October 18, 2016
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Wedding Survival Kit: 28 Items You’ll Need

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Wedding Survival Kit: 28 Items You’ll Need

Whilst we hope and pray that nothing goes wrong on your wedding day, it’s always better to be prepared. Here at Bridebook, we’ve compiled a list of some essential items you’ll need for those ‘just in case moments’. These should be readily available at the ceremony and wedding reception. Maybe put your maid of honour in charge of this one!

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28 Items You’ll Need In Your Wedding Day Survival Kit

  1. Pain killers
  2. Plasters (normal and blister plasters)
  3. Large bottle of water
  4. Tic Tacs or Smints
  5. Money (just in case!)
  6. Chalk (to cover up any  smudges or smears you may get on your wedding dress)
  7. Comb or hair brush
  8. Dental floss 
  9. Eye drops
  10. Emergency extra earring backs
  11. Hairpins or ponytail holder
  12. Hair spray
  13. Makeup (for quick touch-ups)
  14. Matches
  15. Mini portable sewing kit
  16. Mirror
  17. Nail file
  18. Perfume
  19. Deodorant
  20. Safety pins
  21. Cellotape
  22. Small  scissors
  23. Straws (so you can drink without messing up your lipstick)
  24. Tampons
  25. Tissues
  26. Tweezers
  27. Snacks
  28. Wet wipes

Want some more helpful ‘on the day’ tips ? Have a read of our wedding day tick list

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