On your special day you want everything to be just perfect. Unfortunately, life's little mishaps don't always stay away just because it's your wedding day! So we've put together a comprehensive inventory of items that every bride might need to ensure that nothing gets the better of you on your special day.

Keep these "kits" close at hand on the big day; give them either to your maid of honour or your mom. Stored in cars, under a table near-by or even carried by a friend - it will be wise to have the items below readily available. Hopefully they won't be needed, but why take the chance?

• Panado or Nurofen (nerves and stress combined are a killer combination and you don't want to be stuck with a headache)
  

• Comb or hair brush
  
• Hair clips or bobby pins
  
• Nail file
  

• Lipstick and lip gloss (for touch-ups before photo's etc.)
  

• Spare makeup (for touch-ups after teary moments)
  

• Perfume and deodorant
  
• Hand mirror
  

• Tissues (Lots of tissues, from tears to spills tissues are ALWAYS needed for something)
  

• Safety pins (true lifesavers for fixing hems or loose dresses)
  

• Spare pair of stockings (especially if you are having a garter removed you might want to put on a fresh pair of stockings with no runs before your legs become the center of attention)
  

• Throw away garter (some brides like to use a substitute ‘disposable' garter and keep their real garter as a keepsake)
  

• Breath Mints (you don't want to be stuck feeling self-conscious about your breath)
  

• Straws (it is very handy to be able to drink without messing up your lipstick)
  

• Cell phone (Switched off but available in case of emergencies)
  

• Cash (you never know when it may come in handy)
  

• Camera (have a camera with you to take some candid fun shots of special moments that may be missed by the photographer)

• Any prescription medications
  
• Band Aids/plasters
  
• Antacid
  
• Antihistamine
  
• Sucking sweets (helps to clear the throat for vows and speeches)
  
• Tampons/pantiliners (it's always better to be prepared, stress and nerves could cause you to start early)
  
• Contact lense solution (if needed)
  
• Eye drops
  
• Wet wipes (very handy for any sticky situations)
  
• Sun cream (if you're going to be outside)
  

• Sewing Kit - including needle and thread (the colour of the bride's and bridesmaids' dresses), a small pair of scissors, spare buttons and masking tape (this is extremely useful for any rips or dropped hems)
  
• Clear nail polish (useful to stop runs in stockings)
  
• Baby powder/ white chalk (used to cover up little spills on the bride's white dress)
  
• Bicarbonate of Soda (can draw out many liquid stains)
  
• Flat shoes (just in case you want to kick back at your reception)
  
• Spare corsage pins
  
• Earring backs
  
• Static Guard
  
• Iron/steam iron
  
• Lint remover brush
  
• Shoe polish (to touch up any scuffs etc on polish-able shoes)

• Toothbrush and Toothpaste (dental floss is also a good idea)
  
• Nail polish (in your shade) and nail polish remover (always handy for last minute touch ups)
  
• Nail glue (if your nails are "stick-on")
  
• Hand cream
  
• Hairspray/gel
  
• Hair elastics
  
• Hairdryer
  
• Curling iron
  
• Make up remover
  
• Cotton buds/swabs (to fix any mistakes/ runs in your make up)
  
• Tweezers
  
• Small hand towel

• Snacks - including drinks (snacks with a high protein content are better than ones with a high sugar content)
  
• ID, Passport and driver's license
  
• Directions to the reception (keep spares to give to any of the bridal party who might not know how to get there)
  
• List of important phone numbers - this includes family, wedding party and all wedding services you have hired for your wedding (you never know who you might need to get hold of)
  
• Small flashlight

• Sunglasses
  
• Watch
  
• Umbrella
  
• Notebook and pen