Wedding planner essential item suggestions from a no-BS Austin wedding planner with 20 years of experience.
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Wedding Planner Attire and Accessories
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Self-Care for Wedding Planners
Wedding Planner Job Supplies
Wedding Planner Attire and Accessories
I have a million of these dresses. They come in all colors, various sleeve styles and jumpsuits. They don't show sweat, so if you're in the south, you need this dress!
Calvin Klein Sleeveless Sheath Dress
Shoes for during the wedding. Theyr'e supportive and still dressy.
Willa 2.0 Slip On Flat | Slip-On Ballet Flats
I only wear Vionic shoes. These flip flops are great pre- and post-wedding.
Tide 2.0 | Arch Support Sandals
Black sneakers for later in the evening or setup.
City Walk AXS | Comfortable Walking Sneakers
The OG. Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick. Looks good on everyone. Keep it in your waist bag and use anytime!
Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Balm Black Honey
Bali Women's Push-Up Bra, Live It Up Full-Coverage Bras for Women, Cushioned Straps, Full Coverage....for my fellow large-chested ladies.
Bali Women's Push-Up Live It Up Full-Coverage Bra
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
For fixing broken bustles
BS ONE Price Tagging Gun for Clothing w/ 6 Needles & 1000 Barbs
Blister bandages
Blister Bliss Bridesmaid Bandages Wedding
Mints. Never be without mints. When you pull out the mints from your waist bag/fanny pack/whatever, you look like a rockstar to your client.
ALTOIDS Arctic Peppermint Breath Mints 1.2oz x8
Silicone earring backs - a relatively new addition to my kit
iBayam Silicone Earring Backs 1200Pcs Clear
Corsage pins - you can never have enough
Corsage Pins 250 Pcs Teardrop Pearl 2.17"
Goo Gone Pen for all those pesky items that show up without the tags removed
Goo Gone on the Go Pen - Adhesive Remover
Narcan. Be safe. You just never know at a wedding.
NARCAN Nasal Spray 4mg, 2 Single-Dose
Multi-charging cables for all the phones
10Ft 3A 3-in-1 Braided Charging Cable 2Pack
Windex glass cleaning wipes for when the venue's cleaning isn't quite up to snuff.
Windex Glass & Window Cleaner Wipes, 38 Ct
Shout wipes because people are messy at weddings
Shout Wipes Instant Stain Remover, 4 Ct
My most recent wedding day emergency kit
Professional Rolling Makeup Case Soft Sided Organizer
Plain black bowtie....because one always goes missing.
Men's Pre-Tied Satin Formal Tuxedo Bowtie
Black men's dress socks....because they seem to be forgotten sometimes.
Falari Men Dress Socks 5-Pack Black Cotton
White duct tape. Sometimes the gray version doesn't cut it.
Duck Tape Color Duct Tape, 1.88in x 20yd, White
Magnetic hooks for when you don't want to put holes in a wall.
Magnetic Hooks 30lbs 6pcs Heavy Duty N52
Sticky putty for those pesky taper candles and other random uses.
3oz Museum Sticky Putty Reusable Adhesive
Zippo butane torch refills
Zippo Butane Fuel Refill 75ml 2-Pack
Butane torch lighters are THE BEST lighters for sparklers.
2 Pack Refillable Windproof Jet Torch Lighters
Pepto Bismol because people make fantastic choices at weddings.
Pepto Bismol Cherry Chewable Tablets, 30 ct
Plain black neck tie because these sometimes don't show up.
JEMYGINS Solid Color Men's Tie for Business & Wedding
Cue the music: Tums Tums Tums Tums Tums
TUMS Antacid Chewable Tablets, 24 Ct, 3 Pack
Self-Care for Wedding Planners
Steam the stress away in the shower
Herbal Zen Stress Fighter Shower Steamer - 10 Pack
Ice pack for feet. No further notes.
REVIX Ankle Ice Pack Wrap for Foot Pain
Shower steamers that bring both the relaxation and sass.
Explicit Essentials Shower Steamers Gift Set - 12 Aromatherapy (3 Scents)
Wedding Planner Job Supplies
12 black clipboards. You can never have enough because they tend to walk off.
Black Plastic Clipboards Set of 12 - 12.5x9 Inch
Gold Table Numbers - I keep these in my emergency kit so my clients don't have to buy them.
