| Keeping all your wedding papers and contacts | | | | Insert the countdown calendar in this |
| organized is a must when planning a wedding. | | | | location and check off each item as you |
| There are many computer progams available to | | | | complete each of the steps.Budget - keep your |
| help you do this, however, it's kind of hard | | | | budget sheet here with estimated costs, |
| to carry a computer along with you as you | | | | actual costs, who's paying for each |
| make your rounds visiting locations and | | | | itemInvitations & Thank You's - printing, |
| meeting with vendors. As well, many people | | | | guest list, postage, etc.Flowers - all |
| aren't all that comfortable using a computer | | | | flowers for both the reception and the |
| for such things.There are also many books and | | | | ceremony, including bouquetsClothing - |
| organizers available which you can purchase | | | | wedding dress, headpiece and veil, |
| to help you with this organizing task. You | | | | accessories, groom's attire, attendant's |
| can find these at book and stationary stores, | | | | attire & accessoriesWedding Ceremony - |
| however you can also quickly put together | | | | ceremony location, officiant, musicians, |
| your own wedding planner, personalizing it to | | | | soloist, decorations, wedding programs, |
| suit your needs. Not to mention, you will | | | | etc.Photography/Videography - engagement |
| save yourself some money. With wedding | | | | photos, wedding photos, newspaper |
| budgets being fairly tight, this is an | | | | announcements, albums, videotaping, |
| inexpensive alternative. Here's how you can | | | | etc.Reception - location rental, table setup, |
| make your own wedding planner.Materials | | | | plates & cutlery, decorations, entertainment, |
| Needed:1 three-ring binder | | | | wedding favors, labor, etc.Wedding Cake - |
| | | | wedding cake, groom's cake, cake topper, cake |
| 10 to 12 tab pages | | | | knife and server, etc.Food and Beverages - |
| | | | all food and beverages, serving tables, how |
| Lined loose-leaf paper | | | | it's to be served, etc.Honeymoon - |
| | | | transportation, accommodations, |
| 10 to 12 clear, top-loading plastic | | | | entertainment, clothing, etc.Miscellaneous - |
| protector sheets | | | | all the other stuff: transportation to and |
| | | | from wedding/reception, marriage license, |
| 1 to 2 clear, press-on laminating sheets | | | | blood tests, rehearsal dinner, gifts for |
| (for the front & back covers) | | | | attendants, any other expenses |
| | | | |
| Photos, lace, ribbons - whatever decorations | | | | 3. Place your tabbed sheets into the binder. |
| you desire to dress up the front cover | | | | Place your budget worksheet under the budget |
| | | | section. Add several sheets of loose-leaf |
| White or tacky glueHow To Put It Together1. | | | | paper to all the other sections for making |
| After choosing your photos and other | | | | notes. You should copy the related budget |
| decorative mementos for your planning book, | | | | information on the first paper sheet of each |
| work out a pleasing arrangement on the front | | | | section for quick reference. Use the note |
| cover. You may also wish to use scrapbook | | | | paper to write down names, dates, meeting |
| paper to help you with the design. There are | | | | times, phone numbers, addresses and any other |
| many beautiful papers available for this | | | | related information to that section. If you |
| purpose and can be found at any craft store. | | | | receive business cards (which you will), tape |
| Once you have your arrangement set, glue the | | | | them to the pages.4. Place a plastic |
| pieces to the cover. Apply the laminating | | | | protector sheet in each section as well. You |
| sheet over the top. Move your hand from the | | | | will use these to hold contracts, receipts, |
| center out to the edges to push out any air | | | | price lists, pictures, clippings, brochures, |
| bubbles and smooth out the sheet.2. Taking | | | | and other related category information. Not |
| your tab pages, label each one with the | | | | only will you be able to quickly get your |
| following labels: | | | | hands on a piece of needed correspondence or |
| | | | a receipt, you will also have a collection of |
| Calendar - create your own wedding countdown | | | | mementos that can be used later for putting |
| sheet or print one off from the Internet. | | | | together a wedding scrapbook. |