The Big Day: Be Prepared for Emergencies

Be Prepared

No one plans an emergency, but rest assured that something unexpected will probably pop up on your big day. Being prepared will help you make sure the wedding comes off without a hitch, even after you lose your earring back or tear your contact lens.

We?ve compiled a list of a few essentials to stock in your wedding day emergency kit. Have your maid of honor keep the kit in a convenient place during preparations and the reception. And remember, your groom might need some of these supplies too, so let him know where to find the kit just in case.

  1. Safety pins
  2. Scotch tape
  3. Scissors
  4. Tissues
  5. Tweezers
  6. Clear Band-aids
  7. Chalk (to cover marks on your dress)
  8. Earring backs
  9. Pain reliever
  10. Spare contact lenses
  11. Breath mints
  12. Extra cash
  13. Hem tape
  14. Dental floss
  15. Wet wipes
  16. Spot remover
  17. Blotting tissue

Stolen Moments

We’ve heard it all before: It’s bad luck to see the groom before the wedding. Some couples are beginning to question this time-honored tradition in favor of creating a special moment for themselves before the rush of the ceremony. It’s called private time, and it gives couples the chance to settle their emotions, as well as have photos taken, before the traditional walk down the aisle.

Private time makes the day amazingly better in every way, said Shay Freeman, wedding consultant with Bells & Bows. And while it’s still the bride’s personal decision, about 95 percent of Freeman’s brides opt for this special moment.

Private time can take any form the couple prefers. Many brides choose to have their fathers walk them down the aisle, in full wedding attire, to meet the groom at the altar two hours before the ceremony. Dad then leaves the room, giving the couple about 15 minutes to be alone. Freeman has had couples exchange gifts during private time, while others have danced, prayed or simply talked.

After 15 minutes, the wedding party enters and photographs are taken. The picture-taking time really becomes a pre-wedding party with everyone more relaxed and feeling free of the pressures and time constraints that often follow the ceremony, Freeman said.

Another private time option involves the bride walking down the aisle alone or having both families seated in their respective places to witness her entrance. However it’s done, private time gives the couple an opportunity to share a private moment prior to the ceremony.

And, as Freeman added, “The bride gets to walk down the aisle twice. What could be more glorious?”

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