The wedding day emergency kit: 40 things to pack
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Most wedding day problems are small: a loose hem, a blister, a phone at 4 percent. A kit packed the week before handles nearly all of them. Give it to one person who is not in the photos all day, such as a planner, a parent or a reliable friend.
Attire fixes
- Mini sewing kit with thread matching the dress and the suits
- Safety pins in two sizes
- Fashion tape
- Stain remover pen and a white chalk stick
- Lint roller
- Clear nail polish (stops tights runs)
- Spare buttons from every suit
- Small scissors
- Shoe grips and heel protectors for grass
- Spare socks and a spare pair of tights
Hair and makeup
- Bobby pins and clear elastics
- Travel hairspray
- Blotting papers and pressed powder
- The exact lipstick shade of the day
- Makeup remover swabs
- Deodorant
- Travel mirror
- Breath mints
Health and comfort
- Blister bandages
- Pain reliever and antacid
- Allergy tablets
- Eye drops
- Tissues and hand sanitizer
- Feminine products
- Sunscreen for outdoor photos
- Protein bars and a refillable water bottle
- Flat shoes for the reception
Ceremony and paperwork
- Marriage license and a pen that works
- Printed vows, even if they are on a phone
- Rings, handed to one named person
- Vendor phone list and final payment envelopes
- Printed timeline
- Portable phone charger and cables
Reception
- Lighter for candles
- Extra pens for the guest book
- Clear tape and a few command hooks for signs
- Zip ties
- Trash bags for gifts and cards
- Card box with a lock or a person assigned to it
- Small umbrella
Pre-made kit or build your own?
Pre-made wedding emergency kits cover the attire and beauty sections in one pouch and save an evening of shopping. You still need to add the personal items: the right lipstick, medication, rings and paperwork. A clear, zippered pouch makes it easy to find things fast.
See pre-made emergency kits on Amazon See clear pouches on Amazon
The free checklist below has this kit as a printable page, with boxes to tick while you pack.