Bridal Emergency Kit

Besides a groom, on one's wedding day no bride should be without a Bridal Emergency Kit. Having a bridal emergency kit will provide you as a bride with the peace of mind that nearly every emergency you can think of (and you know you have thought about them all repeatedly) can be taken care of. You can purchase a bridal emergency kit online or in a bridal store or you can make your own, which will be more affordable, practical and can be tailored to suit your individual needs.

These emergency bridal items can be placed in an overnight bag, a satchel or a pretty bag. The maid of honor, a bridesmaid or the bride's mother can be put in charge of stashing this kit in a safe place that can easily be accessed throughout the big day. You can consider bringing enough items for your entire bridal party. Don't forget to include items your groom or groomsmen might need.

Suggested items:

-Nail file/nail clippers

-Breath mints

-Comb/brush

-Hairspray

-Extra pantyhose

-Tissues/handkerchief

-Eye drops

-Aspirin

-Bandaids

-Bottle of water or cooler of water and soda for the dressing or hotel room

-Club soda (for stains, spills)

Clear nail polish (good for stopping runs in pantyhose)

-Safety pins

-Bobby pins

-Tweezers

-Straws (to use when drinking so as not to smudge lipstick)

-Makeup

-Mirror

-Cash

-Perfume

-Tampons/sanitary napkins

-Sublock (if outdoors)

-Sunglasses (if outdoors)

-Hydrogen peroxide (great for removing blood and other stains)

-Stain remover such as Tide on the Go

-Towelettes

-Earring backs

-Sewing kit (small scissor, thread matching gowns and suits of wedding party, needles)

-Baby powder (to prevent rings on dress and good for perspiration)

-Masking tape (good for holding up hems or other emergencies)

-Tums or Rolaids or other antacids

-Hard candies

-White chalk (to cover any spots that might show on your dress at the last minute)

-Travel sized toothpaste/tooth brush

-Travel sized deodorant

-Static guard

-Corsage pins

-Nail polish (in shade worn)

-Throwaway garter (so you can keep your own)

-Small towel (put around neck to avoid stains when applying makeup/hairspray)

-Slippers/flip flops

-Pepto Bismol

-Any necessary medications

-Contact lens case and solution

-List of what needs to be done (give to maid of honor, bridesmaid or anyone else who is

helping you-keep a copy for yourself too!)

-Phone numbers for all service people, hotels, taxicabs, etc. that you may need

-Change for phone/cell phone

-Pen and small pad

-Insect repellant (if outdoors)

-Hand/body lotion

-Driver's license/photo ID

-Marriage license

For the groom and groomsmen:

-Shoe polish

-Extra shirt buttons

-Black socks

-Extra cuff links

-Handkerchief

-Driver's license/photo ID

-Razors

-Toothbrush/toothpaste

-Mints and hard candy

-Hairspray or gel

Fun items for you and your bridal party:

-Disposable cameras

-Bridal shot glasses

-T-shirts or tank tops with "Bride", "Groom","Bridesmaid", "Flower Girl" on them (can

be found online or in any bridal store)

-Scented lotions

-Cooler with soda, water and any other beverage you choose

-Small snacks

-Frisbee (if outdoor wedding)

-Chocolates

-Gag gifts

-Old school notes or photos to reminisce with your friends and family