DIY Wedding Planning Binder

Chances are if you're reading this, you may be newly engaged. If so, CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the planning! In this blog post, I hope to help you stay organized with tips on how to create your very own DIY wedding binder. When I was planning for my wedding, I remember the binder being the very first thing I did in terms of planning. It was a one stop shop for invoices, contracts, and everything in between. I had peace of mind knowing everything was in place and I didn't have to shuffle through papers to find what I was looking for!
What You'll Need:
3 ring binder
Dividers (major win if you can find some with pockets!)
Lined loose leaf paper
Page protectors
Sticky Notes or Post-Its
Highlighters
Colorful "Thin" Sharpies
Decorative insert for the front and back ( I made mine personalized in the colors of my wedding but this is up to your discretion!)
1) SET UP A GENERAL OVERVIEW
This section you want to include items that you will be referencing the most.
In this section I included dividers for:
Calendar
Checklist
Contacts (Vendors, Wedding Party)
2.) PRINT CALENDAR
On your calendar, you want to make sure you write in things like vendor appointments, fittings, shower dates, etc. Your calendar will become very full once you begun your planning, so having everything written down in one place will make
3.) PRINT CHECKLIST
Another major portion of your binder is going to be your checklist. Here is a collection of printable checklists to keep you organized.
There are so many amazing resources readily available for use. Like--
Finding your Vendor Worksheets
Now that you have the tools, create your binder! Use those Post-Its to add in additional information like advice for yourself or reminders.
This process may seem overwhelming but staying organized will definitely help you feel at ease! Happy Planning!