Do I need a wedding handbag and if so, what should it look like?

[SuperDuperJezebel]

I cannot get past the thought that I'll need a bag on the day. Not to walk down the aisle with but to have bits like lipstick, hand cream and lip balm (im mildly obsessive about not having dry hands/lips) etc. Plus ive had slightly dodgy sinuses for about a year and have a steroid spray ill probably want to take so i can actually hear whats going on. My bridesmaids tell me to just chuck some stuff in my mums handbag but then I'll drive her nuts asking for things constantly, surely? Any suggestions on where to get one if so? this is my dress although I'm having sheer cap sleeves added, so I think I want something v simple, any suggestions of where to look?

I was a bridesmaid last year and I had a cream lace clutch like this to keep a few bits in. I left it on my chair at the top table and later on behind the cake table so I could grab it whenever I needed. Bhs have several bags in their bridal section.

Thanks, that's pretty much exactly what I'm after. I'm going to Oxford st on Sunday so will check it out.

Something like this www.amazon.co.uk/Flora-Organza-Bridal-Bridesmaid-Handbag/dp/B0097VSEGK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407424678&sr=8-2&keywords=wedding+handbags+for+brides was the norm in my day.
I had one similar but that was nearly 20 years ago now.
If it were now, I would expect my bridemaids to look after my bits and bobs.
To be honest you won't have time to worry about dry hands on the day.
It will be an absolute whirlwind and you won't know where the day has gone.
Many congrats and have a wonderful day.
Your dress is gorgeous by the way.

I was bridesmaid last year and had a lacy clutch with bits for both the bride and me.