This actual kit can take many forms: overnight bag, paper bag, basket, or a really big purse. In general, the kit is left in the bride's dressing/changing room for easy access at the wedding site and is assigned to a mother, bridesmaid, or guest to bring to the reception.

Health

• antacid
• antihistamine, cold remedy, any prescription medications
• aspirin, Tylenol, or Advil
• bandaids
• hard candy (better than medicinal scent of cough-drops)
• pepto-bismol or other antacid/upset stomach aid
• smelling salts
• tampons, pads

Beauty/Grooming

• dusting powder for before pictures are taken

• hand lotion, handi-wipes

• kleenex

• bobby pins

• makeup

• baby powder (also works great for spills on your white dress--just dab with water and then baby powder)

• makeup remover for face and for clothes

• lint remover (someone said it even takes makeup off of tuxes!)

• deoderant

• perfume

• makeup kit with extras for 'maids with different coloring/complexions

• nail polish in shade worn, & remover

• nail file

• small hand towel (put them around the neck when doing makeup to avoid stains)

• hairdryer (not just for hair, also dries dresses from stain removal) gel, hairspray (good for runs in hose too), brush, water mister,

• barrettes

• and/or bobby pins

• toothbrush and toothpaste

Attire

• 'throwaway' garter

• clear nail polish for runs in hose

• earring backs

• emergency buttons

• flat shoes or ballet slippers (if necessary)

• iron

• pantyhose (extras in case anything happened)

• safety pins and a sewing kit with thread the color of bridesmaids' dresses, as well as white

• masking tape or sewing tape(last-minute ripped hems)

• small sewing kit, thread for all dresses of wedding party

• small scissors (for thread)

Miscellaneous

• directions to reception - extra copies

• phone numbers of all service folks

• small flashlight

• spare hat pins (in case florist forgets them for corsages)

• spare change for phone

• cooler with juice and sodas (include club soda for stain removal)

• oranges, crackers duct tape (works on falling hems, broken bouquet handles, wobbly unity candles) champagne - and glasses

• a list of outstanding to-do's that can be turned over to someone else. (e.g. call ahead to the reception site to tell them that we are on our way; pay clergy and organist; etc.)