Hello!
I keep putting off finding a clutch for the big day. At first I thought I wouldn't even use one, but I know I will want to keep my lipstick and some oil blotting sheets handy, and don't want to ask my MOH to carry it for me. What are you ladies using? I feel like all the ones I find don't really go with my dress and overall look for the big day (my dress is all-over lace and I'm wearing the crochet Toms, and it's a rustic barn wedding).
I may try and see about a custom one on Etsy, but I was hoping to not spend too much, since I'm likely to not use it again.
Any thoughts? What are you using? Inspire me, ladies!
Re: show me your wedding day clutch!
[QUOTE]Hello! I keep putting off finding a clutch for the big day. At first I thought I wouldn't even use one, but I know I will want to keep my lipstick and some oil blotting sheets handy, and don't want to ask my MOH to carry it for me. What are you ladies using? I feel like all the ones I find don't really go with my dress and overall look for the big day (<strong>my dress is all-over lace and I'm wearing the crochet Toms, and it's a rustic barn wedding</strong>). I may try and see about a custom one on Etsy, but I was hoping to not spend too much, since I'm likely to not use it again. Any thoughts? What are you using? Inspire me, ladies! ;)
Posted by lehc723[/QUOTE]
This is a great idea! Do you have a picture of your dress? Mine wedding/reception is in a barn and I'm wanting shoes very similar to this. My dream shoes would be pale yellow or mustard colored peep toed flats, but apparently this is too much to ask from the shoe manufacturers of the world.
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To semay23 and halij52002, my shoes are:
It's definitely not for everyone, and I've gotten some, "No, really, what wedding shoes are you wearing? Stop joking" from some people, ha! But I've also gotten people who immediately say, "That's so you!", which is true. The second I found them, I knew I had to go with it.
[QUOTE]Thanks for the advice! CFM102012 , the handkerchief bag sounds so lovely! To semay23 and halij52002 , my shoes are: It's definitely not for everyone, and I've gotten some, "No, really, what wedding shoes are you wearing? Stop joking" from some people, ha! But I've also gotten people who immediately say, "That's so you!", which is true. The second I found them, I knew I had to go with it.
Posted by lehc723[/QUOTE]
They make these in pale yellow and I am DYING for a pair for my wedding dress, but I'm terrified it will look funny. Have you tried yours on with your dress yet? How did it look?
My dress: <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Lace-Cap-sleeve-Trumpet-with-Keyhole-Back-and-Sash-VW9768" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Lace-Cap-sleeve-Trumpet-with-Keyhole-Back-and-Sash-VW9768</a>
Your dress is STUNNING. I didn't try it on and wish I had, because it's one of my big Dress Regret options.
But back to your original question, I think I'm just going to use a clutch that I already own (it doesn't even really match heh) and have a trusted friend/family member place it in my chair at the reception location. Our ceremony is out in a field, and the reception is taking place in the barn just a few yards away, so it will work for me. No one will even see it, and since I am on a budget, I just figured it was one of the unnecessary items. But I'm not also much of a purse girl anyway.
[QUOTE]Thanks! I just KNEW it was the one when I tried it on. It was my first ever appointment, and the third one I put on. But back to your original question, I think I'm just going to use a clutch that I already own (it doesn't even really match heh) and have a trusted friend/family member place it in my chair at the reception location. Our ceremony is out in a field, and the reception is taking place in the barn just a few yards away, so it will work for me. No one will even see it, and since I am on a budget, I just figured it was one of the unnecessary items. But I'm not also much of a purse girl anyway.
Posted by semay23[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I may do just that. Or keep stalking Forever 21's website and hoping they put up something that works, ha. I got a lavendar one from there a while back that fits the overall look PERFECTLY, except for the color. Oh well.
But thanks for all your help!
[QUOTE]Thanks for the advice! CFM102012 , the handkerchief bag sounds so lovely! To semay23 and halij52002 , my shoes are: It's definitely not for everyone, and I've gotten some, "No, really, what wedding shoes are you wearing? Stop joking" from some people, ha! But I've also gotten people who immediately say, "That's so you!", which is true. The second I found them, I knew I had to go with it.
Posted by lehc723[/QUOTE]
<div>The clutch my cousin showed me looked kind of like an envelope with a small pocket on the inside. Grandpa's handkerchief made up the flap and body of the clutch and she used a different material for the sides. I'm sure you could find a pattern in one of the sewing books at Joann's or Michael's.</div>
[QUOTE]OMG, I've been putting off buying those toms for my wedding shoes as well. I so want them, but I was afraid they might look a little to casual for my dress. I pinned this clutch from etsy the other day and thought it was lovely. Do you have burlap in your wedding? Maybe it would work. LINK
Posted by tamrahelmer[/QUOTE]
omg I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not a bad price either!
[QUOTE]OMG, I've been putting off buying those toms for my wedding shoes as well. I so want them, but I was afraid they might look a little to casual for my dress. I pinned this clutch from etsy the other day and thought it was lovely. Do you have burlap in your wedding? Maybe it would work. LINK
Posted by tamrahelmer[/QUOTE]
Wow! I love it! I'm not using burlap, but I just contacted this seller to see if she's doing custom orders, as I think a combination of that one and this one:
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98242605/3-custom-clutches-wedding-bridesmaid" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/98242605/3-custom-clutches-wedding-bridesmaid</a>
(Although it's three)
would be AMAZING and just what I wanted.
[QUOTE]OMG, I've been putting off buying those toms for my wedding shoes as well. I so want them, but I was afraid they might look a little to casual for my dress. I pinned this clutch from etsy the other day and thought it was lovely. Do you have burlap in your wedding? Maybe it would work. LINK
Posted by tamrahelmer[/QUOTE]
And THANK YOU!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: show me your wedding day clutch! : And THANK YOU!
Posted by lehc723[/QUOTE]
<div>No problem! Question though... I've been stalking toms site now for the past 20 minutes. I've never had a pair of toms and don't know what size to buy. I'm usually an 11, and I really want those gray linen ballet flats, but they only have them in a 10 and 12. Think I can get away with a 10 and stretch them out?! </div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: show me your wedding day clutch! : No problem! Question though... I've been stalking toms site now for the past 20 minutes. I've never had a pair of toms and don't know what size to buy. I'm usually an 11, and I really want those gray linen ballet flats, but they only have them in a 10 and 12. Think I can get away with a 10 and stretch them out?!
Posted by tamrahelmer[/QUOTE]
Yes! If anything, I find the crochet has a little more give, based on the open-ness of it. But if you find them to be stretching out slowly, wear them around the house with socks. That'll help!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: show me your wedding day clutch! : Yes! If anything, I find the crochet has a little more give, based on the open-ness of it. But if you find them to be stretching out slowly, wear them around the house with socks. That'll help!
Posted by lehc723[/QUOTE]
<div>Awesome! Thank you! :) Tom's says the ballet flats are a little longer, so hopefully they will work. The crochet ones are basically sold out already! I should have bought them months ago! Let me know what the seller tells you when she replies back? I love that clutch that I sent you the link of, but I would like the flowers in different colors if I do go with it.</div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: show me your wedding day clutch! : Awesome! Thank you! :) Tom's says the ballet flats are a little longer, so hopefully they will work. The crochet ones are basically sold out already! I should have bought them months ago! Let me know what the seller tells you when she replies back? I love that clutch that I sent you the link of, but I would like the flowers in different colors if I do go with it.
Posted by tamrahelmer[/QUOTE]
She said she is doing custom orders and asked what my colors and overall look were like, so I think it'll be a go!