My best friend is getting married and you’ve already found the perfect outfit for the wedding. But now you’re wondering, what bag should I carry to a wedding? You definitely need a bag that can fit your phone, keys, wallet, and a few cosmetics for touch-ups. It should match the rest of your outfit without drawing attention away from the beautiful dress or set you chose. At weddings, we usually choose small, discreet bags, such as a clutch or a crossbody with a chain.

In the fashion guide below, you’ll find the best bags for weddings and useful tips to help you choose the ideal one that suits your style.

What is the best bag to carry to a wedding?

The best women’s bag I choose to carry to a wedding is usually a clutch or crossbody, which can hold the absolute essentials and are practical and convenient to have with you for any social occasion, such as a wedding.

You can carry a bag to a wedding by pairing it with your favorite dress, with a suit, with trousers and a top, or with a jumpsuit. The options are many and vary depending on the style and color of the outfit you have chosen. So I recommend a few ideal bags suitable for every kind of wedding.

Bag for a religious wedding in a church

If you are invited to a religious wedding, then it is best to choose a classic and understated bag that matches every style. Make sure it is not too shiny or glittery because the reflection of the candles will light up the whole church. For example, you can carry:

Bag for a Civil Wedding at City Hall or Event Hall

If the wedding is civil and takes place at city hall, you might avoid the disapproving look from the bride's grandmother for the eccentric bag you chose and be able to let your imagination and style run free. For civil weddings, there are no rules dictating how you should dress, as the couples themselves often choose to dress more casually. Many times, the wedding even takes place in the morning, which makes things much easier. Some nice ideas are:

Bags for an outdoor wedding

An outdoor wedding is among the top choices of couples who choose to get married in the summer, and for this reason the colors and designs of your bag can be summery and vibrant, while you can choose an unusual fabric such as straw or knit, or a drawstring bag.

What to look for when choosing a bag for a wedding

Choosing the ideal bag for a wedding may seem fun, but it hides pitfalls that can ruin your look. You should take a few things into account that will help you choose the right bag to carry and enhance your outfit, such as:

Dress code

Before choosing the bag you will carry to the wedding, make sure you know the dress code of the occasion. If, for example, a reception follows the wedding with a formal look, then you may want to choose a classic and elegant bag.

For a more casual wedding or a beach wedding, you can choose something lighter and simpler and perhaps more different from the usual.

Match the colors

Try to keep the colors in your clothes and accessories in harmony. Don’t overdo it with bold shades far apart from each other because then you will attract attention for the wrong reasons.

Pay attention to the size

You don’t want your bag to look out of place with the rest of the outfit, so make sure to choose a bag in the right size. The safest choice is a clutch bag or a medium-sized crossbody, so it can hold the absolute essentials. Baguette bags are also a good choice.

Style and material

The material and style of the bag play a role in the ideal choice. For formal weddings followed by a reception, it is good to choose a leather bag, with lace, satin or beads. For more casual weddings you can choose a knitted bag, a straw one, or even a leather one that matches everything.

Clasp - Chain

Details such as the clasp and the bag chain should be in the same shade as your other accessories. For example, if you choose gold jewelry, the color of the bag chain and the clasp should also be gold.

Functionality

Your bag should be functional. That is, it should fit all your items and also have compartments suitable for them. Clutches usually are the worst choice in terms of functionality, unlike a crossbody bag or a clutch that can hold more things.

Whatever bag you choose to carry to a wedding, make sure first of all that you like it and that it matches your taste and style. Follow my advice and find the ideal bag that will make you shine and elevate your outfit.