There are wedding magazines, planning and style books, vendor contracts, bridal blog printouts and many items of inspiration that youโ€™ll be lugging around to each vendor appointment. Why not carry all your wedding items in a cute tote that tells the world that youโ€™re getting married?! Here are a few stylish bags you may want to pick up before your first vendor meeting:

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Melangerieโ€™s โ€œTo Have and to Hold Toteโ€ is a relatively simple design and isnโ€™t too wedding-y. If youโ€™re looking for a good bag for welcome gifts for your guests they also sell it in larger quantities at a discounted price. Avaialbel for $17 at Etsy.com.

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If you plan to bike to all of your appointments or want a bag that wonโ€™t let items slip out, order the Bride Rickshaw Messenger bag. This water-resistant durable bag has one large interior pocket, two front pockets and is large enough to fit a 13-inch laptop. Available for $96.70 at Zazzle.com.

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The Wedding Chicks carry a Rainbow Tote with the word โ€œBrideโ€ in all caps or script. The tote is made of natural cotton and perfect to carry a planning notebook, print outs and your favorite wedding magazines. Available for $26 at shop.weddingchicks.com.

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Jack & Jill sell a number of cute tote bags with graphics that include wedding dates and locations. You can also include your names or initials, as shown in this โ€œAll You Need is Loveโ€ tote bag. Personalization included in the cost. Available for $14 at Etsy.com.

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Or maybe mom, dad or your best friend are getting in on the action. Get them a bag of their own that proudly proclaims their role in the wedding. This โ€œMother of the Groomโ€ tote by Alphabet Bags in the UK (they ship worldwide) can be carried by hand or over the shoulder. Available for $20 at AlphabetBags.com.