Being Prepared 101: What to Put in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit

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Little disasters beware — we've got a list of everything you need to keep your big day as smooth as possible
Written by
Sara Hubbard

It’s every bride’s worst nightmare: she’s about to walk down the aisle but, minutes before, a loose-gripped flower girl spills juice down the train of her gown. This could cause a full-fledged meltdown, but not for this bride — she’s prepared. Reaching into her emergency kit, she pulls out a stain-removal pen and hands it to one of her bridesmaids who quickly erases any and all evidence of the mishap.

No matter how much preparation goes into your big day, there are bound to be small road bumps that pop up — and that’s where your emergency kit comes into play. Chock full of everything you need and didn’t know you could ever need, a wedding emergency kit is a bride’s best friend on one of the most important days of her life. With toiletries, medicine, clothing savers and more, it will give you the peace of mind to know that you can conquer and small snafu that arises.

Not sure where to start when compiling your kit? No need to worry. Take a scroll down to see all of our most recommended tools and tricks to keep on hand. And download our printable check list to keep on hand!

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  • Mini sewing kit
  • Tide pen
  • Medicines: Advil, Tylenol, Pepto Bismol, Tums, Gas-X, Benedryl
  • Fashion tape
  • Lint roller
  • X-Acto knife
  • Super glue
  • Mouth wash and mints
  • Safety pins
  • Band-aids
  • Chapstick
  • Tampons and pads
  • Nail kit
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Masks
  • Razors
  • COVID-19 test kits
  • Hair spray
  • Hair ties
  • Bobby pins
  • Tweezers
  • Earring backings
  • Blister pads
  • Jewelry cleaner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss
  • Portable phone charger
  • Scissors
  • Lotion
  • Snacks: energy bars, almonds, etc.