DON'T PANIC--- COME PREPARED!!

After working on hundreds of weddings over the past seventeen plus years----I know a little emergency will arise at every wedding. Someone looses a button, rips a seam, stains their dress or shirt or forgets something fairly important.

I have a huge toolbox on wheels with lots of compartments filled with everything you could possibly think of!! I also bring a cooler of water in my trunk with lots of ice, especially during the hot months.

My clients are usually amused when they see my show up with this enormous industrial tool box……until I open it ..then all of their fears are calmed knowing I will be able to take care of anything that happens…even insect bites!

I have compiled a list of items that I keep in my toolbox, of course your emergency kit does not have to be as extensive as mine, select items to fit your needs.

~Hollywood tape or double sided tape
~Stain remover; tide to go, shout wipes, etc.
~A bottle of rubbing alcohol (this removes difficult stains from silk or satin.
~Sanitary Napkins and Tampons
~Pain reliever; Advil, Aspirin, Tylenol, Etc.
~ Antacids
~Antibiotic Cream (Neosporin)
~Band aids
~Insect spray and insect-bite cream.
~Clear nail Polish for panty hose runs
~Safety Pins
~Needle and Thread.. ( I have black, white, Ivory and the color of the bridesmaids dresses. I also pre-thread the needles with each of the colors so if there is a problem you can just grab a threaded needle..this saves lots of time!)
~ Black Socks for the men ( this is especially important if they are dressing at a hotel or any location that is not their own home!)
~Mints
~Gum
~ Hair Spray
~Brush/Comb
~Emery Board/Artificial Nail File
~Crackers, Nuts, Power bars, etc.
~Tissues
~Paper towels
~Wet Wipes
~Extra Make Up
~Mirror
~Lotion
~Body Spray
~Baby Powder or Shower-to Shower Powder
~Bobby Pins
~Small hairdryer (to dry fabric after applying stain remover)
~Floral tape
~Floral Pins
~Cotton Balls/Q-Tips
~Steamer
~Small Terry Cloth Wash Cloths (Works well to place under fabric while steaming dresses)
~Hem tape
~Buttons
~Small Scissors
~Static- cling Spray
~Lint Roller
~Straws for drinking without smearing lipstick
~White Chalk to cover up stains on bride’s dress
~Saline Solution/Contact Lens Solution and Eye Drops
~Deodorant
~Mouthwash
~Brush-ups (disposable tooth brushes)
~A Couple Disposable Cameras
~Duct Tape
~Small umbrella
~Nail Polish Remover
~Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
~Extension Cords
~Batteries
~Power Surge Strip