Wedding Hangover Kit: 18 Essential Items to Include
Banish any sore heads the morning after, or at least ease the pain, with these fun and helpful wedding hangover kit bags. Browse ready made options to DIY ensembles
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If you know your guests are going to party hard at your wedding reception, then it’s easy to assume there may be some sore heads the morning after! Want to ease the pain? Your guests will love you for offering them a hangover kit packed with goodies to make the morning after feel easy.
So what are hangover kits, and what should they include? Planner Stacey Koks of Navy Tux Events tells us: “We have included things like a sharer size bag of crisps for when they get back to the room, electrolyte drinks and refreshing under-eye patches for the morning – and sunglasses to see them through the second day party!”
Essentially, wedding hangover kits are bags filled with all the essential items that will help your guests to feel more human after a day of indulgence, especially if you had an open bar! You can put anything in them that you like, or opt for purchasing a ready made version. Our favourite hangover kit ideas include sleep masks, rehydration sachets and bottles of water.
You can use your hangover kit as a wedding favour or you could hand them out at the end of the evening as a treat. “If your guests are staying in the same place or hotel, leave it in their room with a semi-personalised note to let them know you've got their backs (and heads) for the day after the big day,” says Stacey.
“Alternatively, set up a hangover station on the way out of your venue so that your guests see it on the way in and can grab a kit as they pass by."
Ready to start compiling your hangover kit bag? Here are some of our favourite hangover kit ideas, plus some ready made options that you’ll love (don’t forget to make one for yourself!)
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Hangover Kit Bags & Ideas
If you want to craft a personalised hangover kit bag, the first thing you need to think about is something to put all the items in. You can opt for plain paper bags, or you can get something more substantial. Either way, you’ll love these options for the hangover kit bag itself.
1. Hangovers Only Last a Day Bags - Etsy
These cute cotton drawstring bags make the ideal hangover kit bag. You can personalise them with names and a date, so they could easily double up as a really thoughtful wedding favour idea, too.
- Expert take: Thinking about what to put in a hangover kit? These bags are the perfect size for a bottle of water, bag of sweets and an eye mask.
2. Personalised Hangover Kits, Pack of 20 – Gigi & Olive
There is plenty of room to add whatever you like to these cool cotton bags. From sweet treats to medicine, face masks and more, you can make this hangover kit bag as personal as you like.
- Expert take: You can get your initials printed in whatever colour suits your wedding theme, or for something extra special, you can upload an image to have printed on the bag.
3. Rustic Wood Crate and Bags – Etsy
We adore this rustic crate idea – it comes with printed hessian bags, ready for you to fill with some small hangover-friendly goodies. They are the perfect size to tie on to a bottle of water.
- Expert take: Leave this crate by the exit so that your guests can grab their hangover kit on their way out. We love the slogan on the bags: “Take one for your head and go to bed!”
4. I 'Regret Nothing' Gift Bags – Etsy
We love the sentiment of these bags - ‘I regret nothing!’. And that is exactly how your guests should feel the morning after. The ideal size for small treats like a sachet of coffee, makeup wipe packs, and maybe even some headache medicine.
- Expert take: These bags are crafted from from luxurious thick cotton, so they are hardy enough to be used again and again as a memento of an amazing wedding party and celebration.
What to Put in a Hangover Kit
From bottles of water to rehydration sachets, vitamin C, eye masks and face masks – you can put whatever you like into your hangover kit. You can include some reusable items that guests can enjoy long after the wedding, such as silky sleep masks. Here are some of our favourite ideas for ensuring your guest feel somewhat revived after a night of partying.
5. Moisturising Cleansing Wipes – Boots
Nothing will make you feel worse the morning after than waking up with an unwashed face, or worse still, a face still full of makeup. If you are wondering what to put in a hangover kit, then these skincare wipes would be the perfect addition.
- Expert take: This bundle has six mini packets, making them just over 80p each. Bargain!
6. Travel Skincare Minis – Aesop
Keeping on the skincare theme, treat your guests to fresh skin and hair the morning after a fun night with the Aesop travel care set.
- Expert take: These would also be a great addition to a hen party goody bag – pop a bottle of something from the set in each bag.
7. Cano Water (24 pack) – Ocado
The morning after the night before is all about hydration, and we love how a fresh can of water can lift the spirits (and banish a hangover).
- Expert take: If you’re adding some vitamins or paracetamol to your hangover kit, a drink of water is the ideal accompaniment.
8. Luxury Silk Eye Mask – Not On The High Street
Want to help ensure a restful night with your wedding hangover kit bag? Then this gorgeous silk eye mask is perfect for your wedding hangover kit bags. Plus they make a phenomenal wedding favour.
- Expert take: If you can't splash out on 100% silk on the hen do, when can you?
9. Mixed Xylitol Mints – Peppersmith
Let’s keep things fresh… a packet of mints can be a godsend if you want to feel peppy (and more human) the next day. We love the three different flavours in this pack, which are all sugar free.
- Expert take: These breath mints feel extra special thanks to the natural flavourings of Hampshire mint, real Sicilian lemons and eucalyptus oil.
10. Zooki Vitamin C, 30 pack – Holland & Barrett
Vitamin C is a well known cure, so these individual sachets would be the ideal addition to a wedding hangover kit. Perfect for showing you care about your guests wellness!
