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A few weeks back, we heard from planner extraordinaire Theresa of Creation Events with her top tips & duties for groomsmen, following the popular feature we did for bridemaids. So useful to have everything summed up in one place for the boys! So today I thought that I would follow it up with some more groomsman goodness – a best man’s emergency kit (download our bridesmaid’s one here). So here we go – let’s hear it for the boys! *Links in bold denote affiliate links – SBB may receive a commission on any sales made.

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GROOMSMAN’S/BEST MAN’S EMERGENCY KIT

• Lint roller
• Shoe polishing kit
• Stain remover
• Extra laces for lace-up shoes
• Hair gel & comb
• Deodorant
• Mouthwash (or chewing gum)
• Baby wipes
• Razor
• Lip balm
• Small sewing kit & extra shirt buttons
• Corsage pins
• Plasters/band-aids
• Black socks
• Energy bars
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Spare cufflinks
• Antacid tablets
• Travel Iron
• Tissues and/or handkerchief
• Insect repellent for outdoor ceremonies
• Mini medical kit (headache, diarrhoea & antihistamines)
• Umbrella
• Charger
• Bottled water
• Eye drops/contact lens solution
• Spare cash for forgotten expenses
• Phone with Uber & numbers for bridesmaids, celebrant, & key family members
• Copy of the seating chart