A Bride’s Wedding Day Emergency List

by Susan Evans 08/13/2015

Of course, nothing will go wrong on your big day – but better safe than sorry.

Below is a great DIY wedding day emergency list. And just like your big day, make this list your own – pick out items you want, don’t worry about the others.

Download our Wedding Day Emergency Kit-Bride checklist, fill it out, save to your desktop and give a copy to your maid of honor. And here’s a Wedding Day Emergency Kit-Groom checklist for the groom, too.

In Your Purse or Maid of Honor’s Purse

Keep essential items on hand in a bag or purse.

Brush/comb
Cell phone (be sure to turn it off before the ceremony!)
Dental floss (for all those photos!)
Emery board
Extra pantyhose
Hair spray
Handkerchief
Makeup
Mints
Mirror (small and portable)
Perfume, travel size
Legal documents needed

WHN Reader TIP – Bring the License! “I forgot the wedding license. My brother and his wife missed half of my wedding going to get them for me.” Carol H., a new (and legal) bride

Appearance

WHN Reader TIP – Bring the Dress! “I was a bride who used your wedding day emergency kit list and followed it to the letter. I had brought everything on your list to the wedding, just in case of an emergency. I was so proud of my bridesmaids and myself for getting everything on the list packed in the car to go to the ceremony. The only thing we forgot, since it wasn’t on the list, was the dress, veil, undergarments, and shoes!!! I would highly suggest putting these items on your list for other brides like myself who want to follow your list in case of an emergency too. By adding these items to your list, you could save the bridal party valuable time and automobile fuel. Also, you might want to add tux/formal wear, tie, and shoes to the groomsmen emergency list too.” Jenn J. W., bride

Baby powder (useful for getting out last-minute spills on a white dress)
Bobby pins and hair elastics
Brush and comb
Clear nail polish (also helpful for stocking runs)
Corsage pins
Cotton balls/swabs
THE DRESS!
Extra earring backs
Extra pair of flat shoes
Hairdryer
Iron
Lint brush
Makeup
Nail polish in the bride’s shade
Undergarments
Sewing kit:
- Buttons
- Hem tape
- Needle
- Safety pins
- Small scissors
- Straight pins
- Thread that matches the wedding/bridal party’s dresses.
Shoe polish that matches wedding parties shoes
Shoes
Spot remover (test it out on an inconspicuous part of the dress before using!)
Static-cling spray
Straws (for drinking without messing up lipstick)
“Throwaway” garter
White chalk (to cover any stains on the dress)
Wrinkle out spray (test it out on an inconspicuous part of the dress before using!)
Other:_____________________
Other:_____________________
Other:_____________________

Health/Toiletries

Antacid
Aspirin/ibuprofen
Band-aids (that best match your skin tone)
Contact lens solution/cases
Deodorant
Dental floss
Eye drops
Insect repellent (for outdoor ceremonies or events – be sure it smells nice!)
Lotion
Medications
Moist towelettes
Mouthwash
Smelling salts
Sunscreen
Tampons or pads
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Tissues
Wash cloth or hand towel
Other:_____________________
Other:_____________________
Other:_____________________

Outdoors

Bug spray (be sure it has leaves no spots and has no smell or smells nice)
Extra flowers (in case of sun wilting)
Handkerchief for dabbing sweat
Sunglasses (pre- and post-ceremony)

Just In Case

Cash ($20 – you never know what you’ll need it for)
Driver’s license or photo I.D. card
Duct tape (good for any handy repairs)
Extra copies of directions to your reception
Important phone numbers:
- Family
- Wedding party
- Wedding vendors
- Taxi company
Notebook and pens
Portable flashlight
Roll of quarters (phones, parking meters, vending machines, etc.)
Snacks/bottled water (granola bars, dried fruit, etc.)
Umbrella
Watch
Other:_____________________
Other:_____________________
Other:_____________________
Other:_____________________

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