Wedding Tips | Bathroom Baskets
If you’re having your wedding at a tent, barn, or outdoor venue, you may want to think about providing a “bathroom basket” for your guests. Many of the bathrooms at these types of venues are plain and simple, and these baskets can decorate the space, while serving a functional purpose. This basket can include anything you feel necessary – but we wanted to throw a little TIPS & TRICKS article your way, including details of how to create the P E R F E C T bathroom basket for your guests.
MUST HAVES [& we know from experience]:
-Medicine: Aspirin, Tylenol, Aleve, Advil, Tums
-Hair [I] do’s: Get some hair spray, a brush, comb, bobby pins and ponytails to make sure that your hair is staying in place to dance the night A W A Y.
-Smell ya later: Although everyone was smelling great at the beginning of the night, all the dancing can lead to sweating, and sweating may lead to stink! Add some spray deodorant to your basket, [and maybe some body spray] to keep your night smelling fresh. Also, consider adding some good smelling hand soap!
-Y U M: How great was that dinner? We are sure it was amazing, but to be able to sing your heart on the dance floor, [and not smell it] consider adding breath mints or spray in your basket.
-Accidents [can and will] happen: In case of spillage, adding a Tide-to-Go pen can rid of stains immediately. Adding in wet wipes to help with sticky hands [or situations] is always a promising idea as well.
-Safety first: No wedding is complete without someone needing a Band-Aid. To make sure that you’re not running around looking for one, adding them into your basket can make your night stress-free [& hiring Rustic Elegance can help with this too]!
-UH-OH: Mother nature comes when it pleases, so women’s sanitary items are an absolute must. Nobody wants to spend the rest of their evening worrying about dress stains or being uncomfortable.
-Dry skin [go away!]: Adding in some lotion can ensure guest comfort and smooth skin.
-Got the sniffles? Make sure guests have access to some Kleenex in the bathroom for those battling colds or allergies [& to make sure they get back onto the dance floor]!
NICE ADDITIONS [if you’re feeling extra F A N C Y]:
-In case of a manicure disaster: Who wants chipped nails at a wedding [hint: not us]? Clear nail polish, nail clippers, and file can help with this potential issue.
-Got lint, dust, or animals around your wedding? Think about adding a lint brush to the basket to keep everyone lint/pet hair [& care] free!
-First Aid Kit [don’t forget, safety first!]: Think about purchasing a mini-first aid kit, or making your own! This should include antiseptic wipes, Neosporin, burn cream, eye drops, antacid, antihistamines, Q-tips, cough drops, etc.
-C U T E [mirror] notes: This is a fun idea that we’ve seen a few of our couples do! Add a note to the mirror[s] in the bathroom with funny quotes. One of our favorites? “You look oh so pretty [or handsome for the fellas] – now get out and D A N C E!”
PROBABLY DON’T NEED [but you never know]:
-Wardrobe malfunctions: Dancing too hard and your dress [or trousers for the gents – Y E S, we have seen this happen] rips? Having a mini-sewing kit in your bathroom basket could be a game changer! Don’t forget about safety pins – it’s always easy to just P I N it back together.
-Other miscellaneous items: Floss, baby powder, tweezers
See the full list below of items not to forget in the ladies bathroom basket.
DON’T FORGET THE DUDES [they need some pampering too]:
-Stay F R E S H: Consider adding cologne spray, breath mints, and men’s deodorant to keep the fresh smell all day [& night]! See a full list of items below.
Essentials for the ladies
Tampons (regular + super)
Pads / panty liners
Hair ties & bobby pins
Spray deodorant
Lotion
Breath mints or gum
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Beauty Touch-Ups
Makeup remover wipes
Powder compact or blotting sheets
Clear nail polish (for snags in dresses)
Mini hairspray
Lip balm / neutral lip gloss
Nail file / Nail clipper
Emergency Fix-It Items
Fashion tape
Safety pins
Stain remover pen
Pain reliever (ibuprofen/acetaminophen/tums – sealed packets)
Band-aids
Heel protectors (for grass/outdoor weddings)
Nice Extras
Perfume roller
Floss picks
Eye drops
Static guard spray
Liquid IV
Phone charger
Mini sewing kit
Bug spray (outdoor weddings)
Sun block (outdoor weddings)
Essentials for the dudes:
Spray deodorant
Breath mints or gum
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Lotion
Grooming / Fix-Ups
Hair gel or pomade
Comb
Stain remover pen
Lint roller
Emergency Items
Safety pins
Band-aids
Pain reliever (ibuprofen/acetaminophen/tums – sealed packets)
Shoe shine wipes
Static spray
Nice Extras
Cologne spray
Floss picks
Liquid IV
Black socks
Phone charger
Bug spray (outdoor weddings)
Sun block (outdoor weddings)
We hope this blog post can help you decide if you should add a bathroom basket to your list of “things to do” before your special day. or better yet, maybe there is an “aunt” or mom wanting to help out and this would be a perfect task to assign them to put together and bring!
