Wedding Day Emergency Kit Checklist

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When it comes to your bestie’s wedding day, there is no such thing as being an over-prepared maid of honor. The truth is, no matter how well you plan for it, you can never anticipate what mishaps may happen along the way.

Stay one step ahead of any day of disasters by packing a wedding day emergency kit full of style and safety supplies for both the bride, yourself, and your fellow bridesmaids. Below we’ve put together a list of everything you never knew you’d need, broken down into four functional categories.

For Hair and Makeup Touch-Ups:

Hairspray
Brush/Comb
Bobby Pins
Concealer/Cover Up
Eye Makeup
Lipstick/Lip Gloss
Chapstick/Lip Balm
Tweezers/Razor
Makeup Remover
Blotting Papers
Nail Clippers/Nail File
Earring Backs
Compact Mirror

For Minor Medical Injuries:

Ibuprofen/Advil/Aspirin
Allergy Tablets
Pepto-Bismol
Antacid
Cough Drops
Band-Aids
Blister Stick
Sun Screen
Bug Spray

To Stay Fresh and Clean:

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash/Mints
Floss
Tampons/Pads
Cotton Balls/Q-tips
Tissues
Deodorant
Perfume
Lotion
Hand Sanitizer
Baby Wipes/Baby Powder
Feminine Wipes

To Fix Wardrobe Malfunctions:

Sewing Kit (scissors, thread, needle)
Fashion Tape
Super Glue
Lint Roller
Static Guard
Stain Remover
Safety Pins
White Chalk
Clear Nail Polish

Obviously, this is a crazy amount of items, so we don’t expect you to pack each and every one! What we do recommend is choosing a few from each category that you think will come in handy on wedding day, then purchasing each in its travel size at a local drugstore.

Depending on the number of supplies you select, we love these makeup bags or a more personalized version as packaging options: