We are about 6 months away from our big day and we're pretty much "on schedule" with our overall wedding planning. We've booked the venue, found a great photographer, booked the perfect DJ, reserved the reception catering and of course, bought the dress. With so many "big" things to knock off the to-do list, it's easy for a lot of the smaller details be to overlooked. To help put my mind at ease, I've been researching something called a "Wedding Day Emergency Kit" that I feel is a must have for any organized bride.
So, what exactly is a Wedding Day Emergency Kit?
In essence, a bridal emergency kit is simply a collection of everyday common items that when grouped together, create a useful assortment of things that a bride might need at the last minute on her wedding day. Think of it as a Martha Stewart survival kit for the bride.
While it's impossible to try and predict every single scenario that might happen while you prepare on your wedding day, a little proper planning that could go a long way in making sure the day goes off without any major setbacks. With that being said, it's totally up to you on how extensive of an emergency kit that you want to put together. Personally, I think it's better to have something and not need it than it would be to stress myself out over a situation I can't easily remedy. So before you get any further into your wedding planning, check out the items below and jot down a few things that you feel could be super handy on your wedding day. This is one instance where more might be better.
Here's an comprehensive list of items that every bride might want to include in her day-of wedding emergency bride kit.
Compact Mirror
Visine
Hair Spray
Deodorant
Hand Lotion
Tweezers
Nail File
Scissors
Energy Bar
Tampons
Flat Shoes
Maxi Pads
Tissues
Hand Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Straw
Floss
Breath Mints
Aspirin
Antacids
Cough Drops
Extra Panty Hose
Band-aids
Cotton Balls
Nail Polish Remover
Eye Makeup Remover
Sewing Kit
Double-sided tape
Stain remover stick
Static Eliminator
Ponytail Holders
Bobby Pins
Safety Pins
Earring Backs
Sunglasses
Super Glue
Smelling Salts
Lip Balm
Cash
Lint Brush
Cell Phone
Razor/Shaving Cream
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Insect Repellent
Perfume
Also, gathering a few of these things and putting them together in a decorative basket would make for a great bridal shower gift that I'm sure any bride would appreciate!
Plan accordingly!
5 comments:
also allergy meds if it's a thing for you. And a call sheet of all of your vendors to hand off to your maid of honor, or sister.
The #1 think people always need is a pair of Scissors. Hands down. After photographing 200+ weddings all over the world, i know that scissors are the most needed item. I know they are on your list, but I just wanted to stress that single item.
I went to a wedding shower recently where we were sent on a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood to collect things for the emergency kit from the neighbors. Initially no one wanted to go, but we all came back laughing. Cute idea.
Great idea Melanie! Especially with all the cedar trees in and around Austin!
@ Eric - Wow! Over 200+ weddings! That's fabulous! And yes, a pair of scissors can definitely come in handy in a stick situation. Thanks for dropping by!
@ Lisa - Too cute and what a great idea! I bet it was a blast!
thanks for this great list of emergency items for a wedding!
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