Bridal Emergency Kit

Below is a good emergency kit, taken from advice from other bride’s, that will help you out in case of an emergency on the big day. It should be left in your dressing/changing room so that you have easy access and will be given to a mother, bridesmaid or guest to take along to the reception.

Health

Plasters/bandaids

Smelling salts

Aspirin, Tylenol, or Advil

Tampons, pads

Antihistamine, cold remedy

Sun tan lotion (if significant activities will be outdoors)

Any prescription medications

Antacid

Hard sweets (better than medicinal scent of cough-drops)

Beauty/Grooming

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Perfume

Kleenex

Make-up

Hand lotion, handi-wipes

Dusting powder for before pictures are taken,

Hair spray, brush, barrettes and/or bobby pins

Nail polish in shade worn, & remover

Small hand towel

Attire

Tights/pantyhose (extras in case anything happened)

Masking tape (last-minute ripped hems)

Small sewing kit, including thread for all dresses, wedding party

Safety pins

Iron

Earring backs

Emergency buttons

Clear nail polish for runs in tights

‘Throwaway’ garter.

Flat shoes or ballet slippers (if necessary)

Miscellaneous

Something to drink, like a bottle of water (particularly useful for lengthy photo sessions)

Small flashlight

Phone numbers of all service folks

Spare change for phone

Directions to reception — extra copies