Having your own wedding day emergency kit is a must.
Planning for unforeseen mishaps will put your mind at ease knowing you are prepared, in case. We have scoured the internet to give you the ultimate wedding day emergency kit contents that will help you get through most anything!
Who Needs A Wedding Day Emergency Kit?
EVERY BRIDE! An emergency kit will have you prepared to fix everything from headaches to wardrobe malfunctions. Hopefully all goes smoothly on your wedding day, but the potential wedding day emergency certainly does exist. Be prepared.
What Is A Wedding Day Emergency Kit?
It is a collection of different items like toiletries and essentials to fix any issues you might encounter on your big day.
The most common issues are wardrobe related so you want to have safety pins and a mini sewing kit to fix last minute broken zippers, straps, and rips. Other must-haves include a stain remover pen, makeup remover, and fashion tape.
Then there are the required essentials like water bottles, snacks, phone chargers, pain relievers, and bobby pins. The bridal emergency kit goes far beyond just these items and if needed, you will be relieved to have them handy.
The Complete Checklist
Choosing what to include in your kit might feel overwhelming since you can’t predict every scenario that might happen. Talk it through a few months ahead of time with your wedding planner or Maid of Honor. Searching sites like Facebook and Reddit for issues and situations other brides have experienced is a great way to start. This will make you feel in control on the day of the wedding!
The graphic below is a list of must-haves:
How To Pack An Emergency Kit
We suggest packing your pre-made bridal kit in a pretty bridal tote bag. Clear containers with lids are a great idea to hold health items like medications (prescriptions, antacids, aspirin, eye drops, dental floss, etc.), beauty essentials (make up, clear nail polish, lip balm), and fashion emergency items (lint roller, fashion tape, crochet hook, sewing kit) separate and keep them organized.
Where To Put Your Kit
Before your wedding day, give the bag to your wedding planner or someone in your bridal party. Task that person with notifying the party where it is. The last thing you need in an emergency is to have this bag packed and not know where it is! Putting someone in charge will give you peace of mind to enjoy your special day.
When Should You Pack Your Emergency Kit?
It’s recommended to start packing your kit 3-4 weeks before your wedding. The closer gets to your wedding the better the chance you have of omitting or forgetting something. To reduce your stress, start adding things as early as possible, or ask your best friend, maid of honor, or planner to take care of it for you.
You can also consider making a bridesmaid emergency kit for those in your wedding party. Great options to include are smaller items like a nail file, make up removers, breath mints, compact with pocket mirror, extra tissues, extra pair of slippers, and dry shampoo.
A wedding day emergency kit is a critical component of your wedding day. Think through any personal medical or mobility issues you or your guests may have and be sure to include anything they may need.