While we hope you don't have emergencies on the big day, it's always better to be safe than sorry. We've come up with a list of all those just-in-case items that will ensure your dream wedding goes off without a hitch. The matron or maid of honor should pack these emergency items in a tote bag and stash the bag in a safe but easy-to-access place during the dinner and/or wedding reception.
Essentials
- Aspirin (or pain reliever of choice)
- Band-Aids
- Bottle of water
- Chalk (to cover up any last minute smudges or smears on your wedding dress)
- Clear nail polish (for stocking runs)
- Corsage pins
- Dental floss/toothpicks
- Eye drops
- Extra earring backs
- Extra panty hose
- Hair pins/ponytail holder
- Hand towelettes
- Hem tape
- Matches
- Mini sewing kit
- Safety pins
- Scotch tape
- Sedatives (don't ask!)
- Small folding scissors
- Smelling salts (while we don't expect anyone to faint, it has been known to happen)
- Spot remover
- Static-cling spray
- Straws (so the bride can stay hydrated without messing up her lipstick)
- Tissues
- Tweezers
The matron or maid of honor should keep the following items on hand at all times in a small evening bag for the bride:
- Breath mints/spray
- Cellular phone
- Comb/brush
- Cash (because you never know)
- Hair spray
- Linen handkerchief
- Makeup (for touch-ups)
- Mirror
- Nail file
- Perfume
- Tampons/sanitary napkins
Optional Items
- Granola bars or other easy-to-carry snacks
- Krazy Glue (for nail fixes, shoe heels, decorations, even jewels)
- Sunblock
-- The Knot
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ILoveALoveless
a good idea for outdoor weddings is bugspray, UNscented!
mrsdemarest
Great list, I had no idea that we may need all of this stuff. One thing to add to the list though, for us nervous brides, would be Pepto Bismol. That's one thing I already have packed!
wildflower1312
double sided tape is cheaper than hemm tape and it's just as good! and a mini bottle of hairsrpay and/or deoderant wipes couldnt hurt...
KDmae
remember to add a razor! you never know if you or your bridesmaids forgot to shave their legs or pits!! yikes