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I still remember the first Amazon Prime Day back in 2015. When the sale launched, I think many felt let down. There was a lot of stuff: it seemed like Amazon’s attempt to clear out their warehouses of junk that wasn’t selling. NBC News compared it to a garage sale, and frankly… that’s not a bad description of how I remember it.
Now in 2025, we’re at the 10th anniversary of Prime Day, and things have gotten better. However, there’s still a lot of stuff to sort through. I thought it would be helpful to list out some items that you should consider. These are items that we keep stocked, either in our emergency kits or at the office. So, if you’re a Contagious Events client, you can definitely save a little cash and skip out on most of these. If you don’t have a planner, it’s a good idea to consider stocking up. Then designate a person to be in charge of packing and making sure the kit is accessible on the wedding day. Also, ensure your key people (family, wedding party, etc.) know who has access to the kit in case anyone needs something.
This list is long – so we’ve broken it up into different categories:
STATIONERY HACKS
Invisible Ink Pens: Virtually every time we collect save the dates for our clients, there is at least one guest who jots down a meal selection and writes in dietary restrictions. However, they forget to write their name – not on the card, and not as a return address on the envelope. An easy solution: number your guest list so that every household has a unique number. Write that number on the back of that household’s RSVP card with these invisible ink pens.
Glue Sticks: Save your tongue… use a glue stick to seal your envelopes. Trust me. I like the disappearing purple ones because with these repetitive tasks, sometimes it’s easy to lose track. The purple tells you whether or not you’ve applied the glue!
Double-Sided Tape: Secure envelope liners, or attach embellishments. Sometimes those sticker wax seals aren’t very sticky and need a little extra love – Double-Sided Tape will take care of that.
PREVENTING MELTDOWNS
Clear Umbrellas: Yes, your photographer (or your wedding planner) probably has one of these, but often they only have one. These are not a common rental item. So, if you are planning larger group family photos and want to do them outdoors rain or shine, consider grabbing a few extra clear umbrellas. These will supplement the one your vendor team might have.
Power Bank: Two things are true about your phone on wedding day: you will run out of battery, and you will likely have no idea where it is about 70% of the day. This is the one we keep on-hand at the studio, and it’s a beast. It will recharge your phone multiple times, but the best part is it will also tell you how much “juice” it has left. This way, you can plan accordingly. This can also charge up to three devices at once – with 2 USB-C ports and 1 older USB port. Also, if you are getting ready with a group of people, consider keeping a USB Charging Station like this one in the room, so your wedding peeps can charge their devices without draining a power bank.
Portable Fan: Transparency time: I don’t actually have one yet, but I saw an influencer video reviewing this fan and it convinced me we needed them in our kits. Honestly, this makes sense if you are getting married during warmer weather months.
Crest White Strips: Vanity aside, many of our clients have told us their dentist has suggested White Strips vs. professional whitening – conveniently, they’re part of the Prime Day sale!
Apple AirTags: If I had a nickel for every time I asked my team where is… I would be retired on an island somewhere. Apple AirTags are a great idea to put in your important bag, but an extra special pro tip I have for you is to give an AirTag to a guest that is taking the guest shuttle (if you are having one). Doing this will allow you (or your planner) the ability to track the shuttle’s movement and more accurately anticipate an arrival time.
GUEST BOOK OPTIONS
Traditional Option: Not a Prime Day deal, but this is our favorite vendor and we’ve been recommending them for years. You can score one on Amazon, but they also offer personalization options directly on their website if you prefer.
Selfie Guest Book: Everyone loves a good selfie – the instant cameras are great fun for the right crowd. Just remember to get extra film and batteries!
Photobooth Guest Book: If you’re planning to have a more formal photobooth that prints the 2×6 photo strips, consider placing a guest book on the prop table. This is for guests to leave their photos and a note!
EMERGENCY KIT ESSENTIALS
Stain Remover: self explanatory, someone is going to want this at some point in the day.
Clear Lash Glue: put a dab on a necklace to keep it in place and facing the right way.
Mini Sewing Kit: one of the more popular items in our kit. Make sure you pack extra safety pins.
Tagging Gun: will fix a bustle in a pinch, if needed – but can also quickly hem pants, too!
Blister Cushions: Sometimes, beauty is pain.
Anti Static Spray: This was added to our kits after a couple of years of it being a commonly requested item. Now that we have it, we don’t get asked for it as much because that’s just Murphy’s Law in action.
First Aid Kit: Hopefully you won’t need it, but we do recommend these Instant Ice Packs. If not for an injury, it may help keep someone stay cool on a hot wedding day.
