The best wedding guest bags to shop now, from M&S to Lulu Guinness

The best wedding guest bags to shop now, from M&S to Lulu Guinness | Freelance Editor Published August 14, 2026 7:00am The wedding guest bags that make carrying essentials effortless. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more While we could spend ages stressing about what dress to wear to the next wedding in your calendar, it’s also worth considering your accessories, too. Especially your handbag. What bag you wear to a wedding can make all the difference. While there are plenty of fun party styles that look great, you want one that actually works for the occasion, and holds your phone, lipstick, confetti and even a spare pair of flats to change into when the blisters become unbearable. No one wants to lug around a huge handbag or find somewhere safe to leave it, nor do you want a fun clutch that looks great but fits nothing without bulging at the seams. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with it; there are plenty of stylish, practical and party-ready bags that we’ve trawled the high street for. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Whether your budget stretches to a designer piece or you’re after something budget-friendly but still stylish, we’ve done the hard work for you and handpicked the best 11 bags to shop now. The wedding guest bags we’re shopping this summer M&S Macrame Beaded Grab Bag Of course, M&S has a bag we can’t get enough of. Another gem from the high street is this hand-knotted grab bag, which is perfect for a sun-drenched destination wedding, paired with a floaty maxi dress and a tan. Buy Now for £40 H&M Shoulder Bag If you’d rather splurge on your dress rather than your bag, H&M has got your back. This zebra-print bag fits everything you need without weighing you down and can sit comfortably on your shoulder all day long. It’s sleek, chic and very on-trend. Buy Now for £22.99 Topshop Giane Medium Canvas Scoop Bag If you’re a maximalist at heart, this green grab bag ticks every box. The structured scoop can sit on your arm while you sip the Champagne, and it will jazz up the most minimal of outfits. Plus, once the wedding’s over, it’s the perfect bag for summer drinks, nights out and boozy brunches. Buy Now for £32 Lulu Guinness Silver Lips Medium Clutch Bag Lulu Guinness's iconic lips motif is not just a bold print, but in this case, a very chic clutch bag that will earn you plenty of compliments. It’s surprisingly spacious too, holding your phone, cards and lipstick with no bother, and if you want to be hands-free for the dancefloor, it comes with a crossbody strap, too. Buy Now for £295 ASOS DESIGN Ruched Clutch with Resin Beads in Brown Satin Satin is a classic wedding fabric, and this resin-beaded handle bag has that luxurious look without the price tag. Perfect for summer, autumn and even winter weddings, you’ll get plenty of use out of it, and is a great option if you’re looking for a more pared-back style. Buy Now for £28 Anthropologie Zebra Print Barrel Bag Barrel bags like this are perfect if you need to shove a lot in it. We’re talking powder compacts, lipstick, liners, a mini SPF, bank cards, power bank, you name it. It has a sleek, slimline handle and all-over zebra print that we love. Stylish and practical? Yes please. Buy Now for £80 Coast Bella Pearl Detail Satin Cross Body Bag If you can’t quite pull off a butter yellow dress, embrace the trend with this fun bag in a stain finish with pearl embellishments and lots of tassels. It just screams summer nuptials. The drawstring means you can fit a lot in without worrying about a zip getting stuck, and right now it’s 40% off. What’s not to love? Buy Now for £49 Accessorize Polka Dot Grab Bag Polka dots are going nowhere, and this Accessorize bag has given them a grown-up glow-up. Covered in pretty pearl-like beading, it’s a cross between fun and functional, but will be just as wearable for weddings years down the line. Buy Now for £45 H&M Drawstring Bag This coated fabric drawstring bag has a detachable handle and makes for an easy, low-effort pick that would work for ceremonies in Tuscany, a garden party in the Cotswolds, or a registry office affair in London. The relaxed silhouette allows you plenty of room, too, and we bet you could squeeze in a pair of flip-flops at the end of the night to give your feet a break from heels. Buy Now for £22.99 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: Best hen do dresses for brides-to-be in 2026, from Nadine Merabi to M&S Arrow MORE: Best bridal beauty boxes for 2026 brides to prep skin before the big day Arrow MORE: This bestselling setting spray keeps makeup on for 16 hours – and TikTok is obsessed Puzzles Newsletter Get your favourite puzzles when they are ready to play on the website sent directly to you every day and track your daily streak!