Clutch Purse -a Good idea?

One of my bridesmaids and I were talking about clutch purses last night, and how they are annoying since you have to hold it! My plan is to have a bride tote bag in the bridal suite and send my mom/MOH/bridesmaid to grab it if I need anything (the bridal suite isn't far from the reception/ceremony locations). All vendors will have my dad's cell number so they can touch base with him - my phone will probably be in "Do Not Disturb" mode for most of the day.

I am purchasing a larger clutch for myself. We are doing a top secret wedding, so I will need to have my phone/print out of my spreadsheet/to-do list nearby when dealing with any issues that arise the day of. I have looked on etsy and will be buying a cute one from there. I am not having a bouquet so I'm not worried about having to juggle things.

I'm giving all my vendors my parents numbers so I don't have to have my phone and I've hired an incredible photographer to take photos, so I really have no need! If o do decide to bring my phone, I'll probably just leave it on the table behind our head table where we will have some of the vendors things stored. We will have "emergency kits" in the bathrooms, so worst case I can use some Bobby pins or deodorant or something from in there! My mom is my hairstylist so I'm sure I'll be okay on that front!

I will be doing something similar to Jessica. I'm going to have a "go bag", with my phone, wallet, touch up make-up, some of the emergency items that will more likely be needed (advil, tissues) - I'm going to have a separate day-of emergency kit (needle & thread, hairspray, bobby pins, etc....)

Honestly, plan ahead to give anyone who actually needs to get a hold of you (vendors/key family members) your MOH, best man, or other bridesmaid/groomsman's phone number. No one should be calling you on your big day. At that point, it is not your job to deal with those things. If someone needs to ask you a question, have a trusted person be that "middle-man" to know what actually qualifies to bother you with. I will probably give everyone my mom's contact, and she will relay any necessary information.

View quoted message If you dont already have someone to screen any small things that pop up throughout the day I would try and find someone (1 or 2 people max) you can designate with that and give all your vendors their name and contact number (unless you have a day of coordinator with your venue then they can do this). If not just hand it off for the ceremony and if someone needs you during the reception they’ll be able to pick you out easily.

I kept all my things (lipstick, change of shoes, blotting paper) in a little bride bag (white tote bag) and gave it to my MOH for the day. She carried it around for me, and kept it under the head table at the reception. When I needed something, I knew who to go to, and made sure she had it.

My worry is that someone will need to contact me. But if it's just for the ceremony I can be without my phone for a hour or 2.

I plan on locking my phone away for the day. I’ll have enough people around me if someone really needs to relay a message to me. I just want to be completely immersed in the day and not have the phone as a potential distraction. But I enjoy my unplugged time (it will be an unplugged ceremony).

But if your a plugged in person and you want to have it by your side I would suggest handing it off to someone you trust shortly before the ceremony (with ringer and vibrate off) and then have them return it to you after your done with the ceremony and pictures.