What brides are putting in those emergency bags in Peoria, IL.
The emergency bag. The one you make, hoping to never use.
The emergency list essentials are all here, organized, for you. Trust me when I tell you there is always a reason for everything. I remember being so baffled about crochet hooks being on the list. I remember thinking “Why would anyone ever need those?”. So, I googled it and understood it right away.
That night, the very first bride we ever had in our venue came to me, asking for her mom.
I explained that her mom, along with all the guests, had already left for the night
and asked her if there was anything I could to help.
She told me she needed her mom to help her get out of the dress. I told her I could help her. She said, “But my mom…..she has the crochet hooks.” and I smiled and said “I’ve got you!” and ran to get my emergency bag.
I recommend either of these following travel sized emergency kits:
www.amazon.com/AOLRNALI-Emergency-Essentials-Survival-Must-Have
www.amazon.com/Wedding-Emergency-Essential-Bridesmaid-Brushes
The PBC Venue, has emergency bag waiting for you in our bridal suite with over $400 worth of product. Keep that in mind when going down the checklist of items to buy.
In the event that you want to make your own kit, here are a list of items that you may want to makes sure that you pick up:
Personal Essentials
Phone & charger (portable charger/power bank too)
Wallet/ID, credit card, and some cash
Keys
Snacks (granola bars, nuts, etc.)
Water bottle (reusable or sealed)
Breath mints or gum
Beauty & Grooming
Lip balm and/or the lipstick you’re wearing
Makeup touch-up kit (powder, concealer, mascara, eyeliner, blush)
Oil blotting sheets
Perfume/cologne
Hairbrush or comb
Hairspray, bobby pins, hair ties
Mini mirror
Nail file, clear polish, nail glue (for quick fixes)
Lotion/hand cream
Deodorant
Health & Comfort
Pain relievers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc.)
Allergy medicine/antihistamines
Band-aids (especially for shoes/blisters)
Fashion tape/double-sided tape
Safety pins & small sewing kit
Stain remover pen/wipes
Tissues & hand sanitizer
Eye drops/contact solution (if needed)
Feminine products
Clothing Fixes
Extra pair of pantyhose/tights (if wearing)
Lint roller
Shoe pads/cushions or blister guards
Spare earring backs
Small scissors
Wedding-Specific
Copy of vows or speeches
Vendor contact list & timeline (paper or digital)
Rings (if you’re the keeper!)
Extra boutonnieres pins
Straws (helpful for sipping without smudging lipstick)
Pole Barn Chic is locally owned and operated. We hope to encourage engaged couples to consider choosing a locally owned wedding venue. We go to great lengths to exceed expectations, and you will find that locally owned wedding venues have far less turnover and that leads to better communication! We love shouting out and supporting our locally owned wedding venue and wedding business colleagues. Here are a few locally owned wedding venues across the US:
Berkshire Ridge of Blackwell: www.berkshireridgeofblackwell.com
Butterfly Kisses Pavillion: www.butterflykissespavilion.com
Prosperity Mansion: www.prosperitymansion.com
Kinsey Events: www.kinseyevents.com
The Barn at Ballard Creek: www.thebarnatballardcreek.com