Regardless of whether you will be a bride at home or a destination wedding, you'll need a bag to carry the essentials -- tissues, lipstick, safety pins. You won't want to hold the bag at the ceremony (turn it over to the maid of honor or a witness). But after the vows, you may want to keep the handbag nearby.
The best bride bags are small and match or complement the dress the bride wears. The bag should also fasten securely, just in case a guest wants to slip the bride a cash present.
1. Kate Spade Clutch Bag for the Bride
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Sleek and modern, long and thin, this rectangular bag will suit a destination bride who likes minimalism. It's 12 1⁄2" wide x 1 1⁄4 " deep by: 3 1⁄8" tall and comes in one color: fresh cream. A lucite bow is the clasp, engraved in the center with a genuine Kate Spade logo.
2. Silk-and-Gold Bag for a Bride
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A pretty pouf of a clutch that will look elegant in the hands of a bride, this bag has a silk body, a golden inset and chain, and a gem-topped clasp. Available in ivory, champagne, gold, and silver with silver leather and chain. It measures 9" x 7.25" x 1/5" and the strap is 21.75".
3. Dyeable Satin Clutch for a Bride
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If you're a destination bride who needs a bag that will exactly match your wedding dress, consider this rose-accented clutch. Available in white silk satin, it can be dyed to match your dress color. This refined style measures 9" x 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" closes with a magnetic snap, and has a 20" chain to use or conceal. Pretty!
4. Satin Evening Bag for a Bride
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This pretty, affordable bag is fronted with a big bow. It also has a square bottom -- so if you leave it on a table, you can still keep your eye on it. Three different carrying options (as a clutch or with a 20" metal or black cord strap) make it very versatile
5. Elegant Pleated Silk Bag for a Bride
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Soft and feminine, this clutch style bag is made of pleated silk and has a lovely beaded frame. It measures 9 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" deep x 4 1/2" high and has a 21" chain for optional use. The silver color can enhance a bride's gown of any color.
6. Silver Destination Bride Bag
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Made of super-soft genuine leather, this bag's pleated design appears on both sides and it has a satin lining. Hold it as a clutch, or wear it cross-body (the chain extends 27").
7. Brighton Hip Heart Bride Bag
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If your destination wedding is informal and you're the practical type who wants a bag that will work on the big day and then be a knockout on your honeymoon, this is it. All leather by Brighton, it's a messenger style bag with a strap that can be shortened or lengthened. What you'll love most is the heart-shaped patch on the side, outlined in tiny studs. So if you can't wear your heart on your sleeve, you can still wear it on your purse. The measurements are 13" wide x 3" deep x 10.5" high.
8. Badgley Mischka Silver Sequined Bag
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Add a touch of haute-couture style to your destination wedding day with this stunning clutch from those clever designers. The bag's body is leather but it's covered in silver sequins that flash when you move and dance. Measurements are 9 1⁄2" x 2" x 4 1⁄4" with a glittery strap.
9. Inexpensive Bag for a Bride
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This is a good bag for a nervous bride to carry on her wedding day since anxious hands can grip the clutch that's topped with a metallic ball/kiss lock. Made of faux leather, the 12" x 8" x 1.5" bag has a gold-tone frame and matching 16 inch chain.
