This little handy toolkit is often as big or no more than you really need it to be. If you're packing it on your own, keep in mind that if it can go wrong on the wedding day, plan accordingly. If you are packing it for someone else, think forward about what they would want or the things they might panic about last-minute.
Here is definitely an extensive, but by no means exhaustive, suggested list. You can purchase pre-made kits but I believe it is more enjoyable to build your own. A few of these items might seem odd, but trust us, there is a reason for them.
Beauty – Consider everything from the scalp down and plan accordingly. You spend a lot time and money getting ready for that one day, do not let a stray gray hair get in the way.
- Hairspray, clear nail polish, nail file, brush or comb, hair pins, earring backs, tweezers, blotting papers, cotton swabs and/or pads, nail clippers
Bridal – What the bride should mend a last-minute panic attack or perhaps a sudden attack of teary eyes.
- Drinking straws, pen, notepad, compact mirror, facial tissues
Fashion – Patch that hem or scuff those shoes, you will be ready. Keep your other half (and also the groomsmen) in your mind too!
- Safety pins, lint roller, sewing kit, stain stick, sandpaper, wrinkle remover, super glue
Personal – For everything else possible!
- Band-Aids, antacid medicine, feminine products, pain reliever, deodorant, hand lotion, lip balm, breath mints or spray, extra underwear, extra hosiery
You could be surprised just how many brides need any one of these things every day. For those who have something to include, just let us know! Or on the flip side, what did you need in your big day and did not have?
