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February 6, 2008 - Weddings in Style Magazine Hosts “Garden of Eden” Eco-Friendly Bridal Show at InterContinental

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2008

Weddings in Style Magazine Hosts “Garden of Eden”
Eco-Friendly Bridal Show at InterContinental New Orleans

New Orleans, LA --- On Sunday, February 10, 2008 InterContinental New Orleans will host the Weddings in Style “Garden of Eden” eco-friendly bridal show.

According to Martin Driskell, General Manager of InterContinental New Orleans, the InterContinental is pleased to partner with Weddings in Style to host this environmentally friendly event for New Orleanians and visitors alike.

“New Orleans is a very popular destination wedding location and we are thrilled to provide a venue for Weddings in Style to put on this innovative, eco-friendly bridal event,” Driskell said.

The “green” bridal event will take place at the InterContinental New Orleans hotel from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 10th. “Garden of Eden” will feature live music, an incredible couture gown display showcasing the latest designers, a cake pull, a honeymoon give-a-way and 100’s of prizes including photo and make-up sessions, cakes, flowers, romantic dinners and more.

According to Christine Breaux, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Weddings in Style magazine, the “Garden of Eden” Bridal Show complements the recent premiere of the bridal magazine’s first ever “green” issue.

“The event will be a “one-stop-shop” for brides-to-be looking for “fresh” ideas to create their perfect eco-friendly wedding. We have more than 100 vendors, live music, a runway room with all of the latest bridal fashions, door prizes, cake pulls and more – everyone will walk away with something,” said Breaux.

Individual tickets to the “Garden of Eden” bridal show are $10 in advance and can be purchased online at http://www.alizondesign.com/greentix.html. Tickets will also be available at the InterContinental New Orleans on the day of the show for $15. For ticket information call Christine Breaux at (504) 525-2743.

InterContinental New Orleans
For more than two decades InterContinental New Orleans has been integral to the local culture and business community of America’s most European City. The hotel has been a major industry player in the birth and development of the City’s tourism, convention and hospitality industries. InterContinental New Orleans is located in the core of the business, shopping and entertainment areas and within walking distance to the historic French Quarter, Canal Street and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The hotel is known for its refinement and elegance and has been named among the best in the nation. For additional information, contact Andrew Done, Director of Sales and Marketing (504) 525-5566.

Website: http://new-orleans.intercontinental.com/

Weddings in Style Magazine
Weddings in Style magazine is published by Christine Breaux. The bridal magazine profiles local New Orleans weddings as well as features articles on all of the wedding basics including receptions, catering, flowers, cakes, invitations, photography, entertainment and more. Weddings in Style provides New Orleans brides with all of the resources they need to plan their dream wedding.


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