Wedding Day Survival Kit

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The Wedding Day Survival Kit.

Most would agree that your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life so, there's no such thing as being too prepared. The Wedding Day Survival Kit is a simple but essential tool for any bride.

The Maid of Honor has earned that title because she knows you inside and out, has seen you at your best and your worst, and stuck by you through thick and thin. She is the person to entrust with your Wedding Day Survival Kit, so she should be involved in putting it together. Two heads are better than one.

Most of the things you'll want to have on hand will be in your makeup kit and medicine cabinet, so it's best if you get together at your home, where everything is handy. Remember, this kit is essentially your insurance, in the event of a minor mishap. There's no need to include large quantities of anything. It should all fit nicely inside the Maid of Honor's clutch purse. Also, don't be tempted to go out and buy travel sizes of everything. The travel sizes are actually much larger than you'll need and are far more expensive than buying the full size, which you already have on hand. You'll want to stick with tried and true products, as this is the one day you do not want to run the risk of having a bad reaction.

Everyone's needs are different; but here are a few ideas to get you on the right track. It looks like a long list; however, these items are very small and actually form into a very compact kit.

• Needles and thread - I actually prefer this to a sewing kit because you can choose the appropriate colors to have on hand. You don't need an entire spool of each color. You cut a small square of cardboard and cut a small diagonal slit in each of two corners opposite each other. Anchor one end of the thread in one of the slits, wrap it around the card until you have ample, slide the other end of the thread into the opposite slit to secure it in place. Assorted sewing needles typically come in a small package, so take the whole package along. You may need to have two people sewing at the same time.
• Safety pins
• Small folding scissors
• Bandaids - If you don't have "invisible" on hand, you may want to run to the store for this.
• Floss - This can also do double duty as a heavy duty thread, if need be.
• Breath mints
• Cotton swabs
• Compact and/or other makeup, such as concealer, for touchups
• Small, retractable makeup brushes
• Hand sanitizer
• Scent free hand lotion
• Handkerchiefs - I prefer this to a disposable tissue because I believe the day warrants something special. Have 2 or 3 on hand. Your Maid of Honor   should have one in her hand for the ceremony so she can pass it to you discreetly. Many brides get emotional at the altar. Handkerchiefs are also excellent for blotting to reduce facial shine.
• White medical tape - This can be useful in fixing a fallen hem or repairing a bouquet.
• Medication - This is particularly important if the bride suffers from allergies, headaches, asthma, diabetes, etc.
• Antacid - This can help to settle the butterflies.
• Spare earrings
• Hair pins or clips
• Feminine products - Sometimes these things just happen
• A Watch - You'll want to stay on schedule and most often the bride and her attendants choose not to wear a watch on that day.
• Cell phone
• Pen & Small Notepad
• Pocket money
• Etc.

More often than not, brides tend to feel a bit anxious, as the big day approaches. Assembling your Wedding Survival Kit with your BFF is very therapeutic. You feel more at ease because you know you're prepared and you have someone to watch your back. Let your hair down and enjoy some quality bonding time with your BFF.

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