wedding

The flowers, the cake, the bride, the groom, the dress, the family, the friends, the love.  In all the perfectly imperfect ways.  We do.

It's the season of fresh air, fragrant blooms and blue skies.  The golden sun is bringing everyone out of hibernation and the invites for outdoor fetes, brunch dates and grad parties are all awaiting répondez s'il vous plaît.  All that online shopping from the comfort of your cozy bed while degrees dipped to uncomfortable levels outside is FINALLY going to pay off.  So go ahead and respond an astounding yes to them all.  You've got new outfits and accessories all in the name of spring to show off. 

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By Elizabeth Barrett Browning

It's officially wedding season.  The scent of fresh flowers is beginning to permeate the air, the sound of rain is fading into distant memory, and beautifully handcrafted invitations are starting to arrive at their destinations.  With so many tasks to tackle, finding an optimal clutch that can ideally hold all that you need for such a special day should be the least of your worries.  On the wishlist: something not only pretty for all the keepsake photographs but smart too, to hold your lipstick, powder, mini perfume, phone and (don't forget) tissues.  Well lucky for you, your search ends here.  Not only are these bags pretty and smart, they evoke a certain romanticism for the day at hand.  From the Swarovski crystal encrusted heart clasps or the sparkling ornament made with Swarovski crystals, these clutches will forever be sweet mementos of love.  So whether you're shopping for yourself, the MOB or your bridesmaids, check off your to-do list and make room for the more important things, making memories.  (For more bridal bags, click here.)

Beautiful weddings deserve beautiful accessories! Delighted to have carried our new Paulina Minaudiere to a friend's wedding in the Santa Cruz mountains this past weekend. Fall weddings are so lovely - from the colorful leaves to the romantic nip in the air. After all, a cool breeze is just another reason to get close to your date, right?

Lauren

It's that time of year again - wedding season! I don't know about you, but so far I've had three weddings in four weekends and there are plenty more on the horizon! From intimate, casual chic celebrations to some truly luxurious ones, I feel very fortunate to be included in so many lovely festivities this summer. The most recent wedding I had the pleasure of attending was absolutely incredible. They went all out! Our new ZENA Clutch accompanied me to the elegant outdoor reception at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay. For those who aren't familiar with this scenic destination, imagine yourselves perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the California coast, flowers everywhere. The fog decided to stay away and it was a beautiful day for a wedding. My stylish wood clutch and I basked in the sunshine and felt the love, flower petals fluttering down all around the happy couple. What a day!

Lauren

I just returned from the most beautiful wedding weekend in Mendocino! My boyfriend, Charlie, and I were among 300 guests gathered beneath a redwood grove on an absolutely gorgeous day, just a mile or so from the Pacific Ocean (just far enough for the sun to break through the fog!). The wedding ceremony was lovely, the vows rang true and the bride's style was majorly on point. Mine wasn't so bad either. In fact, I was delighted to have another occasion to carry my GLOBAL GIVING Charity Foldover Clutch! Aside from the fact that the metallic pewter leather was a perfect complement to my muted lavender dress, it also feels good to carry it knowing that 25% of proceeds are donated to charity projects around the world through GlobalGiving. This big, beautiful celebration full of happy, lovely friends was just one more reason to consider those less fortunate and the capacity within all of us to help. Check out globalgiving.org to see all of the charity projects they fund around the world.

Lauren