When you’re a wedding guest, you could be making some of your happiest memories with loved ones — but weddings aren’t without their own unique pain points. From uncomfortable footwear and fashion disasters to hygiene issues, loud noise and weather woes, wedding season is chock-full of minor crises you’ll want to head off at the pass.If you’re gearing up for wedding season, you shouldn’t go in unprepared. While I thankfully only have one wedding coming up this year, I am going to be in the wedding party, so I took the opportunity to ask my colleagues for some of their wedding guest essentials, as well as drew on my own knowledge from the events I’ve been to. Below, find everything you’ll need to survive (and oh yeah, enjoy) the next nuptials you’re set to attend.KnixA cooling pair of shapewear shortsThigh chafing can ruin any event, especially long nights at a wedding. These thigh saver shorts from Knix feature a high waist and six-inch inseam to eliminate as much discomfort as possible. You can get them in six neutral colors and sizes from XS to 4XL. Plus, worried about having your period or getting super sweaty? The essential shorts have no absorbency, but you can get the light pair which holds about one to three tampons. Promising review: "I was dubious when I ordered them, I mean .. could it all just be hype. But OMG they really are awesome. I usually wear leggings under everything but was heading to a wedding and needed something more discrete. My new thigh saver was like wearing a wisp of nothingness that stayed exactly in place. No rolling, no slipping, no rubbed thighs. Just marvelous." — Louise P.AmazonA pair of foldable flats to keep in your bag so you can ditch the heelsUncomfortable shoes can be a major mood-killer at a wedding. So while you may want heels for the photos, storing a pair of foldable flats in your bag can be a wise decision. Now you can hit the dance floor all night without constantly thinking about how bad your feet hurt. My family has a tradition of handing out socks at big parties for a similar purpose, but the flats are smarter (less slippery, and these can be good to have on hand for other events, too). Grab a pair in sizes S-XXL and a bunch of colors.Promising review: "Everyone should have these in their pocketbook when wearing heals for a long period of time. My sons wedding I was wearing the most comfortable shoes, but after being on my feet for 5 hours and there was still 3+ hours to go... I was soooo happy to be able to slip these ballerina slippers on for the rest of the night! I purchased the silver which went perfect with my navy dress" — DebAmazonSome blister bandages to protect your poor heels"This is probably super basic and a major DUH, but bandaids!" said HuffPost senior shopping writer Lourdes Uribe when I asked for her wedding guest essentials. "I always get blisters at weddings and it's nice to be able to just put a bandaid on the offender and get on with the night. I can't do a barefoot on the dance floor situation."This 12-pack of Dr. Frederick's blister bandages is a good get because it has bandages in three different shapes, designed for different parts of the feet. The hydrocolloid bandages are cushioned to protect and heel, and are waterproof so they'll stay in place through sweat, rain and whatever else you might be up against on the big day.Promising review: "I NEVER write reviews but felt I had to for this product. Purchased prior to daughter's recent wedding to bring with 'JUST IN CASE' (ladies, you know what I mean). Well, long story short, that 'JUST IN CASE' event occurred and THANK GOODNESS I had these! Was able to protect my injured heels so that I could wear my wedding heels for daughter's wedding. God Bless! Total life saver!" — Lisa FeustelErica Kam/HuffPostA set of HuffPost writer-approved nipple coversHuffPost senior shopping writer Tessa Flores previously wrote a review of these sticky nipple covers from Cakes, which she lauded for their seamless, comfortable feel and impressive adhesion. "Placed and worn with one of the thinnest and lowest-backed tank tops I own, the Sticky Cakes remained confidently secured as I wore them the entire day, running errands, walking out in the heat and tidying up the apartment — I’m talking a solid eight hours," she said.I own a set of these too (pictured on the right), and plan to wear them with my bridesmaid's dress to my friend's upcoming wedding. These could be a great get for dresses that you can't wear a regular bra with, and they're reusable for at least 10 wears, perfect for using again and again during wedding season. Get your own pair in three colors and sizes AA-DDD+.Cakes BodyOr the new Cakes tape, better for plunging necklinesIf the shape of the Sticky Cakes doesn't work with your outfit, Cakes also makes this newly-launched boob tape that may be better for plunging necklines. Available in three shades, the kit includes pre-cut, buildable strips in three sizes that you