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Bridal Emergency-Kit Checklist

By: Marcy Blum and

Updated: 03-26-2016

From The Book: Wedding Planning For Dummies

Wedding Planning For Dummies

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You want to make sure you're prepared for any kind of emergency on your wedding day. Consider packing a satchel or gym bag with some or all of the following items:

Aspirin, antacid, and sedatives
Baby wipes
Ballet slippers for dancing
Blow dryer
Brush, comb, and hair spray
Clear nail polish, nail glue, and emery board
Contact lenses and solution
Earring backs
Extra copies of wedding-day and transportation schedule
Eyedrops
Makeup
Masking tape (for ripped hems) and double-stick tape
Pins (bobby, hair in blonde and black, safety, and straight)
Sewing kit complete with thread in white, black, and bridesmaids' dress colors; have needles threaded and ready to go
Smelling salts
Stick stain remover
Stockings (two pairs)
Straws (for a quick drink without messing up lipstick)
Studs, cuff links, and bow ties
Tampons and sanitary napkins
Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, and breath mints
Tweezers and crochet hook (to get at button hooks and other teeny places)
White chalk (a savior for lipstick on a wedding dress or shirt collar)

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Wedding Planning For Dummies ,

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Marcy Blum (New York, NY), is the co-author of previous editions and a world-renowned event planner who has orchestrated lavish functions for Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Billy Joel and Katie Lee, the Rockefeller family, and Regis and Joy Philbin. Blum is recognized by such publications as New York magazine, who named Marcy their first (and only) "Best Wedding Planner." She frequently contributes her expertise in food, entertaining and decorating as a writer for InStyle Weddings, Town & Country, and?Modern Bride. Blum is often featured and called upon as an industry leader for Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, People, and Brides, and has hosted segments on?The Today Show, Good Morning America, Live! With Regis and Kelly, Dateline and Top Chef.

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