Below is a great DIY wedding day emergency kit list for him – thanks to many grooms (and brides) for their ideas.
It’s a big list, so pick and choose what makes sense.
Download our Wedding Day Emergency Kit-Groom, complete it and then give a copy to your best man. (Here’s our Wedding Day Emergency Kit-Bride, too.) (You’ll need Acrobat Reader.)
Appearance
- Black socks (a few pairs)
- Brush/comb
- Cologne, travel size
- Corsage pins
- Extra shirt buttons
- Extra cufflinks (2-3 pairs)
- Handkerchiefs
- Iron
- Lint brush
- Sewing kit:
- Buttons
- Needle
- Safety pins
- Small scissors
- Thread that matches the groom/groomsmen’s tuxes
- The TUX or SUIT!
- Ties
- Shoe polish that matches the groom/groomsmen’s shoes
- Shoes
- Other:_____________________
Health/Toiletries
- Antacid
- Aspirin/ibuprofen
- Band-Aids (that best match your skin tone)
- Contact lens solution/cases
- Deodorant
- Eye drops
- Insect repellent (for outdoor ceremonies or events – be sure it smells nice!)
- Lotion
- Medications
- Mints
- Moist towelettes
- Mouthwash
- Sunscreen
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Tissues
- Washcloth or hand towel
- Other:_____________________
Outdoors
- Handkerchief for dabbing sweat
- Sunglasses (pre- and post-ceremony)
Just In Case
- Cash ($20 – you never know what you’ll need it for)
- Cell phone (remember to turn it off or on silent before the wedding)
- 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 members
- Wedding party
- Wedding vendors
- Taxi company
- Notebook and pens
- Portable flashlight
- Snacks/bottled water (granola bars, dried fruit, etc.)
- Umbrella
- Watch
- Other:_____________________
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