forward and traditional table linens, chair covers and decor accents.

MatriMonyMony, New York's first original wedding dance choreography company, is excited to announce that they are coming to the Hamptons!

Although the company is Manhattan-based, with the growing number of clients in the Hamptons they have started to travel to work with clients.

It's an easy & fun way to prepare brides & grooms for their first dance!

For more information, call Gabriella at 917.658.5599 & visit the website.

In addition to their strong expertise in wine, Grand Cru Classes has expanded its focus to include artisanal cheeses, with an emphasis on food & wine pairing.

They now offer an even wider range of options to make your wedding events a unique & special celebration!

For more information, visit the website or contact Tracy at tracy@grandcruclasses.com

Rochester Travel Group, located in the Wegmans Chili Plaza at 3175 Chili Avenue, has recently earned the prestigious Disney Earmark Specialist designation. This award is bestowed only to agencies with the highest degree of professionalism and knowledge of the Disney product.

The Agency is also a Preferred Sandals and Beaches Specialist, separating them from other agencies with advanced knowledge and destination inspection experience. As a member of Vacation.Com, Rochester Travel Group sets themselves apart from other travel agencies in the Rochester area.

Put your trust in a professional agency with travel specialists who know the most about your destination!

Call 585.889.9090 or visit the website for more information on their FREE Bridal Registry!