While we hope we don't have any emergencies on our big day, it's always better to be safe than sorry. It’s important to have those just-in-case items. The maid of honor or bridesmaid should pack them in a tote bag and stash it in a safe but easy-to-access place, If you're not the DIY type, we've got one already made for you.

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DIY: If you're planning on making your own emergency kit, here's a list of essential (and some optional) items to pack:

• Breath mints: Get your mouth ready for that first kiss with mini mints.
• Tweezers: From stray hairs to clumped lashes, you never know when these will come in handy.
• Blotting papers: Keep shine away with oil-absorbing sheets.
• Clear polish: Smooth out any unexpected chips for the perfect #ringselfie.
• Lipstick: Touch up your lip often with a mini tube in your shade of choice.
• Tissues: For dabbing away happy tears (and keeping your eye makeup on point).
• Hair spray: Splurge on a high-quality formula to make sure your ’do stays put.
• Fragrance: Dab a scent on your pulse points to smell amazing all day.
• Face mist: Just one spritz of this spray infused with herbal essential oils refreshes makeup and calms skin.
• Stain remover: Pack a portable stain removing pen for any sudden spills.
• Fashion tape: A quick fix for falling hemlines—and plunging necklines.
• Lint Roller: For your groom.
  
  Optional DIY Items

• Aspirin
• Band-Aids
• Dental floss/toothpicks
• Granola bars or other easy-to-carry snacks
• Sunblock (if you'll be outdoors)

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