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The wedding day emergency kit: what to pack for everyone

A complete emergency kit list for the bride, the groom, the wedding party and the venue bag.

A bride and her friend in white robes getting ready
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The emergency kit pins on our Pinterest boards are some of the most saved we’ve ever made — because small things go wrong at every wedding. Pack once, hand it to the right person, and stop worrying.

Getting-ready kit

Ceremony and reception kit

Who carries what

PersonKit
Maid of honorBeauty touch-ups, sewing kit, fashion tape, tissues
Best manRings, tip envelopes, the groom’s kit
Coordinator or plannerThe venue bag and the timeline
A parentMedication, water, snacks and comfort items

For the groom and groomsmen

Spare collar stays, a spare tie, cufflinks, socks, a lint roller, a small sewing kit and the tip envelopes.

The printable emergency kit checklist lets you tick items off as you pack and print a copy for your maid of honor.

The venue bag

Pack everything a week before, not the night before, so there is time to buy what’s missing.

General information, not legal, medical or financial advice. Confirm details with your vendors, venue, officiant and local authorities.

Questions people ask

What should be in a bridal emergency kit?

Sewing kit, safety pins, fashion tape, stain remover, blister plasters, pain relief, snacks, water, makeup touch-ups and a phone charger.

Who carries the emergency kit?

The maid of honor, a planner or a coordinator — someone who stays close to the couple.

When should I pack the wedding emergency kit?

About a week before the wedding, so you have time to buy anything missing.

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