Organization ~ Show me your wedding binders

I also made my own binder like you. For the most part it works, but when I'm really busy, I find the actual bag that my binder is in, is much more useful. I just shove things in my bag now, and organize it later on. I mostly organize it at work when it's slow, that way I can kind concentrate, and not get grumpy at FH for not helping.

I honestly just used a journal/notebook, some paperclips to keep track of where everything was in it (one section for dress info, another for food, another for photography, etc) and a single folder to collect all of the sheets of paper that came our way. I was ruthlessly organized with it, too.

I've just been using a folder for actual paper that we need to keep. Mostly I'm keeping track of things on the computer (budget, addresses, etc.) in google docs that FH & I can both access. But anything I need FH to help make decisions on, I print and put on the coffee table so he'll remember to look.

I have a printed binder to keep copies of all the contracts, payment schedules and receipts, but I've actually found it easier to carry around a USB with everything on it (including the printed items). On my USB, I have budgets, inspiration photo's, etc.

I didn't use a binder, but instead made a giant color coded spreadsheet with multiple tabs for things. That way, when I purchase or book something, I can document it from either work or home since I can pull it up anywhere. Better than remembering to bring a bulky binder around.

You guys can go to "file" and "make a copy" and then delete my info if you want to use it.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gAFSFwp-nXHgVL3S-SAZMobRUUeIUNnYY6LTY_HSdU0/edit?userstoinvite=*********@*****.***&ts=56c7853e#gid=0

I think the binder was $20 from Wal-Mart? It came with the dividers and has side zipper pockets for business cards and little things. Everything in it is printed from stuff found online. Budgets, timelines, etc. I also have hardcopy contracts from each vendor in it.

I have an electronic folder as well but sometimes I need to look at something concrete.

I keep everything on a designated Ipad.

This is my wedding binder. It's a simple 1" white binder with everything in sheet protectors. There is no dividers or any sort of organization, but it works for me. I find anything I need just fine.

Here's my bag... duhh I forgot to post it lol

Man I did absolutely everything online! Between the WeddingWire planning tools, google drive, and gmail I was set Every single one of my contracts and payment receipts were through email, so I would have had to print off copies to put them in a binder!!

I just have to say I love everyone's binders so much! One of my bridesmaids just told me last night that my organization skills are one of her favorite things about me - huge compliment!

I keep a Google Drive with many folders, but also recently created a DIY binder with similar tabs because for some things it was easier for me to look at on paper. I don't have a pic of the binder but attaching a screen shot of my google drive folders.. I still use both online and paper versions on a daily basis!

My phone and laptop are my planners

^ same lol

I kept as much as I could, on my computer; contracts, guest list, budget, etc. For everything that was on paper, I made a manila folder, for each vendor. Simple, cheap, and it got the job done.

Almost all of it is filed and labeled nicely in folders on my computer. I even scanned in all the paper to be able to have it electronically and email ready if needed. I have a folder with the printouts of everything but it's just in a folder in case something happens with the computer files. All the rest of it, like random ideas, I've jotted down in a small sketchbook - that way I could draw things too if need be.

I made my own. I bought 2 Staples Arc System Binders, one in Ivory which looked quilted, and had at least 50 blank lined sheets of paper and another bright colored one which had tons of calendar pages and I think sticker sheets. I also bought little clear pages that had zippers. Since neither had everything I wanted, I separated them and made 2 separate ones, and the second one I gave to my daughter for school and the Ivory one I use for the wedding. The zipper pages are great for receipts, there are tons of pages to write on, and there are calendar pages to keep track of things. There are also slots in the front to put a few business cards and misc.

It cost about $40, but I had Staples coupons so I ended up paying way less and now my daughter has a college organizer as well.

ETA: words are hard.

We didn't use one. We used the ww checklist and seating chart and kept everything on google drive so we could both access it whenever