DIY: Day of Survival Kits

I've watched too many episodes of The Rachel Zoe Project and been the photographer at too many events where the guest of honor has had some wardrobe mishap or other emergency. For either or maybe both of those reasons, it was important for me to give each participant their own Day of Survival Kit.

The essential ingredients:

• Lint Roller (1 for each 'maid and boy)
• Hollywood 2-Sided Tape (1 pack with strips split across the girls' packs. I acquired this late and didn't have time to tuck into each kit but it was easily accessible in my getaway bag.)
• Mini-emery board (1 pack split across the girls' packs)
• Advil (or Ibuprofen) tablets (3 to 4 packets for each 'maid and boy)
• Tums Extra Strength chewable tablets (1 roll for each 'maid and boy)
• Hand sanitizer (I forgot this essential; luckily our wedding was indoors and we were never far from a sink.)
• Instant stain remover (1 for each 'maid and boy)
• Toothbrush/toothpaste kits (1 for each 'maid and boy; 1 for both the bride and the groom)
• Blister bandages (2 packs split across the three 'maids and the bride)
• Latex-free bandages (2 packs split across the 'maids, boys, bride and groom) 
• Safety pins, assorted sizes (2 packs split across the 'maids and bride)
• Clear nail polish (1 for the Diva of Honor. On the day of the wedding I couldn't find the clear nail polish so we had to wing it when a run occurred.)

Did you get a Day of Survival kit when you were in a wedding? Did you give your wedding party a kit? What was the item you found most helpful?

Remember that if you're trying to save money, buy in bulk and/or order in advance for free shipping. We acquired the pieces for our kits over a couple of sales and with a few coupons. The neat thing about these kits is that they're perfectly sized to drop into a big purse or tuck into your glove box. They don't have to be used just for the day of the wedding.