Items for the Bride's Emergency Kit
Compiled from discussions on alt.wedding and soc.couples.wedding.
The following list is a general guideline of items to include in the
"Bride's Emergency 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
- bandaids
- Equalactin (or similar product)
- hard candy (better than medicinal scent of cough-drops)
- pepto-bismol or other antacid/upset stomach aid.
- smelling salts
- tampons, pads
- sunscreen (if significant activities will be outdoors)
- Beauty/Grooming
- dusting powder for before pictures are taken
- hair spray, brush, barrettes and/or bobby pins
- hand lotion, handi-wipes
- kleenex
- makeup
- perfume
- Nail polish in shade worn, & remover
- small hand towel
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- Attire
- 'throwaway' garter.
- clear nail polish for runs in hose
- earring backs
- emergency buttons
- flat shoes or ballet slippers (if necessary)
- iron
- pantyhose (extras in case anything happened)
- safety pins
- masking tape (last-minute ripped hems)
- small sewing kit, including thread for all dresses, wedding party
- Miscellaneous
- directions to reception - extra copies
- phone numbers of all service folks
- small flashlight
- spare change for phone
- something to drink, like a bottle of water (particularly
useful for lengthy photo sessions)