I don’t know about you, but for me, I like to feel prepared for ANYTHING to happen on a wedding day. I know that no matter how hard I help a bride and groom plan for their wedding day, there is still always going to be some mishap, something that didn’t go according to plan, maybe the wedding dress got muddy, maybe the groom forgot his shoes, or maybe something else was forgotten. As a photographer, I’ve seen so many unexpected things happen at weddings that I now expect them to happen! I’ve created a complete list of emergency kit necessities, but make sure you customize it to fit your wedding day. You may not actually need all of these items, but this is a good place to get started! On my wedding day, I gathered ALL THE THINGS! I ended up not needing most of the items, but I am still so thankful I had them on hand! It’s always better to prepare for anything and not have anything happen, than to have something happen, and not know how to handle it!

I recommend putting all of these items in a sturdy bag or tote and giving it to your personal attendant to take care of! She will almost always be by your side and always ready to help you!

 

To Fix a Dress Disaster:

+ stain remover

+ white chalk (covers stubborn stains!)

+ sewing kit

+ hem tape

+ double-sided tape

+ scissors

+ safety pins

+ straight pins

+ superglue

+ iron/steamer

+ lint roller

+ static guard

 

To Stay Fresh & Clean:

+ toothbrush/toothpaste

+ mouthwash

+ breath mints

+ dental floss

+ deodorant

+ perfume

+ lotion

+ tissues

+ tweezers

+ eye drops

+ tampons/liners

+ cotton swabs

+ q-tips

 

To Touch up Hair, Nails, & Makeup:

+ bobby pins

+ hair ties

+ hair spray

+ curling iron

+ teasing comb

+ nail clipper and file

+ nail polish remover

+ back-up of color polish

+ clear nail polish

+ makeup for touchups

+ clear nail polish

+ lip gloss/lip stick

+ chapstick

+ oil blotting sheets

+ makeup remover

+ false eyelash glue

+ small mirror

 

To Deal with Minor Medical Issues:

+ band-aids

+ pain reliever

+ allergy tablets

+ nausea pills

+ upset stomach tablets

+ first aid kit

 

Other Extras:

+ light, non-messy snacks

+ bottled water and straws

+ phone chargers

+ list of vendor contact #s

+ list of important family contact #s

+ copy of your vows

+ pocket knife

+ extra earring backs

+ extra, flat shoes

+ bugspray

+ sunscreen

+ umbrella