Occasion Handbags

Different occasions call for a style of handbag to suit the event as well as your outfit. This collection of occasion handbags brings together beautiful styles in a range of colours. You will find satin purses, black patent, smooth leather handheld bags along with embellished chain bags and evening grab bags. Finding the right accessories completes a special occasion outfit. We hope you like our special collection of Mother of the Bride handbags.


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Radley Handbags

Handbags for every day are so much better when there is plenty of room and handy compartments. Timeless tote bags at L.K. Bennett features contrasting panels of grained and smooth leather. Petite tote bags along with oversized bags that hold just about everything! The season’s best designs and coveted colours are sure to grab the limelight. Perfect for the office and formal functions the structured leather tote demands attention and respect.


Radley Commute Street Large Leather Laptop Grab Bag, Black
Radley Commute Street Large Leather Laptop Grab Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£299.00

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Radley The Chancery Leather Croc Effect Medium Flapover Grab Bag, Walnut
Radley The Chancery Leather Croc Effect Medium Flapover Grab Bag, Walnut
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Sloane Street Medium Zip Top Grab Bag
Radley Sloane Street Medium Zip Top Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Liverpool Street Icon Leather Croc Effect Medium Zip Top Grab Bag
Radley Liverpool Street Icon Leather Croc Effect Medium Zip Top Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Liverpool Street Icon Leather Croc Effect Medium Zip Top Grab Bag
Radley Liverpool Street Icon Leather Croc Effect Medium Zip Top Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley The Chancery Leather Herringbone Medium Flapover Grab Bag, Black
Radley The Chancery Leather Herringbone Medium Flapover Grab Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Liverpool Street Icon Leather Medium Zip-Top Grab Bag, Black
Radley Liverpool Street Icon Leather Medium Zip-Top Grab Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Goswell Hand-Woven Leather Grab Bag, Black
Radley Goswell Hand-Woven Leather Grab Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley The Chancery Leather Medium Flap Over Grab Bag
Radley The Chancery Leather Medium Flap Over Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley The Chancery Leather Medium Flap Over Grab Bag
Radley The Chancery Leather Medium Flap Over Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley The Chancery Leather Medium Flap Over Grab Bag
Radley The Chancery Leather Medium Flap Over Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Sloane Street Medium Zip Top Grab Bag
Radley Sloane Street Medium Zip Top Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley De Beauvoir Leather Medium Zip-Top Grab Bag, Evenfall
Radley De Beauvoir Leather Medium Zip-Top Grab Bag, Evenfall
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley De Beauvoir Leather Medium Zip-Top Grab Bag, Black
Radley De Beauvoir Leather Medium Zip-Top Grab Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Liverpool Street Leather Grab Bag, Evenfall
Radley Liverpool Street Leather Grab Bag, Evenfall
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Sloane Street Leather Faux Snake Trim Medium Zip-Top Grab Bag, Evenfall
Radley Sloane Street Leather Faux Snake Trim Medium Zip-Top Grab Bag, Evenfall
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Radley Hillgate Place Leather Multiway Grab Bag
Radley Hillgate Place Leather Multiway Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£259.00

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Radley Autumn Editions Leather Boxy Grab Bag, Chalk
Radley Autumn Editions Leather Boxy Grab Bag, Chalk
John Lewis & Partners

£259.00

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Radley Autumn Editions Leather Boxy Grab Bag, Chalk
Radley Autumn Editions Leather Boxy Grab Bag, Chalk
John Lewis & Partners

£259.00

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Radley Hillgate Place Craft Medium Grab Bag, Chalk
Radley Hillgate Place Craft Medium Grab Bag, Chalk
John Lewis & Partners

£259.00

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Radley Into The Woods Leather Grab Bag, Smoke Blue
Radley Into The Woods Leather Grab Bag, Smoke Blue
John Lewis & Partners

£259.00

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Radley Sloane Street Herringbone Medium Zip Top Grab Bag, Black
Radley Sloane Street Herringbone Medium Zip Top Grab Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£259.00

