You’ve found *the* dress, and the perfect pair of heels but no wedding guest ensemble is complete without a bag to match.
As with dressing for any special event, a wedding calls for a certain type of bag far removed from your everyday, carry-all tote.
Typically, the clutch bag has been the complimentary accessory for evening and occasional dressing, but with shoulder and top handle bags making a recent resurgence among the style set, the options have become endless.
Basing your bag choice around your outfit is given. Consider complimentary or contrasting colour pops, as well as compatibility with your shoes. Opting for a clutch or bag with a touch of sparkle or embellishment can also elevate your overall look.
With so many wedding-appropriate bags to choose from, and all of the above considered, the search can get a little overwhelming. So, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to find some of the best wedding guest clutches and bags in the market right now.
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The Best Bags For Wedding Guests
Ravella Bree, $99.95 at THE ICONIC
New Weave Micro Frame Bag, $375 at Aje
Vera Luxe Beaded Bag in Gold, $499 at Oroton
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Small Locò Shoulder Bag With 3d Embroidery, $5,960 at Valentino
Olga Berg ROMY Curved Base Bag, $99.95 at THE ICONIC
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Carmen Bag, $289 at Respiro Studio
Cult Gaia Maude Clutch, $575 at THE ICONIC
Aviary Beaded Acrylic Handle Slouchy Bga, $96 at CHARLES & KEITH
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Ophidia Mini Shoulder Bag, $3,200 at GUCCI
8 Other Reasons Mini Purse, $220 at REVOLVE
Jimmy Choo Callie Tasseled Crystal-Embellished Degradé Satin Shoulder Bag, $3,295 at Net-A-Porter
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Saint Laurent Le 5 a 7 Hobo Bag In Smooth Leather, $2,475 at COSETTE
After studying a Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Wollongong and Fashion Business at FBI Fashion College, Maddison began her now decade-long career in the media industry. She’s worked across print, digital and affiliates at some of Australia’s biggest entertainment, lifestyle and fashion titles (ELLE, Marie Claire, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Who, Girlfriend and more) covering the latest trends, cultural moments and celeb news. Currently the Senior Shopping Editor at Marie Claire and ELLE, she combines her digital expertise and ability to scroll through endless online shopping sites without tire to help fashion-devotees like her find the perfect item. From trying on countless pairs of jeans in the name of research to dissecting the latest runway shows and trawling through TikTok trends for hours on end, her obsession with finding the next must-have buy—whether it be in fashion, beauty, travel or homewares—knows no bounds.