As every bride knows, planning a wedding can be a very stressful
time. With all the preparations to be made, you certainly want to
limit any surprises that will occur on your wedding day.
Unfortunately, surprises do tend to come with the territory.
However, you can at least control one small part of this wonderful
day, and that is to be prepared with a Bride's Emergency Kit.
A Bride's Emergency Kit contains items that may be needed on short
notice, such as being able to repair a ripped hem or replacing a
ripped pair of nylons. With "Kit" in hand, you'll be well prepared
for these small "emergencies".
To start, purchase or sew up a small cloth bag. Decorate the bag
with some ribbons or other type of decoration to make it more
festive.
Include the following in the kit:
1 pair of pantyhose
1 small sewing kit (a needle & various colors of thread)
1 small bottle of clear nail polish (good for nails or
stopping runs in nylons)
1 small bottle hairspray (get sample size bottles at drug stores)
1 small package of wet wipes
1 lipstick (try to get small samples from a cosmetic department
or from an Avon representative)
1 package of Certs or gum (to freshen breath)
1 small package of Kleenex
1 small container of Aspirin or other headache medicine
1 small bottle of foundation or foundation powder (for touch ups)
1 small pair scissors
2 or 3 Band-Aids
A few safety pins in assorted sizes (for fallen hems, seam splits,
etc.)
A few hairpins
A couple of tampons or napkins
Being prepared with this small kit can make a big difference in
your frustration level should something unexpected happen,
especially when your attention is focused on other important
details. In fact, why not create one for each of your female
attendants? I'm sure they'd be very appreciated!
About The Author: by Rose Smith, Copyright 2004 Rose Smith is the owner of Wedding Themes and More, a website designed to help you discover your perfect wedding theme. Find more great ideas, resources and articles at: http://www.wedthemes.com
My mom used a shoe box - set it aside, and as she thought of things, dropped them in the box. Including important things like the crystal cake knife, envelopes w/ checks for the musicians, etc. Then, on the day of the wedding, she just grapped the box and out the door we went. A couple of things were used, but more importantly, we knew that if we needed anything, she probably had it in the box!
This is one of the most important things I take with me on a wedding day.
I also add a couple of small bags of pretzels, and a ginger ale ( for upset tummies), and one of those little stop sticks that keeps you from bleeding. Inveritably the groom will cut himself shaving!!
I also carry extra pantyhose (3), a curling iron, a travel iron, a towel (to iron on), and a misting bottle. I also carry an extra pair of those ballet style house slippers (new) just in case the bride gets achy feet during the reception.
OH, and a roll of tape and a stapler.... a million last minute uses.
I carry all my stuff in a fishing tackle box (new of course). It keeps it all organized, and clean. I put it in the room where the bride will be getting ready and another one where the groom is dressing. That way no one is running around crazy like looking for band-aids or tylenol 20 minutes before the ceremony.
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