Even with all the careful planning, wedding days always have a few unexpected moments – a popped button, a little stain, or even a blister from your gorgeous shoes! Surprises are just part of the fun. That said, it doesn’t mean little hiccups on your wedding day need to catch you totally off-guard!
That’s where your bridal emergency kit comes in clutch: it’s the ultimate hero wrapped up in a little bag. Think of a kit as your secret weapon, packed with all the little things you might need to handle any unexpected mishaps. Whether it’s a quick fix for a torn dress, something to settle a nervous tummy, or even a little magic to mend a broken earring, this emergency bridal kit has your back. Jump into your big day with absolute confidence, knowing that you’re radiant, relaxed, and ready for anything!
Bride’s Personal Wedding Survival Kit
So, what do you include in a wedding emergency kit? Oh, just everything you need to stay glowing, graceful, and grounded from day to night! But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. We’ve put together a curated collection of checklists for our busy brides, covering every essential item that might be needed throughout your special day. We also created some image checklists too, so you can easily save them to your device to have them to hand throughout your planning!
For the Beauty Essentials
Everything needed for cosmetic and touch-up needs! Keep these on hand for a picture-perfect glow, all day long:
- Lipstick or gloss (in your wedding day shade, so coordinate with your makeup artist if you can)
- Mascara
- Foundation or concealer
- Translucent powder
- Makeup sponge or brush
- Compact mirror
- Blotting paper
- Mini perfume
- Mini hairspray
- Bobby pins and hair ties
- Cotton swabs and makeup remover wipes
- Nail file and polish (clear or colorful, depending on your full look).
For the Revival Refresh
Everything for hydration, snackage, first aid, and energy! Stay feeling your best with these must-haves:
- Mints or breath spray
- Deodorant
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues
- Band-aids and blister patches
- Antacids
- Electrolyte drink
- Eye drops
- Painkillers
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen spray (that’s suitable for over makeup)
- Your favorite snack.
For the Wardrobe Fixes
Everything needed to combat an outfit malfunction! Accidents can happen, but with these helpful tools, no one will ever know:
- Mini sewing kit
- Needle
- Thread
- Safety pin
- Fashion tap
- Stain remover pen
- Lint roller
- Earring backs, if needed
- Small scissors
- Spare hosiery or stockings, if needed! Or, clear nail polish to save the day if the hosiery runs.
For the Emotional Lifesavers
Everything needed when you have to step back from the excitement and take a deep breath to ground yourself! Embrace the happy tears and nerves with these:
- Extra tissues, or a handkerchief
- A small note from your partner in crime, or a loved one
- Calming essential oil roller to add to your pressure points
- A mini speaker and calming playlists for a peaceful moment or a hyper pick-me-up after all the big emotions
- A gratitude list that you could have put together throughout the wedding preparation.
For the Bridal Suite Backups
Everything that might be needed back at your base! Whether you’re getting ready or winding down, your suite is your safe haven, and it should be stocked with the essentials:
- Phone charger and a power bank
- Extra hangers
- Steamer for last-minute wrinkles
- Snacks and bottled water
- Mini first-aid kit
- Adhesive bandages (various sizes)
- Alcohol wipes
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Antiseptic cream
- Tweezers
- Scissors
- Ibuprofen or acetaminophen tablets
- Antihistamine tablets (for allergies)
- Prescription medications (if applicable)
- Emergency cash or card
- A small notebook and pen for little notes and reminders.
For the “Team Bride” Box
The bridal party is the dream team of every wedding, so here’s a list of essentials that will have them supporting you like a pro! From fun to functional, your ride-or-die crew will have it all with this list:
- Emergency contact list (of planners, vendors, and family members)
- A copy of the wedding-day itinerary
- An extra first-aid kit
- Extra phone chargers
- Matching robes and slippers
- Mini champagne bottles or mocktails to start the day right
- Personalized wedding tote bags
- Energy bars or sweet treats to share
- Photo props and a disposable camera.
Use these checklists to put your personality, priorities, and the flow of your big day first, so tweak, swap, and add to as you need! After all, you know yourself best, and your wedding day emergency kit should make you feel calm, confident, and ready to sparkle every step of the way through your day. With a little planning and a lot of love, tiny inconveniences will fade into the background. So, pack up your peace of mind, and say “I Do!” to being ready for anything!
Lily is a Content Specialist at Zazzle from Galway, Ireland. Before she could even walk, she was begging her parents to read her fantastical stories filled with great adventures. To this day, just give her a cup of tea and a good book to cozy up with, and she will be happily lost for hours! If she doesn’t have her nose in a book, then she will probably whipping up something delicious in the kitchen for her friends and family, or, negotiating with her house plants to stay alive.
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