Easy to miss · Part 6 of 14
Things couples forget
Small things nobody puts on the list, until the day they need them. 24 products across one list.
Where we would start
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License Signing Pen (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: uniball 207 Black Gel Pens, 4 Count
Many counties reject a marriage license signed in gold, blue or erasable ink.
View on Amazon: License Signing Pen (opens in a new tab)~$5 (approximate)
Why this?
License Signing Pen
Our pick: uniball 207 Black Gel Pens, 4 Count
Many counties reject a marriage license signed in gold, blue or erasable ink, so a plain black archival gel pen belongs clipped to the license envelope. Keep one with the license and hand the spares to the officiant and witnesses. Check the ink instructions that came with your license, since requirements vary by county.
~$5 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Spare Earring Backs (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: iBayam Assorted Earring Backs, 12 Styles, 620 Pieces
An earring back lost on the dance floor means someone spends the reception with one earring.
View on Amazon: Spare Earring Backs (opens in a new tab)~$5 (approximate)
Why this?
Spare Earring Backs
Our pick: iBayam Assorted Earring Backs, 12 Styles, 620 Pieces
An earring back lost on the dance floor means someone spends the reception with one earring. This assortment covers every earring style in the wedding party, including lifter backs that keep heavy drops upright in photos. Tip a few into a small bag for the clutch.
~$5 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Sparkler Buckets (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: OBTANIM Galvanized Buckets, 4 Pack, 8 Quart
The sparkler exit fails on logistics, not on sparklers: one bucket holds the unlit ones.
View on Amazon: Sparkler Buckets (opens in a new tab)~$35 (approximate)
Why this?
Sparkler Buckets
Our pick: OBTANIM Galvanized Buckets, 4 Pack, 8 Quart
The sparkler exit fails on logistics, not on sparklers: one bucket holds the unlit ones, one filled with play sand takes the spent ones, which stay hot for a minute, and a small sign tells guests which is which. Two buckets per 20 guests, sand and never a trash can, and ask the venue in writing before buying sparklers at all.
~$35 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Bluetooth Trackers (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Apple AirTag (2nd Generation), 4 Pack
One in the ring box, one in the dress bag, one in the suit bag, one in the checked luggage.
View on Amazon: Bluetooth Trackers (opens in a new tab)~$100 (approximate)
Why this?
Bluetooth Trackers
Our pick: Apple AirTag (2nd Generation), 4 Pack
One in the ring box, one in the dress bag, one in the suit bag, one in the checked luggage. Cheap insurance for the objects nobody can replace on the day. Works with iPhone; Android households want a Tile or Chipolo instead.
~$100 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Also in Picked by I Do, for your registryView on Amazon (opens in a new tab)White Tailor's Chalk (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Clover White Tailor's Chalk
A grass or dirt smudge on a white or ivory gown disappears under a light rub of white chalk.
View on Amazon: White Tailor's Chalk (opens in a new tab)~$5 (approximate)
Why this?
White Tailor's Chalk
Our pick: Clover White Tailor's Chalk
A grass or dirt smudge on a white or ivory gown disappears under a light rub of white chalk, and a travel bottle of cornstarch baby powder lifts grease the same way. Chalk conceals rather than cleans, so use it only on white or ivory fabric and leave the real cleaning to the preservationist.
~$5 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Boutonniere Magnets (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: BoutStix Floral Magnets
Pinning a boutonniere through a lapel takes five fumbling minutes and leaves holes.
View on Amazon: Boutonniere Magnets (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
Why this?
Boutonniere Magnets
Our pick: BoutStix Floral Magnets
Pinning a boutonniere through a lapel takes five fumbling minutes and leaves holes; a magnet takes two seconds. Count the groom, groomsmen, fathers, grandfathers and ring bearer. Magnets grip poorly on very thick wool, and anyone with a pacemaker should use pins instead.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Things Couples Forget
The small things nobody puts on the list.
Travel Micellar Water (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Garnier Micellar Water, 3.4 oz Travel Size
You will be too tired for anything but sleep, and brides describe pulling 60 pins out at 1 a.m.
View on Amazon: Travel Micellar Water (opens in a new tab)~$5 (approximate)
Why this?
Travel Micellar Water
Our pick: Garnier Micellar Water, 3.4 oz Travel Size
You will be too tired for anything but sleep, and brides describe pulling 60 pins out at 1 a.m. and sleeping in a full face. Pack an overnight kit a week early: this no-rinse micellar water, a claw clip, a dish for the pins and comfortable pajamas, and have someone deliver it to the room.
~$5 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Clear Document Pouch (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: JAM Paper Clear Zip Envelopes, Letter, 12 Pack
One clear zip pouch holds the license, vendor contracts, the timeline and the tip envelopes.
View on Amazon: Clear Document Pouch (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
Why this?
Clear Document Pouch
Our pick: JAM Paper Clear Zip Envelopes, Letter, 12 Pack
One clear zip pouch holds the license, vendor contracts, the timeline and the tip envelopes, and it survives a spilled mimosa. Hand it to one person for the day (a planner, a parent or the best man) and use the spares for the honeymoon documents.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Bathroom Slip for Full Skirts (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Bridal Buddy Wedding Gown Underskirt
Lets you use the bathroom alone in a ballgown by gathering the skirt up around you.
View on Amazon: Bathroom Slip for Full Skirts (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
Why this?
Bathroom Slip for Full Skirts
Our pick: Bridal Buddy Wedding Gown Underskirt
Lets you use the bathroom alone in a ballgown by gathering the skirt up around you, which is the single most 'why did nobody tell me' item. Only worth it for an A-line or ballgown; a fitted dress does not need it. Practise once at the final fitting.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Outdoor Extension Cord (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: POWGRN 50 ft Outdoor Extension Cord, 12 Gauge
The DJ, the string lights and the coffee urn are never near an outlet.
View on Amazon: Outdoor Extension Cord (opens in a new tab)~$45 (approximate)
Why this?
Outdoor Extension Cord
Our pick: POWGRN 50 ft Outdoor Extension Cord, 12 Gauge
The DJ, the string lights and the coffee urn are never near an outlet, and a ten-foot power strip does not cross a barn. Fifty feet of outdoor-rated cord with a lit end so you can see it is live. Add a rubber cover where it crosses a walkway.
~$45 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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