Wedding Planner Book

When planning a wedding keeping all your wedding party information and papers is a major necessity. There are many software programs available to help you along the way however, it's awkward to carry around a computer as your wedding planner book while you make your way visiting multiple locations and meeting with the different people who are involved with the planning of your wedding.   

             Many books are also available to help you in putting together this undertaking. You can find these books and other organizing resources at multiple book stores and stationary shops, on the other hand, you can put together your own wedding planner book based on your own personal needs. In contrast, saving yourself a lot of money. While planning a wedding consists of a very tight budget, this is an inexpensive and fun alternative. Let me tell you how it’s done. 

Materials:

1 three-ring binder with plastic slip cover 

7 to 12 tab pages 

College ruled loose-leaf paper 

7 to 12 clear, top-loading plastic protector sheets 

Personal photos, glitter, ribbons - or whatever you wish to decorate the front cover 

Elmer’s glue or tacky glue 

Putting Together Your Wedding Planner Book:

1. When finished choosing decor for front cover, arrange in a way that‘s suited for you. Plain paper is recommended however, there are many different sheets of stationary available out there that can be found at any scrap booking store. Once you have your layout set, glue the pieces to the stationary and slid into the plastic slip cover that is on the front of the binder.  

2. Start labeling your tab pages (some ideas you can use are..): 

·         Schedule- chart your wedding countdown on a simple calendar sheet that can easily be printed off the internet (www.printoutcalendar.net). Place the countdown calendar behind this tab and check off each item as you fulfill each of the steps.  

·         Finances- keep your wedding finance sheet here with estimated costs, actual costs, receipts, and a record of who is paying for what. 

·         Invitations & Thank You's- guest list and addresses, different prints of invitations, postage, etc.  

·         Floral Needs- all information on flowers for both the reception and the ceremony, including bouquets  

·         Wedding Attire- wedding dress, headpiece and veil, accessories, groom's tux, attire and accessories for maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids, mother of bride, etc.  

·         Ceremony- location, information on person presiding over wedding, music, decorations, wedding programs, etc.  

·         Photography/Videography- engagement photos, wedding photos, newspaper announcements, albums, videotaping, etc.  

·         Reception- location being rented for reception, information detailing reception, decorations, entertainment, wedding favors, etc. 

·         Wedding Cake- wedding cake designs, cake topper, different cake knife and server photos and ideas, etc.  

·         Food and Beverages- list of food and beverages to be served at reception, list of guests with certain food allergies, time food is served, way food is served, etc.  

·         Honeymoon- location, travel arrangements, house sitter if needed, etc.  

·         Miscellaneous- marriage license, blood tests, rehearsal dinner, wedding shower information, arrangements for traveling to and from wedding/reception, etc.  

3. Assemble your tabbed sheets into the binder. Place the financial plans worksheet under the finances section. Several sheets of college ruled loose leaf paper should be added to the other tabbed sections as note paper. . Use the note paper to jot down the various names, dates, phone numbers, etc related to the tabbed section. Business cards can also be tapped to the note paper as quick reference.  

4. A plastic protector sheet can be placed in each of these tabbed sections as well. These protector sheets can be used to keep receipts, photos, brochures, and different important smaller pieces of information needed in planning your wedding. 

5. Now enjoy your own personalized wedding planner book!! Who would have thought planning your wedding could be so fun and stress free!!