Don't get caught with only a tissue to blot a bride's tears should she yell this most dreaded phrase. No emergency kit is complete without the proper tools to combat a variety of wedding gown "near" catastrophes. After years of working in the bridal gown industry and planning weddings here at Moments And Memories we have a separate kit for wedding gown emergencies. We constantly add and delete items from the kit based on the wedding, time of year and location. Here's a glimpse of some of our favorite kit items.
Sewing Kit
Needle & Thread - White, Ivory, Black and the Wedding Colors. We carry medium size spools not those mini barely able to hem half a coat sleeve sizes.
Scissors - Fabric Only Scissors. Using scissors to cut paper dulls the blades and fabric hates a dull blade.
Safety Pins - In various sizes. A well placed safety pin will quickly fix broken bustles, peeping bras and zippers that won't lock.
Lint Roller - Great for those lint catching black tuxes.
Fabric Glue - Stop a line of running beads in their tracks!
Lighter - Not recommended for the faint of heart or a novice. Organza and chiffon tend to fray horribly when torn. Burning the fabric ends will melt the fabric and stop a run. Please oh please use care and make sure the bride, bridesmaid, mom or guest is OUT OF THE GARMENT!!!
Anti-Static Spray - Especially during the winter months. Running low, wave you magic wand wire hanger on the garment or attach a safety pin to the hem.
Nylons and Socks - Yes we really do carry a spare pair or two.
White Slippers - Place them under the bridal table just in case the shoes must come off. Remember to put the heels back on when walking around!
Velcro - My personal favorite. Quick hems, missing buttons, fixing shoes, and on and on. We go through Velcro like crazy.
Goodness no wonder it's a stand alone kit. I had every intention of adding the stain information to this post but, I think we had better part two this topic and do a separate stain post. Just edited the title!
So what are your favorite emergency kit staples? I bet there are some great and ingenious ideas out there!
