Top Tips For Using A Wedding Planning Binder To Stay Organized

By Gary Miller


If you are just starting planning your wedding, you may be feeling overwhelmed by all of the decisions you have to make. A wedding planning binder or other planner can help you stay on track, keep tabs on your budget, and ensure that you do not overlook a single detail. Using a planner isn't something that everyone is used to, however. If you want to use one of these helpful tools, here are some top tips that will make sure you do so as effectively as possibly.

While some brides like the idea of using a computer program or app to plan their wedding this is not always a good idea. A book is easy to bring with you to different locations and can be a great memento to look at once your big day has come and gone. If you like the idea of using an app in addition to your binder there is no reason why you cannot do so. Just make sure that you are transferring all of the information from one area to another so that you do not have different sets of information to refer back to.

While some brides want to use a generic day planner or a book that has a set number of pages this may not be a great option for planning a wedding. If you want to use your planner effectively, you may want to make sure that you can add extra pages in certain sections. This is especially true if you are planning an event that has a large guest list or if there are many different activities and events happening during your wedding celebration.

Separate sections that can be customized will be very helpful when it comes to staying organized. If you don't like the tabs or sections that come in a prefabricated planning binder you can always change the names and switch things around. You can even add in extra sections as needed so that every topic is covered. Spending a little time looking through your binder before you start using it.

A good planner will have areas where you can store pieces of paper that relate to your big day. For example, some will have clear sheets where you can store business cards. These are great because it will allow you to see contact information and other details without putting them in and out of your planner. Sleeves that hold signed contracts and receipts are also very handy.

There are many places that you can look for planners that will suit your needs. Wedding supply stores and dress shops may have models that you can purchase. Book stores and craft supply shops may also have versions that you can look. It is a good idea to see if you can look at an open model so that you can see what the inside looks like. That way you can tell if it is in a format that you will want to use.

If you are not having any luck finding pre-made versions you may want to take your search to the internet. Planners are becoming more popular and you may be able to find templates that you can personalize and then print out. If you are not sure what to look for in a template, make sure that there is enough room to write in important information so that your binder is as functional as possible.

Staying organized isn't hard once you have the right planner. Don't be afraid to change things around and you will be able to make your book your own and then all of the information you need to keep your big day running smoothly will be right where you can find it easily.




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