When I was getting married, a lot of my friends were too. So, like many women, I found myself in a bridal whirlwind in which napkin colors, the d.j. vs. band conundrum, and tent rentals were all of monumental importance. At this time, I came into possession of a Bridal Emergency Kit. I was not the first bride to get it. It came to me from a friend after her wedding, and it was a mammoth drawstring bag full of tons of little travel-sized items, all of which some bride along the way had found to be handy on her big day. The idea was that you would add something after your own wedding and pass it on, which I did.
Much more recently, a young woman I know announced that she would be tying the knot. She wanted me to create some fun totes for her bridesmaids and mom like I made for another friend last summer. Now, it is important to note that this woman holds a special place in my heart because she was my long-term substitute when I was on maternity leave with my second child. She did a fantastic job, really went above and beyond, and anyone who teaches knows that having a sub who you can really trust makes all the difference in the world. When it came time to deliver the totes, I wanted to include a little something extra. A Bridal Emergency Kit seemed like the perfect thing. Some girlfriends and I brainstormed a list and assembled the following items, all in the small travel sizes:
- lip balm
- breath mints
- ibuprofen
- little folding hairbrush with built-in mirror
- lint roller
- snack-sized energy bar
- safety pins
- wet wipes
- bobby pins
- a sewing kit
- clear nail polish
- bandages
- antacids
- tissues
- dental floss
- deodorant
- hair spray
- hand lotion
- nail polish remover
- scissors
- small disposable toothbrushes
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