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Choosing the Right Wedding Handbag

Handbags of the Summer Wedding Season

by Jen Labbett.

It’s that time of year again, when vows are made, hook ups don’t exactly go under the radar and you just hope not to attend the event where Uncle Mick gets so drunk he tries to hit on your mum.  It is wedding season and 2024 trends are ripe with dashes of colour and excitement to turn an ordinary affair into an extraordinary one.

 

This year isn’t about the usual demure pastels to shape the season of love, but 2024 is coming in hot with a trend that I’m a big fan of and one I’m very grateful has finally taken stride: bold colour palettes. Don’t give me subtle, don’t give me baby pink – I want exciting hues, extreme colour and a great way to let your guests be even more a part of the party is to give them a colour palette to follow their dress code by, making your special day that much more instagrammable.

 

Colour trend forecasters Pantone predict the top colours for summer 2024 will be Peach Fuzz, Horizon Blue, Spicy Mustard, Sun Orange, Bistro Green, Fiesta Red and bold Strong Blue.  This is clearly not your grandmother’s wedding palette.  And with this excellent range of bright and beautiful colour to choose from, there is a variety of fantastic bags that will compliment whatever scheme your bride has chosen.

 

First on my list is the Aspinal Midi Mayfair Bag which offers refined vintage styling with a contemporary flair, perfect for transitioning from weekday meetings to evening events or, indeed, being shown off at the proverbial ‘wedding of the year.’  This bag comes in a variety of colour options, but my colour of choice is the Mayfair Midi in Deep Shine Cherry Ombre which oozes sex appeal and with the signature top handle design, this bag can be worn with its detachable chain strap or carried as is and placed down for showing off.

 

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Aspinal Midi Mayfair Bag Croc

 

In about the same price range (£600-£800) you can’t go wrong with this adorable Bon Bon bag by Jimmy Choo in Dark Green Satin; this bucket bag design with a velvet bow is as good for prom as it is for watching nuptials.  This bag really encapsulates the boldness coming to summer weddings in 2024, with its chic bucket design and chain shoulder strap, it can be styled multiple ways, depending on your mood or audience.  The unique bracelet handle makes it a real head turner without upending the bride.

 

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Jimmy Choo Bon Bon in Dark Green

 

While I’m completely obsessed with the bold palette takeover that summer 2024 has brought to the forefront, Verano Hill has come out with a bag that is not only very affordable (£119), it commands attention and can be styled with any other bold colour.  I’m talking about the Amanda Handbag in bold beautiful gold.  Crafted from premium vegan & cruelty-free leather, this handbag is not just a gorgeous accessory but a fashion statement. The designer touch and knotted detailing set it apart, making it the ultimate choice for your upcoming events.  Also available in silver, the Amanda handbag is perfectly complimented by jewellery from Dower and Hall, so you’ve got plenty of flexibility and choice.

 

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Verano Hill Amanda Handbag

 

Rounding out my choices for the bold and beautiful of luxury bags to adorn your even bolder wedding attire in 2024 is, of course, from Fendi.  This purple sequined baguette is a true showstopper and will party with you into the wee hours of DJ playing at whatever destination wedding you’re attending this week.  This medium bag is actually a re-release from 1999-2000 Fendi collection and with finely embroidered all-over purple sequins of different shapes and sizes, it creates a 3D effect and is decorated with an FF clasp to finish off the iconic look.

 

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Fendi Purple Sequined Baguette Bag

 

My first wedding attendance isn’t until next month, but I will be having a lot of fun with these bright bags in such extraordinary colours – maybe I will mix & match bold colours with my outfit and make it that little bit extra.  Either way, the bride won’t be the only one having fun shopping for her big day and, having been the bride, I can assure you that being the guest is more fun – you get to wear your outfit more than once.

 

 

Bags of Note

 

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Lulu Guinness Hot Pink Moire Present Clutch

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Mulberry Little Softie in Green Calfskin

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Coach Tabby 26 in Grained Leather Sun Orange

 

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