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Wedding Emergency Kit

Pack it in one pouch and give it to someone who is not getting married. Most of it costs a few dollars, and one item used is worth the whole kit.

51 products, each chosen by I Do with a note on why.

Prices marked ~ are estimates. Check the retailer for current prices and availability.

Clothes and shoes18

  • Assorted Safety Pins (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Huhuhero Gold Safety Pins, 5 Sizes, 160 Pack

    A bustle, a boutonniere and a slipping strap each want a different size pin.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Assorted Safety Pins (opens in a new tab)
  • Travel Sewing Kit (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Fiskars 27-Piece Travel Sewing Kit

    A popped button or a dropped hem, fixed in five minutes.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Travel Sewing Kit (opens in a new tab)
  • Stain Remover Pen (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Tide To Go Pen

    Red wine, makeup, lipstick on a collar.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Stain Remover Pen (opens in a new tab)
  • Wrinkle Release Spray (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Downy Wrinkle Releaser, 3 oz Travel Size

    A steamer needs an outlet and ten minutes.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Wrinkle Release Spray (opens in a new tab)
  • Dual-Voltage Travel Steamer (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Conair Travel Smart Mini Steamer

    Abroad, a single-voltage steamer either does nothing or trips the villa's power.

    ~$35 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Dual-Voltage Travel Steamer (opens in a new tab)
  • Boutonniere Pins (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Outus Pearl Head Boutonniere Pins, 100 Pack

    Florists include one pin per boutonniere and one is never enough after the first hug.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Boutonniere Pins (opens in a new tab)
  • Clear Nail Polish (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Clear Top Coat

    Clear polish stops a run in tights, seals a loose rhinestone and keeps a button thread from unravelling.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Clear Nail Polish (opens in a new tab)
  • Fashion Tape (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Fashion Tape, 108 Strips

    Double-sided tape for necklines, straps and hems that will not stay where they should.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Fashion Tape (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.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: White Tailor's Chalk (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.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Spare Earring Backs (opens in a new tab)
  • Ring Size Adjusters (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Eiito Clear Ring Size Adjusters, 6 Sizes

    Fingers swell in the heat and shrink in the cold.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Ring Size Adjusters (opens in a new tab)
  • Foldable Ballet Flats (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Foldable Ballet Flats with Carry Pouch

    You will want out of your heels by the first dance.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Foldable Ballet Flats (opens in a new tab)
  • No-Sew Hem Tape (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: HeatnBond PeelnStick Fabric Fuse Hem Tape

    A hem that comes down on trousers or a bridesmaid dress is a two-minute fix with peel-and-stick hem tape.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: No-Sew Hem Tape (opens in a new tab)
  • Deodorant Mark Sponge (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Gal Pal Deodorant Remover Sponge, 2 Count

    Every navy bridesmaid dress and dark jacket picks up a white deodorant streak going over the head.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Deodorant Mark Sponge (opens in a new tab)
  • Static Guard Spray (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Static Guard Fabric Spray

    Stops a dress or skirt from clinging on a dry day.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Static Guard Spray (opens in a new tab)
  • Anti-Slip Sole Grips (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Unikstep Anti-Slip Sole Grips, 5 Pairs

    Brand-new leather or satin soles on a polished dance floor is how a first dance goes wrong.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Anti-Slip Sole Grips (opens in a new tab)
  • Lint Roller (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Scotch-Brite Mini Travel Lint Roller

    Dark suits and dresses pick up everything.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Lint Roller (opens in a new tab)
  • Collar Extenders (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Johnson & Smith White Collar Extenders, 6 Pack

    A groomsman measured six months ago cannot always button his collar the morning of.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Collar Extenders (opens in a new tab)

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Don't forget, nothing to buy

  • Give the kit to one person, usually the maid of honor or best man, and tell everyone who has it.
  • A duplicate of your lipstick shade; it cannot be a shop pick, so buy it with your makeup artist.
  • A spare pair of tights in each bridesmaid's shade, if the dresses call for them.
  • Spare contact lenses or glasses for anyone who wears them.

Hair and beauty9

  • Bobby Pins (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Goody SlideProof Bobby Pins, 48 Count

    Hair comes loose on the dance floor.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bobby Pins (opens in a new tab)
  • Travel Hairspray (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: TRESemmé Travel Hairspray, 6 Pack

    Travel sizes for touch-ups between the ceremony and the reception, enough to share.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Travel Hairspray (opens in a new tab)
  • Blotting Papers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Oil Blotting Sheets, 300 Count

    Takes the shine off before photos without disturbing makeup.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Blotting Papers (opens in a new tab)
  • Makeup Setting Spray (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray, Travel Size

    The one product makeup artists tell brides to carry: a mist after touch-ups locks the face through the dance .

