Finally, a bridal gift emergency kit they can actually use for the Big DayĀ and pack for the honeymoon! We’ve put together a list of items to include inĀ our hand-drawn Lily & Val “Bride” zippered pouch that will keep things rolling on the day she says, “I do!”.
Wedding DayĀ Mishaps – Avoided!
A few of us on the L&V team have been in weddings before with different mishapsĀ that needed attention on the spot. In addition toĀ spare makeup and hair essentials (foundation, mascara, eye liner, comb, etc.), we’ve found these items to be the most helpful:
– Baby wipes and a Tide To-Go Pen:Ā yes, we mean actual baby wipes. These little guys areĀ used to wipe off dirt from the bottom of the bride’s dress for photographs. Furthermore, the to-go pen will help theĀ cause even further.
– A spare set of wedding bands: in case that ring bearer has too much on his mind, it’s better to have something to put on newlywed fingers than nothing at all! We recommend a stylish stacking ring that you’d want to wear later anyway.
– Makeup remover towelettes:Ā even the most cool and collected bride can be subject to tears of joy on this emotionally-driven day.
– Needle and thread:Ā any dress can be stepped on or caught up on a snag. Head off a noticeable tear problem with this little bit of preparation.
– Wisps from Colgate: they’re like mints on steroids! These little wands act as mini disposable toothbrushes.
– Tweezers and band-aids:Ā Did you think those rustic wedding photos on a natural log were going to be easy? While they may be dreamy, we recommend tweezers on hand for any accidentals – splinterĀ or otherwise.
Packaging Your Bridal Gift Emergency Kit
Now it’s time to make it all look cute for fun gifting to the bride!
Fill a piece ofĀ tissue paper with all the cosmetic goodies youĀ have on hand: illuminators, mini nail polish, eye liner, blush, lipstick, mini perfume, and some roseĀ hand cream. WeĀ used a funĀ hair tie bracelet to seal the deal around the tissue paper (below).
Next,Ā bundleĀ together all the practical items like the towelettes, mints, q-tips, etc. and tie themĀ with a beautiful blue ribbon. Also, this blue ribbon can also serve as a little “something blue” in the ceremony.
Lastly, make the bridal emergencyĀ kit personal with a hand-written tag! We recommend a vintage-y blue tag to match the ribbon. Tie it on the zipper pull with the ribbon and extra wedding bands to really set off the look.
This kit can contain countless items!Ā We chose the prettiest to photograph (of course!), but madeĀ a list of other necessities to give you a little inspiration: mini hair spray, eye drops, stomach reliever, Advil headache reliever, tampons, baby powder, mouth wash for extra freshness, safety pins, lip mask for dryness, bobby pins, hair ties, and peppermint oil. Peppermint essential oil is saidĀ to increase concentration and eliminate headaches naturally.Ā 
You know the bride best! Whatever items you decide to put in the bridal emergency kit, you can be sure she will appreciate it on the Big Day!
Have a story about aĀ wedding day problem being solvedĀ with an emergency kit item? Tell us in the comments!
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