Band-aids.
Nail file
Needle, thread, scissors, straight pins, safety pins, bobby pins, bandaids, hooks & eyes, Tide To Go, mascara, tissues, white/ivory ribbon, fashion tape, readers (so you don’t have to borrow them from the church coordinator when you left yours in the car, lol)
power strip
Good heavens, you can tell we are all moms! 
Power strip? This is for the basket in the bathrooms at the reception…why would you need a power strip?
My emergency kit was what I had on hand while getting dressed and what I took to the church. We didn’t put baskets of stuff in the bathrooms. Guests were on their own.
Moms and bride should have oil control blotting papers handy to keep your face shine free.
“There is always one thing or so when we eat there…so I worry.”
@oregon101
If you have concerns based on your experiences with the venue, I’d suggest mentioning them and your expectations with management ahead of time. Can’t hurt.
I was thinking general emergency suppplies for hotel or venue since we’d been talking about sewing up bridal party members. Wasn’t focused on bathroom baskets. Sorry!
Our bathroom baskets include most of the above plus packets of Tylenol, TUMS, blister pads and individual dental floss picks.
I hadn’t thought of needing blotting papers but I’m sure D & I will - that’s a great idea.
Just viewed a bunch of wedding photos on FB: my S’s ex-GF.
Sob!! His current GF is no doubt a better match for him, and I like her very much also. But still.
There are some weddings coming up soon, no? I know ours is, and I am religiously checking things off my list. This morning, while reviewing the final menu for the morning-after brunch I noticed that a pivotal item (smoked salmon, a must for us!) had been left off the menu. It was on the original catering option, and all the fixings (tomatoes, onions etc.) are there, but no lox 
I’ve reached out to my hotel coordinator and I’m sure it won’t be an issue, but geez, I’ve looked at that menu a gazillion times and am just now noticing it. I wonder what else my brain is seeing that isn’t actually there.
My Amazon Prime account has been a lifesaver, since I’ve ordered practically everything for the welcome bags (boxes, in my case) online. At this point, I think I’ve moved into the “if it’s easier, I’ll do it that way” mode, regardless (for the most part) of the price. Time really is money when there are two weeks to go. As I’ve mentioned before, we are all traveling upstate for my niece’s Bat Mitzvah the weekend before the wedding, so there are 4 days we will all be away.
A friend advised me to take a few minutes each day to sit quietly and reflect on how wonderful these experiences are and will be. Our S is marrying a wonderful woman who makes him incredibly happy. Our two other children are fully-formed adults, gainfully employed, self-supporting, and happy in their lives. Our mothers are still with us to enjoy the festivities, and though our dads will be sorely missed, they will be with us in spirit. Life is good.
This MOB is in the doghouse. D did her hair and makeup trials this week. Her hair was nothing like what she told me she wanted back when we bought her gown, but she apparently forgot that she hadn’t mentioned changing her mind. When I expressed surprise she took that as criticism. I don’t get the appeal of messy loose pinned curls. They remind me of the morning after I did my own hair for prom, but I did not say that. I just didn’t gush that her hair looked gorgeous. The makeup artist did heavy brows, heavy eyeliner, metallic eye shadow, false eyelashes, contouring, blush, and a dark lip. To me it looked like stage makeup; but again, I did not say that. D thinks she needs the makeup so she won’t look washed out in photos. I told her she’s beautiful without any makeup and I’m just used to her using a lighter touch but she’s the one who needs to be happy and not me. After that she was clearly annoyed and on the verge of tears. I hope she shares photos with her MOH and asks her opinion (which I suggested, saying that my tastes are old fashion and her MOH could give better feedback.)
On her wedding day I will tell D she looks beautiful and it will be true, no matter what. Meanwhile, if she asks my opinion on anything else I will turn the question back on her or give a vague positive reply. Dh and I will glad when this wedding is over.
“I don’t get the appeal of messy loose pinned curls.”
That makes two of us.
Kudos for biting your tongue.
I could deal with the curls, @Silpat , but the makeup you describe seems so “sad” not to quote anybody. Good for you for not criticizing. No matter how neutral we want to be, our faces or lack of enthusiasm can betray us. Today she’s under stress, but by wedding day, hopefully you all will have softened.Meaning that you’ll have grown used to your daughter’s vision, and she may change her own mind about her look.
Yeah - mother/daughter relationships - where much is read into what we don’t say and do as much as what we say and do!
HUGS
I think that our brides really rarely want our opinions. Mine seems to have her own image–at least right now. She was not thrilled when I told her I did not like the idea of hair pulled back in two little braids.
Not sure what she has decided.
I just keep remembering that I did not have MY wedding as others took over. So a piece of Duck Tape on my mouth. I will not speak but I will be bringing more food to the hotel for her night before. But as long as I pay for it she will be ok. She is not feeding or watering enough…maybe she just knows I will…huh, probably correct.
Silpat, I hope you took some pictures to actually see if that much is needed.
I recently went to Blue Mercury–bought a ton of stuff–returned 1/2. I understand that more
is needed for photos but I also know I will not have a good day if I feel theater makeup.
And I also know that after about a month no one will ever look at those pics anyway.
Thank you. Y’all make me feel so much better. I did see some photos later and the makeup isn’t quite as bad as I first thought. It doesn’t look like D, but maybe that’s what she wants.
Oregon101, I need to remember the tape, and the food, too. We’ll need to stock a couple of hotel rooms with water bottles, tea and snacks, and provide a light lunch for who knows how many.
All that your D will think is not necessary!!!