*Read with Australian accent for authenticity*
On today’s episode of “Surviving the Ceremony”, we take a look at how to make it out alive on the biggest day of your life! Torn dress hem!? Run in your stockings!? Fainting bridesmaids!? We can teach you how to solve all that, and still have a good time! Grab onto your veils mates, it’s going to be a wild wedding survival!
Every bride has an idea of what she thinks she might need on the big day. We are here to tell you there are things you’ll probably forget, things you will need, and things you might want to have just in case. Compose a list, gather everything together, and place it all in a handy-dandy case that can easily be accessed at any point in time. Small tackle boxes are great for this kind of thing (if you love being crafty, you could even decorate it with glitter or spray paint in your wedding colors!). Baby diaper bags are also a great option – lots of pockets. You could even gift your bridesmaids with clutches that come pre-stocked with a few of these items, so that you’ll be ready for anything at any moment’s notice.
Essentials::
- Aspirin or pain reliever of choice
- Mini first-aid kit – extra band aids
- Mini sewing kit
- Tape – every kind imaginable (duct tape, scotch tape, double-sided tape)
- Safety pins
- Bobby pins/hair ties
- Eye drops
- Tissues
- Dental floss
- Nail file
- Touch-up nail polish
- Tweezers
- Baby powder
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton balls
- Lint roller
- Sunblock
- Scissors
Just-In-Case::
- Chalk – use to cover minor stains or smudges on your dress
- Clear nail polish – use to prevent runs in stockings/tights
- Super glue – you will use this for something (jewelry, décor, etc.)
- Smelling salts – remind your wedding party not to lock their knees!
- Bleach pen
- Allergy medicine
- White sheet – for bride to sit on if necessary
- Medicated pads – typically found with the hemorrhoid creams, great for swollen/puffy eyes if tears have been shed!
- Extra undergarments – you never know!
- Cell phone charger
- Extension cords
- Tums/Pepto
Not to be Over-looked::
- Umbrella
- Pen/Notebook – secret notes for the groom
- Makeup
- Hair spray
- Breath mints/spray
- Deodorant
- Perfume
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Q-tips – use with a little lotion to remove mascara runs!
- Cash – don’t forget to tip your hair stylist/makeup artist/bartender
- Tampons – just in case!
- Straws – to prevent lipstick smudging when hydrating
- Razors
Yes, this seems like a lot of stuff, but the good Girl Scout knows to always be prepared. Think small – travel size, divide up certain things. You’ll be amazed at what you do actually use and will need - and the things you don’t use: well you’ll be incredibly grateful it was there either way.
Now you are ready to venture into the wild, a beautiful bride with all the tools to… SURVIVE THE CEREMONY!
Pinch Provisions Minimergency© Kit (click for link)
Minimergency© Bridesmaids Kit (click for link)