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Makeup Setting Spray (opens in a new tab)
  • Clear Hair Elastics (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Goody Ouchless Clear Polybands, 250 Count

    A ponytail before makeup, a broken bustle loop and an emergency strap anchor all get solved by a clear…

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Clear Hair Elastics (opens in a new tab)
  • Deodorant and Body Wipes (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Lume Deodorant Wipes

    A quick refresh between the ceremony and the reception.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Deodorant and Body Wipes (opens in a new tab)
  • Lash Glue (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: DUO Brush-On Clear Lash Adhesive, 0.18 oz

    One corner of a strip lash lifting during the vows is a ten-second fix, but only if the glue is in the clutch.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Lash Glue (opens in a new tab)
  • Brush-On Nail Glue (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: IBD 5 Second Brush-On Nail Glue, 2 Pack

    A press-on that pops off while buttoning the dress, or a loose shoe embellishment.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Brush-On Nail Glue (opens in a new tab)
  • Compact Manicure Kit (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: 3 Swords Germany 4-Piece Manicure Kit

    A snagged nail catches on lace all day, and a file.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Compact Manicure Kit (opens in a new tab)

Health16

  • Pain Reliever (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Advil Tablet Packets, 100 Count

    Two-tablet packets for headaches, tight shoes and long days.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pain Reliever (opens in a new tab)
  • Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Perrigo Loratadine 10 mg, 30 Tablets

    Flowers, grass and a barn venue set off allergies at the worst moment.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrolyte Packets (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, Lemon Lime, 16 Count

    A hot day, champagne from noon and no lunch is how people faint during toasts.

    ~$25 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Electrolyte Packets (opens in a new tab)
  • Pedialyte Powder Packets (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder, Variety Pack, 8 Packets

    The brand pharmacists recommend for rehydration.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pedialyte Powder Packets (opens in a new tab)
  • Blister Bandages (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Band-Aid Hydrocolloid Blister Bandages

    Hours in new shoes.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Blister Bandages (opens in a new tab)
  • Compact First-Aid Kit (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: First Aid Only Soft-Case First Aid Kit, 298 Pieces

    Someone will need a real bandage, an antiseptic wipe or an instant cold pack.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Compact First-Aid Kit (opens in a new tab)
  • Instant Cold Packs (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: General Medi Instant Cold Packs, 4 x 5.5 in, 8 Pack

    A rolled ankle on the dance floor, a bee sting at an outdoor ceremony, a guest overheating in August.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Instant Cold Packs (opens in a new tab)
  • Tampons Multipack (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Tampax Pearl Multipack, Light to Super, 47 Count

    Stress moves cycles, and nobody wants to send a groomsman to the gas station mid-reception.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Tampons Multipack (opens in a new tab)
  • Anti-Chafe Balm (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm

    A long day, a long dress or wool trousers and eight hours of dancing produce chafe that ruins the…

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Anti-Chafe Balm (opens in a new tab)
  • Redness Relief Drops (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Lumify Redness Relief Eye Drops, 0.25 oz

    A 5 a.m.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Redness Relief Drops (opens in a new tab)
  • Another option

    Classic Redness Drops (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Visine Red Eye Comfort Redness Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 fl oz

    The drugstore classic for red, tired eyes, at about a third of the price.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Classic Redness Drops (opens in a new tab)
  • Antacids (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: TUMS Extra Strength, 3 Rolls

    Nerves, a rich dinner, or both.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Antacids (opens in a new tab)
  • Travel Lens Solution (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Opti-Free Puremoist Travel Pack, 2 oz with Case

    A lens that dries out during the vows needs solution and a case, and the venue will have neither.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Travel Lens Solution (opens in a new tab)
  • Floss Picks (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks, 150 Count

    Cocktail-hour spinach before the first-dance photos is a ten-second fix with a floss pick.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Floss Picks (opens in a new tab)
  • Mints or Gum (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Altoids Peppermint Tins, 2 Pack

    For the first kiss, the receiving line and every close conversation after.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Mints or Gum (opens in a new tab)
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: GuruNanda Folding Travel Toothbrush

    Brush before photos and again before the reception.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Toothbrush and Toothpaste (opens in a new tab)

Power and tools7

  • Portable Phone Charger (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Anker 10,000mAh Power Bank

    Phones work all day as cameras, maps and timelines.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Portable Phone Charger (opens in a new tab)
  • Three-in-One Charging Cable (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, 3 ft

    One cable with Lightning, USB-C and micro USB ends charges every phone in the wedding party off the same…

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Three-in-One Charging Cable (opens in a new tab)
  • Super Glue Gel (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Gorilla Super Glue Gel, 20 g, 2 Pack

    A heel that separates, a cake topper that snaps and a broken hair comb are all one-tube fixes.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Super Glue Gel (opens in a new tab)
  • Bridal Button Hook (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Nakpunar Bridal Button Hook

    Thirty satin buttons up the back take twenty nervous minutes by hand and three with a hook.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bridal Button Hook (opens in a new tab)
  • Small Scissors (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Fiskars Travel Folding Scissors

    Tags, threads, ribbon and zip ties.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Small Scissors (opens in a new tab)
  • Permanent Markers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, Black, 12 Count

    The thing someone asks for at every setup and teardown: labeling bins, the cooler.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Permanent Markers (opens in a new tab)
  • AA Batteries (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Amazon Basics AA Batteries, 8 Pack

    For microphones, fairy lights and anything else that dies at the wrong moment.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: AA Batteries (opens in a new tab)

Or start with a ready-made kit1

  • Ready-Made Emergency Kit (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Bridal Emergency Kit, 30+ Essentials

    A pre-packed kit if you would rather not assemble one.

    ~$25 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Ready-Made Emergency Kit (opens in a new tab)

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