Bridesmaid Binder

This isn't intended to come across as abrupt - but since your girls are for it, would it not be best to ask them what info they need, then use a nice Publisher template for it to make up a little booklet?

Or you could go the virtual route and opt for Google Docs so everyone can reference and change it on the go - it'd probably be best for BMs that already have busy lives.

I can appreciate being prepared/organised but something paper based that I'd either have to lug around or could easily get lost? It'd drive me nuts. Use tech to your, and their, advantage.

Lillian, do the binder if you want to. The OP from the last binder post came back and posted that her bridal party loved it.

Yes, this was her follow up post.

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/update-bridesmaid-meeting/1c3b2d05dadfecd8.html

I think especially if you have a large bridal party, do the binder. I joined just before the follow up post and frankly, if I had more than two girls (I have one, for the record) I'd do a binder as well.

There are way too many posts from brides about how their expectations weren't met. I think a binder can definitely help put it all out there in the forefront. If your girls are horrified or think you're crazy, you get to deal with it (hopefully) right then. If they think it's awesome, even better.

Check pinterest as well for some binder ideas, I know I've seen them on there.

And don't take all the opinions personally Stick around, we're pretty fun. And opinionated. A lot of that too but we mean well.

Janeen good job finding that! Lol I wouldn't have even known where to start. That original post blew up fast.

I think when you use the term "binder" people are envisioning this ginormous, overflowing stack of papers dictating things your bridal party must do, must pay for, etc. Then they label anyone who would do that to their bridesmaids a bridezilla. I know that's NOT what you're planning on doing. I don't see anything wrong with typing up a summary so-to-speak of important wedding details that are going to be affecting them so they at least have some idea as to what is going on. I've been in weddings before, especially ones with large bridal parties, where I had no clue what was going on because I was never really informed. I've also been in a wedding party where the bride was always e-mailing or texting details to her bridesmaids, and I know that was a lot of work for her to keep track of who all knew what.

I second the person who recommended going the electronic route. When I was in my cousin's wedding, she created a private facebook group and added only her bridal party. She posted links to our dresses, appointment times, important dates, etc. It was also nice to be able to ask questions on there, and everyone could see the bride's response in case they were wondering as well. And it was fun to post little things encouraging her to get excited, kinda like we do here on the WW forums. Also, she didn't have to know everything at any given point in time, she could just post info as she figured the details out. If I had more than two in my bridal party, I would do this as well.

@ Lillian there really isn’t a template for this so add the information you think your BMs will want to see and need. Everyone will have a different opinion because everyones wedding is different. There are some ladies (gents) on WW who have a bridal party head count larger than others entire wedding guest list......so you'll get different opinions about this topic. To each his own……. again go with the information you think your BMs will want and need. Good luck.

Janeen, thanks for posting the link to the follow up post. I searched but couldn't find it. I gave up looking after about 4 seconds (but I did try, I swear!)

I remember that post really vividly because i think I'd just gotten here lol.

Geez...i'm sorry people jumped down your throat...

this is what i don't understand....all she asked was if anyone had any templates or suggestions and all people do is tell her what a dumb idea this is and that she shouldn't be doing this/that. let it be for gods sakes...is it really hurting other people that much....? people REALLY don't get that their opinions aren't the only ones. some people actually aren't THAT into e-mail and would probably rather have a binder with all the information RIGHT there.

I have a little packet for my bridesmaids for the week of. Just so they have all the information the need. All the important dates, times, locations and phone numbers. I dont see any problem with wanting be thourough, so long as you arent demanding.

I don't think there is anything wrong with providing info to your bridesmaids. And digital info is great, but I'm a hard copy kind of person and would love to have gotten a binder with info in it.

Call me crazy...but when I hear that people are creating binders that include a budget, I don't automatically jump to the conclusion that the bride is providing a budget for the bridesmaids. I think of it as more of a "budget tracker" and it can be a budget that the bridesmaids themselves come up with and the page is just included in the binder so that it shows their mutual agreement....*shrugs shoulders*

I don't have any binder templates but I hope that you can find one or make one to your liking. Happy Planning!

This doesn't make any sense to me at all....

I agree 100% with Ally. This is exactly what I meant when I said some brides here are just waiting on the opportunity to pounce on a bride and say some snarky sh*t. Not everyone wants your opinion about a question they DIDN'T ask. Chill the F out!

I think it depends on your BM's and how many of them there are, it could be a good idea.

I would LOVE a binder! I asked my girls about it and they were all for it! I'm the type of person that needs everything in writing or I'll either forget about it or it becomes unimportant to me. I have a huge planner and I use goggle calendar without it I would be lost lol

I would LOVE a binder! I asked my girls about it and they were all for it! I'm the type of person that needs everything in writing or I'll either forget about it or it becomes unimportant to me. I have a huge planner and I use goggle calendar without it I would be lost lol

Oh, my. I just read that other thread and I'm shocked to say the least. I don't know how the original poster remained so graceful and calm amid those nasty replies. I think those ladies are too bored, given at least one of them was married TWO years ago. Just sayin'!

Rock on, organized brides, and do what you feel is best. Some people love that kind of thing, and I'm one of them. I get excited about school supplies and organizational techniques.

His #1 Girl made binders (check out the links to the threads that Janeen posted) and I think she did a really good job of organizing all the information for her bridesmaids. Maybe use that as a platform and go your own direction with it? There really aren't any templates anywhere to my knowledge so you are kind of on your own.