For Immediate Release:

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas adds unique flavor to all aspects of the wedding celebration

WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS (May 7, 2012) – The summer wedding season is right around the corner, and with multiple celebrations each month, making a wedding stand out from the crowd is a difficult task. The key to a memorable evening is giving everything a personal twist with colors and flavors that compliment the wedding and new couple.

From the wedding decorations to the drinks served at the reception, each item can add a pop of personality. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, the maker of fine vanillas and flavors, knows that vanilla is more than a key ingredient in the wedding cake. Vanilla and pure flavors can bring a splash of flavor to the entire celebration. The unique ideas below from Nielsen-Massey can make each wedding celebration truly special.

• For the DIY Bride – Make handmade paper flower bouquets (such as these flowers from Martha Stewart Weddings) and add a spritz of Nielsen–Massey Rose Water for a sweet floral scent.

• For the Wedding Shower – While the bride and groom open houseware gifts, guests can go home with a DIY baking kit. Create favors by printing the bride's favorite dessert recipe and tying it to a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract.

• For the Bar or Bachelorette – Create a signature cocktail to add elegance and fun to the wedding reception or bachelorette party. The couple can share favorite flavors with guests such as this Moroccan Mojito.

• For Guests with a Sweet Tooth – Have a sweets table with the bride and groom's favorite cookies and candies. Guests can choose from a variety of sweets from traditional chocolate chip cookies to macaroons infused with Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water. For a more out of the box approach, create a vanilla ice cream bar with various toppings.

• For the Bridesmaids – The bride can pamper her bridesmaids with a homemade thank you gift, that's inexpensive too! The Vanilla Body Scrub recipe below will show appreciation, and the calming scent of vanilla will make the days after the wedding relaxing.

Vanilla Body Scrub
1 cup Nielsen–Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 or 2 drops of an essential oil such as lavender, eucalyptus, etc.
Decorative, waterproof container

Mix ingredients together in a bowl. Spoon into a decorative, waterproof container. Wrap in decorative paper. Instructions for use: Apply a small amount to damp skin while in shower or bath. Gently scrub skin with a soft washcloth. Rinse thoroughly.

No matter the wedding occasion – reception, bridal shower or even bachelorette party – there are several unique ways to add a personal touch.

About Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Throughout its more than 100 year history, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has earned its reputation as a manufacturer of the finest extracts in the world. The full line of Nielsen-Massey's Pure Vanilla products include: Vanilla Beans and Extracts from Madagascar, Tahiti and Mexico; sugar and alcohol-free Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar and Certified Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and Beans.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas recently introduced a line of Pure Flavors: Pure Chocolate Extract, Pure Almond Extract, Pure Orange Extract, Pure Lemon Extract, Pure Coffee Extract, Pure Peppermint Extract, Orange Blossom Water and Rose Water. All Nielsen-Massey products are Allergen-Free and certified Kosher and Gluten-Free. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, with production facilities in Waukegan and Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

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Photos are available upon request. For more information about Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, contact:
Gardi Wilks, gwilks@savoragency.com
Savor – the food agency, 847.556.7511