How to Put Together The Ultimate Wedding Planning Notebook
When planning your wedding, organization is key. Having a wedding planning notebook where you can keep everything in one place is extremely helpful to keeping your sanity. With so many different kinds out there, it can get a bit overwhelming trying to find the perfect wedding planning binder for you. With these tips on how to put together the ultimate wedding planning notebook, you can channel your inner DIY expert and create your own!
Things you’ll need:
- A binder
- A clear zip pouch to include fabric samples, business cards, etc.
- Post-it notes. Because who doesn’t love them?!
- Dividers and tabs for the different sections
- A whole puncher
- Calendar printable
Label your dividers to create these categories:
- Important
- Calendar with all appointments and dates marked
- Planning timeline & checklist
- Vendor contact list
- Vendor contracts
- Wedding party contact sheet
- Family & guest list contact sheet
- Wedding day emergency kit checklist
- Wedding day timeline
- Checklist of everything you need to buy for the ceremony and reception
- Checklist of all responsibilities
- Budget
- Wedding budget worksheet. Include percentages for each aspect as well as a sheet for what has already been spent
- Important payment dates and deposits
- Splitting the wedding tab? Include a guideline for divvying up the costs.
- Ceremony
- Copy of ceremony text
- Questions to ask your wedding officiate
- List of processional & recessional order
- Contracts
- Officiate contact information
- Costs & tips
- Music playlists, DJ and band contracts
- Décor
- Seating arrangements
- Program
- Reception
- Timeline of reception (dance, cake cutting , toasts, etc)
- Music
- Rentals
- Décor
- Setup info and instructions
- Menu
- Beverage list
- Playlist with special songs
- List of people who are toasting
- List of people to thank at the reception
- Favors
- Cake
- Guest book
- Photo booth
- All relevant contracts
- Exit sparklers/flowers/bubbles
- Reserved seating signs
- Toasting glasses
- Band contact info, pricing, etc
- Guests
- Mailing addresses & contact information
- RSVPs
- Dinner choices
- Gifts received
- Thank you notes sent list
- Guest hotel info
- Welcome bags
- Attire
- Bride
- Schedule of fittings
- Dress
- Jewelry
- Bag
- Shoes
- Lingerie
- Veil
- Groom
- Bridesmaids
- Dresses
- Accessories
- Groomsmen
- Mother of the bride
- Ring bearer
- Flower girl
- Bride
- Photographer
- Contract
- Must-have photo list
- List of everyone needed for photos
- Props
- Florist
- Contract
- Pricing & budget
- Ceremony arrangements
- Reception arrangements
- Bouquet arrangements
- Boutonniere arrangements
- Family member flowers
- Rehearsal
- Venue contracts
- Décor
- Caterer contract
- Menu
- Vendor contact list
- Rehearsal dinner planning checklist
- rentals
- Miscellaneous
- Honeymoon plans
- Honeymoon planning checklist
- Transportation
- Gifts from bride and groom
- Registry info
- Registry checklist
- Best man and maid of honor duties
Amazing & Free Wedding Planning Printables We Love:
- Wedding planning timeline printable from Russel and Hazel: http://www.russellandhazel.com/PDF/WeddingTemplate.pdf
- Wedding planning binder printables from Botanical Paperworks: http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/blog/read,article/573/free-printables-wedding-planning-binder
- Martha Stewart Wedding Planning Printable: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/pdf3/wedding_workbook.pdf
- Buzzfeed Printables Every Bride Should Know About:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/melissaharrison/free-wedding-printables#.epBPY5zDx7
NOTE: Plan your wedding or event on LocalPartyPlanner.com and make use of our bride’s workbook which allows you to:
- Add your own vendors
- Keep track of hired & pending vendors
- Manage a to-do list
- Keep notations on each vendor and the event planning process
- Track all budgets
- Keep track of multiple events all in one place (reception, rehearsal dinner, brunch, etc).