What to Include in your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
While we all want flawlessly smooth wedding days full of nothing but joy, love, and togetherness, the truth of it is- any event involving more than about five people involves a certain amount of chaos and planning hiccups. Weddings are no exception. So today, we’re going to help you lean into the humanness of wedding planning and execution.
The best way to have a smooth wedding is to anticipate potential accidents and mishaps. From someone stepping on your train, to you maid of honor having a five-alarm headache the morning of. Below is a list of our top “emergency kit” supplies for the super prepared bride. If you have too much on your wedding to-do list with all the other details, this is a great project to delegate to your spouse-to-be to help them stay involved in the final touches, or to share with a bridesmaid for day-of management.
Needles and color matched or clear thread/ pocket sewing kit: not just for bridal mishaps but also for suits and bridesmaids.
Safety pins- great for minor unexpected wardrobe malfunctions in any of your bridal party.
Mini scissors
Portable stain remover
Lint roller
Portable steamer- great for the last-minute stubborn spots in your train from garment storage.
Dress weights- If you’re getting married outside, or anyplace where wind is a concern, dress weights will be your best friend.
Dryer sheets- quick fix for unexpected static. You don’t need a whole box just throw a few in a bag.
Super glue- emergency décor fixes
Nail glue- emergency nail fixes, but also for getting your jewelry to stay in place when necessary.
Breathe mints
Bobby pins
Fashion tape
Hair ties
Deodorant- not just for panic sweat, its also a great resource for a seam unexpectedly rubbing, or for a suddenly jammed zipper.
Brush or comb
Nail clippers
Nail polish remover
Perfume or cologne
Lip balm
Allergy medicine
Antacids
Band-Aids
Back up contacts or glasses
Cotton swabs
Dry shampoo
Floss
Travel mouthwash
Travel hairspray
Menstrual products
Pain reliever
Razor
Tissues
Tylenol
Tweezers
Scotch tape- emergency stationary fixes, and holding things down outside unexpectedly
Final thoughts
We’ve never believed in a one size fits all approach to anything, so while this list is by no means comprehensive- it does cover all the core items and most other possibilities. To cover any other possible gaps, there are some other good things to consider.
Think about your venue- ask yourself if you foresee any potential issues there. Consider what you know about your bridal party. Do you have that one groomsman that always struggles with dry-red eyes. Throw some eye-drops on that list. Consider the Season; if you’re getting married outside in August, some blotting paper for sweat spots might be a good idea.
We hope this list is helpful in creating an emergency kit that will give you peace of mind on the big day!
XOXO,
The Town Seamstress Team
