What's In My Event Kit?
Hey there!
I believe that preparations are the key to throwing a successful event. During setup or even during the actual event, there is always a chance that something unforeseen comes up. This is usually where my Event Kit comes into play.
I believe it is of the utmost importance to think through different scenarios that may come up on the day of an event that might cause a “hiccup.” This way, when or if something happens, it can be easily fixed with very minimal setbacks to the celebration at hand! For this reason, I always keep my “Event Kit” with me. It is great in case some type of “emergency” comes up before, during, or after an event. That is why some planners also call it their “Emergency Kit.” No matter what you decide to call it, an event kit is one of the most important things to keep handy on the day of a wedding or event.
If you have a coordinator for the day of your event, you might be curious about what they keep in their Event Kit, especially for wedding days! If you are not working with a coordinator for the day of your wedding, you might be asking yourself “what are some things that I should have available for the day of my wedding?”
I have prepared a categorized list of the different items that I try to keep in my Event Kit at all times. It might just help spark a thought that you did not have before. You never know when a situation will present itself and you will desperately need some of these items:
Medical Items
Advil
Baby Wipes
Band-Aids
Benadryl
Cough Drops
Eye Drops
First Aid Kit
Hand Sanitizer
Hydrocortisone
Neosporin
Sunscreen
Tylenol
Personal Items
Bobby Pins
Clear Nail Polish
Comb
Compact Mirror
Curling Iron
Disposable Toothbrush
Eyelash Glue
Floss
Hairbrush
Hair Spray
Hair Ties
Heel Pads
Lint Roller
Lipstick
Lotion
Makeup Blotting Pads
Makeup Remover Wipes
Mints
Mouth Wash
Nail Clippers
Nail File
Nail Polish Remover
Q-Tips
Spray Deodorant
Static Guard
Tampons
Tide-To-Go Pen
Tissue
Toothpaste
Toothpicks
Tweezers
Setup Items
Batteries
Bottle Opener
Cake Knife and Server
Chalk Pen
Exacto Knife
Fishing Wire
Flash Light
Floral Wire
Hammer
Lighter and/or Matches
Nails
Rope
Rubber Bands
Safety Pins (also to be used for money dance)
Scissors
Screw Driver Set
Screws
S-hooks
Steamer
Tape Measure
Wire Cutter
Zip Ties
Adhesive
Command Hooks
Command Strips
Double Stick Tape
Fabric Glue
Glue Pen
Glue Sticks
Gorilla Glue
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Gun Sticks
Krazy Glue
Scotch Tape
Spray Adhesive
Stick-up Candle Adhesive
Business/ Office Supplies
Clipboard
Envelopes
Fancy Pens (for guest book)
Highlighters
Notepad
Pencils
Pens
Ruler
Sharpies
Single Hole Punch
Sticky Notes
“Better To Be Safe Than Sorry” Items
Black Tie
Clear Umbrellas
Fake Rings
Febreze
Garter
Insect Repellant
Men's Socks
Sewing Kit
Shoe Laces
Towels
Trash Bags
Windex
Coordinating Items
Extra Copies of Readings
Extra Copies of Vows
Notebook
Paper Copy of Timeline of the Day
Universal Portable Charger
Wall Charger
Well, there you have it.. a complete list of items that I keep stocked in my Event Kit. It seems like a lot because it is.. I am EXTRA. But, I feel like I have to be. After all, it is my job to be prepared! Honestly, most of this does not ever get touched on wedding days, BUT I believe it is better to be over prepared than not have something that my couples need on the day of their wedding. If you are unable to have a coordinator or planner for your wedding day, my hope is that this list helps you to think of things that you may not have thought of before in preparing for your big day!
