Wedding Binder

I have a 3 ring binder because I found it easier to organize than a notebook. I have for the divders buget, ideas, tips, venues, vendors, guestlist, contracts, and timeline.

ideas- how I plan on doing things like the favors, so I don't forget when the time comes and so it won't throw the budget off.

tips- for the info that I found out on something, like ebay has totes for the bridesmaid (a lot more to chose from plus cheaper)

vendors- a page for each (ex.photographers, caterers, DJs) until we made a descision then I will make one list with their contact info (Great for the day of!)

My sister bought me the Martha Stewart wedding binder. It has Pre-made sections & pages!

Yup I have a 3 ring binder too with dividers and a couple folders inside.

I am naturally a very disorganized person so I bought a pre-made wedding binder like DlovesD just to keep me organized. I think it was about 30 bucks at Barnes and Noble and it has been a life saver! It has a check list, advice, tips for hiring vendors and even pages about tradition and etiquette. And since it is a 3-ring I can add all my torn out magazine pages and vendor information. I even have a section in the back to store all my contracts. Know let's pray I don't lose it!

I have a binder that I made myself, similar to what other ladies have. Mine is also an adult trapper keeper because it has a notepad built in it, pen holder, pockets, and tabs to keep all fliers and notes together. I'm an organizer so it was only natural that I have that set up. Also, I have a 14 month calendar on my fridge to remind me of the various things that need to happen.

My sisters bought me a Russel and Hazel Wedding Binder, I would have been lost without it!

I DID have an actual one to begin; when I was researching. I still have that. HOWEVER, now I have a flash drive that stays with me at all times...which has ALL my stuff on it. I've also found that the "binder" section on WW is very helpful!!!

I have a 3 ring binder and dividers, a day planner, and WW!

I love my wedding planner, it has everything you need and some for planning.

I'm a Google doc girl as well - it helps that I can access it whether I'm on my laptop, desktop at school, iPad, or phone.

Mine's all electronic. I'm a bit of a techie.

I have just a plain 'ol 3 ring binder with the following tabs

*Guest list - Includes all guests, address, and any notes that need to be there

*Venue - Signed contract, receipts for payments, and photos of the venue

*Officiant - eventually will have the info for who it is and our vows

*DJ - Signed contract, receipts for payments, list of songs for special things (1st dance, father/daughter dance, cake cutting, etc) and a list of our favorite songs and guest requested songs

*Caterer - Signed contract, receipts, menu, and notes about how to handle food alergies

*Photographer - Signed contract, receipts, her check list of photos, and my check list of photos

Then an inspiration/decorations tab which has the following sub categories

*ceremony - ideas for ceremony decorations

*reception - ideas for reception decorations

*signs - ideas for signs for ceremony/reception/photos

*bathroom - ideas for decorations for the bathrooms

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*pictures - this has prints of every photo I want our photog to try to recreate.

*Gifts - ideas for bridal party gifts, parent gifts, and favors

Then I have an empty paper sleeve/protector that has all my random receipts. Plus a business card holder, 3 hole punch, extra paper sleeves, and a zipper pen holder.

I'm a very detail oriented person, so having all this has been a live saver for me and everyone helping out, especially since I'm doing a lot of DIY.

Soon2beMrs.Cullen, yours sounds a lot like what I'd like mine to be haha

I purchased a generic 3 ring binder and found these cute dividers for the sections.

I have a wedding folder in my email as well, with conversations from vendors. And a google doc with links to ideas and stuff. That's probably why my binder is still empty haha but I think once something is official, like a vendor booked or somethingng purchased, I will add it to the binder.

I figured having 5 major categories and making subcategories about things that pertain to each of the major ones would make it easier for me. But maybe I will get more dividers and make more specific categories now.

I have a 3 ring binder, that has our contracts & receipts etc., but I also created a wedding email where I send everything wedding related to. I also have "notes" on my cell phone & on WW. Heck even random sticky notes floating around in my purse & some in my wallet. I just need to put everything in ONE place!!

@Alejandra G. I tried doing just the first few tabs but they began to get so full that it was hard to find what I needed. So that's when I created the subcategories tabs. I wanted the main tabs to have nothing but the "legal" stuff. It's been a blessing, plus FH can add to it as well and my MoH and Mom both have copies. They think I'm nuts, but hey whatever helps!

I just made my wedding binder last week, and it has helped me so much since then! I note all of the vendors I'm thinking of hiring, and the prices, my rough draft guest lists are in there as well as my budget plan. It's nice because I can take it with me whenever I do go meet with a vendor, or my wedding planner. I love it

We have a 3-ring binder with dividers: To Do, Schedule, Guest List, Invitations, Attire, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception, Candy Bar, Venue, Hotel Block, Florist, Photography, DJ, BP Gifts

Instead of punching holes, I keep everything in protective sleeves. I just pull out the page I want to update or refer to.

Both times we traveled to our DW site, I made double sure I had the binder. Worked great for being able to show pictures to vendors, contracts easily accessible to review, etc. (For ex. when our florist inquired about how we were going to have our ceremony site set up as it's outside so flexible set-up, we just pulled out the page for ceremony/set up which had pictures, site mock-up and all our notes. We're literally on the same page so no misunderstandings)