Brides Emergency Kit

I found this article and thought what a good idea would make a cute addition to a bridal shower gift and probably a good seller too ~

This actual kit can take many forms: overnight bag, paper bag, basket, or a really big purse. In general, the kit is left in the bride's dressing/changing room for easy access at the wedding site and is assigned to a mother, bridesmaid, or guest to bring to the reception


HEALTH

Antacid

antihistamine, cold remedy, any prescription medications

aspirin, Tylenol, or Advil

Band-Aids

hard candy (better than medicinal scent of cough-drops)

Pepto-Bismol or other antacid/upset stomach aid

smelling salts

tampons, pads



BEAUTY/GROOMING

dusting powder for before pictures are taken

hand lotion, wipes-wipes

Kleenex

bobby pins

makeup

baby powder (also works great for spills on your white dress--just dab with water and then baby powder)

makeup remover for face and for clothes

lint remover (someone said it even takes makeup off of tuxes!)

deodorant

perfume

makeup kit with extras for 'maids with different coloring/complexions

nail polish in shade worn, & remover

nail file

small hand towel (put them around the neck when doing makeup to avoid stains)

hairdryer (not just for hair, also dries dresses from stain removal) gel, hairspray (good for runs in hose too), brush, water mister, barrettes

and/or bobby pins

toothbrush and toothpaste



ATTIRE

'throwaway' garter

clear nail polish for runs in hose

earring backs

emergency buttons

flat shoes or ballet slippers (if necessary)

iron

pantyhose (extras in case anything happened)

safety pins and a sewing kit with thread the color of bridesmaids' dresses, as well as white

masking tape or sewing tape (last-minute ripped hems)

small sewing kit, thread for all dresses of wedding party

small scissors (for thread)



MISCELLANEOUS

directions to reception - extra copies

phone numbers of all service folks

small flashlight

spare hat pins (in case florist forgets them for corsages)

spare change for phone

cooler with juice and sodas (include club soda for stain removal)

oranges, crackers duct tape (works on falling hems, broken bouquet handles, wobbly unity candles) champagne - and glasses

a list of outstanding to-do's that can be turned over to someone else. (e.g. call ahead to the reception site to tell them that we are on our way; pay clergy and organist; etc.)