What I Pack In My Wedding Kit

So I’m in the thick of wedding season and you better believe I have a wedding kit full of essentials on me all day at every event I work. I would be lost without this bag of goodies for both myself + for my clients!

Now most of us have been there. With mist in her eyes and a giggle in her throat, your BFF asks if you will stand up with her on one of the most important days of her life. Of course you squeal out, “YES!” and your job as her bridesmaid begins. You buy the dress, the one that you’re promised you can “totally wear again,” and then its time to try on the adorable, but misery-inducing shoes she’s sure to pick out for you. If there is one day you need to be your very best self, it’s on this wedding day.

While I certainly don’t wish any extra problems on a glorious wedding day, I like to error on the side of caution and troubleshoot any potential threats to ultimate bridal bliss. If you’re in a wedding party, you know the pressure of trying to keep everything running smoothly. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of things to add to your emergency wedding kit that are sure to ward off any conceivable problems.

Beauty/Personal Products

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• Sole Serum is at the top of the list, of course! I never leave without this in my wedding kit. This is a miracle lotion you rub on your feet to take the pain out of wearing heels! Wait, this exists?! Yes it does ladies!
• Dry Shampoo: Now, until a few years ago, most of us were in the dark when it came to the awesome powers of dry shampoo. Not any more. Today, the savvy chick understands that dry shampoo not only sops up extra oil and grease, but assists in volumizing flat hair.
• Bobby pins: Neat up-do, anyone?
• Tweezers: For fixing errant eyelashes/brows and God forbid, splinters.
• Deodorant: It goes without saying. No one wants to smell nervous B.O.
• Listerine: If ever there was a day to have sweet breath, it’s today, people. Mouthwash will be welcomed by all.
• Lotion: It’s good to have this on hand to correct eye makeup, soften hands, and give your calves a moisturized sheen.
• Baby powder: No one wants to talk about this, but if it’s a particularly hot day, thighs might chafe. Put some baby powder in the bathroom for bridesmaids (and bride) to find relief.
• Baby Wipes: Just use your imagination. I’m sure you’ll find a use for them.

Emergency Repair Items

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• Tide to Go: No one means for it to happen, but accidents seem to abound whenever you wear white. Whether it’s red wine, Aunt Jo’s lipstick, or a run-in with the hors d’oeuvres platter, stains happen. It behooves you to be ready for such accidents.
• Safety pins: It can happen in an instant. Someone sneezes, and an entire zipper is blown. Have a BUNCH of safety pins on hand. Just in case.
• Mini Sewing Kit: You can find these at the dollar store and having one on hand will be a comfort to all!
• Superglue: For broken nails, heels, and who knows what else.

First Aid Items

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• Tums: Someone (cough—the bride) is bound to have the jitters and an upset stomach. Help a sister out with some Tums!
• Visine: Makeup + tears + flash photography = irritated eyes. Be that awesome person who happens to have a vial of Visine on hand. You literally will save the day.
• Q-tips: If she’s been crying, she’ll need a little touch up. Q tips are the best tool around in cleaning up drippy makeup.
• Band-aids: In case of blisters, paper cuts, or if the flower girl gets a boo-boo. Band-aids are always a good idea.
• Painkillers: Someone is bound to have a headache. Be the good guy and have a painkiller on hand.
• Tampons: Heaven help you if Aunt Flo comes to call. Just be ready for her deviant ways.

Snacks

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• Granola Bars: The bride is sure to need some extra sustenance. That week leading up to the wedding doesn’t allow for much down time, and nerves might give her a dodgy appetite. However, a well-timed snack might be just the thing to give her a boost before marching down the aisle! *Pick something that is low in sugar and high in protein. She doesn’t need a sugar high, but she definitely needs energy-inducing protein.
• Extra water: Hydration is so so important, especially on a wedding day. Bring an extra bottle of water for anyone in need!
• Chocolate: When is chocolate not welcomed by a group of women?

Throw these wedding kit items in a cute bag + you’re set for the big day! If you’re ready to start celebrating, contact me on my homepage here and let’s chat!

PS – if you want to see more photos from this amazing wedding, check out the post here!