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Wedding Day Emergency Kits

By: Dawn Dingus, Sat Dec 10th, 2005 12:04:10 PM

Anyone who has ever attended a wedding or served as a member of a bridal party knows that things do not always go as smoothly as planned. Whether you are a bride, bridesmaid or even mother of the bride or groom, creating a wedding day emergency kit will help prepare you for unforeseen minor mishaps that may occur.

It is quite simple to create a wedding day emergency kit and you may be surprised by just how many items can be found in your own home. The following list contains items commonly needed when little wedding day emergencies arise. Pack the items in a bridal purse, travel bag, or other container and keep it close throughout the wedding day to ensure that you are prepared for the unexpected.

Attire

Sewing Kit - Needles, thread and small scissors.

Double-sided Tape or Masking Tape - Repairs torn hems

Lint Brush - Travel size

Spare Hosiery

Clear Nail Polish - Stops runs in hosiery

Safety Pins

Stain Remover

White Chalk - Covers stain spots on white dress

Beauty, Health and Hygiene

Compact Mirror

Comb/Brush

Baby Powder - Lightly coat high-perspiration areas to help prevent wetness

Hand Lotion

Colored Nail Polish - To match color on your nails

Nail File

Nail Glue

Nail Polish Remover

Bandages

Moist Hand Wipes

Breath Mints

Eye Drops - Treats red or dry eyes

Tissues

Antacid

Allergy Relief

Pain Reliever

Extra Earring Backs

Smelling Salts - Helps prevent fainting

Hair Spray - Travel Size

Bobby Pins

Hair Pins

Deodorant - Clear

Feminine Hygiene Protection

Tweezers

Snacks - Hard candies, crackers, etc.

Contact Solution and Spare Lenses

Lipstick, Concealer and Pressed Powder Makeup - For Touch-ups

Perfume

Tooth Brush - Travel size

Toothpaste - Travel size

Cotton Balls/Cotton Swabs

Super Glue

Additional Items For Larger Wedding Emergency Kits

Curlers/Hot Rollers

Curling Iron

Fabric Steamer

Bottled Water

Spare Batteries for Camera

Rolls of Camera Film

Cell Phone

Flat Shoes for Reception

Spare Black Socks - For men in bridal party

About the author: Dawn Dingus is an experienced wedding planner and a content writer for SouthernCraftworks.com. Shop at http://www.SouthernCraf tworks.com for wedding accessories, bridal purses with emergency kits, personalized candles, keepsakes, favors and gifts for all occasions.

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