What should I include in a hangover kit for wedding guests?

A hangover kit for wedding guests should include all the basics (water, pain reliever, stomach upset medication, etc.). "But if you want to elevate your hangover kit, consider turning it into an amenity kit with items like silk sleep masks, pillow spray, lip balm, band-aids, cozy socks, a facial masque, and earplugs,” says Wynne.

When do I give wedding guests their hangover kits?

The best way to distribute hangover kits to wedding guests is to deliver them to the guests’ hotel rooms in a wedding welcome gift bag ahead of their arrival. That way, they’ll have their hangover kit essentials when they need them most: before they go to bed, and right when they wake up.

How do I prevent hangovers?

If you know you are going to be drinking, the best way to prevent or at least minimize a hangover is to stay hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages and eat healthy foods to keep blood sugar levels stable, according to Dr. Crystal. "Drinking a glass of water for every alcoholic drink is a good rule of thumb," says Dr. Crystal. "Limit to one drink per hour to allow your body to metabolize the alcohol." To make sure your guests drink plenty of water during the festivities, add a bottle of water (with a fun personalized label attached) to each wedding guest's hangover kit.

How do I cure a hangover?

From drinking black coffee to taking a cold shower, there are so many hangover remedies — but do they actually work? "There is little to no evidence supporting hangover remedies," says Dr. Crystal. "The best strategy is to rehydrate, with water, Gatorade, or similar drinks, and do light exercise if you’re able to." You can always add a flavorful, hydrating drink to your hangover kit essentials.

The 19 Best Hangover Kits for Wedding Guests of 2024

Hangover Kit Essentials — Brides / Kevin Liang

A great night out is always more enjoyable when you know you’re set up to sleep well and feel good the next morning. Hence the rising popularity of the wedding hangover kit. Though plenty of premade hangover kits are available on Etsy and other sites, making your own can be fun. To know what to include in these kits, we spoke to Jamie Kutchman Wynne, founder & CEO of Marigold & Grey, and Dr. Sara Crystal, MD, neurologist and medical director of Cove.

“The basics are some sort of pain reliever, something for an upset stomach, and some sort of immunity boost,” says Wynne. Besides the essentials, you also want to include items that will make the morning a little easier for your guests. Think of useful items with personal touches that align with your theme. Whether your wedding has an open bar or signature cocktails, prepare your guests with the best hangover kit essentials.

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Canvas Event Co Wedding Tote Bag at Etsy $7

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Canvas Event Co Wedding Tote Bag

Canvas Event Co Totes Went To The Wedding Tote Bag

PHOTO: Etsy

$7 at Etsy

Sure, those little drawstring bags are cute, but you know what’s especially helpful? Something you can use to quickly gather clothes and shoes that you might have left in another guest’s hotel room while getting ready, or as a last-minute extra carry-on bag for the flight home. This just-cheeky-enough design is available in over 25 colors.

Pepto Bismol Chewables

PHOTO: Amazon

$9 at Amazon $9 at Walgreens View on Zumaoffice.com

Guests feeling nauseated or queasy after a night of partying will be grateful for these stomach soothers. They act fast to offer relief so they'll be ready to start the day.

Redwood & Vine Wedding Water Bottle Label

Zazzle Hangover Relief Kit wedding water bottle label

PHOTO: Zazzle

$6 at Zazzle.com

Because hydration is key, but there’s no reason you can’t have a little fun with it. Wrap water bottles in customizable labels to remind guests of the fun they had during your big event the night before.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Facial Cleansing Towelettes

PHOTO: Amazon

$10 $7 at Amazon $10 $3 at Target View on Neutrogena.com

When you head to bed late, the last thing you want to do is wash off your makeup. These single-use cleansing towelettes will expedite the process.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Socks

PHOTO: Amazon

$25 $23 at Amazon $18 at Revolve View on Barefootdreams.com

Want to get really luxe with your hangover kit? These plush, non-binding socks will keep guests warm and cozy while they sleep. They'll also double as slippers, which makes them the perfect antidote to the cold tile of a hotel room floor.

OMNI Global Labs Rebound Patch

PHOTO: Amazon

$30 $17 at Amazon

There are a lot of hangover patches on the market these days. While plenty have cuter packaging, this one gets the job done quickly and effectively—you'll be glad to have them.

Mack’s Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs

Mackâs Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs 12 Pair

PHOTO: Amazon

$7 at Walgreens $5 at Walmart

A key part of staving off a hangover is getting a good night's sleep. Help guests block out noise with these moldable silicone earplugs.

Listerine Cool Mint Pocketpacks Breath Strips

PHOTO: Walmart

$7 $6 at Amazon $42 at Office Depot $6 at Walmart

Sometimes, gum just doesn't cut it. Come morning, your guests will thank you for the quick refresh of their stale, dry mouths with these strips.

Advil Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer

PHOTO: Amazon

$10 at Amazon $12 at Walmart $13 at Walgreens

Headaches, be gone! Advil to the rescue for this common hangover side-effect. It's a classic for a reason.

Starbucks Gift Card

PHOTO: Starbucks

View on Amazon View on Starbucks.com $15 at Walmart

Coffee is the ultimate motivator for getting out of bed the next day, especially when they know the first cup is on you.

Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars

PHOTO: Amazon

$43 at Amazon

This childhood lunch staple can help settle stomachs or serve as breakfast if a guest oversleeps.

Carpe Antiperspirant Underarm Wipes

Amazon Carpe On-the-Go Antiperspirant Underarm Wipes

PHOTO: Amazon

$60 $43 at Amazon $22 at Mycarpe.com

No time to shower? No problem. These odor-reducing, sweat-blocking underarm wipes will help you quickly get fresh and dry. Added bonus: they’re free of parabens, phthalates, formaldehydes, and sulfates.

