Getting Organized 101

Once you are engaged all the planning starts, and it is easy to become over whelmed. Organization is an important part of keeping things moving smoothly. This is the main reason Aroostook Weddings created the Wedding Planner manual for you. It will give you a good starting point.

Use the forms to collect vender information, phone numbers, addresses, estimates. Be sure to save all the contracts and receipts in the zipper folder. Be sure to take pictures of wedding gowns, bridesmaids' gowns, and locations. I really like to take pictures and notes. This way when you are at home you can sit back and look them over slowly. It is too easy for things to become a bit fuzzy, or to get details mixed up.

You are going to need:

Always write all your appointment down. You will have numerous appointments: bridal salon, fittings, florist, caterers, not to mention your wedding planner. You need to actually look at the calendar daily for it to work. I do a lot of work on my computer, so I use a calendar there. It is especially nice because I can set a reminder to pop-up two days in advance, and then 8 hours in advance. With my hectic schedule this helps keep me on time. I do also have my planner that I carry with me. This is important, as I often set-up appointments on my cell phone.

Ideas & To Do

Always keep a small notebook and pen with you. This will give you a place to write down your questions, brilliant ideas, and things you need to do. I have had some of my best ideas is the oddest places. Waiting in line at Wal-Mart, and board, I pick up a magazine to thumb through. They may have a picture of a great centerpiece, an easy to make gift, or a unique decorating idea. This has also happened in the doctor's office looking through their magazines. Always pull out your notebook, and write down any ideas that you have. They may or may not work, but later in the day you are likely not to remember the details.

I personally recommend that you purchase a small daily planner, but if you do not then be sure to use the notebook to indicate your appointments. This will be a busy time for you, and it will help you feel on top of things if you have a good plan.

The Wedding Planner

Keep the Wedding Planner three ring binder that we give you. This will help you stay organized. For example there is a place to write down the contact information for each of your vendors.

Buy a pack of plastic sheet protectors to add to the back. This will give you an excellent place to add all the contracts and papers that you will accumulate. The zipper pocket has been added so you will have a good place to store receipts and other small items that might be easily lost.

Your binder already includes:

What to carry to the Interview

Before going to a meeting sit down and write down important information and questions. This will help you keep you thoughts focused. Have a note pad and pen, to put down your impressions of the vendor, their answers, and prices. This will allow you to go over the material later.

Most wedding coordinators recommend interviewing at least 3 vendors for each category. However, living in Aroostook County that may not always be possible. We will work with you, and do have a list of vendors that we can share with you.

These three tools will help you get a good start at planning your wedding. Remember that the most important thing is to stay organized. Remember that you are the ultimate decision-maker, so keep your ideas and documents well organized.


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