How to Choose Your Bridal Handbag: 5 Fashion Tips

Mahnoorkhurram
4 min readJun 20, 2021

On their wedding day, most people wish to look their best while also staying prepared for every situation. One way to do this is by choosing the right bridal handbag, one that looks good but can also carry all their essentials. So how do you choose your bridal handbag?

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To choose a bridal handbag, there are 5 essential tips to follow. These tips relate to the size of the bag, whether it goes with the bride’s overall look, and whether it suits their personality. To carry makeup essentials, a phone, tissues, and other important belongings, the bag needs to be big enough without looking too bulky. It needs to go with the overall look of the bride without matching exactly.

Here, I will talk about how to choose your bridal handbag using 5 fashion tips. I will talk about size, practicality, convenience, and looks.

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1. The bag should be big enough but not too big

Your bridal bag needs to be big enough to carry everything you need on your wedding day. It should not, however, be so big that it ruins your look. The best way to do this is by choosing a compact handbag.

You can make this work by planning out exactly what you will need on your wedding day and purchasing a handbag that is big enough for that. You should only take things that are absolutely necessary to prevent the bag from being too big.

Alternatively, you can keep your essentials in a safe, close location at the venue so that you do not need to rely on your bridal handbag.

2. The bag should go with your wedding dress

The bridal handbag you choose should look good with your dress. This does not mean that the bag should match your wedding dress. It should just complement it so that it does not look out of place.

A good way to do this is by keeping a photo of your wedding dress with you when you go shopping for a handbag. This way, you can pair each handbag with the dress and see if it looks good.

You can buy a handbag that matches your wedding dress in terms of colour. Alternatively, you can choose one with the same adornments as your dress. If your dress is very heavily adorned, you could go for a simple handbag.

You need to make sure that the dress and the handbag have a coordinated look.

3. The bag should be practical and functional

Your bridal handbag should be practical such that you can carry it easily without getting distracted by it. It should be functional in that you can take out what you need at any time without having to open too many zips.

To make your bridal bag practical and functional, here are some things it can have:

· Detachable sling chain

· Discrete straps

· Discrete chains

· Wrist straps

· Pockets

· Zippers

· Easy-to-open clasp

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You should also get a leather cleaner for purses to ensure that the bag stays clean for your wedding day.

4. The bag should be comfortable

You should choose a comfortable handbag. A comfortable handbag is one that is not too heavy and is easy to carry around without making you feel tired or uncomfortable.

You can make your bridal handbag comfortable by opting for a clutch purse. A clutch purse is easier to carry as it does not have big straps. If you do want to opt for a bag with straps, you should go for discrete ones, as mentioned earlier.

One way to do this is by testing the purse before your wedding day. You can do this by practising carrying it and walking around with it. This will tell you whether or not it is comfortable.

5. The bag should match your wedding theme

Your bridal handbag should look like it belongs by matching the wedding theme. This is so it does not look out of place. Basing your decision on this can also help you choose a handbag that complements your dress.

Some ways to do this are:

· Art deco for a vintage theme

· Acrylic bag for a casual theme

· Lace and beads for traditional weddings

· Glamorous bags for modern weddings

Final Words

Choosing the perfect bridal handbag is an important choice for your wedding day. It ensures that you have everything you could need while also offering a good, cohesive look. Following these 5 fashion tips is essential as they will ensure that the bag is practical, beautiful, comfortable, and cohesive.

Two of the most important tips are cohesion and practicality. Cohesion helps your bag look like it belongs with your theme and gives an overall good look. Practicality ensures that you do not face any inconveniences and that the bag is easy to carry.

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Mahnoorkhurram

Hi! I’m Mahnoor, and I love to write about and create awareness on digital marketing tools and tips. I’m also a freelance content writer.