Q&AWhat should I put into my wedding day emergency kit?
For the Bride
Except for your wedding dress, your groom’s ring and your wedding license, your emergency kit is the most important thing to remember on your wedding day. It contains everything you’ll need to take care of all those little unforeseen emergencies. A great wedding coordinator will put one together for you; but if you don’t have a coordinator, you can make your own. It should include:
Hair brush
Hair spray
Curling iron
Deodorant
Lotion
Baby powder (if anyone perspires, this will help keep them dry)
Clothes steamer
Sanitary items
Toothbrush and toothpaste (you can purchase toothbrushes with toothpaste already on them at Wal-Mart)
Band-aids
Dr. Scholl’s “Moleskin” (protects your feet from blisters)
Scissors
Needles and thread in black, white and colors matching the other dresses in your wedding party
Extra nylons
White towel
Clear nail polish (for runs)
Scotch tape
White envelopes (for vendor tips)
Extra pen
3x5 cards for the gift table (for guests who forget their gift card)
Extra copies of the readings for the ceremony
Breath mints (Life Savers are great -- freshens your breath and helps prevent a dry mouth during pictures)
For the Groom
Every groom should have his own emergency kit as well. It should include:
Extra pairs of black socks
White T-shirts (in case someone forgets to wear one)
Breath mints
Deodorant
Hair spray
Combs
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Another important tip: Be sure to have everyone in your wedding party, bride included, break in their shoes prior to the wedding day. Scuff the bottoms on the sidewalk to avoid slipping on the carpet during the grand entrance.
Good luck with your planning, and let me know how I can help!
Tanya
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