This is vital information for every bride and some grooms too. Being prepared means that you’re already one step ahead of any emergency that might pop up on your wedding day. Keep these essentials handy to ensure you’re ready for any mishap thrown your way:

Painkillers

No bride wants to be buckled down by headaches on her most important day, so throw some Panados or any pain medication of your choice into your clutch to be prepared for any, literal, headaches.

Snacks

Having a small snack on hand will keep your blood sugar levels balanced and wonʼt leave you feeling lightheaded or ill when the nerves and jitters of the wedding day take over.

Mints

Pack in some mints to be ready (and fresh) for that ‘you may kiss the bride’ moment.

Lipstick

A day filled with activities like eating, dancing and kissing will definitely lead to a lipstick touch-up being needed if you want to be photo-ready at all times.

Tissues

Your wedding day will of course be filled with tears of joy so be prepared with some tissues.

Perfume

Having a signature perfume to use on your wedding day will leave you with a cherished scent to  serve as a reminder of this special day.

Hand cream

Your wedding ring will look dazzling on a pair of soft and moisturised hands, especially for those close-up ring shots.

Pocket Mirror

An essential item to have for a quick make-up touchup during teary-eyed speeches.

Safety Pins

These will come in handy if you come across any snags or broken zips on your dress, or if the groom happens to lose a button.

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