The Ultimate Wedding & Event Day Emergency Kit: Must-Haves for Planners & DIY Couples

Whether you're a seasoned wedding planner, a DIY couple organizing your own special day, or an event professional managing logistics behind the scenes, this day-of emergency kit is your best ally.

From fashion emergencies to tech glitches, this kit equips you to handle nearly any curveball with calm and confidence. And the best part? Many of these essentials are items you already own, with a few smart Amazon finds to round them out.

Before You Buy: A Note on Smart Packing & Sustainability

You don’t need to buy everything new; chances are, you already own many of these essentials! Before heading to the store, shop your home first: check your bathroom, travel bag, or car emergency kit. This not only saves money but also reduces unnecessary waste.

For anything you do need to purchase, consider travel‑sized options or multi‑use products to keep your kit compact and efficient.

Beauty & Personal Care

• Deodorant

• Perfume/Cologne

• Lip Balm or Chapstick

• Lipstick (for touch-ups)

• Hairspray - https://amzn.to/3Vi6sV7

• Hair ties and bobby pins -  https://amzn.to/4oU0GGW https://amzn.to/4p05VVF

• Lotion

• Tissues (for happy tears!) - https://amzn.to/45WxEhd 

• Wet wipes (for quick clean-ups) - https://amzn.to/4mTgAzo 

• Eye drops (for dry or irritated eyes) - https://amzn.to/47S6Cdc 

• Nail polish clear coat

• Nail files - https://amzn.to/3VjXMxs 

• Nail clippers - https://amzn.to/45StRS2 

• Nail polish remover - - https://amzn.to/47IX2t9 

• Tweezers - https://amzn.to/4mDcVWM

• Compact mirror - https://amzn.to/47LyGPu

• Paper facial tissue for oil blotting - https://amzn.to/3HEvWsL

First Aid & Medications

• First aid kit - https://amzn.to/3VnjuAA https://amzn.to/4fQ3T6a

• Ibuprofen (or preferred pain reliever) - https://amzn.to/4mIywx1

• Tums/Antacids (for unexpected stomach issues) - https://amzn.to/41mOPqG 

• Allergy medications (antihistamines, eye drops)

• Anti-diarrhea pills

• Ace bandage (for unexpected injuries) - https://amzn.to/41lR7GB

• Bug spray - https://amzn.to/4oT3DHC 

• Sunblock - https://amzn.to/47NOHo1 / https://amzn.to/3VjYBq2 (no white cast)

Wardrobe Fixes & Fashion Emergencies

• Needle & thread (neutral colors for quick fixes) - https://amzn.to/3JqQLZh

• Fashion tape (for securing dresses, suits, or straps) - https://amzn.to/45xE1Zm 

• Lint roller - https://amzn.to/3UHCV78 

• Tide Pen (for stain removal) - https://amzn.to/3HTyvHg 

• Safety pins (for last-minute dress or suit adjustments) - https://amzn.to/4oTDE2S 

• White & black chalk  (to cover stains on wedding attire) - https://amzn.to/45QpRS6

• Anti-wrinkle spray – Amazon

• Superglue (for broken accessories or shoes) - https://amzn.to/45StIxY 

• Shoe polish (black, neutral, or white) - https://amzn.to/4lOnkxN

• Crochet hook (for buttoning up tiny loops on the back of dresses) – https://amzn.to/3JyAcdR

• Corsage pins - https://amzn.to/45BUH1X 

• Steamer - https://amzn.to/3HGk8WW

Practical Essentials

• Pen and paper

• Phone chargers & power bank

• Batteries - https://amzn.to/45z9z0V

• Flashlight - https://amzn.to/467lTpl 

• Umbrella (for unexpected weather) - https://amzn.to/47MJQDD 

• Lighter (for candles or small repairs) - https://amzn.to/4lMwUkK 

• Hand sanitizer

• Small towel (for spills, sweat, or blotting)

• Razor Scraper (for removing price tags or adhesive from glass signage or mirrors) - https://amzn.to/4lIM8Hi

• Tape measure - https://amzn.to/4lVg82Y

• Scissors - https://amzn.to/4lVg82Y

• Foldable wagon - https://amzn.to/3VnjuAA

• Rolling storage bag - https://amzn.to/3ULf5Yc

• Storage bins - https://amzn.to/4mYW6VU

• Duct tape - https://amzn.to/4fTwyHm

• Power strip surge protector - https://amzn.to/4lMwUkK

• Candle adhesive (for keeping taper candles upright in holders that don't quite fit) - https://amzn.to/4mAJOn3

• Foldable dolly - https://amzn.to/45Rlshw

• Goo Gone (removes sticker residue, wax, or glue gunk without damage) - https://amzn.to/4mvbl9b

• Hot glue gun - https://amzn.to/4mDeTGE

• Mesh pouches (organize your kit for quick access. - https://amzn.to/41Zof78

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