How to Make a Bride Survival Kit

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Buy or make a neat hold-all to keep everything inside.

   Ideally it should be compact and easily carried, so that the bride finds it easy to toss in with anything else she's toting around on the wedding day.
   
   A small purse, tiny keepsake box or a toiletry bag are probably good choices.
   
   For an extra-special touch, buy or make a bag or container in the wedding colours (if you already know them).
   
   For a special touch, embroider or write the bride's name or "Bride Survival Kit" on the item.
   
   Make sure that it's big enough to hold all the items you put in it, but not so big that it's awkward to carry around.
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   Step 2: Find suitable items to place inside.

   Before going out and buying a bunch of items to put inside, consider using some items you probably already have in your house.
   
   You can always improve their appearance by by tying ribbons (in the wedding colours) around them.
   
   Look for items such as:
   Tampons/sanitary napkins/panty liners (it's always best to add one of each, assume nothing) Q-tips Band-aids Safety pins Spare pair of pantyhose. , When thinking of what to put inside, try to think of everything that could go wrong at a wedding (unless you are the bride
   - don't stress yourself out!).
   
   Then, put in an item that could fix or help with that problem.
   
   For example:
   Mini nail file Small tube of lip gloss Topcoat of nail polish Travel-sized hand sanitizer Mini hairspray Travel-sized sunblock Compact mirror Mini body lotion Small pack of mints Comb Mini sewing kit Travel-sized deodorant Stain remover stick or sheets Small pack of tissues Sample-sized mascara (preferably waterproof). , It's a great idea to give the bride something small to nibble on if she's feeling nervous or a little peckish before the ceremony.
   
   Don't put in anything too big or messy.
   
   Consider something like a granola bar and a small juice box (choose something light-coloured such as apple juice
   - not something that will stain the dress!).
   
   To be on the safe side, you could put in a mini water bottle instead of a juice box. , Don't write her a novel or make her a scrapbook
   - just add a handwritten note of encouragement and well-wishes to help her keep a handle on her nerves.
   
   If she likes sentimental things, write her a nice note about how much she means to you and that you wish her all the best.
   
   If she prefers something with a bit of humor, write her a few jokes (perhaps wedding-themed jokes) to make her laugh away the nerves.
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   Step 3: Buy other items to stash in the survival kit.

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   Step 4: Add some food items.

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   Step 5: Put in something personal.

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