Wedding Day Survival Kit | No matter how much you plan and how organized you feel, things can and do go awry on your wedding day. The good news is that you can be proactive by anticipating potential snags and taking steps by creating your own Wedding Day Survival Kit.
By creating a Wedding Day Survival Kit, you can tackle the unforeseen challenges with ease. Ensure to include essential items like safety pins, stain remover, and sewing kit in your kit. These items can come in handy for any wardrobe malfunctions that may occur. Additionally, pack some pain relievers and band-aids to address any discomfort or minor injuries. Bonus tip! don’t forget to include a portable phone charger to ensure you can stay connected throughout the day.
As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen all sorts of issues arise, and even had a little taste of disaster myself when I ripped my Christian Dior pantyhose on my sister’s wedding day. Yes, back in the day, we actually wore pantyhose! I’ve been asked for everything from antiperspirant to toothpaste to bobby pins, and seen how even the smallest mishap can cause a boatload of stress.
Assembling Emergency Survival Kit is a great idea for any type of wedding, but is especially useful for destination weddings held in hotel facilities, vacation rentals, or on the beach. Even for the not-so-DYI-er this is a breeze to put together. Trust me, you don’t want to be the one who’s sweaty and self-conscious about underarm odor because you forgot to the bring deodorant reinforcement.
Entrust the creation of your comprehensive Wedding Day Survival Kit to one of your attendants so it’s ready to go from the time you arrive in your prep area or hotel room. For the assembly of your Survival Kit, I recommend using a nice fabric covered box or accessory bag. Also, you can start gathering the items about two months before the date to ensure everyone in your wedding party is looking, feeling, and smelling their very best from the time you walk down the aisle to the end of the night.
To help you have peace of mind and protect you against uncertain forces, I’ve put together the following list of handy items that could mean the world in a pinch. For a complete list to download and print click here
*Bonus Tip* You can then use these items in the restroom at your reception for your guests!
Here are some of the Items to Include in Your Wedding Day Survival Kit
- Facial cleansing cloths/make-up remover
- Mouthwash
- Sunscreen
- Hhair spray
- Panty Liner/Tampons
- Mints – for that first kiss!
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste (I love this travel Combo, even has it’s own carrying case!)
- Clear lip-gloss or lip balm
- Tweezers
- Eyedrops
- Safety pins
- Sewing kit (be sure to have thread that matches your attendants!)
- Band-aids – blisters happen!
- Cotton balls
- Clear top coat (great for fixing/stopping snags)
- Disposable razors
- Clear deodorant
- Tissues
- Stain erasers (Shout or Tide) – keep you dress white!
- Snacks (I like almonds or cashews, something with protein and long-lasting energy)
- Small scissors (great for cutting tags)
- Bottled water (stay hydrated!)
- Pens – for writing vows and sign your marriage license
- Contact Lens Solution
- Extra earring backs
- Heel Stoppers – grass can tend to be sot and these will proctor your shoes
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Jeannemarie is a wedding photographer based in Charleston, SC and Hawaii and available for worldwide travel.
