Often not thought of items to have on your wedding day

16 Jul

Often Forgotten Items Worth Having on Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable occasions of your life, filled with joy, love, and carefully planned details. Yet, amid all the excitement, some essential items are often overlooked but can make a significant difference if unexpected situations arise. Here’s a list of often forgotten but invaluable items to have on hand to ensure your day goes smoothly.

1. First Aid Kit

Minor cuts, headaches, or allergies can happen to anyone, anytime. A basic first aid kit containing band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, allergy medicine, and blister pads can save moments of discomfort and help you stay focused on celebrating.

2. Clothing Repair Kit

A small sewing kit with needles, clear thread, safety pins, and double-sided fashion tape can be a lifesaver if a dress strap breaks, a button pops off, or a hem starts to unravel. Having these handy allows for quick fixes without needing to interrupt your day.

3. Extra Makeup Supplies

Even the best makeup can smudge or wear off, especially during emotional moments. Pack a small mirror, lip balm or lipstick, blotting papers, and a travel-sized powder to help you touch up your look throughout the day.

4. Comfortable Flats or Shoes

While you’ll likely wear stunning formal shoes, they can become uncomfortable after hours of standing, dancing, and walking. A pair of comfortable flats or cushioned shoes can ensure you stay comfortable and enjoy the reception to the fullest.

5. Stain-Removing Pen or Wipes

With food, drinks, and plenty of movement, spills are almost inevitable. A stain remover pen or wipes can help clean up small stains immediately, keeping your wedding attire looking pristine.

6. Sewing Tape or Double-Sided Tape

For last-minute fixes like securing a veil, adjusting hemming, or keeping loose fabric in place, these tapes are discreet and effective.

7. Portable Phone Charger

Between capturing memories, coordinating vendors, and staying connected, your phone battery can drain quickly. A portable charger ensures you stay powered throughout your big day.

8. Water Bottle

Staying hydrated is often underestimated amid the excitement. Having a water bottle nearby helps you avoid fatigue, headaches, and dehydration.

9. Snacks

Long days with multiple events can leave you hungry when you least expect it. Easy-to-carry, non-messy snacks such as granola bars or nuts help keep your energy up.

By preparing for these “just in case” moments, you can ease stress and handle minor emergencies effortlessly. Including these often forgotten items in your wedding day kit allows you to focus on creating beautiful memories while staying comfortable and confident.

Ian Petrie

We Capture your memories and life milestones.

Hi, we are a family fun business offering wedding photography around Nottingham, Derby and beyond. We love nothing more than capturing the fun, natural photographs of your day. I live in South Normanton and can easily travel to the likes of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Birmingham, Sheffield & Doncaster allowing me the flexibility to cover weddings & corporate events around the East Midlands and South Yorkshire areas.

I am also a recommended Wedding photographer for Eastwood Hall and Clumber Park Hotel. I started my photography journey learning from wedding photography style photography which really helped me learn the fundamental skills needed for corporate and wedding photography, as this is one area that can only be done once, no replays, so it must be done right first time.

I adore and love the job satisfaction of delivering memories for my customers that they will cherish for many years to come my goal is to make you excited to see your memories in print or digital forms like Wedding photographs, to proudly show friends and family your albums, framed prints, canvas art and other printing mediums.

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