What Bag Should You Wear to a Wedding?

The dress might set the tone, but the right handbag can pull the entire look together. It needs to be beautiful, of course, but it also needs to work for the occasion, small enough to carry comfortably, practical enough for the essentials and considered enough to complement what you're wearing without competing with it.

So, what bag should you actually wear to a wedding?

 

A clutch is always a good idea, and we are currently loving our GIA Clutch. 

For weddings and other special occasions, the clutch remains a classic for good reason.

Small, elegant and easy to carry, a clutch instantly gives an outfit a more polished feel. It's particularly well suited to cocktail dresses, tailored looks and evening gowns, but there's no reason it can't be paired with something more relaxed.

Look for interesting textures, unusual shapes or subtle embellishment rather than defaulting to a simple black clutch. A statement bag can be the detail that makes an otherwise understated outfit feel complete.

Wedding dressing doesn't have to mean playing it safe. Don't be afraid of a statement bag, such as the JADEN PEARL CHAINMAIL BAG. 

If your outfit is relatively simple, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce something more unexpected through your accessories. Think shimmering metallics, intricate embellishment, chainmail, pearls or sculptural silhouettes.

A statement evening bag works particularly well when the rest of the outfit is restrained. A simple dress with an ornate clutch can feel far more modern than an outfit where every element is competing for attention.

Silver, gold and other metallic finishes are particularly beautiful for weddings because they catch the light and add just the right amount of glamour without requiring much else.

A metallic clutch, such as our best selling Ella Woven Clutch can work with almost any colour palette, too. Silver works beautifully with cool tones, black and jewel colours, while gold and champagne tones are natural partners for warm neutrals, creams and earthy shades.

And unlike a heavily patterned bag, a metallic finish can be surprisingly versatile. It can come out again for dinner, parties and evenings long after the wedding is over.

Pearls have an undeniable connection to occasion dressing, and there's something particularly lovely about incorporating them into a wedding guest look.

A pearl-detailed bag such as MARINA brings softness and texture to an outfit without feeling overly traditional. It's romantic, but it can still feel contemporary depending on the shape and styling.

Whether that's a classic clutch, a shimmering metallic, a pearl-detailed design or a statement chainmail bag, choose something that adds a little personality while still feeling right for the occasion.

Because when you've found the dress, the shoes and the jewellery, it's the bag that brings everything together.

Discover our collection of evening bags, statement clutches and occasion-ready handbags, designed for weddings, celebrations and everywhere the evening takes you.