What to Pack in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Wedding Day Emergency Kit Packing List
Your wedding day emergency kit can be one of the most important items for smooth sailing on your wedding day. Since the wedding season is officially underway, I thought that now would be the perfect time to share everything that you should include in your wedding day emergency kit.
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I was never a Girl Scout, but somehow the “be prepared” motto is ingrained in me anyway. There is nothing worse that not having what you need on hand, or not being able to solve a problem simply because of lack of preparation. That is why I always provide a wedding day emergency kit to my clients and encourage brides to make their own as well, so they always know exactly where it is and what’s in it.
Don’t forget the guys
I recommend making at least two emergency kits: one for the ladies and one for the guys. This is especially helpful since you’re often getting ready in different areas so you need one in each location, and women and men obviously need a few different items. Travel size of most items is perfectly fine and usually enough for these mini wedding day emergencies.
Preparing your wedding day emergency kit is an easy item you can check off your list, and I can almost guarantee will be a huge help on your wedding day to you, your bridal party, or family members.
I have linked many of the items below to Amazon so you don’t even have to run to the store if you don’t want to – just click, add them to your cart, and voila – you’re done!
Wedding Day Emergency Kit for the Bride & Bridesmaids
First, if you have sensitive skin or allergies, be sure to test any of the applicable products in advance or use ones that you know and trust.
- Touch Up Makeup – lipstick/gloss, powder, and mascara at a minimum.
- If you’re doing false lashes, get some extra glue.
- If you’re having your makeup professionally done, ask the artist to bring extras of these items for you to keep. They’re usually happy to do it and can add it to your bill.
- Sewing Kit – make sure it has thread colors to match the wedding attire
- Safety Pins – in assorted sizes, especially large ones
- Nail Polish Remover Wipes
- Makeup Remover Wipes (I personally love the Micellar wipes)
- Clear Nail Polish
- Bobby pins (to match hair color)
- Earring backs
- Hairspray
- Tissues
- Q-tips
- Nail set (with nail clippers, file, tweezers, and small scissors)
- Lint Roller
- Static Cling & Wrinkle Release Spray
- Stain Removal Pen or Wipes
- Fashion Tape
- First Aid Kit – Band aids, Neosporin, etc. I like that this one comes with an ice pack.
- Medicine – Tylenol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, Tums, etc.
- Deodorant
- Tampons and pads
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Snacks – protein bars and something to help blood sugar
- Water
- Mints
- Sunscreen & bug spray (if outdoors)
- Finally, a cute BAG to hold everything and easy to identify. I definitely recommend something with a zipper so the contents don’t fall out.
You can also save yourself some time by getting a pre-made emergency kit.
Wedding Day Emergency Kit for the Groom & Groomsmen
Many of these items are the same as ladies so when you buy the items, buy in quantities of two or more. A couple unique items for the guys are socks, razor and shaving cream, and men’s deodorant.
- Sewing Kit – make sure it has thread colors to match the wedding attire
- Safety Pins – in assorted sizes, especially large ones
- Tissues
- Q-tips
- Nail set (with nail clippers, file, tweezers, and small scissors)
- Lint Roller
- Static Cling & Wrinkle Release Spray
- Stain Removal Pen or Wipes
- Razor and Shaving Cream
- Black socks (1 pair) or the color of socks that match the wedding attire
- First Aid Kit – Band aids, Neosporin, etc. I like that this one comes with an ice pack.
- Medicine – Tylenol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, Tums, etc.
- Men’s Deodorant
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Snacks – protein bars and something to help blood sugar
- Water
- Mints
- Sunscreen & bug spray (if outdoors)
Of course you can add more items that you know your group would need or want. These are the essentials and I recommend including at least these. I’d love to hear if this was helpful, as well as any of your wedding day emergency stories! Contact me!
Hope this helps!
Olivia
