It seems that weddings are never ending for me this past year or so. My favorite thing about being a wedding guest is shopping for new dresses (though this is not financially the best plan, I just can’t resist). What I haven’t been very good at is preparing for well, everything else. Last minute flights, last minute hotels, and then not bringing the “wedding guest essentials” to the ceremony and reception. So in order to avoid my mistakes, I’m sharing my wedding guest essentials that you won’t want to forget.
Wedding Guest Essentials
Tissues
This one is kind of a no brainer, and yet, I never bring them. I never thought I would cry at a wedding and yet I always turn into a blubbering whale. One look at a teary eyed Bride and I just lose it. I can’t help that I’m actually a huge sap.
Cash
I have yet to run into this problem, but I’ve seen enough Four Weddings on TLC to know to bring cash to a wedding. If there’s a cash bar, you’re going to want some cash for it. I suppose you could open a tab, but from what I’ve heard, at weddings, that can get pretty expensive really fast. Of course the bride and groom could always have an open bar or no bar at all. Whatever their preference be, I’d rather be safe than sorry for this one. (How else do you think I attempt to keep those tears in check?)
ID
Again, I haven’t had this problem yet, but if there’s a bar and you want to drink, you’ll need your ID. It’ll always be when you don’t have it that they’ll ask for it, right? Don’t miss out on some of the fun by forgetting it.
Hangover Kit
You don’t even have to have a drink for this to come in handy. After a long night of crying, smiling, and a whirlwind of emotions, you’re probably going to want some pain killers and a sleep mask. Pinch Provisions always has the cutest kits for this, but a couple pain killers in the purse works just as well.
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