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Radley The Rathbone Leather Medium Open Top Grab Bag
Radley The Rathbone Leather Medium Open Top Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£259.00

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Radley The Rathbone Leather Medium Open Top Grab Bag
Radley The Rathbone Leather Medium Open Top Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£259.00

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John Lewis Knot Handle Leather Tote Bag
John Lewis Knot Handle Leather Tote Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£89.00

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John Lewis Knot Handle Leather Tote Bag
John Lewis Knot Handle Leather Tote Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£89.00

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Dune Brynie Diamante Handle Grab Bag
Dune Brynie Diamante Handle Grab Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£90.00

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Dune Styled Chain Handle Shoulder Bag
Dune Styled Chain Handle Shoulder Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£60.00

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Dune Styled Chain Handle Shoulder Bag
Dune Styled Chain Handle Shoulder Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£60.00

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Dune Styled Chain Handle Shoulder Bag
Dune Styled Chain Handle Shoulder Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£60.00

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Dune Brynie Suede Diamante Loop Handle Clutch Bag, Navy
Dune Brynie Suede Diamante Loop Handle Clutch Bag, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£90.00

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Paradox London Opera Top Handle Multiway Bag, Navy
Paradox London Opera Top Handle Multiway Bag, Navy
John Lewis & Partners

£49.00

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Paradox London Opera Top Handle Multiway Bag, Green
Paradox London Opera Top Handle Multiway Bag, Green
John Lewis & Partners

£49.00

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Dune Edorchie Quilted Chain Handle Shoulder Bag
Dune Edorchie Quilted Chain Handle Shoulder Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£70.00

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Dune Dante Large Top Handle Bag, Camel
Dune Dante Large Top Handle Bag, Camel
John Lewis & Partners

£80.00

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Dune Brynie Diamante Handle Textured Grab Bag, Gold
Dune Brynie Diamante Handle Textured Grab Bag, Gold
John Lewis & Partners

£90.00

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Paradox London Damelza Crystal Top Handle Bag
Paradox London Damelza Crystal Top Handle Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£45.00

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Paradox London Damelza Crystal Top Handle Bag
Paradox London Damelza Crystal Top Handle Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£45.00

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Paradox London Damelza Crystal Top Handle Bag
Paradox London Damelza Crystal Top Handle Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£45.00

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Paradox London Damani Top Handle Diamante Bag, Silver
Paradox London Damani Top Handle Diamante Bag, Silver
John Lewis & Partners

£59.00

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Dune Dante Large Croc Effect Top Handle Bag, Black
Dune Dante Large Croc Effect Top Handle Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£80.00

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HotSquash Braid Handle Leather Shoulder Bag
HotSquash Braid Handle Leather Shoulder Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£75.00

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HotSquash Braid Handle Leather Shoulder Bag
HotSquash Braid Handle Leather Shoulder Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£75.00

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Dune Dante Medium Croc Effect Top Handle Bag, Black
Dune Dante Medium Croc Effect Top Handle Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£70.00

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Paradox London Opera Top Handle Multiway Bag, Black
Paradox London Opera Top Handle Multiway Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£49.00

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Dune Dante Large Top Handle Bag, Green
Dune Dante Large Top Handle Bag, Green
John Lewis & Partners

£80.00

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Dune Dartmouth Double Zip Grab Handle Tote Bag, Black
Dune Dartmouth Double Zip Grab Handle Tote Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£90.00

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John Lewis Knot Handle Leather Tote Bag
John Lewis Knot Handle Leather Tote Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£89.00

