This is part of my For Brides series. To read other articles in the series click the links below!

Part 1: What to Wear
Part 2: 3 Ways to Rock Your Engagement Session
Part 3: The Getting Ready Room
Part 4: Should you do a first look?

You’ve planned for months maybe more. Every detail, every moment of your wedding day is planned. You’ve hired a planner to make sure of it. But you can’t account for the unknown. I hate to say it but something could, and probably will go wrong. So why not plan for that too? :) Today in my for Brides series I’m going to walk you through the 25 items you need in your wedding day emergency kit – and giving you a free checklist to use as well!

1. Pain Reliever
2. Antacid – you will probably be nervous so it’s great to have something to calm your stomach
3. Band-aids
4. Chalk – white chalk is amazing for covering up any smudges or stains you might get on your dress!
5. Floss
6. Eye Drops – A must for us contact wearers :)
7. Bobby Pins/Ponytail Holder
8. Mini Sewing Kit – zippers rip, just saying
9. Safety Pins – see #8
10. Scissors – it’s better to cut tags them rip them and risk damage. Also great for loose strings.
11. Tweezers
12. Lotion
13. Razor – for any missed spots
14. Hand Sanitizer
15. Shout Wipes – in case of spills
16. Oil Absorption Sheets – for after pictures on those hot summer days
17. Small Mirror
18. Hair Spray
19. Mints/Mouthwash – so your first kiss is minty fresh
20. Toothbrush – see above. Also good for scrubbing stain removers into the fabric better. Just don’t use for both purposes!
21. Deodorant
22. Water – stay hydrated!
23. Granola Bar/Other Snacks
24. Tissues. Lots of tissues.
25. Optional: Airplane Bottles or Mini Wine Bottles to toast with your girls one more time before you walk down the isle! (Also helps calm nerves!)

Source: 100 Layer Cake

Also don’t forget a way to organize it all! My favorite is the tackle box idea but also hanging bags work well.

Source: Pinterest

Source: One Good Thing

These kits are a great idea to put together for a shower gift for the bride, or you can skip all the work and pick up this adorable kit from my new favorite wedding store BHLDN!

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But if you do want to assemble yourself here is a checklist that includes all of the above. And props to you for planning for the un-plannable emergencies!

Wedding day emergency checklist Download.