How to Make a Day-Of Wedding Emergency Kit

While we hope you don't have emergencies on the big day, it's always better to be safe than sorry. We've come up with a list of all those just-in-case items that will ensure your dream wedding goes off without a hitch. The matron or maid of honor should pack these emergency items in a tote bag and stash the bag in a safe but easy-to-access place during the dinner and/or wedding reception.

Essentials

• Aspirin (or pain reliever of choice)
• Band-Aids
• Bottle of water
• Chalk (to cover up any last minute smudges or smears on your wedding dress)
• Clear nail polish (for stocking runs)
• Corsage pins
• Dental floss/toothpicks
• Eye drops
• Extra earring backs
• Extra panty hose
• Hair pins/ponytail holder
• Hand towelettes
• Hem tape
• Matches
• Mini sewing kit
• Safety pins
• Scotch tape
• Sedatives (don't ask!)
• Small folding scissors
• Smelling salts (while we don't expect anyone to faint, it has been known to happen)
• Spot remover
• Static-cling spray
• Straws (so the bride can stay hydrated without messing up her lipstick)
• Tissues
• Tweezers

The matron or maid of honor should keep the following items on hand at all times in a small evening bag for the bride:

• Breath mints/spray
• Cellular phone
• Comb/brush
• Cash (because you never know)
• Hair spray
• Linen handkerchief
• Makeup (for touch-ups)
• Mirror
• Nail file
• Perfume
• Tampons/sanitary napkins

Optional Items

• Granola bars or other easy-to-carry snacks
• Krazy Glue (for nail fixes, shoe heels, decorations, even jewels)
• Sunblock

-- The Knot