Wedding days are long and emotional, yet they are among the most memorable and happiest days of your entire life. However, with so much planning going into every little detail, not every detail will go precisely as planned. Therefore, it's essential to have a small wedding emergency kit for your special day, ready in case anything unexpected happens. Minor issues will occur, and this is not a sign that things have gone wrong; rather, it reflects that weddings are hectic and jam-packed. Having an emergency kit also provides you and your bridal party with peace of mind throughout the day, alleviating the worry that something won’t go to plan, as you have a backup solution to rely on if needed.
Furthermore, your wedding venue will always be there to assist you on the day, with the Markovina Estate team ready to help resolve any minor issues that may arise as your wedding day progresses.
Who should be responsible for the emergency kit?
With this kit, it's essential to delegate it to someone other than you or your partner. You will be too busy throughout your wedding day with formalities, photos, and mingling with guests to think about using the kit for anything. Passing it to someone trusted and responsible is the best approach, so you know it will be taken good care of and put to use if required. This could be:
Wedding planner
Maid of honour
Best Man
Calm, practical friend
Trusted family member
No matter who it's with, ensure the kit is kept easily accessible. Luckily, at Markovina Estate, we have a bridal room, which is the perfect location for the kit to stay. It's located near the reception area and features multiple mirrors, its own en-suite bathroom, and air conditioning. Now the question arises: What to pack for your wedding day?
What should you include in your wedding's emergency kit?
Fashion & Outfit Fixes
These are small items to help in the case of any wardrobe malfunctions or changes that require attention during your wedding. These wardrobe problems are common, especially when you’re dressed in wedding attire for multiple hours, late into the evening. This could include:
Safety pins (multiple sizes)
Fashion tape
Lint roller
Stain remover pen
Scissors
Spare buttons
Hem tape
Mini sewing kit (needle & thread)
Wedding Hair & Makeup Touch-ups
This isn’t necessarily about having touch-up equipment in case hair and makeup issues occur, but rather the nature of the length of weddings, which means hair and makeup will need some touch-ups from time to time. This is a critical consideration for hot summer weddings, when the heat and humidity can affect both comfort and appearance. You might consider including:
Setting spray
Translucent powder
Hair spray
Bobby pins & hair ties
Lipstick / Lip balm
Makeup wipes
An excellent suggestion is to have travel-size products to save space, allowing you to create a smaller, compact emergency kit.
Health & Comfort essentials
These are items for when your body decides it doesn’t want to cooperate with you on your wedding day, which is unfortunately out of our control. This could include any spare medications you take or other health products you may need.
Pain relief (paracetamol or ibuprofen)
Antihistamines for unexpected allergies
Plasters/blister pads
Hand sanitiser
Tissues
Deodorant
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Other health & sanitary products
Other miscellaneous items
There is a range of other items you might consider including in your wedding day emergency kit. These items could be backups or essential information, or items for swaps later on in the evening.
Back-up speeches and vows
Having backup printouts of your vows and speeches is great for peace of mind in case anything goes missing from where you placed them.
Change of clothes for reception
Some couples change into attire better suited for the dance floor, giving them the freedom to dance as they please.
Comfortable shoes
Wearing formal shoes and heels all day can cause foot pain; therefore, having an alternative, comfortable pair of shoes to dance in is a wise choice.
Tailoring your Wedding Emergency Kit
Everyone’s emergency kit should be personalised and tailored to their wedding and potential needs. This avoids having an extensive kit with everything imaginable; instead, your bridal kit features only what you actually need. It could take into consideration the season of your wedding, your culture or religion, as well as personal factors such as the style of hair and dress you’ve chosen for your wedding.
Final thoughts
Overall, whatever you feel like you may need, there's no harm in bringing it in your compact wedding emergency kit. At Markovina Estate, this can be stored in our bridal room for the evening. If there’s anything you need and don’t have on your wedding day, we will do our best to help and accommodate you and your wedding party. If you'd like to see our Kumeu wedding venue for yourself and ask our team how we can assist you on your special day, please contact us to book a private viewing of our estate and discover how we can help make your wedding dreams a reality.
