After months and months of meticulous preparation, you want your wedding day to be filled with joy, love, and excitement—but no matter how well you plan, small hiccups are bound to happen. A wedding emergency kit can save you from mishaps like a wardrobe malfunction or a sudden headache.

Beauty & Toiletries

No bride wants to worry about body odor, makeup smudges, or a dress disaster during her big day! Your wedding emergency kit should have everything you need to keep you looking and feeling lovely.

• Deodorant: A must-have to stay fresh throughout the day. Choose a travel-sized stick to save space.
• Perfume: Pack your signature wedding scent or something light and refreshing to keep you smelling great.
• Dental Floss: You don’t want to discover something hidden in your teeth when you look back on your wedding photos!
• Lash Glue (for your jewelry, too!): Keep those lashes intact from the first look to the after-party. Bonus tip: It also works wonders for securing jewelry that’s prone to slipping!
• Cotton Swabs: Great for makeup touch-ups, cleaning up smudges, or fixing a stray lash.
• Extra Contact Lenses: If you’re a contact wearer, pack an extra pair and some travel-sized solution too. Just in case!

For the Dress

You’ve likely spent years thinking about your dream wedding dress, and now that the day is finally here, you want it to stay in perfect condition! From pesky buttons to unexpected stains, you’ll stay ready for anything.

• Mini Sewing Kit: Popped seams, loose buttons, hanging threads…oh, my! Make sure to include needles, thread in the color of your dress, and a few spare buttons for emergency fixes.
• Crochet Hook: Dress with a ton of buttons? Trust us on this one, a crochet hook in your wedding emergency kit will make closing them all soooo much easier.
• White Chalk: If you end up with a small stain or scuff on your dress, white chalk can temporarily mask it until you can properly clean it!
• Stain Remover: Portable stain remover pens or wipes can help with spills from your food or drink.
• Fashion Tape: A total lifesaver, double-sided fashion tape can secure a rogue strap, plunging neckline, or any other last-minute fit issues.

Medical Supplies

Your wedding day will be filled with excitement, but it will also likely be physically demanding. Make sure you’re prepped for any discomfort or unexpected health issues, for you or your bridesmaids.

• Clear Adhesive Bandages: Blisters, cuts, or scratches are inevitable (especially if you didn’t break in your wedding shoes like we told you!), so having clear bandages on hand will keep you comfortable without distracting from your look.
• Pain Reliever: A long day running around in heels, smiling for photos, and mingling with all of your guests is bound to cause a headache at some point. A pain reliever like ibuprofen can help keep you in good spirits!
• Tampons and Pads: Even if you carefully planned around your Aunt Flo’s arrival, you can never be too prepared. Hey, your bridesmaids might thank you, too!

Miscellaneous Must-Haves

From keeping your phone charged to wiping away happy tears, these extras are wedding emergency kit essentials!

• Lint Roller: Super handy for picking up any stray lint, hair, or fuzz on your super chic black bridesmaid dresses before your ceremony or photos.
• Extra Earring Backs: You won’t have to worry about losing an earring during the day if you keep a few extra earring backs handy.
• Fully Charged Portable Phone Charger: Between calls, texts, and getting-ready selfies, your phone battery will drain fast. (But we definitely recommend having a point-of-contact person to handle all the day-of communication!)
• Tissues: For those emotional moments—and there will be plenty!
• Wedding Day Timeline: Keep a printed copy of the day’s schedule in your kit for quick reference to important times, like when your photographer is arriving or what time you’ll need to leave for the venue.

Because a Prepared Bride is a Happy Bride!

When it comes to your wedding day, your peace of mind is priceless. Having your well-stocked wedding emergency kit on hand guarantees you’ll be ready for whatever unexpected surprises come your way—except like, Harry Styles showing up to whisk you away. Whether it’s a quick dress fix or a last-minute beauty touch-up, your kit will help you feel confident, calm, and prepared for the most magical day of your life!

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