You can be the most prepared bride in the world and still drinks get spilled, buttons pop, heels break, and foreheads get shiny— very shiny. Today we reveal the contents of our tried and true wedding emergency kit. Keep one on hand on your big day and you’ll be ready to deal with any wardrobe malfunction or fashion disaster that might come up.Believe it or not, the following can all fit into a tiny makeup bag. Most items are inexpensive and available at your standard drug store or dollar store. Pack one for yourself and your bridesmaids. A fully stocked kit makes a fantastic bridal shower gift!
* A tiny mirror… small and portable so you can peek at your look
* A handkerchief… for tears, of course
* Bobby pins and a travel-sized bottle of hairspray… to keep that hairstyle in tact
* A small comb… to smooth back flyaways
* Lipstain… it lasts and won’t get on your teeth
* Band-aids… clear ones, for the inevitable blisters
* A Tide to Go pen… for unforeseen spills
* Blotting papers…for shine-free photos
* Dental floss… also necessary for those photos
* An emory board… to smooth out rough parts on nails that snag delicate dresses
* Krazy Glue… for shoe heels, clothing jewels or other adornments that come off
* Extra pantyhose… in case of a run
* Clear nail polish…in case there’s no time to change stockings
* White chalk… to cover up marks on your gown
* Topstick toupee tape… the best double-sided tape there is
* Extra earring backs… hopefully, you’re wearing screw-ins, but just in case you’re not
* A mini sewing kit… tiny scissors for loose threads, a needle and thread for mending and extra buttons because someone will lose one
* Safety pins… a quick fix for rips
* Travel-size perfume… to keep that great scent all day long
* Mints… think of all those people you need to talk to
* Eye drops… happy tears make for red eyes
* Aspirin… for that annoying headache
* Straws… so you stay hydrated without smearing your lipstick!
