We hope you don’t have any emergencies on your wedding day, but it’s always better to be prepared! Don’t forget any of the items on this Packing List as a just-in-case backup plan!
Packing List:
- Marriage license (if not turned in at the rehearsal)
- The rings!
- Gown, tux or wedding suit with accessories
- Shoes
- Comfortable shoes
- Full size mirror if venue does not have one
- Clean, simple iron with steam and multiple heat settings (follow your seamstress’ instructions when treating wrinkles or performing touch-ups)
- Travel steamer
- Clean white cloth (to be used with iron, if needed)
- Makeup and necessary personal hygiene items
- Undergarments
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- Garters
- Deodorant
- Cologne, perfume or body spray
- Button-down shirt
- Tissues
- Your prescription medications
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hair accessories, tiaras
- Hairbrush
- Veil
- Copy of vows
- Extra copies of readings
- Flower girl basket(s)
- Ring bearer pillow(s) or box
- Here Comes the Bride (or similar) signs
- Master copy of event day timeline with vendor contact information and delivery details
- Contact information for all wedding party members
- Extra copy of recorded ceremony music, if any
- Guest book or signature item, and something to sign it with
- Wedding day gift for fiancé(e)
- Cash for gratuities
- Driver’s license or photo identification
- Your phone, earbuds and some tunes to keep you calm
- Chargers for cell phones and other devices
- Wedding day emergency kit
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
- Breath mints
- Antacid
- Bandages, gauze, medical tape
- Burn cream and antibiotic cream or gel
- Cornstarch or commercial anti-chafing product
- Over-the-counter medications (allergy, pain relief)
- Lip balm
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- Eye drops (dry/red eyes)
- Stick pins
- Safety pins
- Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
- Bobby pins (various colors)
- Hairspray
- Double-stick tape
- Clear tape
- Clear nail polish
- Touch-up nail polish
- Super glue
- Glue stick
- Glue gun
- No-damage mounting tape, squares, hooks
- Iron-on hem repair tape
- Scissors
- Sewing kit
- Lint brush
- Same pens used on any signage, escort cards, place cards, or other item in case changes or additions need to be made
- Straws
- Disposable cups/glasses
- Snacks, water, clear beverages
- Shoe-shine kit
- Chalk
- Extra black socks
- Hand lotion
- Stain removing wipes
- Toothpicks and dental floss
- Extra travel toothbrush sets for wedding party or family
- Mouthwash
- Razor
- Shaving gel and cream
- Emory boards
- Nail scissors and clippers
- Feminine hygiene products
- Makeup remover
- Hand sanitizer
- Oil absorbing sheets
- Banquet lighters
- Small umbrella
- Plastic rain hats (sold in drug stores to keep hairdos dry if it rains)
Other last minute planning advice? Click here for to-do’s the night before!
Need help organizing everything on your wedding day? Contact us to see how we can help!
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