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WEDDING DAY ESSENTIALS: THE OH SH*T KIT

Whether you're planning an emo wedding full of eyeliner and checkerboard, a music theme wedding with tables names after your favourite bands, an unapologetically queer celebration, or basically any of the cool wedding themes that make your Nan raise an eyebrow, there are some essentials you need to have on hand.


At Alt Wedding Fair, we call it the Oh Sh*t Kit - your ride-or-die emergency stash for those inevitable “Oh sh*t” moments (because let’s face it, they will happen). The wedding day essential kit. Even if you’ve planned your wedding tighter than a festival schedule, things have a way of going sideways or you simply just forget something. A broken heel. A stained shirt. One of your wedding party forgetting they needed tit tape. That’s where your Oh Sh*t Kit swoops in, cape and all.


SO, WHATS IN AN OH SHIT KIT?


Think of it as your wedding day survival kit - part first-aid, part outfit fix, part emotional support bag. Here's what we recommend packing:


THE BASICS (A.K.A THE 'OF COURSE YOU'D NEED THAT' LIST):


  • Plasters (because those new Docs will break in eventually, but not today)

  • Painkillers (for that pre-ceremony stress headache or next-day hangover)

  • Sewing kit (for fixing rips, popped buttons, or outfit malfunctions)

  • Safety pins (tiny heroes)

  • Tissues (for happy tears, snotty sobs, and everything in between)

  • Mints or gum (you will be getting kissed)


BEAUTY & STYLE SAVIOURS:


  • Extra lash glue (can be used to stick a necklace to your chest so it's always looking picture perfect)

  • Lipstick/lip balm (for touch-ups between screaming My Chem)

  • Mini deodorant (for the dance floor sweaty mosher vibes)

  • Hair ties, grips, and a travel-sized hairspray (for those last min backcombing needs)

  • Tit tape (gotta make sure the puppies are safe and sound)

  • Nail glue (for when a dramatic pointy acrylic makes a break for freedom)


THE 'DIDN'T THINK OF THAT' MVP:


  • Portable phone charger (because your cousin will want to live stream the ceremony on TikTok)

  • Tampons/pads (even if you’re not expecting your period, Mother Nature likes to surprise us)

  • Stain remover pen (red wine, muddy fields, rogue eyeliner tears)

  • Snacks (no one likes a hangry nearlywed in the morning)

  • Water bottle (hydrate or die-drate, darling)



BUT DON'T JUST TAKE IT FROM US...


We asked some of our favourite alternative wedding legends (from alternative photographers to hair wizards and festival-ready venues) what they'd pack in their ultimate Oh Sh*t Kit. Here's what they had to say:


“Safety pins. Scissors. Medicine for tummy troubles.”

“Eyelash glue, fashion tape, and hayfever eye drops.”


“Paracetamol, scissors (for set up!), and plasters.”


“Painkillers, plasters, and an electric fan.”


“Safety pins, mints, and needle & thread.”

1. Painkillers – Because a headache or a sore back can hit at the worst moments. Keep a few handy for those "I just need a moment" times.

2. Sewing Kit – For any wardrobe malfunctions, like a popped button or a split seam. Trust me, a quick fix will save your sanity (and your dress) in a pinch.

3. Blister Plasters – After hours of dancing or walking in new shoes, you’ll thank yourself for this one. Blisters are a wedding-day menace


“Painkillers (I got a migraine after our ceremony), comfy shoes, and safety pins.”


“Emergency snacks, painkillers and tissues.”


1. Get a cute umbrella 2. Chalk to match the colour of your wedding outfit to cover up any marks 3. Blister patches


“Tide Pen — A MUST! Fluids (gotta stay hydrated, kids) and Imodium - better safe than sorry!”


“Stain remover wipes, safety pins, and Haribo.”



FINAL THOUGHTS: BE PREPARED, NOT STRESSED


No matter how unconventional your big day is, whether it’s an emo wedding at a castle, a glitter-drenched music theme festival wedding in a muddy field, or just a celebration that’s unapologetically you — things might go a bit sideways. That’s okay. You’ll laugh about it later. Especially if you’ve got your Oh Sh*t Kit locked and loaded.


Wanna see more cool wedding themes, get inspo, or meet suppliers who get your vibe? Check out the Alternative Wedding Directory for suppliers or check out our latest fair here and buy tickets today!

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