How To Prepare For "The Big Day" - What to put into a Wedding Day Survival Kit:

Of course you want your wedding day to go off without a hitch and a little preplanning can get you around almost any wedding-day hurdle. Take the time to create your own personal Bride's Wedding Day Survival Kit. Here are some ideas to help you out:

Pack these items into one bag so that it is all within reach for when you need it. Do not weight yourself down - keep quantities as small as possible.

 

Beauty

• Hair brush, hair spray, comb, and curling iron
• Bobby pins and other hair accessories
• Clear nail polish | Nail polish remover
• Nail file, nail clippers, tweezers
• False nails, colored nail polish, nail glue, and toothpicks
• Extra false eyelashes

Makeup

• Dusting powder
• Makeup – all items – and makeup remover
• Small towels and face towels (2 or 3 of each)
• Tissues | Mirror
• Make up bib to protect the dress
• Blotting papers

Attire

• Panty hose (extras in right size and color)
• Buttons
• Safety pins – of all sizes…from large to small
• Iron and towel or pressing cloth | Steamer (if recommended by bridal salon)
• Stain | Spot remover (recommended by bridal salon) | Static cling spray
• Slippers and shoe horn | Fast drying glue for broken heels
• Earring backs
• Extra pair of "emergency shoes"
• White chalk (to disguise any stains on the gown)
• Slippers

Sewing Kit

• Needles, pins, thimble, and scissors
• Thread – colored, white, and “invisible” – for all of the gowns and dresses
• Tape (double-sided) for emergency “hemming”
• Iron activated hemming tape

Medical | Personal

• Prescription medications | Allergy medication
• Headache remedies
• Antacids or other stomach relief
• Smelling salts
• Tampons | Feminine hygiene products
• Antiseptic, cotton balls, and clear hypoallergenic bandages
• Suntan lotion | Hand lotion
• Breath mints and candy
• Toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash
• Soap and/or hand sanitizer | Deodorant
• Perfume
• Glasses or contact lens solution | Eye drops
• Bandaids (for shoes)
• Fine-mist bottle to cool you down
• Face cloth and towel

Sundry Items

• Bottled drinking water | Favorite energy snack
• Moist towelettes and bathroom tissue

• Spare "AA" and "AAA" batteries

Organizational

• Emergency telephone | Cell phone numbers (bridal party, locations, service providers and vendors)

• Cell phone (make sure charged up) and/or coins for pay phone

• Copies of your contracts
• Your Bride’s Wedding Thank You Speech