A wedding is such a wonderful event and a big day in any new couples life together.
It will hopefully be the start of a life long partnership between husband and
wife.
However, since many couples planning a wedding have little to no experience
in event coordination and planning things can quickly become disastrous. The
details of florists, priests, caterers, decorations and many other such details
can quickly become overwhelming and almost choke out any fun that might be had.
do not let this happen to you, do not let your wedding become a nightmare of
disorganized chaos in which you are rushing around so frantically that you won't
remember what happened.
By following some simple wedding planning checklists and organization skills
you can ensure that your wedding will be pulled off with class, grace and even
be a fun carefree event that you can actually enjoy. There are many different
ways to keep organized and everyone is individual and will want to do what works
for them. However, one of the most universally used tools in wedding planning
or even event planning is a wedding binder.
A wedding binder is important because it will keep track of all the paperwork
and details so that you are not scrambling around looking for these things.
This does not need to be a fancy elaborate binder any three ring binder will
work. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a little decoration and you will
be using this binder on a daily basis so if you choose to purchase something
with a little style that will work just fine also.
1. Site - In this section you can keep all of the details regarding
both the site where the ceremony will be held and where the reception will be.
You will want phone numbers and contact information for both of these sites
along with directions or maps to the place. You will also want to keep any contracts
and agreements that have been made in renting the site for the event.
2. Clothing - You will want to keep information in this section regarding
everything about clothing. This includes information about your wedding dress,
the bridesmaid dress and accessories and where the tuxedos for the groom, best
man and so on. Make sure you have phone numbers and a contact person, brochures
from the places if available. As well as maps or directions to the place for
out of town or out of state visitors. You might also want to include photos
of wedding clothing that you like to use as a sample when shopping. Colors for
the wedding are also very important make sure you clearly layout and decide
what colors are being used.
3. Decorations - Centerpieces, floral arrangements, table clothes, trinity
candles and much more can go in this general category. Essentiality this category
will contain any information about any type of decoration that will be used.
4. Ceremony - In this section you can include information on the offciant
of the wedding, the location for the ceremony, music lists, maps, and programs
5. Reception - You will want to include any catering, food prep ideas,
and site information including phone numbers and contact people.
6. Honeymoon - Hopefully you are planning a wonderful honeymoon vacation
after the wedding. You might want to keep tickets, itineraries, email and phone
numbers all in this section. Along with any brochures and other vacation options.
7. Photographers - This section is of course dedicated to photography.
You will want to include contact information or a business card for photographers,
and videographers. Keep your contracts and terms of agreements with photographers
in here also.
A binder can not solve all the problems and complications associated with planning
a wedding. However by regularly using wedding planning checklists and a wedding
planning binder and keep up with organizing the information you wedding will
run smoother. Which means you will be able to enjoy the special occasion like
it was meant to be.
