Wedding Planner Emergency Kit List

Let's face it, when it comes to an event with many moving pieces, the only certainty is uncertainty. No matter how much you prepare and plan for every scenario that could happen on the big day, sometimes the unpredictable happens. But hey, that's where you, the brave and mighty wedding planner, step in.

So, what's your secret weapon on wedding days? It's your wedding planner emergency kit.

As a former luxury wedding planner, my emergency kit came in handy more times than I can count. Picture this: The best man has managed to splatter mustard on his tie during the cocktail hour. A bridesmaid’s dress rips in the middle of the reception. The groom forgets his socks. (Yes, socks. It happens!) What did I do? Did I panic? No, I reached into my trusty emergency kit. You can do this, too!

An emergency kit is filled with an arsenal of quick fixes for those last-minute hiccups. While you can’t prepare for absolutely everything, you can prepare a carefully-curated list of must-haves for your wedding planner's emergency kit.

Must-Have Items on Your Wedding Planner Emergency Kit List

• Super glue

• Body tape (Toupee Tape)

• Extra straight (boutonniere) pins

• Sharpies (extra fine and regular)- black, gold, and silver

• 2-3 long neck lighters (for candles and sparkler exits) or butane torch lighters 

• Mints

• Shout wipes or Tide pen

• Bobby pins

• Safety pins

• Travel packs of tissues

• Duct tape

• Bandaids

• Scissors

• Extra phone charger

• Hand sanitizer

• Sewing kit

• Steamer

• Static Guard

Should-Have Items on Your Wedding Planner Emergency Kit List

• Lint Roller

• Floss

• Floral Wire

• Fishing Line

• Nice pen for writing in guestbook

• Clear and white nail polish

• First aid cream

• Hair spray

• Spray deodorant

• Crochet hook

• Bug spray

Nice-to-Have Items on Your Wedding Planner Emergency Kit List

• Eyelash glue

• Single-use toothbrush/paste

• Extra garter

• Nail kit

• Cake cutting set

• Corkscrew

• Zip ties

• Hot glue gun

• Pair of black and taupe mens dress socks

• Power strip/extension cords

• Portable fan

• Earplugs

• Compact mirror

• Generic table numbers 1-15

• Envelopes

• Granola Bars

• Cough Drops

• Lip gloss and lipstick (just a touch of color)

• Concealer

With everything on this wedding planner emergency kit list, you'll be ready to tackle any minor mishap that tries to steal the spotlight on the big day. After all, as they say in showbiz, the wedding must go on!

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