There is a huge rang of gorgeous hand bags to choose from - beaded, satin, organza, embroidered, silk ­ the list goes on. But while considering what bag to choose, consider what you want to put in it. There may be more to carry around than you first thought!

Painkillers

If you’re prone to tension headaches, your wedding day is just the day you don’t want one to come on. So carry some painkillers around with you. Be sure to use ones you have used before just in case you react to them.

Aching feet

Pep up tired and swelling feet, after posing for too many photos, with a cooling foot spray. Although most sprays tend to come in fairly large bottles, you can decant a small amount into a handbag-size vaporiser.

Tissues

For all the tears that are bound to be shed on the day, a ready supply of soft tissues is essential. As your bridesmaid to carry a few spares too!

Breath fresheners

For kissing all those aunts, uncles, cousins (and husband, of course!) a packet of mints, such as Smints, that come in tiny click packs, is a great idea.

Make-up

Depending on the make-up you use, you’ll need to retouch it throughout the day. If you’ve gone for a minimal look, you may not want to worry about anything more than retouching your lipstick. But if gorgeous make-up is part of your wedding ensemble, be sure to carry the minimum you can get away with to keep it looking flawless. As a bear minimum you will need to carry a make up brush to prevent your face from shining.

Nail file and varnish

It only takes a moment for perfectly manicured nails to break or get chipped. Keep a nail file and varnish on hand.

Hair care

If you’re leaving your hair in a fairly natural style, chances are you’ll want to run a comb though it every now and again. If it’s up, take spare grips and a small bottle of hairspray too.

Spare stockings or tights

Let’s face it – a hole in your stockings on your wedding day would be a disaster. So take a spare pair with you, and make sure they are wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent them from getting caught by other items in your bag.

Perfume

Don’t forget to top up your fragrance throughout the day – take a small travel size bottle with you.

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