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    Wedding Handbags for the Modern Bride

    Pearls, feathers, and leather, oh my!

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    By Taylor Ayers
    Published 17 February 2020 In Buying Guides

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    You could spend thousands of dollars on your wedding dress—and you'll only wear it for a few hours. But a wedding handbag can go from engagement party to bachelorette party to your wedding day and all the way through to your honeymoon. Hell, you can make it last a lifetime by using it every year on your anniversary. Check out the most trendy, elegant, and fun handbags out there to add an extra something special to every wedding outfit.

    Bags

    Valentino Garavani By Your Side Ostrich Feather Leather Bucket Bag
    $1118.00 AT NORDSTROM.COM

    Valentino's latest collection was full of ostrich feathers. In this case, he added the feathers to the strap of this Italian-leather bucket bag—a lavish detail.

    Fan Clutch

    Bevza Mini Fan Clutch
    $295.00AT BEVZA.COM

    The perfect accessory for the unconventional bride, this fan favorite (get it?) has a concealed zipper so you won't lose your necessities while on the dance floor.

    Harlow Newburry

    Brahmin Harlow Newbury
    $285.00 AT BRAHMIN.COM

    For the casual bride. This pebbled leather crossbody bag will take you from the rehearsal dinner to the after-party.

    Champagne Clutch

    Judith Leiber Slim Slide Champagne Clutch
    $1995.00AT JUDITHLEIBER.COM

    This encrusted clutch matches perfectly with a glass of champagne.

    Mini White Croco Embossed Leather

    BY FAR Mini White Croco Embossed Leather
    $510.00AT BYFAR.COM

    This mini bag is so discreet, you won't have to worry about it taking away from your wedding day attire.

    Serpenti Cabochon Shoulder Bag

    Bulgari Serpenti Cabochon Shoulder Bag
    $1950.00AT BULGARI.COM

    This classy shoulder bag takes a walk on the wild side with a enamel and black onyx snake head closure.

    Floral Bag

    Coach Floral Bag
    $595.00AT COACH.COM

    Florals are groundbreaking when they're on this flower coated carry-all that first debuted in 1970.

    Amza Top Handle Bag

    Aldo Amza Top Handle Bag
    $24.98 AT ALDOSHOES.COM

    This clean, white carry-all is perfect for the budget-conscious bride.

    Pearl Egg Bracelet Bag

    Simone Rocha Pearl Egg Bracelet Bag
    $660.00AT FARFETCH.COM

    A beaded bracelet strap offsets this unique mother-of-pearl purse that doubles as jewelry.

    Kinchaku Mini Leather Tote

    The Sant Kinchaku Mini Leather Tote
    $495.00 AT NET-A-PORTER.COM

    This scrunched leather tote is perfect for the bride that wants to be anything but ordinary

    Imitation Pearl Clutch

    Santi Imitation Pearl Clutch
    $152.60 AT SHOPBOP.COM

    This imitation pearl clutch brings elegance, edge, and a little romantic charm to any bridal look.

    Patti Glitter Top-Handle Bag

    Sophia Webster Patti Glitter Top-Handle Bag
    $475.00AT NEIMANMARCUS.COM

    This glitter top-handle bag is the embodiment of my princess bride dreams have always wanted.

    Pearl Handbag

    ZARA Pearl Handbag
    $22.99AT ZARA.COM

    This super affordable pearl handbag is a chic, put-together addition for the bride that may have gone over her flower budget. This story appears in the February 2020 issue of Marie Claire. subscribe here

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