HEALTH
                    antacid
                    antihistamine, cold remedy, any prescription
                    medications
                    aspirin, Tylenol, or Advil
                    band aids
                    hard candy (better than medicinal scent of cough-drops)
                    Pepto-Bismol or other antacid/upset stomach aid
                    smelling salts
                    tampons, pads

                    BEAUTY/GROOMING
                    dusting powder for before pictures are taken
                    hand lotion, handy-wipes
                    Kleenex
                    bobby pins
                    makeup
                    baby powder (also works great for spills on your white dress--just dab
                    with water and then baby powder)
                    makeup remover for face and for clothes
                    lint remover (someone said it even takes makeup off of tuxes!)
                    deodorant
                    perfume
                    makeup kit with extras for 'maids with different coloring/complexions
                    nail polish in shade worn, & remover
                    nail file
                    small hand towel (put them around the neck when doing makeup to
                    avoid stains)
                    hairdryer (not just for hair, also dries dresses from stain removal) gel,
                    hairspray (good for runs in hose too), brush, water mister, barrettes
                    and/or bobby pins
                    toothbrush and toothpaste

                    ATTIRE
                    'throwaway' garter
                    clear nail polish for runs in hose
                    earring backs
                    emergency buttons
                    flat shoes or ballet slippers (if necessary)
                    iron
                    pantyhose (extras in case anything happened)
                    safety pins and a sewing kit with thread the color of bridesmaids'
                    dresses, as well as white
                    masking tape or sewing tape (last-minute ripped hems)
                    small sewing kit, thread for all dresses of wedding party
                    small scissors (for thread)

                    MISCELLANEOUS
                    directions to reception - extra copies
                    phone numbers of all service folks
                    small flashlight
                    spare hat pins (in case florist forgets them for corsages)
                    spare change for phone
                    cooler with juice and sodas (include club soda for stain removal)
                    oranges, crackers duct tape (works on falling hems, broken bouquet
                    handles, wobbly unity candles) champagne - and glasses
                    a list of outstanding to-do's that can be turned over to someone else.
                    (e.g. call ahead to the reception site to tell them that we are on our way;
                    pay clergy and organist; etc.