Every detail matters on your wedding day, from the dress to the accessories. Among these, a bridal clutch is an essential yet often overlooked item. While it might not spend a lot of time in your hand on the day, it's certainly one of the more important pieces to add to the gown and veil ensemble; after all, where else will you put your phone? We've curated a list of 15 iconic bags that combine elegance and functionality, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips on your special day!
1/ Olympia Le-Tan Exclusive Waves Book Bag
Inspired by trips to NYC's famed Strand bookstore, this richly hand-embroidered trompe l'oeil bag from Olympia Le-Tan, €1,588, features a surf-inspired motif. The perfect accessory for a bride looking for a touch of kitsch without trading in elegance!
Olympia Le-Tan Exclusive Waves Book Bag2/ LK Bennett Lucia Gold Tone Rope Clutch
Crafted from a metallic gold-tone rope fabric, the Lucia purse from L.K. Bennett, €258, is the perfect partner for a vintage-inspired wedding dress. Adding a touch of old Hollywood glamour to your outfit, this platinum-coloured bag is the perfect accessory for the more understated bride.
LK Bennett Lucia Gold Tone Rope Clutch3/ Verano Hill Acrylic Box Handbag
Strikingly elegant, Verano Hill's acrylic handbag, €94, redefines luxury with its iridescent body and gold-plated floral embellishments. If you're planning the perfect Bridgeton-inspired celebration, this is the perfect bag to store your dance card!
Verano Hill Acrylic Box Handbag4/ Simkhai Bridget Mini Oyster Shell Clutch
The world is your oyster, and so is this mini clutch from Simkhai, €432. Cast from gold-tone metal and lined with satin, we love the playfulness that this gorgeous little bag adds to even the most refined wedding day ensemble. If you're planning a costal celebration then this is a no-brainer!
Simkhai Bridget Mini Oyster Shell Clutch5/ Roger Vivier Pearl-Embellished Denim Clutch
You might be sensing an oceanic vibe with all of the pearls and beach motifs on this list! This fabulous denim bag from Roger Vivier, €2,324, is chic without being too on trend and glam without being overly ostentatious; making it the perfect bridal purse that you can wear again and again.
Roger Vivier Pearl-Embellished Denim Clutch6/ Jacquemus Metallic Faux Patent Leather Clutch
Striking, modern and elegant; if you're hosting a refined city soiree or taking a trip to the courthouse in your glad rags then this is the purse for you! The Metallic Faux Patent Leather bag from Jacquemus, €850, is crafted from metallic faux leather that shines line polished gold, accented by polished wood circle and square closure endings. Did somebody say très chic?
Jacquemus Metallic Faux Patent Leather Clutch7/ Jimmy Choo Micro Cloud Pearl-Embellished Suede Clutch
Small but mighty, the micro cloud bag from Jimmy Choo, €1,595, evokes feminine whimsy, while still feeling sleek and sophisticated. While not necessarily big enough to stash your mobile, this little purse is the perfect touch-up bag to hold your lipstick, blotting pads and any other essentials to keep you looking and feeling stunning on your wedding day!
Jimmy Choo Micro Cloud Pearl-Embellished Suede Clutch8/ Roger Vivier Crystal-Floral Satin Clutch
Featuring an exquisite buckle made out of crystal flowers with coloured rhinestone centres, the Crystal-Floral Satin Clutch from French designer Roger Vivier, €1,922, is finely crafted in elegant buttercup yellow satin. Adding a perfect pop of colour to your wedding dress, this timeless bag can be used again and again, long after the wedding day!
Roger Vivier Crystal-Floral Satin Clutch9/ Roger Vivier Crystal-Buckle Leather Vanity Bag
Inspired by vintage beauty cases, the RV vanity bag, €1,902, is crafted from supple nappa leather for a rich and sophisticated feel. With enough space to pack your beauty essentials, phone and vows, this is one of our favourite bags for 2024/25 brides to add to their wedding wardrobe.
Roger Vivier Crystal-Buckle Leather Vanity Bag10/ Métier + Fernando Jorge Ease embellished glossed-leather clutch
This sleek, cream leather purse from Fernando Jorge & Métier, €1,650 is a truly fabulous bag for a classic bride. Because of its clean lines and minimal embellishments, you could add this gorgeously versatile little bag to every outfit in your wedding calendar with very little effort.
Métier + Fernando Jorge Ease embellished glossed-leather clutch11/ Dune London Bellaria Box Clutch Bag
Perfect for brides who are not looking to over-accessorise, this simple metallic Bellaria box clutch from Dune, €950, is practical yet sophisticated in all the right ways.
Dune London Bellaria Box Clutch Bag12/ Clio Peppiatt Seashell embellished satin pouch
Clio Peppiatt's Seashell pouch, €430, is the perfect accessory for fashionable brides saying vows on sandy shores. Made from ivory satin, it's hand-embellished with glistening beads and has a faux pearl tassel. The looped handle will drape across your wrist to leave your hands free to hold a fresh bouquet or a glass of champagne as you mingle with guests throughout wedding celebrations.
Clio Peppiatt Seashell embellished satin pouch13/ Cult Gaia Eos beaded marbled acrylic clutch
Dotted with chunky pearls in alternating sizes, the Eos beaded marbled acrylic purse from Cult Gaia, €328, is a bold accessory to carry on your wedding day. An update from the brand's iconic Eos Box Bag, if you're nuts for all things pearl then this is the handbag for you!
Cult Gaia Eos beaded marbled acrylic clutch14/ Cult Gaia Nala ruched metallic leather clutch
It's the elaborate silhouettes of Cult Gaia's accessories that make them so unique, that pieces like this Nala clutch, €495, are defined by the brand as "wearable art." Made from metallic gold leather, it has a ruched, fan-like shape with just enough space inside for evening essentials.
Cult Gaia Nala ruched metallic leather clutch15/ Cult Gaia Pearl acrylic and gold-tone tote
Cult Gaia describes its Pearl bag, €520, as "a true objet d'Art", looking so striking that the purse can double as a display piece when you aren't using it. It's made from pearlescent white acrylic in a perfectly spherical shape and topped with a curved gold-tone handle that can be toted in hand or looped over the crook of your arm.
Cult Gaia Pearl acrylic and gold-tone tote- Gráinne