Wedding Day Emergency Kit: A Planner’s Must-Have Essentials

Your wedding day should be filled with love and joy—not stress over a missing bobby pin or a sudden stain. Even with the best planning, little surprises happen. That’s why I never arrive without my emergency kit: a bag packed with quick fixes for anything that might pop up.

Why It Matters

Wardrobe malfunctions, beauty touch-ups, or mini first-aid moments can sneak up without warning. Having everything at arm’s reach means you spend less time worrying and more time soaking in the magic of the day. I can’t tell you how many times a simple sewing kit, a Tide pen, or even just a hair tie has saved the moment and let the bride relax again.

What’s Inside

Here are my go-to essentials that never leave my kit:

• Personal care: pads, tampons, liners, pasties, body tape, extra panties.

• Beauty musts: powder, lotion, brushes, comb, bobby pins, clips, hairspray, mousse.

• Fix-it items: nail kit, tweezers, safety pins, sewing kit, lash glue, nail glue, butterfly earring backs, eye drops, white chalk.

• Clean & fresh: Tide pen, tissues, wipes, sanitizer, lint roller, compact mirror, Altoids, mint/gum, floss.

• Backup basics: small first aid kit, Q-tips, cotton balls.

Prepared = Peace of Mind

What may seem like small details can make a huge difference when the spotlight’s on you. Brides often thank me for having exactly what they needed in a pinch—it’s one of the most rewarding parts of being prepared.