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Getting excited to walk down the aisle for your bestie, sister, or soon-to-be sister-in-law? As a bridesmaid, you have the honor of celebrating with her before and on the big day in the most special way!
And when the big day finally arrives, preparation is key.
Spoiler alert: that means packing, and we’re not just talking about your bridesmaid dress!
Here’s our complete bridesmaid packing list with 59 must-pack items for pre-wedding primping, walking down the aisle, and dancing the night away!
Attire and Accessories
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Couples go to great lengths to plan the perfect, stress-free wedding, and your main duty as a bridesmaid is to show up (on time) and look the part!
Here are the essential garments you’ll need for the wedding day:
In the lead-up to the big day, you’ll also want to ensure your dress fits perfectly. Learn more in our guide to bridesmaid dress alterations!
Toiletries and Beauty Products
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The small makeup bag you carry in your tote bag to the gym isn’t going to cut it on the day of the wedding.
You’ll want to have all of these things on hand:
Dental Essentials
Even if you’re not spending the night, you’ll want to freshen up before the ceremony starts with these dental essentials:
Hair Essentials
Whether you hire a glam squad or plan to DIY your own hair and makeup, it’s always best to have your favorite hair products on hand, like:
Makeup
Even if a professional makeup artist does your look, you’ll still need some of your own essentials for touch-ups:
Planning to do your makeup yourself or help another bridesmaid do hers?
Be sure to pack:
Grooming Essentials
These aren’t just items that should be on your wedding day packing list.
These are must-haves that you should always have within easy reach:
Overnight Must-Haves
If you’re planning to spend the night before or after the wedding at a hotel or as a guest in someone else’s home, you’ll need your:
Emergency Items
Fashion and beauty emergencies happen, so it’s common for the maid of honor to pack a tote bag full of emergency supplies for the bride.
Consider packing an emergency kit for yourself or to help a fellow bridesmaid in need:
Emergency Kit
Non-Emergency Essentials
There are some things you can take with you anywhere you go and put to good use — no emergency required:
Tech Essentials
For an occasion as important as a wedding, you’ll definitely want to stay connected and capture some memories in your own special way with these:
This last one is important, as there might not be enough outlets in the bridal suite for everyone to charge their phones simultaneously.
Wedding Day Essentials
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When packing a tote bag or rolling bag for the big day, be sure to include the following:
Destination Wedding? You’ll Need to Pack A LOT More!
Destination weddings usually involve multiple pre-wedding and post-wedding events. And you’ll need an outfit for all of them!
Depending on the climate and the type of events scheduled for the wedding weekend, be sure to bring:
Now that you know exactly what to pack, we have just one more tip in mind:
Don’t wait until the last minute!
Start prepping your travel bag and selecting your outfits ahead of time. That way, when it’s time to depart for the wedding, all you’ll have to do is grab your bags and go!
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