We are wanting your special day to go off without a hitch. We not only care about your cake but about all the little things that could go wrong. Here are some helpful things to pack in a small kit and bring with you!

1. Sewing Kit

Your sewing kit could turn out to be your strongest ally in the fight against the elements on your wedding day. Make sure this includes sewing needles, safety pins, a small pair of scissors, hem tape and thread in colors matching your wedding dress as well as the bridesmaids dresses and groom/groomsmen apparel. The kit will come in handy if you come across snags and tear, or find any loose threads. Speaking from personal wedding day experience, safety pins come in handy for keeping everything in place as it should be — from ill-fitting dresses to undesirable undergarment appearances. 

2. Clear Nail Polish/Super Glue

An old trick for stopping runs in nylons and tights requires the use of clear nail polish. Try to get a quick coat on immediately after you find the tear—this will prevent the tights from running further. The super glue might come in handy for fixing broken shoes, jewelry, or other miscellaneous defective accessories. A few words of caution: Don’t confuse the two! You won’t want super glue sticking to your stockings and skin.

3. Bottle of Water/Granola Bar/Other Snacks

Sometimes with all of the wedding day excitement and jitters, brides have been known to forget about and/or skimp on meals before vow time. Although you probably don’t want to get too filled up on snacks before your ceremony and reception dinner, it’s a good idea to have water and some food item on hand so you don’t have to worry about fainting or feeling sick before and during the ceremony. Hydration is always key, but a small snack—such as a granola or protein bar—will also help keep your blood sugar level and won’t have you feeling lightheaded or ill.

4. Bobby Pins/Hair Ties/Comb/Hairspray

You know your girls have your back when they stop at nothing to make sure you have perfect wedding hair. With pre-ceremony rituals like photos (often outdoors), veils, headpieces, hugging friends and family, or hair getting stuck to the face via sweat or tears, you’re definitely going to want something to keep every hair flawlessly in place.