Bridal purses are a must-have accessory for any bride, bridesmaid, or mother of the bride.  Of course, it’s not appropriate to carry your suitcase sized satchel down the aisle with you, so you’ll need to find some practical and pretty bridal purses for you and your attendants.  Satin clutches are always a good bridal purse choice.  They are small, easy to carry, and usually have an easy to open clasp at the top, perfect for when you’re wearing those satin gloves.  You can choose ones in varying colors to match your bridesmaids’ dresses and choose a white one for yourself.  These also make great bridesmaid gifts.  An evening style bag would be a good choice for the mother of the bride because they are sophisticated and elegant looking.

Other bridal purses you might want to consider are the drawstring bag type.  These bridal purses are easy to open, can be carried by the looped drawstring, and go beautifully with your dress.  These bags can be monogrammed to be a wonderful keepsake of your wedding day and on a more practical note, can be used as money bags for the bride’s dance.  A tradition that still exists in some modern weddings today, the bride collects money at the wedding reception in exchange for a spin on the dance floor.  It’s a great way to get people out on the dance floor.

Make sure you don’t forget to put on your wedding day jewelry before the ceremony.  Oftentimes brides run out of the house in a hurry and once they get to the church they realize that they didn’t bring their jewelry.  The best way to remember these essential items is to put them inside your bridal purse the night before so that you don’t leave without them.  Remember that jewelry on your wedding day should not be distracting from the dress or your beautiful face as you’re walking down the aisle.  So, choose simple, classic pieces, such as pearl earring and a pearl necklace, diamond studs and a floating diamond necklace, or some of your family’s precious antiques.  Wearing meaningful jewelry on your wedding day is the best choice and will make your completed look all the more special.