- Expert take: Specially formulated to he easily absorbed, this vitamin C will support your immune system and boost energy levels.
11. Blue Eye Masks, 24 pack – Grace & Stella
A special twist on your something blue, these eye masks are packed with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to restoring moisture and keep eyes looking fresh as a daisy.
- Expert take: Red and puffy eyes won’t look great in morning after photos, and these masks have been made to bring down puffiness and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Job done!
12. Fluffy Socks – OHS
Everyone on a hen do should have some fluffy, warm socks to keep them cosy the morning after a big night, and this pack of three is perfect.
- Expert take: Pop these over the radiator the night before you head to bed to make them warm for the morning!
13. Walkers Stem Ginger Biscuit – Walker's Shortbread
Feeling a bit delicate? Ginger will soothe your tummy, and the sugar in the biscuits will give you that pep in your step to help you enjoy the day.
- Expert take: We love the idea of giving your guests something to nibble in their hangover kit, and these individual packets will go down a treat.
14. Iced Coffee Cans - Grind
Who doesn't love a bit of caffeine when they're hungover? These iced coffees from Grind mean no one has to even move to the kettle to get their coffee fix.
- Expert take: Available in multipacks, it makes it easier (and more cost-effective) to shop in bulk and divide between the bags.
Ready Made Hangover Kit Bags for Hen Dos
You might not have time to fill your hangover kits yourself, or you might want to have the ease and luxury of a ready made product. There are plenty of options for pre-made hangover kit bags – here are just a couple of our favourite options.
15. The Hangover Kit Luxe – The Boujee Bride
Ideal as a special gift for the bridal party, and equally wonderful for a hen party treat, this luxury kit is packed full of everything your pals might need to feel more alive the morning after the night before.
- Expert take: Give these to each guest upon arrival as a welcome gift to kick the celebrations off on the right track.
16. Cure Me Hangover Kits – The Wedding Edit
Small and perfectly packed, this cotton bag contains a variety of treats that your hens will be very thankful for… plus we adore the ‘Cure Me’ slogan!
- Expert take: We adore that this kit is so comprehensive, it has everything from a hair scrunch to electrolyte sachets to eye masks and chewing gum.
Ready Made Hangover Kit Bags for Weddings
Particularly generous couples will know that their guests are probably going to have sore heads the morning after their wedding, so why not give these brilliant, pre-made hangover kits out as wedding favours to make the next day a bit easier?
17. The Hangover Kit - Gigi & Olive
Small but mighty, this hangover kit from Gigi & Olive is as practical as it is adorable. Packed with everything you'll need from painkillers and eye masks to a face roller and sweets, it's a guaranteed wedding guest winner.
- Expert take: We love the minimalist packaging as it will go with any wedding colour scheme.
18. The Little Brown Tube Hangover Kit - JDR Branding
If you're a purely practical couple, treat your guests to this refreshing hangover kit. Complete with refreshing mints and a cooling eye mask, it's just what you want after a night of partying.
- Expert take: The packaging is pretty neutral, so you could easily jazz these up with your own decor and wrapping.
Why You Should Have a Hangover Kit
After a night of unforgettable wedding or hen party antics, ensuring that everyone feels their best the next day is essential. This is where hangover kits come into play. A well-stocked hangover recovery kit can be a lifesaver, offering much-needed relief after a night of celebrating.
Providing a hen party emergency kit is a thoughtful way to show your guests you care. A hangover cure kit not only helps alleviate the after-effects of a lively night out but also serves as a fun and memorable keepsake from the event.
Zoe Burke, editor of Hitched, wedding expert, and hen do veteran, says: “I always make a hen do hangover kit for every hen party I organise. I always make sure they include a bottle of water - I like to customise them with personalised labels - as well as painkillers, a savoury snack like crisps or popcorn, under-eye masks to freshen tired eyes and a packet of sweets for that emergency sugar boost.
"I also include hydration sachets - they’re a super cheap addition and help to rehydrate you after a night of boozing!”
What to Put in a Hangover Kit
If you're looking for ideas for a hangover kit, consider including the following essentials to ensure a swift recovery:
- Hydration: Personalised bottles of water, electrolyte sachets, or coconut water to replenish lost fluids.
- Pain Relief: Must-have medications like aspirin, paracetamol, or ibuprofen to ease headaches.
- Comfort: Under-eye masks to reduce puffiness, cooling face mist, and cosy socks for added comfort.
- Snacks: Savoury treats like crisps or popcorn and a packet of sweets for a quick energy boost.
- Personal Care: Face wipes to refresh tired skin, breath mints, and lip balm.
- Vitamins: Vitamin C or B supplements to give the immune system a boost.
- Tea & Coffee: Herbal tea, coffee sachets, or hot chocolate for a soothing morning pick-me-up.
- Hair of the Dog: A mini bottle of prosecco or a pre-mixed cocktail tin for those who swear by a cheeky hair of the dog.
To make your hangover kits extra special, consider adding personalised labels to water bottles, funny hen party slogans, or cute packaging that matches the hen do theme.
Whether you opt for a DIY kit hangover bag or pre-made hangover kits for your wedding or hen do, your guests and hens are guaranteed to love it. For more tips and tricks, check out our ultimate stress-free guide to planning a hen do.
