There are two sentences I hear almost everyday as a Milliner. The first is, "I don't think hats suit me". I answer that question separately in another Blog post! Click here if need me to show you how Hats can suit everyone. The second sentence is "I don't know if I have a bag to match. What bag would I use to go with this outfit? Where can I get a bag?".
No Mother of the Bride outfit is complete without a stylish handbag. I'd even say it's more important than the shoes (it's more likely to be caught on camera than your shoes). Please don't use any old neutral clutch that's in your closet.
Ever, and always willing to help my customers out I've compiled my selection of the best clutch bags out to compliment your Mother of the Bride outfits and hats. A clutch with optional chain is always best. For the pictures and wedding ceremony tuck the chain in and use elegantly as a clutch, then later for mingling while holding drinks, slip the chain out and carry on your shoulder.
The Bag, Shoes and Hat, can actually be your statement pieces in your outfits, not just "accessories" (see the Champagne Gold outfit below). The bag IS the outfit! Sure the dress is lovely, but wow at that Bag. And the bag costs less than the dress!
Bags can also make nice props to hold when photographs are being taken, and are mighty useful to store tissues (you need lot's of them!).
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The bag, shoes and hat do not need to all match as long as your outfit coordinates as a whole then all three can be different colours if you wish. Especially if you are wearing the currently popular Mother of the Bride colours like cornflower blue, dusky pink, pale coral, pastel peach, champagne gold and mushroom tones, as going all matchy-matchy in these pastel hues is very pale and flat.
Your Hat, Shoes and bag won't touch each other, so a perfect match is certainly not required. If your dress has several colours, then it's perfectly acceptable to have your hat and bag in different colours picked out from the dress, and more creative than being matchy-matchy with your entire outfit.
Quite simply, an outfit with contrasting colours has more depth, and creativity than old school Matchy-Matchy.
If you also need great Mother of the Bride shoes (I'm guessing you plan wearing shoes), then you might also enjoy my picks of those, at: The best Mother of the Bride shoes.
I've divided the below bags galleries into a few different categories (budgets), from Mum totally spoiling herself on her daughters wedding day, to the more budget conscious, so you can select from the category that suits your requirements. I constantly update, add, remove bags each season so you should find you can still grab them.
Below is a gallery of some Luxury Bags I've hunted out for you to splash out and show off with on your Daughters Special Wedding Day.
View: Rosantica Feather Top Handle Bag (UK). Rosantica’s opulent vision is perfectly encapsulated in this white Holli Osiris bag, coated in lustrous faux pearls and crystals and secured with an internal pouch.
View: Cult Gaia Fana HandBag (International). Cult Gaia Pearlescent swirl finish sphere shaped bag, with ornate, gold toned, sculpted, vine-inspired top handle.
View: Rosantica Star Crystal Bag (UK). Add a whimsical note to your Mother of the Bride outfit with Rosantica's gold Supernova clutch bag, crafted in Milan from satin with a crystal-embellished caged outer.
View: Jimmy Choo Callie Pink Bag (International). Elegant and timeless. There are two styling options to this bag, loop the chain through the hoop to create a handheld evening pouch or wear the chain draped over your arm. This multifunctional clutch is perfect to pair with a wedding or evening ensemble.
View: Roger Vivier Satin Clutch Bag (USA). Crystal flowers form a signature buckle at the flap of a satin bag featuring a divided interior and jewelry-inspired pull-through chain strap for versatility.
View: Rosantica Brigitta Gold Velvet Cage Bag (International) and also available at: Browns in the (UK). Rosantica’s Brigitta bag is encased in a crystal-embellished lattice framework, crafted in Italy from gold-tone brass that’s shaped to a cylinder and embedded with eye-catching pearls.
View: Christian Louboutin Pink Crystal Bag (UK). Christian Louboutin's 'Palmette' clutch is saturated with scores of iridescent crystals, making it the perfect accessory for Winter Weddings - just imagine how pretty it'll shimmer in low light. Rhe interior lined in the Louboutins signature red hue.
View: Roger Vivier Cream Bouclé Clutch Bag (International). Roger Vivier's cream Flower Strass clutch bag is crafted from bouclé tweed with lurex metallic fires and an ornate crystal buckle.
View: Rosantica Holli Tresse Bag (UK). This gold Rosantica Holli Tresse bag has been designed with exacting detail in Italy. Crafted with a crystal embellished frame and top handle, it features an internal pouch, gold tone hardware and a suspended logo plaque.
View: Judith Leiber Crystal Bow Clutch Bag (USA). Couture pearly studded clutch bag with crystal-embellished bow accent.
View: Jimmy Choo Cloud Bag (UK). Adorned with crystal embellishments, Jimmy Choo's Celeste clutch bag is a party-ready statement bag. Perfect for Winter, Christmas and evening wedding receptions.