can reuse up to three times. Like the Sticky Cakes, the tape is sensitive skin-friendly and comfortable to wear.AmazonBug spray, a must for outdoor weddings in humid placesMosquitoes weren't invited to the wedding, but there may be a real risk of them crashing the party, depending on where the event is held. If you're attending a humid, outdoor wedding, having a can of bug spray — especially this Off! formula, which is fragrance-free, non-greasy and packed with DEET-free insect repellant picaridin — can save the day. Now you can stay protected without that strong bug spray scent or staining your outfit.Promising review: "Great product! No smell. Doesn't stain clothes. Bugs were so bad at my daughter's outdoor Northern Virginia wedding at Breaux Vineyard BUT this product saved the day!!!! Covered the entire wedding party and they had no issues!" — ChrissyKTargetSome setting and blotting powder without cakiness or flashbackWhether you're melting from the outdoor sun or from your exertion on the dance floor, your makeup is bound to get a little shiny as the night goes on. One HuffPoster recommended this Fenty Beauty setting powder, which is translucent and provides a natural matte finish without flashback that will look strange in photos. The compact comes with a mirror and sponge for precise and easy application.AmazonA shawl to toss on once the sun goes downI have a ratty old pashmina shawl that's starting to fall apart, so I've been eyeing this affordable option on Amazon for my next formal event. A shawl is a little more elegant, not to mention easier to pack and throw on, than a full sweater at a wedding. It's a great light piece of outerwear in case the weather ends up colder than you expect. This one comes in a wide range of colors, including plenty of tasteful neutrals.Promising review: "I needed a wrap for a wedding as the weather was going to be cold. This wrap was perfect. Just the right weight to keep me warm but not overly thick. It is so versatile, I could wrap around my shoulders as a shawl to keep me warm or let it fall around my back for the added look of elegance." — sneakapeekzekeWalmartFloss picks for after eating, so your teeth are clean for the photosIf you get something stuck in your teeth during cocktail hour and don't want it showing up in all the photos, it's worth it to have some floss picks on hand. In a previous story about flossing, dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei recommended these Oral-B Glide Scope Outlast floss picks for when you're in a pinch, saying, "These floss picks are also a great choice, especially when you're on the go and need to get something out of your teeth quickly, like in the car or after eating."The picks are made of a micro-textured fiber and are flavored with mint to leave you feeling fresh and clean. They come in bulk packs of 75, and other guests may appreciate you having enough to go around.AmazonA pair of nearly invisible ambient noise earplugs so you can hear people without getting a headacheAs fun as the DJ is, sometimes the volume of the music at weddings can just be a little too much. If you want to avoid getting overstimulated, but still be able to hear the other guests you're talking to and be in the moment, there's a fix for that. These Loop Engage 2 earplugs are designed to filter out noise while keeping speech clear, so you can still have conversations and not miss a beat. They're also pretty low-profile; the clear version, pictured here, are nearly undetectable, but these also come in three other transparent colors.Promising review: "I used them at a wedding reception. They worked great; I was able to engage in conversation, relax, and still hear the music. I focused on people and had a good time." — Sheryl BeyerAmazonThese instantly-dissolving breath stripsA couple colleagues suggested bringing chewing gum or breath mints, because of the amount of talking (plus eating and drinking) you'll be doing throughout the night. I prefer these Listerine breath strips, mostly because 1. they come in a much smaller container that's easier to carry around and 2. they dissolve instantly. In other words, you won't have to find somewhere to spit out your gum. The sugar-free strips have a cool mint flavor and are nearly perfectly rated, with 4.8 stars across over 38,600 ratings on Amazon.AmazonDouble-sided fashion tape to keep your clothing in placeIf you're worried about wardrobe malfunctions, Uribe also recommended this fashion tape. "I'm famous for never wearing the correct undergarments and these have prevented many a disaster," she said. "I always put the little tin in my purse as well so I can reapply or fix any mishaps with ease. And there's always someone who inevitably needs some!"The tape is clear and double-sided with a professional-grade adhesive (but don't worry, it's hypoallergenic and gentle on skin). If you're used to safety pins poking you all over, this can be a nearly undetectable, much more