You’ve planned your wedding. You’ve had all your dress fittings, and flowers are set to be delivered to your venue on your special day. Have you put together your something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue? Now it’s time to add “something you might just need!”. What little things can help you get through the day with every hair in place and a smile on your face? It’s time to put together your bridal emergency kit!
A Special Tote Bag for the Bride
To begin assembling your emergency kit, you may want a tote to bring all your necessities to your upcoming celebrations and ceremony. Choose something with lots of room, something that matches your wedding colors, and something that you won’t forget. You may decide to have your bag personalized with your name or initials on a wedding tote in advance, making it extra special! Choose something with lots of pockets to make finding whatever you need even easier. Some brides may even wish to use a small carry-on style suitcase which you can pull along on wheels. Your Maid of Honor or Wedding Planner may agree to be responsible for putting this kit together and bringing it along on the big day.
Items You Will Need
There are some things that are on the obvious side which you’ll want to take along, such as bobby pins, tissues, safety pines, hair spray, and an extra tube of lipstick. There are some items that you may not think of bringing – so make a list and check it twice. Remember, you’re better off to have it “just in case,” than to be without.
Wardrobe: Pack a sewing kit and threads that match your dress, your bridesmaids’ dresses, and your groom’s attire. Pack crazy glue, extra buttons, and clear nail polish (to fix pantyhose runs). On that note, bring an extra pair of pantyhose alone as well! Include spot remover and white chalk which can be used to tidy any last minute smudges on your gown. Shoe polish, pins, scissors, and hem tape – just in case!
Beauty & Hygiene: Bring extra make-up and nail polish in the bride’s colors, breath mints, dental floss, and a nail file. Eye drops, an extra hair brush, and a small mirror can all do wonders during the course of the day. Extra earring backs and suitable jewelry can also be included, just in case an earring goes missing.
Logistical Concerns: You never know what might happen on any day – especially on your wedding day. Arrive prepared. Bring extra cash, change (for meters), local cab phone numbers, and copies of contracts and vendor contact information. Tylenol and a few snacks can also save the day.
Tech, Tech!
In the rush of the big day, a bride may forget some things she would never normally leave the house without. A cell phone, a digital camera, and a music pod are all good ideas to bring along. They don’t take up much room and they can calm you down, put you in touch, or capture a moment.
Pulling It Together
Make a list a few weeks before your wedding date and have your emergency kit ready to go well in advance. Talking to other brides about what they wish they would have brought on their wedding day is a great idea too! You may come up with some things you never would have thought of on your own. Besides your personalized bride bag, consider purchasing a packaged kit – but make sure to personalize it with a few of your own necessities.
