Wedding Day Emergency Kit: What To Pack

Things can sometimes go wrong during a big event, but that doesn’t have to mean disaster. If you pack a wedding day emergency kit, you’ll be able to handle little surprises and problems and ensure that your big day runs smoothly. Here are a few recommendations for what to pack in your “fix-anything-fast” toolkit. You won’t use most of them, but you’ll feel better if they’re handy.

Clothing and Wardrobe Fixes 

• Safety pins in various sizes
• Stain remover pen
• A mini sewing kit that includes thread to match the wedding party clothes
• Fashion or double-sided tape
• Extra buttons
• Lint rollers
• Clear nail polish for runs in pantyhose
• Static spray or dryer sheets

Beauty & Personal Care

• Mini mirror
• Lipstick and lip gloss for touch-ups
• Face powder and blotting papers
• Makeup wipes
• Hairbrush and comb
• Extra bobby pins and hair ties
• Hairspray
• Deodorant
• Nail file and nail glue
• Tweezers

Health & Comfort

• Tissues
• Band-aids, including the pads for blisters
• Pain relievers (ibuprofen and acetaminophen)
• Antacids
• Allergy medication
• Hand sanitizer
• Sunblock
• Bug spray
• Flip-flops or comfortable backup shoes

Practical & Tech Items

• Phone chargers
• Portable battery packs
• Extension cord and power strip
• Small flashlight
• Pens and a notebook
• Printed copies of your timeline, seating chart, and vendor contacts

Snacks & Hydration

• Bottled water
• Electrolyte drinks
• Easy snacks like granola bars, crackers, and dried fruit
• Breath mints and gum

A few extras you might consider adding to the wedding day emergency kit are super glue, tape (both clear and duct), zip ties, envelopes for tips and payments, and cash in small bills.

This probably sounds like a lot, but try to keep it portable in a tote or small suitcase that’s easy to carry or roll. We recommend assigning someone like the maid of honor, the wedding planner, or a friend to hold and manage the kit throughout the day.

The wedding day emergency kit is one of many ways to lighten worries. For more wedding day help and ideas, mark your calendar for the annual Wonderful World of Weddings Show, where all the vendors you need are gathered under one roof. It’s a fun, low-pressure setting to do your research and even get on the vendors’ books. Come back to our website regularly for updates!