Appearance
- Baby powder (useful for getting out last-minute spills on a white dress)
- Bobby pins and hair elastics
- Brush and comb
- Clear nail polish (also helpful for stocking runs)
- Corsage pins
- Cotton balls/swabs
- THE DRESS!
- Extra earring backs
- Extra pair of flat shoes
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Lint brush
- Makeup
- Nail polish in the bride's shade
- Undergarments
- Sewing kit:
- Buttons
- Hem tape
- Needle
- Safety pins
- Small scissors
- Straight pins
- Thread that matches the wedding/bridal parties dresses.
- Shoe polish that matches wedding parties shoes
- Shoes
- Spot remover (test it out on an inconspicuous part of the dress before using!)
- Static-cling spray
- Straws (for drinking without messing up lipstick)
- “Throwaway” garter
- White chalk (to cover any stains on the dress)
- Wrinkle out spray (test it out on an inconspicuous part of the dress before using!)
- Other:_____________________
- Other:_____________________
- Other:_____________________
Health/toiletries
- Antacid
- Aspirin/ibuprofen
- Band-aids (that best match your skin tone)
- Contact lens solution/cases
- Deodorant
- Dental floss
- Eye drops
- Insect repellent (for outdoor ceremonies or events - be sure it smells nice!)
- Lotion
- Medications
- Moist towelettes
- Mouthwash
- Smelling salts
- Sunscreen
- Tampons or pads
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Tissues
- Wash cloth or hand towel
- Other:_____________________
- Other:_____________________
- Other:_____________________
Outdoors
- Bug spray (be sure it has leaves no spots and has no smell or smells nice)
- Extra flowers (in case of sun wilting)
- Handkerchief for dabbing sweat
- Sunglasses (pre- and post-ceremony)
Just In Case
- Cash ($20 – you never know what you’ll need it for)
- Disposable camera
- Driver’s license or photo I.D. card
- Duct tape (good for any handy repairs)
- Extra copies of directions to your reception
- Important phone numbers:
- Family
- Wedding party
- Wedding vendors
- Taxi company
- Notebook and pens
- Portable flashlight
- Roll of quarters (phones, parking meters, vending machines, etc.)
- Snacks/bottled water (granola bars, dried fruit, etc.)
- Umbrella