View: Rosantica Crystal Embellished Tote Bag (International). The inspiration behind Rosantica's Egyptian collection comes through in this 'Vernita' tote. It has a gold-tone pyramid frame encrusted with multicolored crystals. The royal-blue velvet pouch fastens with a drawstring.
View: Jimmy Choo Crystal Clutch Bag (International). Ballet Pink crystal-embellished satin clutch bag with hard-shell frame, and jeweled bow at top.
Below is a gallery of some designer bags (but not empty your bank bank account bags!) I've hunted out for you. Beautiful Mother of the Bride Bags, priced between £100.00 ($130.00) and £435.00 ($570.00), that you will love and use again for evening-wear or day at the races, formal events in years to come.
View: L.K. Bennett Pink Bag (UK). A small shoulder bag with plenty of style. Crafted in Italy from light pink croc-effect leather with a gold-tone chain shoulder strap. A modern take on the classic clutch, it's the perfect style for a Mother of the Bride.
View: LK Bennett Champagne Gold Bag (UK) and also available at John Lewis (UK).An effortless choice to match with elegant champagne gold Mother of the Bride outfits.
View: St Xavier Gold Pearl Ring Bag (International). Faux pearl, bead and crystal bag with satin textile lining, top zipper and metallic ring handles.
View: Mae Cassidy Bag (UK). Mae Cassidy's ornate bags celebrate India's rich heritage and meticulous craftsmanship. This clutch is made from delicate pieces of silver-tone metal in a structured bell shape, encrusted with scores of glossy faux pearls.
View: Reiss Satin Clutch Bag (UK). An eternally elegant style you’ll reach for time and time again. Featuring a snap closure tab and matching silver-tone chain, it’s both chic and minimalist for a Mother of the Bride.
View: Marques’ Almeida Feather Bag (International). Also available in a Baby Pink, Khaki Green or Burgundy. Playful ostrich feather-trimmed small light blue cross-body bag, made from leather to a pouch silhouette cinched by silver hardware and suspends from a wrist strap and detachable shoulder strap.
View: Dune Crystal Bag (UK). A floral crystal structured bag, fitted with a handy internal pouch. A chain shoulder strap and clasp fastening completes the design.
View: Vanina Pearls Bag (UK). Made from strings of faux pearls, this is possibly the prettiest bag for a Mother of the Bride to carry for her daughters special day. Hand-beaded, the dainty bucket silhouette is stippled with golden baubles and a disc at the base.
View: The Sant Mini Leather Tote (UK). This slim mini tote is handcrafted with a top handle overlaid with leather and scrunched to recall 'Furoshiki' drawstring purses traditionally carried in Japan. Comes with a detachable shoulder strap, too.
Below is a gallery of some pretty bags, perfect for the budget of someone that just wants a special Mother of the Bride bag for their daughters wedding, but doesn't want to spend a months salary on it (or even a weeks salary!). A selection of bags under £100.00 ($130.00).
View: Nina Clutch Bag (USA).
View: Tweed Raffia Bag (UK).
View: Hobbs Navy Clutch Bag (UK). Small but perfectly formed, the Evie clutch from Hobbs comes in a sleek envelope design and features magnetic fastening, an interior pocket and a detachable chain shoulder strap.
View: Nina Rose Quartz Clutch Bag (USA). Satin clutch bag in perfect hue to match popular rose quartz pink Mother of the Bride outfits.
View: Dune Top Handle Bag (UK) and also at John Lewis (UK).
View: Dune Bedazzle Clutch Bag (UK) and also available at: John Lewis (UK).The Bedazzle clutch is quilted and embellished with a striking diamante detail. Hold it in hand or wear it by the metallic chain shoulder strap.
Looking to complete your Mother of the Bride outfit with a bags for under £40.00 ($52.00). Below is a gallery of some still super pretty bags, more than suitable for Mother of the Bride, for the price of less than a round of drinks. There are still glamorous jeweled box clutches, or pretty lace clutch bags within this price range (but the crystals won't be Diamonds or Swarovski!). Still perfect for once or twice use occasions like weddings. If your dress is busy, you could choose one of the simple nude or silver bags.
View: John Lewis (UK). Woven faux silk clutch bag available in Navy, Nude or a Fuchsia pink that will add personality to your Mother of the Bride outfit.
View: Boutique De FGG (UK).
View: Champagne Feather and Pearl Bag (UK) Champagne and Pearl colours - Popular for Mother of the Bride in any season.
View: Roland Cartier Rose Gold Bag (UK) Rose Gold - Popular any season, but especially for Autumn Weddings 2020.
View: Roland Cartier Bag (UK).
View: John Lewis Clutch Bags (UK). Smart pleated clutch bags, available in Navy or Nude.
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