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Wedding day accessories and emergency kit: what to check
Long days in heavy outfits are easier with a few small things within reach. Give one helper a bag with these items and make sure they know where it is at every event.
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Emergency sewing and safety-pin kit
Quick fixes for a loose hook, a torn hem or a slipping drape.
What to check
Thread colours that match the main outfits. Safety pins in several sizes. Needles that fit thick fabric, and small scissors. A compact case that fits a helper’s bag. What to avoid
Leaving it in a car or room far from the event. Shop link: search “Emergency sewing and safety-pin kit” on Amazon.in (opens in a new tab)
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Hair pins, U-pins and bobby pins
Holding hairstyles, dupattas and hair accessories through long events.
What to check
A colour that matches the hair. A mix of sizes, with U-pins for buns. A small tin to keep them together. What to avoid
Pins with rough or missing tips, which can scratch. Shop link: search “Hair pins, U-pins and bobby pins” on Amazon.in (opens in a new tab)
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Gel insoles and heel grips
Comfort during long hours of standing and greeting guests.
What to check
Size that fits the actual shoes. Adhesive that holds without marking the shoe. A trial at home for a few hours before the day. What to avoid
Trying new shoes for the first time on the wedding day. Shop link: search “Gel insoles and heel grips” on Amazon.in (opens in a new tab)
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Clutch or potli bag for the day
Keeping a phone, tissues, pins and lip colour within reach.
What to check
Room for your phone, measured against its size. A secure closure and a strap if you need hands free. Lining that will not snag embroidery. What to avoid
A bag so small that a helper has to carry everything anyway. Shop link: search “Clutch or potli bag for the day” on Amazon.in (opens in a new tab)
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Handheld fans
Keeping cool in heavy outfits and crowded rooms.
What to check
Charging method and running time for rechargeable fans. Weight and noise. Simple foldable fans for elders who prefer them. What to avoid
Fans with exposed blades near long hair or dupattas. Shop link: search “Handheld fans” on Amazon.in (opens in a new tab)
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