Since we are about a week out, I'm going to start hitting the little detail-ish things out of the way, one of those being putting together the emergency kit. And by 'emergency', I of course mean someone breaking a nail or a hem coming undone or a groomsmen forgetting his socks .
Can anyone think of anything that might be good to have around that's not already on this list? All of my regular getting ready stuff is going on a separate list, btw.
advil
antibacterial wipes
Baby powder
band aid
Black socks
chalk
Clear nail polish
compact mirror
corsage pins
Cotton balls
curling iron
dental floss
Deodorant
Double sided tape
earring backs
Electric razor
Extra earrings
facial tissue
granola bars or energy bars
Gum
Hair bands
hair brush/comb
Hair pins and bobby pins
Hair spray
hand lotion
lint remover
Lip balm
makeup
matches/lighter
mini first aid kit
mints
Mouthwash
Nail clippers
nail files
polish remover
Pepto Bismol
Perfume
Plastic baggies
Q-tips
safety pins -(lg/sm)
scissors
sewing kit
Smelling salts
stain wipes
Sunblock
super glue
tampons/pads
toothbrush
toothpaste
tums
Visine
Water bottles
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Okay, this may sound crazy but I read somewhere if you put a little vaseline on your front teeth it makes smiling easier, your lips don't get dry and stick to your teeth?? Am I losing my mind? I think it was a model who suggested it.
A hairdryer- At my friend's wedding a girl spilled water all down her dress and we used this to dry her dress.
A streamer- I have used this at every wedding that I have been to including mine, if you know someone that has a really powerful one ask them to bring it. I have a great one that is so easy to transport because it folds up.
A iron- depending on what fabric your bridesmaid dresses are, mine needed some touch ups and the steamer wasn't providing enough umph, also to help the guys out with their pants because they forget about details like that.
I can't think of anything to add really. However, if you're looking to make things lighter, you have a few things that essentially cover the same purpose: gum, mints, mouthwash, as well as double-sided tape and safety pins.
But, I wouldn't want to be the one that was responsible for telling you not to bring something that you'll end up needing, so you might just want to pack it all anyway.
The things that we have also used the most, or missed which already had listed where mints and tampons. But I would also add moleskin, the kind that you buy in the foot stuff aisle. This will work well if your shoes are slipping or someone else. Also chalk supposedly can help if you get a mark on your dress.
Chic - the venue already provides a hair dryer and a steamer (yay!), and I heard that thing about chalk too (it's on the list ). Moleskin is a fabulous idea - I already have some I can throw in!
NC - I can probably nix the mouthwash, you're right. But the safety pins and double sided tape do serve their own purposes to some extent - big safety pins can be used to fix a broken bustle, and the double sided tape is for quick hem fixes and possibly some last-minute assembly of table tents .
I can't honestly think of a reason I'd need a lighter or matches .... ? Nobody in the wedding party smokes (and I wouldn't be brokenhearted if they did and had forgotten their lighter, anyway). So that leaves us with, um, bathroom odor control???
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are your bridesmaids wearing pantyhose? I feel like they probably aren't, because it's the middle of the summer, but if they are you might want to bring an extra pair or two in case of runs
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are your bridesmaids wearing pantyhose? I feel like they probably aren't, because it's the middle of the summer, but if they are you might want to bring an extra pair or two in case of runs
Or some clear nail polish so they wont continue to run!
Also you could add
-You might not be the one who will be taking the pictures but take a roll or two of film just in case
-Shoes to change into if you plan on doing a lot of dancing
-I dont know how this usually works out but you could take a box or two and leave them in your car so that afterwards you could put the presents in there and it would be easier to carry them
I guess I thought mostly about stuff you could take to the reception. Are you having one? If so then hopefully this helps!
But most importantly add a beautiful and restful bride! And dont stress out just have some fun!!