Yesterday Emily Anderson hosted a tweetup online all about eco-chic weddings and a few of us joined the conversation. Take a look here.
One of the biggest items that we tackled in the tweetup surrounded stationery. There is a huge amount of waste when it comes to paper items in the wedding industry. Emily wrote a [...]
I know what you’re thinking–I could totally make my own cake topper like these sweet ones by Rain’s End.
Trust me I do the same thing every time I peruse the Etsy marketplace. Occasionally I think this when I’m watching some design related tv show, or visit a web site or blog by a creative crafty [...]
With no end in sight, and so many things being affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf, it’s easy to feel helpless. I am especially heartbroken for the local fishing community, tourism, and any other local businesses that are sure to be impacted–if not destroyed–by this terrible tragedy. But, if you know me [...]
Christina Hendricks from Mad Men is a bombshell in every sense of the word. Part of what makes the tv show such a success is that they accentuate that part of the actress to create the character she plays on tv. Which is why I find it very intriguing to look at the bride persona [...]
Thank Heaven for Little Girls
Today I thought I’d talk about something we tend to brush under the rug. Or maybe we just outright ignore it. It’s the myth that all women have been obsessing over their weddings since the time they were little girls. Is it just me or am I the only one who [...]
We have had some great feedback and excitement for the Eco-Beautiful Weddings Tour! This is a long post – so get ready and get registered!
Just to clarify what the seminars are all about:
Educate: We really want all weddings to be truly sustainable and stylish! You will learn how to go green with your business and [...]
Flowers are one of the most expensive aspects of a wedding, as I’m sure you know. There are plenty of ways to make your flowers more affordable, choosing in-season and local is the best way. There are also important green changes you can make–skip the floral foam, wire, and tape–instead, use floral frogs, and other [...]
When was the last time you bought a new lipstick? According to the Economist, women buy more lipstick in hard economic times because it’s considered to be an affordable luxury. How does this relate to weddings? Well, for the first time in 15 years or so, people spent less on their weddings than they did [...]
Good morning! I’m Emily Anderson, author and creator of Eco Chic Weddings. I am so excited to be a contributor to the eco-fabulous Eco-Beautiful Weddings! Since this my very first post, I thought I would start things off by telling you a little bit about me, and what better way than to share a few [...]
We are so honored that Emily Anderson will be coming on board to bring you weekly ideas. Starting next Wednesday, Emily will give a comprehensive and real look at how to integrate a true green wedding with your lifestyle!
Every Tuesday – We will be having an engaged couple blogger feature. Brianne and Jed were one of [...]