comfortable solution.MeritA liner and gloss lip duo to always have ready to reapplyAs makeup artists have told us before, lip liners help your lipstick or gloss stay in place longer. But if you'd rather not play the guessing game of which shade perfectly matches your lipstick, Merit sells a handy lip duo that includes both a liner and tinted lip oil, with recommended pairings shown in the product photos. The lip oil is ultra-moisturizing and comfortable to wear, while the liner helps to lock it in place. Choose from eight liner shades and 12 lip oil shades. (If you want a bolder look, you can try the Lip Trio, which includes their Lip Blush lipstick.)AmazonMini refillable spray bottles for perfume, breath spray and moreWant to carry some perfume or cologne with you? Breath spray? Setting spray for your makeup? Whatever you may want to have on hand, you can use a three-pack of refillable atomizer spray bottles. Each bottle holds 8 milliliters, perfect for travel and events, and the set comes with a funnel, pipette and dispenser tool so that filling up the bottles is mess-free and easy. You'll also get an organizer bag for carrying.The bottles come in tons of color combos; I recommend choosing one that has different colors, so if you're using multiple for different liquids, you won't get them confused.AmazonA beloved sunscreen that doubles as primer and won't photograph whiteAn outdoor summer wedding = you need sunscreen. According to previous HuffPost reporting, chemical sunscreens don't typically leave a white cast like mineral sunscreens do. If you're worried about flashback in the wedding photos, a chemical sunscreen may be the way to go — especially one that can also serve as a primer for makeup, like the widely beloved Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, which comes in both an SPF 40 and SPF 50 formula.Marquaysa Battle, HuffPost managing editor of shopping and sales strategy, previously named the Unseen Sunscreen as one of her "holy grail" beauty products, writing, "This fragrance-free sunscreen is pricier than others but I declare it's worth every penny spent and I buy it on repeat. It's super lightweight on my face thanks to an oil-free formula and it offers SPF 40 sun protection."Lastly and most important to me, it looks GREAT on my face," she added. "Most sunscreens on the market give me a white cast that I hate. As powerful as this one is, the product isn't visually detectable."AmazonPlus a brush-on sunblock powder to reapply SPF without ruining your makeupLotion or gel sunscreen is easy to reapply on arms or other body parts, but if you're wearing makeup, you'll most likely only rub sunscreen on your face while you're initially getting ready. Still, you'll want SPF reapplied on your face during the wedding if you're going to be outside in the sun for a while.Uribe suggested this brush-on sunblock powder, which comes in a "touch of tan" shade or a translucent version, as a solution. The SPF 30 powder also contains skin care ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. The twist mechanism applies just the right amount of powder only when you need it, and locks it away when you don't. This way, you can toss the brush in your bag without worrying about spillage. This won't do the same job as a full-on sunblock lotion, but it can help in a pinch.Promising review: "Neat concept, it's a powder so you're never going to get the same coverage as a cream but this was very handy at a Carribean wedding between makeup applications!" — Gillian A. CastenAmazonA numbing lidocaine spray if you'd rather wear heels all nightFlores learned about this lidocaine dry spray from seeing other dancers in her pointe class use it, and later put it to the test herself at a friend's wedding. "It absolutely allowed me to wear my heels for longer," she said, "and I could easily just reapply whenever it started to wear off." Lidocaine can offer numbing pain relief, especially at the maximum strength 4% concentration available in this Aspercreme spray. The spray is quick-drying, fast-acting and fragrance-free, Promising review: "I ordered this for my friends wedding! I had brand new 4.5 inch heels that I wasn't looking does to standing in for any amount of time! This made effortless!!! Order now!" — Traci GreggAmazonIndividually packaged Advil tablets you'll want for every wedding you go toYou know Advil. But instead of taking your whole bottle in your suitcase, why not buy some individually packaged doses to have around for hangovers? Some weddings will hand these out to the guests, but it's never a bad thing to have extra in case they don't.Promising review: "I used these in hangover bags for my bachelorette trip and will also be using them for my wedding welcome bags! I love that they are individually wrapped. They make it so easy to throw in your purse or work bag for when you need them." — ErinThe original version of this story was published on HuffPost at an earlier date.