Question 1

What should always be included in a bride’s emergency kit?

Accepted Answer

A bride’s emergency kit should include supplies for a quick apparel repair, first aid items, makeup and hair touch-ups, and comforting personal items. Think - the basics of makeup, fabric fixes, comfort offering products, and quick cleaning items. The must-have items in the kit are: plasters, blister patches, scissors, makeup powder, superglue, nail file, hair comb, hair spray, bobby pins or clips, safety pins, flat shoes, pocket tissues, and mints.

Question 2

Can the bride share one emergency kit with the bridal party?

Accepted Answer

There should be only one emergency kit that serves primarily for the bride. However, the kit could serve as an emergency source for the bridal party as well. It might be a good idea to add a few more plasters, an extra makeup powder, an extra bottle of water, and hair spray.

Question 3

Should the bridal emergency kit stay with the bride all day?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily, but essentially it is for emergencies, so it should be located quite closely. Often, the venue offers a room where the bag can be stored. The smallest items like mints, tampons, bobby pins, or stain remover pen, can be in the purses of the bridesmaids.

Question 4

Can a wedding planner provide an emergency kit?

Accepted Answer

It is not granted, but can definitely be arranged. The wedding planner should become your best friend during the duration of the wedding. It would definitely add cost to the wedding budget, so be prepared to spend some cash on such a service.

Question 5

How big should a bridal emergency kit be?

Accepted Answer

Even though the bridal emergency kit is full of tiny items, all in all, it may become heavy. The supplies should fill a maximum of a tote bag or two travel-size cosmetic bags.

Question 6

Should the emergency kit be different for indoor and outdoor weddings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these are two different types of venues. The indoor venue is slightly easier to prepare for since it offers protection from the weather. The outdoor venue kit must include special weather protection for the hair, makeup, dress, and shoes.

Question 7

Do brides need an emergency kit for small weddings?

Accepted Answer

Let’s say there are 50 guests. That is a lot of people to hug, so smudges are expected. If the wedding is even smaller and more intimate, the emergency kit can be very basic, with only a few items that fit into a purse.

Question 8

Is a bridal emergency kit needed for courthouse weddings?

Accepted Answer

A courthouse wedding is often the smallest and quickest wedding; therefore, the bridal emergency kit is not necessary. Obviously, every bride wants to look their best, so a little lipstick, mints, Q-tips, pocket tissues, and powder are recommended to keep in her purse.

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