Wedding planning can be very complicated especially if you don’t have a wedding planner. Being organized can help make the process easier. Getting your own wedding organizer where you can put all documents, receipts, and such in one place is a start.
I. MATERIALS
Binder
I suggest getting a regular 3-ring binder so you can add most documents sized 8.5×11. You can buy them at any office or paper store. Below are some fun binders.
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Dividers
To separate different planning sections (i.e. Attire, Beauty, Reception). Tabbed pocket dividers are best.
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Pockets / Pouches
You need these to put in documents of different sizes that are hard to hole punch.
3-Hole Puncher
Helps in filing documents you receive right when you receive them. I suggest buying a portable puncher that has holes on the side so it can be inserted in the binder.
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Calculator
Very important when dealing with budget and vendors, but you don’t have to have this with your organizer. Most cellphones have calculators anyway.
II. TEMPLATES
Russell + Hazel Templates
RealSimple Checklists
Pash Weddings Planner
MS Wedding Workbook
Click here for my Wedding Resources page which also includes printable Vendor Guides: Questions to ask vendors.
Ok, I’ve got the binders and the dividers… but besides the basics, what do I need sections for?? Ceremony, Rings, Flowers, etc??