Wedding Survival Kit: 28 Items You'll Need

Whilst we hope and pray that nothing goes wrong on your wedding day, it’s always better to be prepared. Here at Bridebook, we’ve compiled a list of some essential items you’ll need for those ‘just in case moments’. These should be readily available at the ceremony and wedding reception. Maybe put your maid of honour in charge of this one!

28 Items You’ll Need In Your Wedding Day Survival Kit

1. Pain killers
2. Plasters (normal and blister plasters)
3. Large bottle of water
4. Tic Tacs or Smints
5. Money (just in case!)
6. Chalk (to cover up any  smudges or smears you may get on your wedding dress)
7. Comb or hair brush
8. Dental floss 
9. Eye drops
10. Emergency extra earring backs
11. Hairpins or ponytail holder
12. Hair spray
13. Makeup (for quick touch-ups)
14. Matches
15. Mini portable sewing kit
16. Mirror
17. Nail file
18. Perfume
19. Deodorant
20. Safety pins
21. Cellotape
22. Small  scissors
23. Straws (so you can drink without messing up your lipstick)
24. Tampons
25. Tissues
26. Tweezers
27. Snacks
28. Wet wipes

Want some more helpful ‘on the day’ tips ? Have a read of our wedding day tick list! 

Bridebook

Last updated: 13th Jul 2026

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