One time bride, 3x bridesmaid. Use this as inspo or a checklist for your big day of what you need to pack before you head out. Both for your bridal suite, as well as for your maid of honor/bridesmaids to carry around for you. I ordered the clutch sec...
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Carry in a Clutch/purse!
General things to Consider
Carry in a Clutch/purse!
A must have for your loooong day. Weather you're a bride or a bridesmaid, this will save your t-zone, ESPECIALLY if it's a wedding during the warmer months.
Blot & Glow Blotting Paper Refill
The way I didn't have this at a recent wedding I was in and the way I and the bride needed them bad haha
Pocket Tissues
Whatever your makeup artist is putting on you, make sure to have some to reapply throughout the day!
Lip Gloss/Lip Stick
So basic but so crucial lol. If you have your perfume, that works too. But bring this in a lil clutch with you!
Mini Deodarant/Perfume
If you are having a standard wedding schedule where you take photos > ceremony > more photos > then reception, no matter how much breakfast you eat (which probably won’t even be much), it’ll be good to have snacks that are filling in hand for both you and your wedding party so you don’t pass out from hunger (the last thing you want).
Crunchy Granola Bars
Great for on the go, but especially crucial on this photo heavy day
This kind specifically, not the ones that look like they're on a tape roll! Those aren't as sticky as these.
Fearless Tape - Double Sided Tape
General things to Consider
If you're doing an outdoor wedding or know you want to take pictures outside, definitely consider bringing some sunglasses with you!
Sunglasses for Men and Women | Ray-Ban® USA
Please don't forget to tip your vendors 🥹 set up the envelopes beforehand with amounts and labeled for each vendo and designate either a bridesmaid, your parents, or your partner.
Wedding Vendor Tipping Guide — The Wedding Planner LA
Whether you’re drinking or not, this will help you and your wedding party stay hydrated! Drip drops are also lower sugar than liquid IV. Ever since finding that out, they have been my electrolyte of choice.
DripDrop
My sister took Polaroids for my wedding day and I’ve done this as a bridesmaid for every other wedding I’ve been to. Yes, you’ll have photos taken of you by a professional, but these are also always fun and you get to see them at the end of your nigh...
Polaroid Camera | Official Store
If you're doing Polaroids, don't forget film!!!!
Buy Polaroid Instant Film
If you plan to do getting ready pictures, make sure you and your party have your PJs, robes, slippers, etc!
The Bridal Shop
For my girls and guys with Asian glow
Glowless: The Asian Glow Patch for Alcohol Flush
For the vibes while getting ready because everyone is gonna be dead tired in the morning hahaha
Bluetooth speakers for mighty sound at home or on the go
3 out of 4 times of getting my makeup done, the person didn't have an eyelash curler lol. Idk why, but if this is a normal step of your routine, bring your own, just in case.
Eyelash Curler
Ring box, invites, accessories, florals and such for your flat lays, if that's important to you.