Too Old for a Tutu?…Say It Ain’t So!?

Too Old for a Tutu?…Say It Ain’t So!?

February 10th, 2011 @ 2:55 pm by Mrs. Pancakes
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A few months ago I discovered Ouma’s Etsy shop and fell in love. It doesn’t hurt that her styling is crazy amazing. It’s so ethereal and romantic…almost bridal, even.

Too Old for a Tutu?...Say It Ain't So!? : wedding costa rica wedding dress Ouma2b

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So for a couple weeks I was totally obsessed with the idea of having a tutu-inspired reception dress…I knew I couldn’t afford to spend $200, but I could certainly spend $50, right? Turns out reasonably priced tutus are hard to come by…le sigh.

Basically anything you can get for $50 doesn’t have the volume of a $200 tutu. I was defeated. I was disappointed but able to convince myself that a tutu was ridiculous for a woman my age. (Yes, I recognize that I am only 26!) Then I saw this post on Southern Weddings and felt that tutu-longing ache in the pit of my stomach.

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So I am just putting it out in the universe. If it works out, it works out. If it doesn’t, it was never meant to be. We’ll see what happens!

Is there anything you really really want for your wedding even though you know it doesn’t make much sense? What is it about weddings that make them such a good excuse for indulging these desires?

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30 Responses to “Too Old for a Tutu?…Say It Ain’t So!?”

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kirabee (message) 1,402 posts, Bumble bee

Make one!! It’s just a bunch of tulle, can’t be that hard!

2/10/11 @ 3:00 pm (reply)

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Jeannette

There are a ton of tutorials online. They’re super easy to make too. You don’t even have to know how to sew.

2/10/11 @ 3:02 pm (reply)

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eleroo02 (message) 116 posts, Blushing bee

I actually have a dress I’m trying to find a home for. I got it from Light in the Box, and it’s a bit too tulle-y for me. I don’t know if it’ll fit you but it’s champagne, and just will need a eyelet hook sewn into the back. PM if you’re interested.

2/10/11 @ 3:03 pm (reply)

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

Love the tutus. Now I must have one for my pregnant self. Must!

2/10/11 @ 3:04 pm (reply)

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skbride (message) 25 posts, Newbee

I share your LOVE for tutu’s. I have been obsessed with them my whole life. I bought this dress as my reception dress and I’m more excited about it than I am about my actual wedding dress.

http://www.amsale.com/lwd/1101/martine.shtml

2/10/11 @ 3:05 pm (reply)

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sugarpea (message) 1,306 posts, Bumble bee

I love tutu’s so much! I used to take ballet lessons and would love to incorporate a tutu into the reception (not for that price though haha)

2/10/11 @ 3:14 pm (reply)

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IslandSoiree (message) 197 posts, Blushing bee

I adore this second dress down in pink. It has been in my favorites on Etsy.com forever!

2/10/11 @ 3:18 pm (reply)

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mightywombat (message) 3,311 posts, Sugar bee

@skbride:
Oooh, I love it!!! It’s so sassy and cute!

2/10/11 @ 3:18 pm (reply)

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SweetSara (message) 292 posts, Helper bee

I don’t think tutu’s have an age restriction. Go for it! It may take some budget rearranging, but if it’s something you really want make it work!

2/10/11 @ 3:28 pm (reply)

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reneeb407 (message) 127 posts, Blushing bee

My reception dress is a tutu!! So I say go for it!!!!!! I almost love it even more then my first dress… almost!! I am so excited to change into it for all the dancing!

2/10/11 @ 3:28 pm (reply)

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Nickers2 (message) 34 posts, Newbee

Do what Mrs. Poodle did & make it! Hers was absolutely too cute!! And VERY inexpensive. Or talk to a seamstress & get it made. Just talk talk talk about it, you never know who knows someone who knows someone! Good luck!

2/10/11 @ 3:34 pm (reply)

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lifegavemelimes (message) 125 posts, Blushing bee

My wedding dress has a full tulle skirt. It’s tea length and makes me feel like a ballerina and I love it!

If you want a tutu, go for it! When are you ever going to get another great excuse to wear one?

2/10/11 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Rainbow (message) 1,535 posts, Bumble bee

Ahhh, I have a ballet obsession, so I totally feel you on wanting a tutu!

2/10/11 @ 3:50 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

No one is ever too old for a tutu! I love those pics!

2/10/11 @ 3:54 pm (reply)

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Guest

omg, thanks, now I have something new to drool over that I want haha. Can you make one maybe??

2/10/11 @ 4:54 pm (reply)

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curlygirlybride (message) 42 posts, Newbee

OMG…I was JUST looking at tutus the other day!!! I say totally go for it!

I don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, but this seemed to be more in your price range (and mine too) and they look pretty full. Also, the model in the pic is wearing what looks like the bustier from DB and I think it looks perfect!

http://etsy.me/dN3Fln

2/10/11 @ 5:07 pm (reply)

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curlygirlybride (message) 42 posts, Newbee

And, now that I’m on a mission, I found this one too that looks well constructed too…

http://etsy.me/elwyr0

2/10/11 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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neontl (message) 1,135 posts, Bumble bee

I just got my reception dress - a tutu-like dress - from Sarah Seven. I put it on, and was like, Woah. This is like a ballerina. As a bride though, I know we can get away with it!

2/10/11 @ 6:20 pm (reply)

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