ECO CHIC WEDDINGS BLOG tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-588230 2009-12-30T12:20:01-05:00 sustainable, green, thrifty and chic wedding planning ideas and resources. TypePad New Year's Resolutions tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e20120a78c0f24970b 2009-12-30T12:20:01-05:00 2009-12-30T12:23:33-05:00 So let's start the New Year out with a few new resolutions. 1. Getting married, or planning your wedding, does not mean you leave your brain at the door. 2. The only thing you "must do" to get married is... Emily Anderson Bridezilla is a four letter word tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e20120a78c0715970b 2009-12-29T22:58:03-05:00 2009-12-29T22:56:21-05:00 You might be surprised to know that the term Bridezilla was one of my original reasons for creating Eco Chic Weddings. Frankly, it's derogatory. It's not funny. It makes me sad and mad all at the same time. I know... Emily Anderson so, are you engaged yet? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e201287682dcb9970c 2009-12-26T17:19:05-05:00 2009-12-27T19:55:12-05:00 Don't you just hate it when people ask you that when they think it's about time you get married to whomever you're dating? Well, I certainly did when I was in that situation. Maybe you could send out some "not-yet... Emily Anderson candy canes: the original multi-purpose holiday treat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e20120a7741eb9970b 2009-12-23T08:00:00-05:00 2009-12-22T21:54:35-05:00 (photo credit: shannonblue) That little handle makes these Christmas favorites so useful. No ornaments? No problem, just hang a bunch and you're done. No gifts to give? Tie a bow around several and there you have it. But I bet... Emily Anderson Gift wrap the eco-chic way tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e20120a772dfb6970b 2009-12-22T14:32:43-05:00 2009-12-22T14:52:20-05:00 Nothing drives me up the wall as much as the piles of discarded wrapping paper that is sure to litter living rooms everywhere on Christmas Day. Why not switch to a time-honored Japanese way of "wrapping" called Furoshiki. I found... Emily Anderson handmade weddings: etsy bridal crowns with whichgoose tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e201287675b926970c 2009-12-22T13:40:38-05:00 2009-12-22T15:01:39-05:00 Emily Anderson I am cold at heart: winter weddings tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e20120a76da0cb970b 2009-12-21T09:51:51-05:00 2009-12-21T12:35:52-05:00 Did I ever tell you I love the winter time? It shouldn't come as a surprise.. I was born in December. I grew up in the mountains. My family hails from Sweden and Norway. So please won't you have a... Emily Anderson support your local wedding peeps tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e20128766c2ef0970c 2009-12-20T01:13:53-05:00 2009-12-20T01:16:03-05:00 Here's a great idea I think is really catching on. Palettes of Perfection is a local wedding library in Asheville, NC. The idea of a wedding library is to provide a bricks and mortar location for wedding vendors who probably... Emily Anderson wedding treats from the wedding chicks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e201287667139e970c 2009-12-18T13:21:16-05:00 2009-12-19T19:02:16-05:00 You really should check out the Weddingchicks site today--it has some decidedly unique and fresh colors, ideas, and inspiration for you to devour. Emily Anderson hiring a wedding planner tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451e10d69e20120a7546122970b 2009-12-17T21:46:41-05:00 2009-12-21T12:43:39-05:00 wedding,planners,wedding planners,how to plan a wedding,wedding venues,where to get married,green wedding, eco wedding, eco-chic weddings Emily Anderson