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I'm a wedding photographer based out of South Bend, Indiana.

I believe in always having a vase full of fresh flowers, especially during peony season. That ending a long day should always be on the patio, with a good book and a glass of rosé. And, going to the beach is always a good idea.

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I have a confession to make. I am an organization junkie! But I want it to look pretty. I have purchased planners and then thrown them out because I messed up 1 page. Okay, maybe this obsession is borderline OCD. Because of this, I usually find myself creating digital checklists, use my online studio management system and try really hard not to create too much extra busy work.

Sometimes, as a photographer, I get asked for referrals on vendors, timelines, etc. and I think a lot of that is because your photographer is with you for SOO much of your day and can help guide you on how/when to plan. I’ve created an incredibly simple checklist and downloads to help you create your own Wedding Planning Book.

What you’ll need to build this planner is (Or just download my free printable and write all over them on your iPad Pro):

  • Wedding Binder
  • Tab Dividers
  • Sticky Notes
  • Colorful Pens
  • Highlighters
  • Clear Sheet Covers
  • Calendar
  • Wedding Planning Checklist
  • Bonus Ideas
    • Beauty worksheet – contact, photos, details 
    • Bridal salon appointment worksheet – gown options & details 
    • Bride & Bridesmaid Fashion worksheet – where to purchase, measurements, ready dates & alterations 
    • Ceremony worksheet – order of processional, ceremony parts & recessional 
    • Destination worksheet – 4 Day schedule, Hotel accommodations, transportation 
    • Floor plans – head table, parents, bridal party’s +1/families, guests 
    • Flower worksheet – bouquets, ceremony, reception 
    • Groom & Groomsmen fashion worksheet – where to purchase, measurements, ready dates 
    • Guests list tracker – info, address, food choice, other parties attending, invitation confirmation 
    • Honeymoon worksheet – transportation & accommodation details 
    • Menu Worksheet – type of meal/service/food, courses, drinks 
    • Music worksheet – dances of couple and their parents, must play, do not play list 
    • Invitation worksheet – host, request, Couple’s names, date & time, location, attire, reception card, reply card 
    • Registry information – Where & how to give the info to guests 
    • Registry worksheet – dining room, silverware, crystal, table linens, everyday dishes, flatware, glassware, cookware, cutlery, appliances, bakeware, kitchen linens, bath linens, bath accessories, bed linens, living room decor, 
    • Rental worksheet – company & their information, details of the rentals agreed on 
    • Stationary order worksheet – pre-wedding events, wedding invites, ceremony/reception, post-wedding 
    • Transportation worksheet – contact information of company & driver(s), schedule 
    • Vendor contracts, estimates & list of deliverables 
    • Wedding cake worksheet – vendor, breakdown of style, design, flavors, colors, groom’s cake information

 

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