EMERGENCY BRIDAL KIT LIST
A must have!
The unexpected
can happen at your wedding and your bridesmaids and groomsmen will also be
thankful for this kit. The actual kit can take many forms: overnight bag, paper
bag, basket, or a really big purse. In general, the kit is left in the bride’s
dressing/changing room for easy access at the wedding site and is assigned to a
mother, bridesmaid, or guest to bring to the reception.
HEALTH
Antacid
antihistamine, cold remedy, any prescription medications
aspirin, Tylenol, or Advil
Band-Aids
hard candy (better than medicinal scent of cough-drops)
Pepto-Bismol or other antacid/upset stomach aid
smelling salts
tampons, pads
Moisture cream
ATTIRE
’throwaway’ garter
clear nail polish for runs in hose
extra earring backs
emergency buttons
flat shoes or ballet slippers (if necessary)
iron (DO NOT iron your gown! Most gowns will melt under heat! Place gown on
hanger and steam in shower area as needed)
pantyhose (extras in case anything happened)
safety pins (work great when buttons fall off unexpectedly)
a sewing kit with thread the color of bridesmaids’ dresses and all dresses of
the wedding party, as well as white
masking tape. sewing tape (last-minute ripped hems) and duct tape
small scissors (for thread)
EXTRAS
Oil-absorbing sheet (for those quick fix ups for shiny noses) Hairspray Hairpins
Throw-away camera (for those special photos in the dressing rooms!)
Breath mints
Makeup remover towelettes