Photography: Etsy/Dream State
While every couple hopes for a perfect wedding, we know that Murphy's Law loves to come out to play at the most inopportune times. Missing button, chipped nail or blisters on your feet? No worries, your big-day survival kit is your go-to so your celebrations can continue without a hitch.
Designate someone who'll be with you for the most part of the day (your bridesmaids or groomsmen) to take charge of it the whole day.
You could separate the items and put them into clear ziplock bags and label each clearly according to their categories eg. makeup & hair, medical aids, technology and so on. Here's what to pack:
Splits/spill management
- white chalk (to minimise stains on your white dress or his white shirt)
- Clorox bleach pen or spot removing pen
- mini sewing-kit (make sure needles are threaded with the colours you, your husband and the entourage are wearing)
- small scissors
- safety pins
- fashion tape (to keep pesky bra or dress straps and plunge necklines at bay)
- double-sided or scotch tape for loose hems
- wet wipes
- lint roller
- super glue (broken earrings, heels, decor salvage)
Makeup & hair
- cotton buds
- bobby pins
- small comb
- mini hairspray and gel
- nail polish that matches the bride's nails
- lipstick/gloss
- blotting paper
- powder for touch ups
- extra earring backs
- tissues
- tweezers
- hair elastic bands
- nail file
- perfume
- deodorant
- straws so you can drink without ruining your lippy
- small mirror
- fake eyelash glue
- makeup remover wipes for smudges
Medical kit
- medicated oil just in case someone feels faint
- pills for upset tummy
- paracetamol pills
- plasters
- bottled water
- dental floss or toothpicks
- sanitary pads/tampons
- essential oil like lavender to calm nerves
- eye drops
- any medication you're taking
-lozenges to soothe an itchy throat
Technology
- mobile phone charger
- camera (just in case phone dies, you can never have too many photos from your wedding)
Extras
- mints for fresh breath
- chocolates, nuts, raisins, or granola bars for energy boost
- angpow packets
- extra cash
- credit card
- cash card
- ATM card
- contact numbers of bridal entourage and bridal vendors like makeup artist, florist, caterer etc
- foldable flats or flip-flops for tired or sore feet
