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The star of any wedding day look is undeniably the dress—however, the right accessories are an easy way to sneak in a little personality. Take, for example, the bridal clutch. It’s by no means an essential, but if you do choose to carry one, you might as well use it to add an extra special touch to your day. From seashell-shaped minaudières befitting a beach ceremony to sleek envelope clutches ideally suited for City Hall, the best wedding bags both a complement your carefully put-together outfit and act as an emergency catch-all for all those little things you’ll want on-hand for the big day, from lipstick to handwritten vows. (And it's never a bad idea to have an extra safety pin within reach.)
Vogue’s Favorite Bridal Clutches and Bags:
The Fun Fringe
Reformation Valentina mini beaded bag
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The Satin Pouch
NLA Knot bag
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The Embellished Clutch
Manolo Blahnik Capri clutch
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The Beaded Bag
Zara beaded handbag
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The Embossed Florals
Staud Tommy beaded bag
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The Disco Pick
Rabanne sequined shoulder bag
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The Woven Purse
Bottega Veneta Andiamo clutch
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To narrow down a potential style for your bridal clutch, look for something that fits the aesthetic and theme of the wedding overall. For a city venue, this might mean a sleek satin clutch by Hunting Season or structured mini tote by Altuzarra. Let your creativity run if you’re planning a destination wedding, with a hand-beaded piece by Pura Utz, or dreamy, crystal-adorned pouches from Miu Miu and Savette. A shoulder bag with a delicate strap is worth considering if you want to keep your bag with you as you hit the dancefloor at the after-party. And if you want to channel your inner pop star, do as Dua Lipa did for her wedding brunch and opt for a cheeky bird-shaped Chloe clutch. It’s your day; you make the rules.
Ahead, discover 32 options designed to delight every type of bride.
Hunting Season
Opera clutch
Reformation
Valentina mini beaded bag
Loeffler Randall
Kenzie mini bag
Chloé
Tropicus Swan minaudière
Manolo Blahnik
Capri clutch
Mango
pearl-effect clutch bag
Bottega Veneta
Andiamo clutch
Altuzarra
Origami baguette bag
Judith Leiber Couture
fizzy crystal flap clutch bag
Juju Vera
Petra tassel clutch
Simkhai
Marion shell clutch
Métier
x Fernando Jorge Ease clutch
Rabanne
sequined shoulder bag
Dries Van Noten
metallic clutch
Saint Laurent
Midnight clutch
Jil Sander
Goji bamboo mini
Bridal Clutch Shopping 101:
What kind of bag do you need for your wedding?
Something small and something white (or at least, off-white) will suffice here: You’ll have other people keeping tabs on the essentials, so think of this as a little extra accessory you can use to elevate your ensemble on the big day.
What should I put in my bridal purse?
Since this is an optional piece (many people tend to hand off things like cell phones and other bulkier items to their bridesmaids or members of the bridal party), it’s really up to you. Use it to hold the things you might need for touch-ups throughout the day, like lipstick or breath mints, or pop in a disposable camera for the after-party. The contents of your wedding purse are really up to you.
What are popular bridal bag styles?
A wedding clutch can be many things—for starters, it doesn’t have to be a clutch at all. For functionality, pick something with a strap (like a tiny crossbody bag) to keep your hands free. If you do go the clutch bag route, choose something with embellishments to add some sparkle. Whether it’s shimmering pearls, iridescent appliqués, or gleaming sequins, these evening bags are your chance to go bolder on a smaller scale.
Elly Leavitt is Vogue's lifestyle shopping editor, covering design, travel, and weddings. She has held editor positions at Hearst and Domino; her writing can be found in Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Town & Country, Esquire, Elle Decor, and more. You can probably find her in line at Trader Joe's. You will ... Read More
Rosie Jarman is a New York-based fashion market editor and writer with over a decade of experience in the industry. She has contributed to leading publications including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, and CR Fashion Book, where she has covered everything from the biggest runway trends to the best bralettes. With a ... Read More