Ok, it’s going to be a drive-by posting but I’ve been thinking a lot about what you need in your emergency kit. Here’s the deal, you don’t need as much as you think you do, but here’s my list for things you do need!
sewing kit – whether it’s to tack your bustle back in place, fix a button on a tux or vest, strap fixer or anything, your sewing kit can come in handy!
safety pins – in case your bustle rips or something and you don’t want to use a sewing kit – ideally, big and small depending on what you need them for and the weight of your dress fabric (and bridesmaids too!)
bobby pins – so I can pin your hair back into place if needed – did you know I double as a emergency hair fixer? Yep. I do.
deodorant – everyone forgets this
small item of body spray if it’s hot out – stay fresh my people!
body glide – if it’s hot and sticky out and you’re worried about any type of chafing (whether on your legs, feet or shoulders) this stuff is awesome, you can find it at any running store (thanks to my running brides for tipping me off to this!)
don’t even pack gum because I will yell at you for it – it shows in photos very easily!
general makeup stuff – blotting papers and lip stuff, everything else your makeup artist should’ve taken care of! You don’t need everything on the day of!
And that’s my list of go-to things. The other things are nice if you have room to take them with you but this is an essentials list! And who doesn’t love a condensed version of the lists that show 10000 things that they say you must have? I do that’s for sure!
my own self imposed deadline! Lissa and Phil’s wedding was yesterday and a ton of fun! Did you also know it was Tequila day too? Yep. But anyway, I don’t know if Lissa and Phil knew this, nor did I remember telling them OR give them any hints, but they were my 50th wedding! So I did a little something something different and kind of fun (don’t worry, I’m not quitting the photo job!) but it was a lot of fun and I hope they enjoy it before they go on their honeymoon!
And of course my fun little addition and in no way awesome quality, but I’m sure they’ll love it just the same
I wonder how much Jess has been checking my blog since she got back from the honeymoon? Well the wait is finally over! Jess and Adam were a really fun couple to work with! Jess is extremely on time and Adam is relaxed enough to go along with it (don’t worry, I’m a time keeper too Jess!). We were discussing a rain plan when I mentioned possibly hitting up Lynfred Winery in Roselle for pictures, Jess said screw any park, we’re going for wine! And we did! It was great and produced some of my favorite images of the year! It was so nice for the bridal party to relax and have a glass while we finished up with Jess and Adam. And we won’t even talk about the party because I’ve never seen a dance floor so packed all night long!
So you saw part 1 here right? Well if not, go back, watch, it’s a good time! Once we hit up Millennium Park, it start raining! And then Kim and Rob took off running, I walked. It cleared up and we hit up Kinzie St. Bridge for just a few more photos and then it was off to the reception at Holiday Inn Mart Plaza! It was fun and Kim and Rob even had a surprise first dance!
