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As you plan and purchase the many outfits needed for your upcoming wedding events—and diligently add them to your budget tracker—you'll want to identify the areas where you can save. Enter the wedding purse. It’s one accessory you don’t have to spend a lot on to look fabulous—there are so many gorgeous options out there that are available at a fraction of the price of designer alternatives. Many styles are also available on Amazon—and a number of them are even on sale for Amazon's October Prime Day—which means they'll arrive quickly and are easy to return if they don't work with your outfit.
As for what you should pack in your day-of bag? The complete list depends on a bunch of factors, including your venue, the weather, and how teary-eyed you think you’ll get, but at the bare minimum, you should look to have these things on hand:
- Phone/phone charger
- Lip gloss or lipstick to refresh
- Tissues
- Period products including Advil (unless your venue provides)
Also, consider packing:
- Makeup remover and q tips for any quick fixes
- Blotting papers
- Water
- Stain-remover pen
- Deodorant
- Bobby pins
- Small can of hairspray
- Mints
- Safety pins
- Small mirror
Of course, you'll need a pretty place to store these day-of essentials, which is why we've found the best wedding purses on Amazon. Best of all, you can wear most of these options with a chain on your shoulder if you so desire—and all of them ship quickly from Amazon and clock in significantly under $50.
Charming Tailor Pleated Handbag
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The perfect supporting character to any outfit, this classic off-white satin bag features an elegant pleated detail and a simple gold magnetic closure. It also comes with a detachable chain to use as a shoulder bag. At 11 inches wide, this is big enough for your toiletries, emergency essentials, and then some.
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Aoyunhui Rhinestone Teardrop Handbag
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The unique shape and all-over bling of this teardrop purse make a bold statement that works with a variety of outfits (this one will definitely be used again long after the honeymoon). It sparkles like nothing else under the lights of your dance floor and discretely contains a small selection of must-haves, including your phone and lip gloss, for starters.
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Freie Liebe Many Pleats Purse
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We love this clutch, complete with a thousand pleats, because it feels elegant and timeless. The little gold branch closure is easy to use; pop it open to reach for a glam compact mirror (not included, but we know you already have this in your stash somewhere) to make sure your lipstick is in place.
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Uborse Pearl and Crystal Clutch With Zipper
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We adore this evening clutch, which features hand-strung pearl details and crystal embellishments. The quality feels superior, especially for its price point, and we love the inner zipper. Our senior social media editor Jessica Chassin Blaser says it's the one bag every bride-to-be should have in her wardrobe.
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Zebrum Bandage-Style Clutch
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This is the sexy little Herve Leger bandage dress of clutches. We love that this silk and satin bag is perfectly elegant but doesn’t scream “one-use wedding purse”—you’ll bring this one out again for many date nights to come.
Uborse Vintage Pearl Clutch
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Vintage in its inspiration, this clutch's pearls come down in rays from the antique-inspired broach on the front. Embrace your inner grandma-chic and feel extra fancy whenever you go in for a tissue.
Urawow Marbled Purse
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With a unique design that will make a big impression, this gorgeous clutch is flat on both sides with a marbled surface surrounded by oversized faux pearls. We love the classic white, but we also think a color would be a pop-art win with a crisp white gown.
Zakia All-Over Pearl Clutch
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Pearls cover every surface of this perfect bridal bag. We love the idea of pairing it with a simple gown so the purse feels like a statement in (elegant) contrast. This clutch comes with a chain strap if you’d prefer to wear it over your shoulder.
Beatfull Soft Leather Purse
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This elegant bag can be dressed up or down, depending on the situation. Bring it to the rehearsal dinner and wear it again at your wedding reception and the morning after brunch. Crafted from soft leather and a beaded pearl handle, the bag has a leather strap for shoulder wear.
JYG Acrylic and Rhinestone Bag
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This chic statement bag is made from transparent acrylic surrounded by a sparkly pave rope. It’s incredibly eye-catching and will make you feel like a starlet on the red carpet. The only drawback is that it’s see-through, so really think about what you'll keep in it since all eyes will be on you.
Aoyunhui Beaded Bag
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This teeny sparkler looks way more expensive than it is due to the beautiful floral beaded design. Its hard-sided structure lets you pack it full and have what you need on your big day. And its small size means you can fit the whole clutch in your hand—it's so elegant.
Moistri Ostrich Feather Purse
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We love the thought of grabbing this flirty clutch after you’ve changed into a short, sexy reception dress. Although this purse comes in many colors (including bridal white), we love this gorgeous champagne pink hue. It’s on the petite side at seven inches wide, but that’s the perfect size for stashing your phone and other key essentials.
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