Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Bridal Survival Kit or Bride's Emergency Bag
A special Bridal Survival Bag can be a very personal, practical creation. Ready-made wedding emergency kits can be hard to find, so why not go one step further and plan a whole bridal bag - with that extra touch of putting together individual pieces inside! It's so valuable and memorable as a gift or for your own wedding.Part 1 - Some Suggested Ingredients or Checklist(Tip:Make everything small and lightweight as possible)TissuesPanadol Hair Ties/Bands/PinsNail FileTravel Comb/BrushBandaidSpare stockingsClear nailpolish for stocking runsTampon/Pad/Panty LinerRescue Remedy/Brandy miniatureDeodorantEyedropsCompact mirrorSewing Kit - Needle, White/Cream Thread, Safety Pins Tip:Make your own! Wrap the cotton around a folded bit of cardboard approx 1cmx4cm, then tuck the needle/pins under the thread.Breath Mints Tip:To save room, I put 12 TicTacs into a mini resealable bag or Zip Lock bag.Travel-size makeup and perfume Tip:Do an advanced miniatures search in the Beauty and Health category for mini, miniature, travel size, sample, GWP, tiny -- or buy tiny containers to put your own in - like Tupperware keyrings! Part 2 - Putting It All Together1. Place ingredients in an organza bag, or a ziplock bag with a personalised home-printed hang tag to make it look more professional.2. Then put the pack in a bridal bag! Tip - Buya bagthat hangs from your wrist - bangle, wrist, dilly, bridal - so you/the bride won't have to carry it on the day. Tip - If you have the time/skills, you could make a matching wrist bag using offcuts from the wedding dress fabric and attach ribbon or bangles to the top. Note: Leave the bride enough room to put in her mobile phone and keys!
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