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Tommy Hilfiger Emblem Large Tote Bag, Black
Tommy Hilfiger Emblem Large Tote Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Calvin Klein Tote Bag, CK Black
Calvin Klein Tote Bag, CK Black
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Tommy Hilfiger Medium Crossover Bag
Tommy Hilfiger Medium Crossover Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Tommy Hilfiger Medium Crossover Bag
Tommy Hilfiger Medium Crossover Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Apatchy The Newbury Maxi Leather Cross Body Bag
Apatchy The Newbury Maxi Leather Cross Body Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Apatchy The Newbury Maxi Leather Cross Body Bag
Apatchy The Newbury Maxi Leather Cross Body Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Dune Chelsea Shoulder Bag, Multi
Dune Chelsea Shoulder Bag, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Apatchy The Newbury Maxi Leather Cross Body Bag
Apatchy The Newbury Maxi Leather Cross Body Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Hay Life Straw Bag, Natural
Hay Life Straw Bag, Natural
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Jasper Conran London Giavanna 3D Sequin Flower Clutch Bag
Jasper Conran London Giavanna 3D Sequin Flower Clutch Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Jasper Conran London Giavanna 3D Sequin Flower Clutch Bag
Jasper Conran London Giavanna 3D Sequin Flower Clutch Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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TUMI Voyageur Racine Crossbody Bag, Black/Gunmetal
TUMI Voyageur Racine Crossbody Bag, Black/Gunmetal
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Tommy Hilfiger Medium Crossover Bag, Black
Tommy Hilfiger Medium Crossover Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£150.00

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Radley Southwell Gardens Tote Bag, Black
Radley Southwell Gardens Tote Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Radley Southwell Gardens Oversized Floral Print Grab Bag, Silt
Radley Southwell Gardens Oversized Floral Print Grab Bag, Silt
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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HUSH Lydia Leather Scoop Crossbody Bag, Black
HUSH Lydia Leather Scoop Crossbody Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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HUSH Lydia Suede Scoop Crossbody Bag, Light Tan
HUSH Lydia Suede Scoop Crossbody Bag, Light Tan
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Radley Carousel Floral Print Tote Bag, Chalk/Multi
Radley Carousel Floral Print Tote Bag, Chalk/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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L.K.Bennett Viola Straw Tote Bag
L.K.Bennett Viola Straw Tote Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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L.K.Bennett Viola Straw Tote Bag
L.K.Bennett Viola Straw Tote Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Radley Carousel Floral Tote Bag, Chalk/Multi
Radley Carousel Floral Tote Bag, Chalk/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Radley Southwell Gardens Responsible Large Open Tote Bag
Radley Southwell Gardens Responsible Large Open Tote Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Radley Southwell Gardens Responsible Large Open Tote Bag
Radley Southwell Gardens Responsible Large Open Tote Bag
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Radley Holland Park Responsible Medium Zip Top Grab Bag, Black
Radley Holland Park Responsible Medium Zip Top Grab Bag, Black
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Large Tote Bags

But it’s not about the exact matching of hats, bags and shoes it’s more to do with contrasting colours and getting the balance right. From look-at-me designer handbags, dazzling wristlet bags, to slouchy tote bags and cross-body bags there something for everyone. Here you’ll find inspiration from the latest styles for the perfect finish to smart daywear and glamorous evening wear.

Mother of the Bride Bags

Discover elegant bags for Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom and Grandmother of the Bride bags. For a complete top to toe dressing, it has to be occasionwear specialists Jacques Vert. Along with Chesca, you will find beautiful plus size clothing as well as accessories too. Features that catch the eye like pearl beaded embellishment, pleat detail and rose trim fastening. An effortless combination of style and luxury with matching hats and fascinators too.

Occasion Handbags for Day or Evening

You’ll find modern shoulder bag styles like the mini bucket and saddle bags at Karen Millen and Hobbs. Colour block, stripe, suede fringe and quilted are some of the features. Medium sized bags in brown or black work both for day and night and can be understated yet just as stylish.

Author Debra Binns
Curated by Debra Binns

Debra Binns is the co-founder of MotherOfTheBrideOutfits.org.uk. Debra has been creating and sharing relevant content about women's occasionwear since 2009, bringing together fabulous fashion from the high street and online stores for that special occasion.

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