Wedding day emergency kit: what to pack
What to put in a wedding day emergency kit: quick fixes for clothes, comfort and health items, paperwork and tech, in a printable checklist you can tick as you pack.
A wedding day emergency kit should hold quick fixes for clothes (safety pins, tape, a stain pen), comfort items (painkillers, plasters, water, a snack), and the paperwork and tech for the day (vendor numbers, the timeline, a charger). Give it to one calm person who will be with you all day. Tick items off below as you pack.
Wedding day emergency kit
Tick each item as you pack it. Give the kit to someone calm who will be with you all day.
Who should carry it?
Someone who will be with you from getting ready to the end of the reception, and who is calm under pressure: a member of the wedding party, a sibling or your coordinator. Tell them what is in it.
What gets forgotten?
- The rings. Name one person responsible.
- Vendor numbers on paper, in case a phone dies.
- Flat shoes for the dancing.
- Food. Couples often forget to eat until the evening.
- Any documents the officiant needs. Check what is required where you marry.
How big should it be?
A small bag or a pouch is enough. Pack it a few days before and keep it with your outfit.
Plan the day, too
Most emergencies are timing problems. A clear wedding day timeline with buffers, shared with your vendors, prevents more trouble than any kit. For the months before, see the planning timeline.
Questions
What goes in a wedding emergency kit?
Safety pins, fashion tape, a stain pen, painkillers, plasters, tissues, water, a snack, vendor numbers, the timeline and a phone charger.
Who should carry the wedding emergency kit?
One calm person who will be with you all day, such as a member of the wedding party.
When should I pack it?
A few days before the wedding, then keep it with your outfit.
Do guests need anything similar?
A short note on your website about the weather, the ground and parking helps guests prepare.