8th August 2023
A wedding day emergency kit is an absolute lifesaver. There’s tons of different items that you should keep handy, for those ‘just in case’ moments.
Having this packed & prepped a few weeks in advance will give you peace of mind, so that you can be prepared for any situation.
Based on what our couples suggest, we have compiled a list of useful wedding day emergency kit items, for the bride & the groom.
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Starting off strong (as your nails, we hope!), but just in case, be sure to always keep a nail file in your emergency kit for any unexpected breakage.
A girl can never have too many – especially when bobby pins always seem to get lost! Be sure to get some in different colours to suit your hair colour – you never know when you’ll need them.
Another super versatile staple in your wedding kit. We love these biodegradable & sustainable ones from Amazon.
A desi household can never have too many safety pins. This pack is perfect due to all the different safety pin sizes, perfect for all your requirements.
Water-resistant, extra flexible plasters are a must! After all, it’s an ’emergency kit’ for a reason.
WEAR IN YOUR WEDDING SHOES! But just in case, keep these blister plasters handy throughout the day.
We love this 450pcs set on Amazon with 10 different styles of earring backs – to suit different earrings, sizes & weights of your jewellery. You should always keep spares handy.
This ones very self explanatory – better than chewing gum – opt for your favourite pack of mints on your wedding day,
Someone is bound to shed a tear or two on your wedding day. Be sure to have tons of tissues handy to save the glam!
On the topic of fresh breath, a mini mouthwash is perfect for right before you leave the room. You will want clean teeth but won’t want to ruin the glam as you brush your teeth moments before.
A compact mirror is always a necessity. We love this one from Amazon with a built-in light, perfect to whip out anywhere!
Whilst you definitely need to remember to apply SPF on your wedding morning, it’s equally important to top it up throughout the day. We love this translucent powder.
Hydrating eye-drops are a must, especially if you know you are prone to dry eyes when you wear contacts all day / makeup.
A fresh tweezers set is perfect for your wedding day. It’ll come in handy for more than just taking caring of those little stray hairs!
Definitely needed for an emergency kit. Be sure to pack extra medication with you for the day.
We love this emergency sewing kit, which features everything from different coloured thread, spare fastenings, spare scissors, unpickers & more.
If you have oily skin, this ones a must! Perfect for any long days.
Not only is this perfect for falsies, it’s also perfect for keeping your jewellery in place.
A perfume atomiser saves you having to carry around large, oddly-shaped, fragile perfume bottles. Fits perfectly in your emergency kit.
Depending on the type of outfit you’re wearing, body tape & nipple covers are a necessity for those just-in-case situations!
This stain remover pen is ideal for any mishaps that you may incur.
A bit of an odd one, but an absolute lifesaver when it comes to zipping up a dress or closing buttons.
Wet wipes will end up coming in handy for tons of things throughout. Whether it be your haldi ceremony, whilst you get ready, or anything else. It’s always useful to keep them on hand.
Again, please wear in your wedding shoes! But, just in case you don’t, these Scholl foot cushions are a favourite.
Lip balm always goes missing! Keep a fresh pack in your emergency kit for your wedding week.
Another necessity! Not that you should have your phone on you throughout your wedding day, but it’s always handy to keep it charged for the events surrounding the week.
The last thing you want is to be slightly hangry on your wedding week – stay prepared.
This is perfect for your wedding morning, to avoid ruining your lipstick & makeup when you have a drink.
Anything needs fixing? Super glue will be your best friend in an emergency!
Emergency contacts, day itinerary, supplier timeline – this will keep track of everything you need!
A useful bag to store all these wonderful items. We love this one with tons of compartments and a hanger to keep it compact in the cupboard.
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