Wedding Handbags for the Modern Bride
Pearls, feathers, and leather, oh my!
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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.
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.
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.
For the casual bride. This pebbled leather crossbody bag will take you from the rehearsal dinner to the after-party.
This encrusted clutch matches perfectly with a glass of champagne.
This mini bag is so discreet, you won't have to worry about it taking away from your wedding day attire.
This classy shoulder bag takes a walk on the wild side with a enamel and black onyx snake head closure.
Florals are groundbreaking when they're on this flower coated carry-all that first debuted in 1970.
A beaded bracelet strap offsets this unique mother-of-pearl purse that doubles as jewelry.
This scrunched leather tote is perfect for the bride that wants to be anything but ordinary
This imitation pearl clutch brings elegance, edge, and a little romantic charm to any bridal look.
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Taylor Ayers is a fashion editor at Marie Claire, covering the new editorial fashion trends, looks, and contemporary styles.
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