Even though nothing will probably happen on your wedding day, it’s always best to be prepared for the worst. It’s a good idea to create an emergency wedding day kit just in case something happens which no one is prepared for. You’ll never know when something might happen, and instead of freaking out and running around adding extra stress, wouldn’t it be so much nicer to just go to your Emergency Wedding Day Kit, pull out what you need, and then go on with your day? So, here is a compiled list of everything you should consider packing in your emergency wedding day kit, look through it, not all of it will be necessary depending on your situation, but then again, it’s always best to be prepared.
Hair Products - If you are going somewhere to get your hair done before the ceremony, then you will want to pack an assortment of hairspray, hair gel, as well as extra bobby pins and a brush just in case something comes loose during the day. I was able to bypass this part of my emergency wedding day kit since I had someone come to the church and do my hair and make-up, and they stayed there until a few minutes before the ceremony began, which was a total blessing!
Make-Up Products - Be sure to bring a small make up kit with eye-liner, lipstick that could wear off during the day if you don’t have the permenant kind, powder to keep the shine away, and mascara. You will want to freshen up before the ceremony to look great for all of those pictures. If you have had your nails done, you may also want to bring along some nail polish and a file in case you chip one of them during the day.
Medications - To ward off headaches, stomach aches, and everything else that accompanies stress, bring some Tylenol, or other preferred pain releavers. You may also want to bring some eye drops, saline in case you lose a contact, smelling salts if you are prone to fainting, and band-aids just in case.
Sewing Kit/Dress Repair – It is always a good idea to bring along an extra pair of nylons in case you put a run in yours, hem tape in case something comes loose, and a small sewing kit including scissors, thread, buttons, and some safety pins just in case. Some suggest bringing shout wipes, or some other kind of stain remover in case you spill something on your dress, but you might want to test beforehand to make sure it won’t leave a mark on your dress. White chalk is also good to pack in your emergency wedding day kit in case you put a scuff on your pretty white shoes. It will cover up the mark, but does wear off, so be sure to re-apply.
Snacks - Be sure to bring some healthy snacks in case you get hungry before the wedding, and make sure its something that isn’t going to be too messy. Bring straws for your drinks so that you have less chance of spilling on your dress.
Miscellaneous - With so many women around, you might want to pack some sanitary products just in case in your emergency wedding day kit, along with extra corsage pins, toothbrush and toothpaste or breathmints to help freshen up before the ceremony, extra tissue or hankys, and some money just in case you need it.
If you have a wedding planner, they should either have an emergency wedding day kit made up for you, or will be able to help you assemble your own. If you are having an outdoor wedding, you will need other items in your emergency wedding day kit than what is listed below. My advice if you don’t have a wedding planner helping you, get a medium sized rubbermaid box and pack it early, and store it up at your ceremony location a day or more before the ceremony, if possible. You don’t need the stress of forgetting your emergency wedding day kit in the case of an emergency.
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