Wedding Day Emergency Kit: The Items Your Videographer Swears By (And Why You Need Them!)

Let's be real - after filming hundreds of weddings, I've seen it all. From dress malfunctions to weather surprises, having the right emergency kit can literally save the day. Here's my tried-and-true list of essentials that have turned me into everyone's favorite wedding day hero (sorry, not sorry).

The Must-Haves (That Have Saved More Weddings Than I Can Count):

1. The Dynamic Duo: Scissors & Double-Sided Tape

• Real talk: These two items have saved more dresses, bouquets, and decorations than I can count

• Pro tip: Double-sided skin tape is a game-changer for keeping dresses in place during those epic dance moves

• Trust me, when you need them, you NEED them

2. The Fashion Fixers

• Safety pins (all sizes - seriously, stock up)

• Sewing kit (basic colors to match common wedding dress shades)

• Clear nail polish (stops runs in stockings like magic)

• Lint roller (because pet hair shows up in 4K)

3. The Beauty Brigade

• Oil blotting sheets (because Kentucky humidity is real, y'all)

• Mini hairspray

• Bobby pins and hair ties

• Tissues (waterproof mascara can only do so much)

4. The Comfort Crew

• Band-aids (those new shoes aren't as comfortable as you thought)

• Pain relievers

• Mints or gum

• Portable fan (Louisville summers, need I say more?)

5. The Tech Support

• Portable phone charger

• Extra camera batteries (as your videographer, this one's on me)

• Flash drive (you never know)

• Bluetooth speaker (for those "where's the music?" moments)

6. The Weather Warriors

• Clear umbrellas (they look better on camera)

• Small towels

• Hand warmers/cooling packs (depending on season)

7. The Quick Fixes

• Super glue

• Command strips

• Zip ties

• White chalk (covers last-minute dress marks)

The "Trust Me, You'll Thank Me Later" Items:

• Protein bars (because "too busy to eat" is a real thing)

• Stain remover pen

• Backup wedding bands (just kidding, but wouldn't that be smart?)

Pro Tips From Years of Wedding Filming:

1. Keep it organized! Use clear pouches so you can find things quickly

2. Tell your wedding party where the kit is located

3. Check and restock after each wedding

4. Keep seasonal items rotated (nobody needs hand warmers in July)

Real Wedding Story Time:

Let me tell you about the time these scissors and double-sided tape saved a bride's cathedral veil ten minutes before the ceremony... (true story, but that's for another blog post!)

Remember: While having an emergency kit is crucial, having an experienced wedding team who knows how to use it is even more important. We've seen it all, fixed it all, and filmed it all - looking like it was always part of the plan.

Want more wedding planning tips? Drop a ✂️ in the comments if you'd like to see more behind-the-scenes stories of wedding day saves!

P.S. Vendors: Tag me in your emergency kit must-haves! Let's help our couples be prepared for anything!