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Wedding Day Emergency Kits

Anyone who has ever attended a wedding or served as a member of a bridal party knows that things do not always go as smoothly as planned. Whether you are a bride, bridesmaid or even mother of the bride or groom, creating a wedding day emergency kit will help prepare you for unforeseen minor mishaps that may occur.

It is quite simple to create a wedding day emergency kit and you may be surprised by just how many items can be found in your own home. The following list contains items commonly needed when little wedding day emergencies arise. Pack the items in a bridal purse, travel bag, or other container and keep it close throughout the wedding day to ensure that you are prepared for the unexpected.

Attire
Sewing Kit - Needles, thread and small scissors.
Double-sided Tape or Masking Tape - Repairs torn hems
Lint Brush - Travel size
Spare Hosiery
Clear Nail Polish - Stops runs in hosiery
Safety Pins
Stain Remover
White Chalk - Covers stain spots on white dress

Beauty, Health and Hygiene
Compact Mirror
Comb/Brush
Baby Powder - Lightly coat high-perspiration areas to help prevent wetness
Hand Lotion
Colored Nail Polish - To match color on your nails
Nail File
Nail Glue
Nail Polish


Remover
Bandages
Moist Hand Wipes
Breath Mints
Eye Drops - Treats red or dry eyes
Tissues
Antacid
Allergy Relief
Pain Reliever
Extra Earring Backs
Smelling Salts - Helps prevent fainting
Hair Spray - Travel Size
Bobby Pins
Hair Pins
Deodorant - Clear
Feminine Hygiene Protection
Tweezers
Snacks - Hard candies, crackers, etc.
Contact Solution and Spare Lenses
Lipstick, Concealer and Pressed Powder Makeup - For Touch-ups
Perfume
Tooth Brush - Travel size
Toothpaste - Travel size
Cotton Balls/Cotton Swabs
Super Glue

Additional Items For Larger Wedding Emergency Kits
Curlers/Hot Rollers
Curling Iron
Fabric Steamer
Bottled Water
Spare Batteries for Camera
Rolls of Camera Film
Cell Phone
Flat Shoes for Reception
Spare Black Socks - For men in bridal party
About the Author

Dawn Dingus is an experienced wedding planner and a content writer for SouthernCraftworks.com. Shop at http://www.SouthernCraftworks.com for wedding accessories, bridal purses with emergency kits, personalized candles, keepsakes, favors and gifts for all occasions.