As the best man, you’re being entrusted to be the groom’s greatest support. Whatever he needs, you have to be ready and willing to help him. You’ll even have to expect the unexpected. For this, you’ll need an emergency kit filled with tools for every requirement or emergency that might just pop up. Here is what every best man will need in his emergency kit:
Personal items:
Gum/mints:
No-one wants bad breath, especially not on their wedding day. Slip the groom some gum or mints to chew on before the ceremony to keep his breath minty fresh. Just remind him to get rid of it before getting married!
Medication:
If a sudden headache or wave of nausea hits the groom, you have to be ready with some tablets to quell his ills.
Tissues:
Weddings and tears go hand in hand. Keep tissues in your pocket to pass to your groom when the waterworks start flowing.
Lip-balm:
The groom will be having his most important kiss on his wedding day, so his lips need to be moisturised and in tip-top shape.
Hairbrush:
Fly-aways be gone! Keep a hairbrush/comb on hand to smooth the groom’s locks before he walks down the aisle.
Cash:
You never know when you’ll need some money. Make sure to keep a few notes in your pocket in case you need to tip any of the vendors or do a quick shop run.
Clothing items:
Cologne:
Your groom should be smelling his best on his big day. Keep a bottle of his favourite cologne on hand to spritz him with before he weds.
Sewing kit:
Keep a sewing kit on hand in case of seam rips or loose buttons. If you don’t know how to sew (let’s be honest), replace the kit with hem tape or safety pins.
Extra cuff links:
Things can go missing easily in high-stress situations. Have a spare set of cuff links available in case the groom misplaces one of his.
Shoe polish:
No one wants a dusty shoe. Have shoe polish on hand to shine the groom’s shoes and keep him looking polished.
Lint roller:
Dust, random hairs and loose fabric threads can ruin the groom’s overall look. Make sure to give him a once-over with a lint roller to have him looking his best for his big day.
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