On your Wedding Day, it is recommended that an Emergency Kit containing some of the following items be readily available "just in case":

1. General

Bottled water

Camera/camcorder

new rolls of film

fresh batteries

Candy bars

hard candy, or similar treats

Cellular phone/beeper

Credit cards/checks/money

Directions to wedding ceremony/reception

Gum or mints

Pen & paper

Phone numbers of all bridal party members

Phone numbers of all wedding vendors (ceremony/reception locations, wedding officiant, caterer, photographer, DJ/band, florist, bakery, etc.)

Sitting Stool For Bride (In case her train is too long for a chair)

Special Reminder Note: Check on Wedding Day that a responsible person will have wedding rings & marriage certificate at wedding ceremony

2. Spare Items

Bandaids

Deodorant

Dusting/talcum powder

Electric razor & aftershave lotion for men in Bridal Party

Hair spray/brush/barrettes/bobby pins

Hand lotion

Handi wipes/hand towel

Kleenex tissues

Makeup bag

Masking tape (for ripped hems)

Nail polish/glue/remover

Perfume

Safety/bobbie pins

Sewing kit (needle/thread/buttons/etc.)

Smelling salt

Sunscreen

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Visine (In case of tears)

3. Clothing

Bow tie/cufflinks/shirt studs/black socks for men in Bridal Party

(extra) Earring backings

(extra) Flat shoes/slippers

Going away clothes after wedding ceremony/reception

Nylons/pantyhose

(extra) Throwaway garter

4. Health/Personal Items

Aspirin/Tylenol/Advil/etc.

Antacid

Antihistamines

Birth control

Cold/allergy pills

Feminine hygiene products

Pepto-Bismol

Perscriptions/medications

There is no one "correct" way to plan or schedule a wedding day.

There are an infinite number of options available that are acceptable.

New trends, styles, personal preferences, and other factors may cause some of this information to become obsolete.

Because of its overwhelming importance, we once again repeat our most important, numero uno tip for newlyweds: Prioritize Fun Over Everything Needing To Be Perfect! Don't fall prey to the trap of becoming a control freak.

Don't try to micro-manage everything! Instead, hire and entrust competent people to handle your wedding details, and leave the details to them.

That's their job.

Your task is to simply enjoy your special day!