This kit can take many forms: probably best kept in an overnight bag, 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
Any prescription medications
Panadol / Disprin Band-Aids Tampons, pads

BEAUTY/GROOMING

dusting powder for before pictures are taken
hand lotion, wipes-wipes
Kleenex
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!)
deodorant
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,
toothbrush and toothpaste

ATTIRE

'throwaway' garter
earring backs
emergency buttons
flat shoes or ballet slippers (if necessary)
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)
champagne - and glasses
a list of outstanding to-do's that can be turned over to someone else.

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