I’ve never been married, but I do compulsively watch all of TLC’s wedding-themed reality shows, so I’ve developed quite a few opinions on wedding fashion. First, a bride should do pretty much whatever she wants, because it must suck not to feel like yourself on your wedding day. Second, not enough attention is paid to the bag a bride will carry for the big event.
Designers are starting to get wise to the fact that brides might want a special little bag to carry their phones and a lipstick for touch-ups, and since photographs of wedding accessories and shoes have long been a bridal keepsake, the look of the bag really matters.
Below, we’ve picked out over two dozen gorgeous bridal clutches for a range of budgets, aesthetics and preferences, including a few “something blues.”
Alexander McQueen Laser-Cut Skull Clutch
$1,895 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Alice + Olivia Embellished Me Clutch
$595 via Saks
Balenciaga Maillon Leather Box Clutch
$1,265 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Big Buddha Sweetie Box Clutch
$65 via Nordstrom
Bottega Veneta Satin Knot Clutch
$1,550 via Barneys
Charlotte Olympia Pandora Marry Me Clutch
$958 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Christian Louboutin Mina Strass Clutch
$2,995 via Saks
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Sequined Clutch
$4,850 via Saks
Edie Parker Jean Lily Box Clutch
$1,295 via Saks
Gucci Aristrographic Plexiglass Evening Bag
$1,300 via Gucci
Jessica McClintock Beaded Minaudiere
$115 via Nordstrom
Judith Leiber Frog Prince Swarovski Clutch
$5,995 via Saks
Kate Spade Wedding Belles Flower Minaudiere
$348 via ShopBop
Kate Spade Wedding Belles Glitter Just Married Clutch
$398 via Saks
Lanvin Private Python Soft Clutch
$1,375 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Lee Savage Space Large Python Clutch
$3,350 via Net-a-Porter
Marchesa Iris Embellished Box Clutch
$2,495 via Net-a-Porter
Miu Miu Crystal Minaudiere
$2,200 via Saks
Natasha Couture Vintage Stone Clutch
$198 via Nordstrom
Rafe Lizelle Clutch
$648 via Anthropologie
Rauwolf Gemstone Clutch
$1,190 via Barneys
Roger Vivier Maxi Boîte de Nuit Panier Box Clutch
$3,102 via mytheresa.com
Sasha Applique Box Clutch
$33 via Macy’s
Sondra Roberts Metal Framed Clutch
$71 via Macy’s
Tom Ford Crystal Brass Ring Clutch
$4,990 via Neiman Marcus
I sort of wish I had paid more attention to the bag I carried at my wedding, but it was almost an after thought, there were so many other things to deal with! I ended up using a metallic clutch I already had that went just fine with my dress. However I will say that I didn’t really carry it at all. Obviously you do not carry it down the aisle, so my cousin held it for me, then it went straight to my table after the ceremony while I mingled and took pics. I carried it once to the bathroom. So while you certainly don’t want to carry something hideous, it’s not something I would personally spend a lot of money on unless I would wear it again.
omg the Natasha Couture clutches are amazing! Thanks for this new discovery.
Awwww…what sweet little clutches. I LOVE the Marchesa and Edie Parker bags!
But, I agree with anon. At a “typical” wedding you never really carry a bag so it’s not that important. Perhaps if you have a non traditional wedding in which you are traveling to several venues or leaving for your honeymoon and want to keep the “wedding-y” theme going.
That being said, these are adorable evening bags on their own and I want one for my collection!
What a gorgeous collection! Edie Parker is absolutely magical and the Anthropologie looks so precious and special.
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