Let's face it, something is bound to go wrong on your wedding day. I've heard it from every bride I've spoken with. You may not even know about the emergency due to kind friends and family who simply don't want to worry you, but it's still probably going to happen!
You can DIY an emergency kit or buy a pre-made one. I find the idea of DIYing an emergency kit more practical than purchasing one. We all have our particular needs and concerns and we want to make sure we're COMPLETELY covered!
Here's what's in my 'Wedding Day Emergency Kit':
- IBUPROFEN - For the inevitable pain from wearing high heels all day.
- DENTAL FLOSS - Who wants to worry about having breakfast still stuck in your teeth during your photo session?
- TIDE TO-GO - I don't always drink red wine, but when I do, I'm wearing a white dress. Live dangerously, my friends.
- BREATH MINTS - It also helps to stay away from the onion dip during cocktail hour.
- COMB/BRUSH - Because we all have that one bridesmaid who feels it's necessary to repeatedly flip her hair back and forth during the reception dance.
- STRAIGHT PINS - Let's face it, the groomsmen won't have any on hand for any boutonnieres or corsages.
- HAND TOWELETTES - For when you get cake all over your hands after stress-eating in the bathroom stall at your crowded reception.
- HAIR SPRAY - Not even Kim Kardashian can go 8+ hours without a few fly-away strands of hair.
- BOBBY PINS - Some will fall out. Trust me.
- MINI SEWING KIT - My sister's bustle ripped at her wedding. Luckily, my Aunt came prepared. I now keep one handy at events such as this.
- HEM TAPE - Hems can sometimes come undone with a lot of activity, such as dancing. You won't regret having this on hand.
- TAMPONS - Self-explanatory, girl!
- DEODORANT + PERFUME - Dancing and sweating pretty much go hand-in-hand. Be prepared and feel confident that you don't smell like a methane plant.
- SAFETY PINS - This one is a classic! You could probably include it in your mini sewing kit.
- MAKEUP - Last, but certainly not least, recruit a bridesmaid or personal attendant to carry a small bag of your makeup necessities. Include a powder to cover up shine, lip gloss or lipstick and a bit of mascara if you're prone to happy tears.
A NOTE FROM NWD EDITORS: For more wedding-day necessities, check out FROM OUR NOTEBOOK in the back of our NEW 2016 Issue to find our handy "Must-Have Manual!"
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