Bridal handbags

I had every detail of my wedding planned weeks before the day. Or so I thought. Brides-to-be rarely consider one accessory that proves more important than you will realize: a handbag. Or clutch. Or whatever. The point is, every other accessory and cosmetic was carefully chosen to make you look even more graceful and gorgeous then usual, and the thought of letting a clunky bag dangle from your arm kind of mucks it up.

On the other hand, you are going to need something in which to carry that $40 lipstick your $200 make-up artist persuaded you to buy..and your breath mints, vows and compact, of course.

Maybe you think you’ll be forced to carry some hideous satin square that screams PROM, and maybe that was the case years ago. But with all of the unique options flooding the bridal market, there’s just no excuse to worry about a little thing like a handbag-clutch-satchel ruining your gorgeousness.

Here are some of my favorites:

Fab Metallic Evening Purse

Because there’s no set rule that says you have to stick to pure white or ivory. Silver and gold add a fabulous dash of Art Deco elegance to your look.

Freddy & Ma

Something borrowed, something blue.

Moyna

Plain dress? Beaded wrist bag. Perfect.

Moyna

Elaborate gown? Try this understated, but interesting mother of pearl square clutch.

Zara

Classic ivory silk dupioni and cool texture make this a great choice for modern brides.

Images: She’s Fancy, Freddy and Ma, Moyna Bags and Percy Handmade