Packing your handbag is an art form on a regular day but on your wedding day, there are so many more things to consider! For one, you don't want to carry tonnes of stuff in your bag, especially when you'll probably be leaving it with your bridesmaid. Most brides prefer a small bag or clutch, so you don't have much space to work with, but you also don't want to be caught without your wedding day essentials, which includes beauty products for touch ups, tissues for dabbing away happy tears, and boring items like cash, gum and tampons. For these reasons, we've put together a handy checklist of all the items you might need on the day itself. If you're wondering what to pack in your bridal handbag, this is the perfect starting point!
What to put in your Bridal Handbag
You likely don't need every one of these items, but we tried to cover all of the essentials here. The idea is that you can edit this list to suit you!
- lipstick
- lip balm
- lip pencil
- setting powder
- blotting paper
- mascara
- eyeliner
- your chosen fragrance, decanted into a travel bottle if necessary
- compact mirror
- small nail file
- nail glue
- eyelash glue
- sunglasses
- hand sanitiser
- hair clip or two
- gum or mints
- medication, if necessary
- painkillers
- tissues or handkerchief
- a few cotton buds (very handy for fixing smudged makeup)
- sanitary pads, tampons, or other sanitary products
- safety pins
- stain remover stick or wipes
- plasters/blister plasters
- body tape
- anti-chafing stick
- foldable flats
- your phone and a phone charger or battery pack (if you want to keep your phone on you!)
- keys to your accommodation
- cash for the bar, or your debit or credit card
- your vows
- your speech
Starting to put together your wedding overnight bag? We've got a checklist for that too! Follow One Fab Day on Instagram for more amazing ideas.
