Bridal 911 Kits

April 18th, 2010

Just like a Boy Scout, every bride needs to be prepared in case of emergency. This is what to include in your bridal 911 kit…

Don’t let anything ruin your special day! Be sure that your bridal emergency kit is well stocked with painkillers, chewable tablets for upset stomach, and Immodium for more serious cases. Having a spring wedding? Add some non-drowsy allergy medication to your kit in case you or one of your bridesmaids comes down with a sudden case of the sneezes.

It is always wise to buy a bottle of the nail polish used for your manicure in case you need to touch up a last minute chip before heading down the aisle. Speaking of nail polish, a bottle of clear is useful to keep on hand to put a halt to runs in stockings. Facial blotting cloths are great to have on hand to deal with a shiny nose without adding an extra layer of makeup.

Sometimes the wedding crisis involves the bridal gown, and there are some very handy things to help deal with that type of problem. An instant stain removing wipe can be a lifesaver if you get a lipstick smudge on your gown.  Sometimes smudges of dirt can be literally erased with a standard pencil eraser. Choose one that is white, since the pink kind can leave pink dust behind on the dress. A little piece of eraser can also serve as a spare earring back, should you lose the backing from one of your pearl earrings right before walking down the aisle.

There are an infinite number of uses for safety pins, and every wedding emergency kit should contain them in several sizes. The tiny brass ones are great for pinning shut a blouse which has lost a button. Standard sized safety pins can be used as a quick fix on a fallen hem. The bigger safety pins come in very handy if the ties pull out of the bustle. The other sewing supply that every bride should have on hand is a few needles and thread to match her gown and the color of the bridesmaid dresses.

The chances are that you will not need very many of the supplies which you pack in your wedding 911 kit, which is a good thing. But for those one or two items which are needed at the last minute, having them close by will be invaluable.

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