Emergency Kit Tip: Phone Numbers

Well, we all know that having a little kit of emergency items is essential to the enjoyment of any wedding - as it's the little things that can cause a big hiccup. One of the best things to be sure have in your kit, is PHONE NUMBERS! I know it sounds simple, but trust me, a lot of anxiety can be relieved with this simple list.

Some important numbers to include:

• Cell phone number of EVERY vendor, because chances are they'll be on the road when you absolutely need to speak with them
• Phone number for church, ceremony site, reception sites and any sites you are going to take photos at (and bring their addresses for family members not sure where to go!)
• Phone number and address of closest liquor store - in case you forget a permit, or are running low on supplies - phone ahead and have someone go pick it up
• Phone number and address of nearest grocery store - for incidental supplies you may need last minute - call to make sure they have what you need first!
• AMA help line if you are driving your own vehicals, or the rental company hotline for any rental vehicals
• Phone number for your hotel or venue you are staying for the night - incase you are delayed, you can ensure your room will be held for you
• Numbers to local taxi companies to ensure you can help get friends and family home safely at the end of the night
• Help numbers to local utilities - power, water, sewer, gas, etc - in case there are any unexpected situations at any of your venues - don't expect the venue to have this information on hand, as many of them don't!
• Phone number and address of local hardware store and equipment rental - in case of power outages, you can make arrangments quickly to rent a generator - I've had one power outage in my 6 years of coordinating weddings, and by having this number handy, we were able to get the DJ a sufficient generator to keep the party going, without missing much of a beat...Hopefully you'll never have to use this one, but I have before...

Write all the numbers on a large index card and place it in your emergency kit bucket, box or bag - that way anyone can reach in, grab it, and make the necessary calls. And you might as well through in some change in case you need to access a pay phone!

Hopefully you'll never need any of these phone numbers...but if you do, you'll have them handy!! Continued best wishes with your wedding plans!!