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What
to Keep in Your Bride’s Emergency Kit
by
Dream Occasions
In
order to handle those little problems that can arise on your wedding
day, it’s wise to follow the motto of boy scouts across the country;
no, not ‘Dib dib dib’ but ‘Be
prepared’. Despite military-like planning, checking and
double-checking everything…twice, problems can, and no doubt, will
arise on your wedding day. However, being prepared with a Bride’s
emergency kit will mean that whatever happens, you’ll be ready for it
and you can carry on with your special day with a smile on your face.
Having
a well assembled kit is like having a little bottle of Bach’s Rescue
Remedy with you. It acts as
a stress-buster and enables you to calmly deal with unexpected
situations. Knowing that you have assembled an emergency kit for those
unforeseen disasters will help you relax. No matter what arises,
you’re bound to have something in your kit that can deal with it!
But
what should you include in your kit? Well, the following items are
suggested but it’s by no means an exhaustive list. There will be
things which you personally cannot live without which you will want to
have with you. For ease, we’ve split it down into 4 sections.
Attire
o
baby powder (works wonders on spillages
on your white dress)
o
Chalk (again, works well on small spots
on white dresses)
o
Clear nail varnish for ladders in
tights/stockings
o
corsage/buttonhole pins
o
earring backs
o
emergency buttons
o
flat shoes or ballet slippers (if
necessary)
o
masking tape (for last-minute ripped
hems)
o
small sewing kit, including coloured
thread for all dresses/outfits in wedding party, small scissors
o
spare tights/stockings/hold ups
Health
o
antacid or something for upset tummies
o
antihistamine tablet for hay fever in
summer or cold remedy for
winter weddings
o
any prescription medications you take
& headache tablets
o
plasters
(just in case you haven’t worn in your shoes enough)
o
Rennie tablets or Tums for indigestion
o
smelling salts
o
sun tan lotion and sting relief for
summer weddings
o
tampons,&/or pads
Beauty
o
contact lens solution or spare lenses
(if you wear them)
o
Earring backs
o
eye drops (redness reducing ones
preferably)
o
hairdryer, hair spray, brush, comb,
hair elastics and Kirby grips
o
hand lotion
o
makeup & hand mirror
o
mints
o
nail file & varnish in shade worn
& remover
o
perfume
o
small hand towel
o
straws (you’ll be able to drink
without messing up your lipstick before the ceremony!)
o
tissues (you will need them!)
o
toothbrush and toothpaste, tweezers
Extras
o
directions to reception (obvious but
sometimes an oversight!)
o
mobile
phone charger or spare battery
o
names and phone numbers for all vendors
o
small torch (especially if you’re in
the middle of a field!)
o
something to drink, like a bottle of
water (particularly useful for lengthy photo sessions)
o
something to eat!
I know what you’re thinking… ‘How on earth am I supposed to carry
that lot around with me? I’d need a mule or small van to carry all
that!’
In
simple terms, you don’t carry it all with you during the day! Have
items that you are 100% sure you’re going to need, like lipstick and
tissues, close to hand in a small handbag or maybe in your
bridesmaid’s/mother’s bag, the rest should be kept somewhere
accessible such as in your bedroom if you have accommodation at your
wedding reception, or hidden behind a screen or under a clothed table if
you are in marquee. Just make sure that your key assistants like your
bridesmaids or immediate family know where it is in case of an
emergency! Keep all items in
a spacious box, bag or basket so it’s easy to find everything at a
simple glance and you don’t have to rummage around.
The
best professional wedding planners have their own emergency kits which
they take to weddings, so why not take a leaf out of their books and be
ready for anything with a kit of your own! You can be certain that even
if you don’t need something from your magical box of tricks on the
day, there will be someone that will.
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