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purse (instead of bouquet) for bridesmaids?

posted 1 year ago in Bridesmaids
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  • poll: this purse or flower bouquet?
    purse : (31 votes)
    47 %
    bouquet : (35 votes)
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    TingTing    September 12, 2010   Los Angeles

    i came across this cute purse today and am considering having my bridesmaids carry this down the aisle instead of flower bouquets.

    purse (instead of bouquet) for bridesmaids? :  wedding bridesmaid purse IMG 27931

    my theme is somewhat vintage, bridesmaid dress color is very soft/light pink, and i have asked them to wear light gold heels.

    FI is oppose to it saying that it's "weird", but i had seen photos of bridesmaids carry cute purses before.

    what do you think?

    also, please share photos if you have or have saved any.

     
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    stephanie63087    May 14, 2011   Fort Wayne, Indiana

    oh no i think its sooo chic... i have toyed with the idea but the clutches i love are on etsy and a bit on the expensive side (by mollusa) ... so i may just stick to flowers... i dont know yet! :)

     
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    monitajb    July 17, 2010   Sacramento

    I like the idea, but I think that purse may be a tad dainty and understated for the purpose. Maybe if combined with a parasol it would work better.

     
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    elaineathon    06/12/10   Washington, DC

    I just saw an episode of David Tutera's My Fair Wedding where he had the BMs carry clutches with a single calla lily affixed to the front. It was really pretty. I think you could pair the clutches with a big flower to make it stand out more.

     
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    quirkyparsnip    October 1, 2011   Texas

    If you like the purse go for it. Consider what your bms will be most comfortable with as well. 

     
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    IvyBride11    June 25, 2011   IN

    @elaineathon: I saw that episode too and am toying with the idea. I think this is a very chic idea.

     
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    amariem25    October 2009  

    I like the purse down the aisle idea, but I'd be worried about the formal pictures.  Are the 'maids just going to hold their purses in them.  It might look awkward.  And if they just set the purses off to the side and had nothing to hold that might look weird too.

     
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    tritaratops    July 30, 2011  

    I voted for purse, and I'm not taking that back....but I agree that if the purse too small/understated (can't really tell from the pic), I'm not sure how it would look in pictures. A more structured bag might be easier for them to hold...something like this?

    Goes great with your vintage theme, and much more affordable (and usable afterwards)!

     
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    monitajb    July 17, 2010   Sacramento

    @tritaratops: LOVE that idea. The single bloom is also a good choice.

     
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    littlemissmoo    July 18, 2010   London, UK

    I love this idea. And I would totally do it, and maybe with a wrist corsage so they get a little flower love too but it's not too in the way for them.

     
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    Miss Syrup    June 26, 2010   Littleton, Colorado

    My girls LOVED their clutches instead of bouquets

    Do it :)

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    Sulli301    June 26, 2010   Michigan

    I'd personally rather have the bouquet even though the clutches are cute

     
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    jenniferceline    September 25, 2010   Seattle, WA (Wedding in Las Vegas)

    I'm doing clutches instead of bouquets!  The one you posted is adorable. :)

     
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    glammy    February 25, 2011  

    I'm a fan of the purse idea! If it were any other purse, I might say go for the bouquet. But your purse is GORGEOUS!!!

     
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    Mrs.MedinaJr    November 11, 2011   Houston

    Thats it no FLOWERS! i want clutches NOW!!!!

     
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    LindseyInLove    January 22, 2011  

    It's a flowery clutch... That should count, right? Do whatever makes you happy. :)

     
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    Zaria    April 30, 2011   NYS

    Im doing this.. with this kind of clutch and I will attach a red rose on wedding day....

    purse (instead of bouquet) for bridesmaids? :  wedding bridesmaid purse 20100322 32

     
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    mandy83ala    July 23, 2011   Chicago, IL

    I never considered carrying a clutch.  The pics look really cute, but I still like the flowers more.  I LOVE flowers.

     
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    kp88    June 2011  

    I would personally feel like i was walking in late if i had a clutch. It maybe to chic for me! :-)

     
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    amyisnice    September 18, 2011   Austin

    Love the purse idea!!!

    - Ames

     
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    msdolooney    July 8, 2011  

    My girls are wearing this dress with this clutch.  Clutch arrived the other day (Etsy) and looks AMAZING with it - fabrics match exactly, they are both so excited and can't wait to show them off.  In person they look very striking together

     

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    nontraditionalbride    September 24, 2010  

    This is so chic...I eloped last year and my reception party is in two weeks and I am having a bridal purse made for myself with ivory roses and purple orchids... 

    I have an issue with spending tons of money on flowers....I would rather have a cool purse as a keepsake...

     

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