Redwood & Vine Wedding Hand Sanitizer

Zazzle Radiant Bloom Wedding Hand Sanitizer Packet

PHOTO: Zazzle

View on Zazzle.com

Let’s face it: Hand sanitizer is a necessary addition to any gathering these days. These individual packets have a sweet (and customizable!) floral design, but we also love the look of this more minimalist style.

Super Z Outlet Retro Style Sunglasses

PHOTO: Amazon

$23 at Amazon

Don’t add a logo, don’t go for funky colors. Basic sunglasses will block head-hurting sun rays without screaming “I’m hungover from a wedding!” everywhere you go. This pack of 24 black or white shades makes it easy to give one to every guest.

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

PHOTO: Target

$17 $15 at Amazon $5 at Target $6 at Walmart

While lip balm is great for parched puckers, vaseline is a great addition to a hangover kit because it can be used in a myriad of ways. (Like, say, to soothe dry eyelids and cuticles, or even to prolong your perfume.)

SC Johnson Shout Instant Stain Remover Wipes

PHOTO: Courtesy of Walmart

$49 $22 at Amazon $5 at Target $5 at Walmart

Ketchup, red wine, and even makeup are no match for this concentrated stain remover, which comes in individual packages. It works on all color-safe washable fabrics.

Emergen-C Super Orange Daily Immune Support

PHOTO: Walmart

$13 at Amazon $23 at Target $24 at Walmart

Give your guests a vitamin boost with Emergen-C Super Orange. Feeling a little run-down after all the festivities? Just mix the package contents with water for a dose of vitamins C and B, plus antioxidants zinc and manganese.

Vita Coco Coconut Water

PHOTO: Walmart

$17 at Amazon $17 at Walmart View on Instacart.com

When you need to hydrate but water will not do, turn to coconut water. Packed with natural electrolytes, minerals, and nutrients, Vita Coco coconut water is super satisfying—and since it’s loaded with potassium and magnesium, it’s also replenishing. Plus, it’s available in additional flavors: peach & mango and pineapple.

Burt’s Bees Moisturizing Lip Balm

PHOTO: Burt's Bee

$7 at Amazon View on Burtsbees.com $4 at Ulta

It’s not just your body that will feel dehydrated after a night of celebrating—your lips will be dry too. This all-natural lip balm is packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, and beeswax to soothe your pucker. It also comes in tons of flavors/scents, including beeswax, pomegranate, vanilla bean, strawberry, and more, or an unscented version.

What to Look for When Building a Hangover Kit

Design: Hangover kits are also another fun place to incorporate your wedding branding or design. “This way, the hangover kits are cohesive with everything else guests have seen, such as save-the-dates, invitation suites, and even the other contents of the wedding welcome gifts,” says Wynne. “In instances where monograms aren’t preferred, a simple phrase like 'relax and recharge' can also be great because it immediately clues guests in on what they’re about to discover inside.” Stow all the supplies in a tote bag and your guests will have a personalized item they can use beyond your wedding.
Number of Guests: In order to save some time and money, it's best to buy hangover kit essentials in bulk and/or value packs so you can easily build the kits for everyone. Consider how many guests you'll be hosting and how many will be staying overnight for the next day's festivities.
Activities: Sure drinking is a given but also think about what your guests will be doing the next day. If they have an early morning, pack convenient snacks and a gift card with their hangover kit essentials. If you are hosting a post-wedding brunch, consider adding some sunglasses to help them look put together.

FAQ

What should I include in a hangover kit for wedding guests?

A hangover kit for wedding guests should include all the basics (water, pain reliever, stomach upset medication, etc.). "But if you want to elevate your hangover kit, consider turning it into an amenity kit with items like silk sleep masks, pillow spray, lip balm, band-aids, cozy socks, a facial masque, and earplugs,” says Wynne.
When do I give wedding guests their hangover kits?

The best way to distribute hangover kits to wedding guests is to deliver them to the guests’ hotel rooms in a wedding welcome gift bag ahead of their arrival. That way, they’ll have their hangover kit essentials when they need them most: before they go to bed, and right when they wake up.
How do I prevent hangovers?

If you know you are going to be drinking, the best way to prevent or at least minimize a hangover is to stay hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages and eat healthy foods to keep blood sugar levels stable, according to Dr. Crystal. "Drinking a glass of water for every alcoholic drink is a good rule of thumb," says Dr. Crystal. "Limit to one drink per hour to allow your body to metabolize the alcohol." To make sure your guests drink plenty of water during the festivities, add a bottle of water (with a fun personalized label attached) to each wedding guest's hangover kit.
How do I cure a hangover?

From drinking black coffee to taking a cold shower, there are so many hangover remedies — but do they actually work? "There is little to no evidence supporting hangover remedies," says Dr. Crystal. "The best strategy is to rehydrate, with water, Gatorade, or similar drinks, and do light exercise if you’re able to." You can always add a flavorful, hydrating drink to your hangover kit essentials.

Why Trust Brides

Sarah Zlotnick has been writing for Brides since February 2020 and is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the wedding space. To get more information on how to treat a hangover, we spoke to Dr. Sara Crystal, MD, a migraine expert and medical director of Cove. For expert insight into what to include in a hangover kit, we spoke with Jamie Kutchman Wynne, founder and CEO of Marigold & Grey.

Jamie Kutchman Wynne is the founder & CEO of Marigold & Grey, which creates custom and pre-packaged gift boxes and bags for weddings, birthdays, and more.
Dr. Sara Crystal, MD is a neurologist and medical director of Cove.