WEDDING DAY EMERGENCY KIT

Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised. You can never be too prepared for your wedding day. Let’s be honest—no matter how much planning you do or how incredible your wedding planner is, unexpected hiccups will happen. What sets a good planner apart from a truly outstanding one isn’t avoiding the bumps—it’s embracing them with confidence and calmness. And one of the best ways to do that is to make sure you have a well-stocked wedding day emergency kit. Yes, I said it—a supply kit. These two simple words can be the difference between a minor issue and a full-blown wedding day crisis. So listen up, because I’ve got the ultimate list of everything you’ll need and then some.

Whether you're a planner, a bride, a groom, or a prepared friend, we have the perfect supply kit and essential suggestions for you.

WEDDING EMERGENCY KIT:

  • Box cutter

  • Lighter - you don't want unlit candles

  • Scissors - fabric scissors, & mini scissors 

  • Windex - no one likes finger prints on glass

  • Paper towels

  • Trash bags

  • Tape - double sided, carpet, painters, & floral tape

  • Tape measure - we all love a straight aisle and ceremony chair line up

  • Zip tie

  • Steamer and iron - Great for attire and linens. You don't want to look back on your picture and just see wrinkles. 

  • Power strip/extension cord - outlets are never placed where you want them to be placed

  • Pens, sharpies, and pencils

  • Plastic gloves - avoid getting dirt on stationary or prints on glass

  • Batteries

  • Door wedge

  • Swiss army knife

  • Men’s socks - there's always at least one groomsman who forgets their socks

  • First Aid Kit - booboos happen its the reality of hard work and fun 

  • Earplugs - yes, earplugs…not everyone loves a fun lively band

  • Deodarant - feel fresh not stinky

  • Medication - Tums, Advil, and Tylenol

  • Gum and/or mints

  • Hair ties

  • Bobby pins

  • Lint roller

  • White chalk - the secret weapon for hiding stains on wedding dresses

  • Clear nail polish - stop the nail peeling 

  • Tide to go (stain remover)

  • Liquid IV - ideally, the rehearsal is just as fun as the wedding, so you may need the extra boost on your special day

  • Small sewing kit - you never know when something may rip. I have had to sew people into their dresses

  • Downy Wrinkle release spray - an easy way to dewrinkle linens

  • Hanger - for the wedding dress photo moment

  • Tampons

  • Cute ring box - for the pictures

  • Staws - no bride wants to lose her lipstick, but most brides want a cold drink after their ceremony

  • Temporary hooks 

  • Tissues

  • Safety pins

  • Drying sheets - can help with getting the static out of dresses

  • Heel stoppers - outdoor grass weddings are my favorite, but not if you're wearing stilettos 

  • Floss

  • Eye drops - avoid the red eyes