“This survival kit was made to say, I’m thrilled you’ll be beside me on my wedding day”. Your bridesmaids are there to keep you calm on your wedding day and hold your hand when the pre-wedding jitters start to settle in. But what keeps them so calm? Having a bridesmaids survival kit that was thoughtfully put together of course! We’ve listed all the essentials you need to create the ultimate bridesmaids survival kit for your girls.
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Shine Be Gone…
We love a wedding day glow but no one wants to be shiny during the festivities! Including blotting papers in your bridesmaids survival kits is something you’ll all be thankful for. Your wedding photos will be the ultimate keepsake from your big day so you want to make sure everyone is looking their very best. Get rid of any unwanted shiny noses and T-zones by adding oil blotting papers to the list of wedding day essentials. Include a face mist as an added bonus so everyone can set their makeup before the celebrations begin.
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Dry Your Eyes…
Your bridesmaids committee is most likely going to be made up of your nearest and dearest so they’re guaranteed to shed a tear when they see their bestie tie the knot with the man of her dreams. Make sure your girls are well stocked with plenty of tissues for any teary moments that might occur throughout the big day.
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Fresh Fragrance…
Everyone wants to have an air of fresh, floral scent following them when they’re dressed up to the nines in their wedding day frock. Keep your bridesmaids feeling confident and fabulous by including a sweet scented rollerball or perfume travel spray in their survival kit. They’ll be able to have a quick spritz and smell amazing for the whole day.
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Stay Hydrated….
When the big day finally arrives, it’ll be such an adrenaline filled time that it’s easy to forget to do the mundane things like drinking enough water. Equip each of your bridesmaids with a small, refillable drink bottle to keep them hydrated throughout the whole day. Bonus points if you include a straw so they don’t have to worry about smudging their lipstick! Also, add an array of bite sized snacks to the survival kit to keep energy levels up before the main event.
Stitch It Up…
You know all those mini sewing kits that randomly show up in your cupboard and you have no idea how they got there? Well, there’s finally a purpose for them! Adding a mini sewing kit to your bridesmaids care packages could come in handier than you think. Loose hem? Sorted! Rouge bead fell off your dress? No problem! A sewing kit might just be your strongest ally in the fight against the elements on your wedding day.
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Mini Makeup…
Preparing your bridesmaids with travel-sized makeup for beauty touch ups is crucial on the big day! Hit up your local chemist or supermarket and fill a basket with mini lipsticks, mascaras and concealers for any makeup retouches that you and your girls might need before walking down the aisle.
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Sticky Situation…
You never know when you’ll need to tape something up, in or down on your wedding day! Make sure you’re prepared for any situation by adding fashion tape to your bridesmaids survival kits. Fashion tape is the perfect fix for any falling hemlines, stray bra straps and plunging necklines.
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Keep It Fresh…
As a part of the bridal party, your bridesmaids will be making a lot of small talk at the wedding reception with all of the guests. Include mints in your bridesmaids survival kits so that after the main meal, your girls can feel clean and fresh and get straight back to socialising. Add floss to the survival kit as well to avert any awkward food-stuck-in-teeth situations that could ruin the wedding photos.
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All The Little Things…
It’s important to remember all of the little things that will make a big difference on your wedding day! Don’t forget to include the absolute essentials such as bobby pins, band-aids and hair elastics. These necessities in day to day life are often overlooked when it comes to such a monumental occasion. But, they are completely crucial to include in your bridesmaids survival kits!
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