Emergency Kit: Little Kids pt.1

Having kids at your wedding? Be prepared!

1. Crayons and Coloring Books- or whatever you need to keep those little darlings entertained.

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2. Band-Aids of their favorite cartoon- When they get a boo boo, they can smile when they get to wear their favorite character on them.

3. Candy- Always a good bribe

4. Comfy Shoes- Those nice shoes they wear for the wedding can hurt them after a while and make them cry. Those will make for no fun moments.

5. Handheld Device- Ipod, Gameboy, whatever you have to give them games to play or movies to watch while they watch all the big adults get their hair done. I've also seen with my 6 year old sister that nothing entertains kids these days more than electronics!

Emergency Kit: Ailments pt.1

1. Neosporin- Bridesmaid burned her thumb doing her hair? I love this stuff to prevent scarring.

2. Pepto Bismol- Let's face it, we don't want gas on the big day standing at the alter. Say no to the spicy garlic wings! (I personally prefer Tums, lol. I just like the awkward commercial Pepto has.)

3. Midol- Cramps are nobody's friend. If one of your girls is feeling poopy, this will help them!

4. Ibuprofen- Mom may be so stressed that she has had a headache for weeks! She may not be the only one.

5. 5-Hour Energy Shots- Did you only sleep 2 hours from excitement. Is it only 3 o'clock and you are pooped with your ceremony still 4 hours away with a bangin' party afterwards? Time for that energy boost.

"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts then your thoughts." ~ISAIAH 55:9 NIV

Emergency Kit: Jewelry pt. 1

1. Jewelry pliers- fix, tighten or loosen some pieces to make it look perfect.

2. Super Glue- Stones and crystals can get loose and fall out. Have something to stick those babies back in place!

3. Earring Backings- I lose these all the time. It would not be cool to lose your wedding pair on your big day. You might look at your photos always saying, "I had the cutest earrings and I couldn't wear them!"

4. Fake Wedding Bands- Whoever is in charge of the bands may not have those rings for any number of reasons. At least have a stand in pair just in case. Saying your vows and sealing it without a ring might be a bit awkward.

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 5. Extra Jewelry- My husband's grandma lost her earrings on the wedding day, and one of my bridesmaids had an extra pair of studs for her. I wouldn't have been a big deal to anyone else, but we women need all aspects of feeling dolled up to be dolled up right? Have some extra jewelry for anyone to use, but remember those earring backings? An earring can be lost that way too. I would suggest having a wedding earring back-up pair, so that you won't have to say what I mentioned in #3.

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Emergency Kit: Make-Up pt. 1

Since I talked about Make-Up earlier this week, I decided to do today's list on Make-up.

1. Concealer- Zit popped up on you or on your bridesmaids? Make sure to have concealer on hand. Remind the girls to slip it in their make-up bag before they head out to your wedding.

2. Sunscreen- Use a face lotion with SPF or use a foundation with SPF in it. You'll want these in general for the protection of your face against aging and to keep from sunburning if you have an outdoor wedding.

3. Oil Blotting Paper- Blot out the oils from your face so you don't shine in a bad way.

4. Extra Make-up- As I mentioned in my earlier post, have this around in case someone's make-up just isn't working for them.

5. Tweezers- Your face looks perfect but a few stray hairs on your brow might just drive you crazy. Have these in hand to pluck those babies right out!

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Emergency Kit: Shoes pt.1

My shoe from Zappos.com!

They always say no pain no gain right? And, when you go out, sometimes you see girls in hot shoes but you know they are suffering as they dance the night away. Well, on your wedding day, pain is not a gain. This is your day to be different then you would on a night on the town. So comfort is a must! Here is the beginning of a list that deal with preparing for shoe emergencies.

1. Padding- The heel or ball of your foot can easily get blisters and padding inserts made especially for heels will help you tons! I would check out Dr. Scholl's. Only because they are a well known brand. I bought an off-brand from the shoe store and it didn't work for the ball of my foot very well.

2. Scuffing- This is important so that you don't slip on the dance floor. My mother fell on the dance floor at my reception, and then I followed suit by falling on the dance floor at my honeymoon. Funny stuff but really embarrassing! Avoid this from happening to you by having some sandpaper on hand. See how to scuff your shoes with sandpaper here. Or, if it hurts you to do that to your wedding shoe, it would hurt me!) you can buy a variety of non-slip grip products such as the ones I found on Amazon.com.

3. Band-aids- If you or any other ladies in your wedding are getting that little toe blister, use a small Band-aid and cover it up! Stop the shoe from rubbing that blister some more. Ouch! Dr. Scholl's also sells anti-friction products for this purpose but I thought Band-aids to be cheaper.

4. Flats/Flip-Flops- If you want to take your shoes off for dancing, these can keep your feet from touching the dance floor full of germs from shoes where people have been stepping on many dirty things to get there. (I'm a clean freak)

Personalized Flip-flops from theknot.com

Personalized flip-flops from theknot.com

5. Glue- Some shoes have adorable flowers, bows, etc. on them and if something happens where they are loose and can come off the shoe, glue it back on! I would look at a craft store for glues that work on any surface such as fabrics, leathers, etc.

Emergency Kit: Dresses pt. 1

 1. Sewing Kit- These can be found at many places, and basic colors are generally included but make sure you get string closer to the colors of bridesmaids dresses, mother's dresses, etc. Yellow or brown just won't cut it on gold! No one may notice, but it will but the person wearing it that's for sure.
2. Tide Pen- for minor accidents, this can really come in handy.
3. Double Sided Tape- If you are a girl like me who isn't blessed on top, filling in the top of a dress is a difficulty! Have this in handy for any girls worried about giving a free show!
4.  Extra Hose- If you have your girls wearing hose and the dress is not full length, a run in the hose will not be pretty in pictures.
5. Safety Pins- My dress ripped and was hanging on the floor. Without a safety pin to quickly get it off the floor, it would have been worse!

Emergency Kit: Hair pt.1

Every bride needs to have an emergency kit handy. I didn't and thank goodness I didn't need something I didn't have! Every Friday I will help you brides out there compile a comprehensive list of typical items you might forget or unusual items that really might save the day. Each week will feature a specific topic.
1.Bobby Pins- loose hair anyone? Have them in the appropriate colors to match different colors of hair for anyone in your bridal party.
2.Hairspray- Keep those locks in place. My fave is BIOSILK Finish. It is light and smells really good!

3.Blowdryer-My hairstylist actually had to borrow mine for one of my girl's hair. Glad I had it on hand!
4.Hand Mirror
5.Full Size Mirror- you can never have too many mirrors! Heck, a beautiful mirror can even make for beautiful pictures.

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Since I am only one brain, please send me emergency kit ideas of any kind. Nothing is too weird!