What’s in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit? A Nashville Planner Shares Hers
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Can you guarantee that your bridal party is all smiles in your wedding photos? According to Toni of Celebrations by Design, Vaseline does the trick. It's one of many items in her famous wedding day kit. As the story goes, if you place Vaseline on your teeth, it will keep you from closing your mouth, keeping a manufactured smile on your face. Apparently, it's a trick from her pageant experience that works for weddings too. Not only does Toni swear by Vaseline, she has a coveted list of other wedding day items that I was lucky enough to snag.
If you are a bride, maid, mom, or wedding planner, take a look at the wedding day emergency lists below and make sure that you are all set for your big day! Let us know if we've missed something that you find helpful to include.
Primarily, the brides kit should include things to ensure your comfort and to maintain your appearance. Suggested items for all of you brides to include in your wedding day kit:
Extra set of shoes
Extra bra
Toiletries - i.e. feminine products, perfume
Earring backs
Extra jewelry - in the event something breaks or you don't like the look
Hair maintenance - hairspray, flat irons - if you don't have a stylist present
Makeup maintenance - blotting sheets for shine, lip gloss
Face shield for putting on dresses so they don't get makeup on them
First aid kit with medicine like Tylenol, Tums
Breath mints instead of gum
Hand sanitizer
As a wedding planner, Toni is more than happy to share her kit components with other Nashville planners. Planners should include most of the bride's items listed above in addition to the items below:
Sewing kit
Lint roller
Disposable, mini toothbrushes
Floss picks
Makeup sponges - to remove deodorant stains or to apply makeup
Magic eraser - to remove scuffs form shoes, marks on walls
Tape
Bobby pins
Tide-to-go bleach pens
Glue
Tape measure
Glue gun
Extension cord
Extra electrical sockets
Safety pins, corsage pins, push pins
Green floral tape
Sharpies
Writing pens and pencils
Liquid stitch for hems
Wire cutters
Mounting squares
Lysol to go
Hydrogen peroxide spray
Stickers/labels to note location of wedding party on floor
Sticky back Velcro
Static Guard
Vaseline* (see reason in intro)
Wrinkle Release
Air freshener
Pliers
Paper clips
Binder clips
Lighter
Box cutter
Scissors
Q-tips
Plastic drop cloth - to keep dress clean for pictures; helpful for outdoor photos
Mouthwash
Box of votives and cylinders - if needed for decor
Extra ribbon
Toni has a pretty extensive list of items for her kit. Is she missing something that a bride or a planner should include on wedding day? Let us all know!
About the Author:
Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide
Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides, or folks planning a Nashville wedding, a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Happy Planning.
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Posted on October 10, 2012 |
Filed under: Advice & Planning, Wedding Planners & Coordinators
