Wedding season is officially in full swing! And we all know that as soon as the invitation rolls in, it’s time to save the date and start planning the outfit.
While the dress might be the star of the show, your bag is the quiet, crucial detail that pulls everything together. The right wedding bag isn’t just there to look cute—it’s there to make sure your night and outfit go off flawlessly. You’ll want something compact enough to feel refined, yet roomy enough to hold the essentials: phone, lip gloss, emergency band-aids for your new shoes, and eye makeup for a mid-dancefloor touchup.
When choosing the perfect bag, think complement, not compete. Your bag should enhance your outfit without ever distracting from the total look. If your dress features sequins, prints, or bold colors, opt for something subtle in a neutral or soft metallic. But if you’re going sleek and simple with your outfit, this could be the moment to have fun with your bag—a pop of color, interesting texture, or sculptural silhouette can add that just-right amount of personality.
And don’t forget: if you aren’t having fun, you’re doing something wrong! Weddings are celebrations! This is your chance to lean into something a little extra—a pearl-beaded clutch, a velvet mini pouch, or a satin shoulder bag that catches the light just right. The best wedding guest bags feel festive, functional, and fashion-forward—never too casual, and always down to hit the dance floor.
Let’s do a little shopping. ♡
Saint Laurent Cassandra Clutch
Listing Price: $745
Market Comparison: $89.26 or 10.7% below the sold market average
Where We’d Wear It: Tropical destination wedding, styled with a strappy heel and gold hoop earrings.
Celine Claude Raffia Bag
Listing Price: $3,295
Market Comparison: Market rate.
Where We’d Wear It: A country club or Hamptons wedding. Styled with a glass of champagne.
Fendi Baguette
Listing Price: $3,082.50
Market Comparison: Market rate.
How We’d Style It: A mini dress and kitten heels. Very Carrie Bradshaw.
Bottega Veneta Fringe Bag
Listing Price: $1,147.50
Market Comparison: Market rate.
Where We’d Wear It: To a chill, daytime, country, or backyard wedding. With a cotton dress from DISSH for a rustic, laid-back vibe. Imagine this spilling over your arm while waiting for a drink.
Prada Satin Crystal Pouch
Listing Price: $945
Market Comparison: Market rate.
Where We’d Wear It: Upscale city wedding for all-night fun.
Gucci Bamboo Top Handle Bag
Listing Price: $1,638
Market Comparison: $550.50 or 25.2% below the sold market average
How We’d Style It: With a chic and vibey Khaite dress and a carefree attitude. Oh, this old thing?
Mini Fendi Shoulder Bag
Listing Price: $825
Market Comparison: $50 or 6.5% above the sold market average. Just a smiiidge.
How We’d Style It: With silver-y eyeshadow and fabulous jewelry to match.
Jacquemus Le Bisou Shoulder Bag
Listing Price: $795
Market Comparison: Market Rate
Where We’d Wear It: Beachside wedding. The beaded detail is fun and flirty, and would be great paired with a flowing linen maxi or a strappy Matteau cotton dress.
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