Bride carrying purse?

ldcf11206

My FMIL loves to crochet.  She mentioned to me that she would like to crochet a small purse for me to use on my wedding day.  She crocheted a purse for her friend's daughter to use on her wedding day, and the purse was very pretty, so I know she would do a nice job.  But, I don't know if I will be using a purse on my wedding day!  It's not like I'll have much to carry...I won't need my camera, or my phone, or makeup...or if I do have any of those things then I can just give them to my mom to put in her purse.  I think if my FMIL crocheted a purse for me, it would be a nice keepsake, but I don't want her to crochet it for me if I won't bother to use it!!  I'd like to know if other brides have carried purses.  All opinions & suggestions will be greatly appreciated here :-)

momofayden

Throw some make-up in it to touch up during the day.

Lovie 129

I'll have a purse, mostly for accessory but I will put the same items my mom is carrying in case I need something fast and mom is not around.

alison1209

I have a beaded clutch of my grandmother's that I intend to carry.  It's really small and will only hold a few things - lip gloss, powder, kleenex.  I plan on keeping it at my chair during the reception for quick touch-ups if I need them.  I think you should go ahead and let her make one for you - it's a nice gesture and you're right, it would make a nice keepsake.

ldcf11206

Thanks ladies!!  I know it will make my FMIL happy if I let her make me one.  So you're right, guess I should make an effort to use it!

ring_pop

I had a purse with my cell phone, a Tide pen (which I used!), safety pins, bandaids, and some touch-up makeup. I didn't really carry it around though... I think my BM was keeping it around.

junelley

I am not bothering with a clutch or any purse or any sort because it won't be necessary for me as my bridal suite is right upstairs of my venue, and tbh, I think I'd forget my purse, as I assume my mind will be so busy to worry about a purse during the whole event.   However, I think it is very kind of your FMIL to offer to crochet you a pretty purse for you.  I think it'd be a lovely keepsake.  I think I would accept her kind offer jsut for that.   Now I wish my FMIL would do something like that for me. lol

vjcjenn1

It's not like you are going to bring it down the aisle...let her make it...As a married person...I wasn't going to bring a purse but ended up bringing the vic. secret make up bag at the last minute because trust me, there were things that randomly I found myself needing to hold.

BelhurstBride

I had one and had stuff in it, but never used or touched it. Honestly it was just another thing I had to make sure I remembered.