The Wedding Planner & Organizer

I love the idea of the book and the format it's in. Since some of the pages don't apply to my wedding it was nice to be able to remove them and keep just what I need. For a bride who does need most of the pages (or even if you don't), it's an excellent collection of charts and lists to keep track of the details that seem overwhelming at times. I knew I didn't want a planner/organizer with a lot of pictures or lists of tips/ideas to use (ie wasted space; I don't need pages and pages of centerpiece ideas) and this definitely fit the bill. There isn't a lot of extra information and what is included is better described as suggestions or very basic info. For example, in the dress section one of the first pages shows illustrations of popular wedding gown options (necklines, styles, etc.) and, while it doesn't include a lot of what can be found in the stores, it gives an idea of common shapes to expect to see when you do go dress shopping. I haven't needed to use the pockets yet but I love knowing they're there when the time comes that I do need to use them. The lists they provide are very detailed and cover almost everything you need to keep track of, including things I hadn't thought of. Pros: --few tips and examples; mostly charts and lists to keep the bride organized --the binder allows pages to be removed or added easily and fits an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper so no folding necessary --empty spaces in the charts to add items you need for your wedding but aren't already listed --storage pockets for business cards, fabric swatches, etc. --labeled dividers help keep categories separated but organized in an easy-to-see format --sturdy binder w/ a simple design (the paper cover that is shown in the picture--the one that says "The Wedding Planner and Organizer..."--is just taped to the inside of the front and back covers, so it comes off easily and leaves you with a lightly patterned binder) Cons: I don't really have any negatives. While some of the material is unnecessary as far as my wedding goes, I just took those pages out.

I did a lot of research before buying a wedding organizer, and I am SUPER happy I chose this one. It is keeping me very organized and current with what I need to do, how I need to go about it all, and even gives me plenty of room to record my own things and store my own pictures, etc. It even has me asking Qs to my vendors that I never would've thought of. I love that it tells me what SHOULD be done every month, up until the big day!! I took the liberty of going to Staples to buy a cute pink plastic folder for a 3 ring binder, to add to this amazing organizer, just bc I have way too many "idea pics". In the very back you'll find 2 clear plastic inserts, a zip up for pens, sticky notes, and one for business card holders :) LOVE THIS organizer!!!!

So glad I purchased this book, I was looking for something that was an organizer/planner/how to book and this book is definitely it!! It gives you great idea's on what to expect of each vendor as well as what to expect through out the whole process of planning a wedding. The book is like your personal wedding coordinator on paper. It has great tabs in the back to keep all the business cards, flyers, etc. I used it to interview every venue we visited because there will always be one detail you forget to mention. You can take out pages and make copies if need more room for notes or just jotting things down. Overall it's a great planner and was good purchase.

I purchased this for myself to plan my wedding, and I have since purchased it for 2 friends. Pro's: lots of great info, such as timelines, lists; organization tabs/folder type pockets; place to keep business cards; suggestions for what to do/how to do. I found it very useful. Con's The actual binder is too small. Mine arrived already struggling to close, and I hadn't even put anything in it. Also, this is only one person's opinion. I needed room to include info I'd gotten from bridal magazines, vendors, etc. I tossed the actual binder and placed the insides into a much larger binder. I carried it to every appt. It kept me very organized. A totally useful purchase.

Although I've only been engaged for a month, this organizer has been a dream! Reading through the timeline is a perfect starting point for those beginning the planning process. All of Mindy's suggestions are sweet and helpful, and I just love the slip pockets at the beginning of each section - just big enough to hold all your tear sheets and drawings! This is a wonderful companion to Mindy's The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day , as well! If you're not employing the services of a wedding planner (and even if you are), this is your number one tool!

This book gets down to the nitty gritty of wedding planning and is perfect for those that are planning their own wedding like myself. It has spaces you can fill in from vendors, to guest lists, to adding business cards in the business card holder. The only downfall is that the guest list pages are short. Common, this is a wedding and there is only enough room to list about 20 guests? I had to take a page down to FedEx and make 11 copies so that I have enough to list all my guests (since it does have options to keep track if they RSVPed, or if you sent them a thank you card, etc.). It comes in a BINDER with loose pages (3 hole punched) and I ended up taking a lot of pages out of miscellaneous stuff that I didn't need. Overall, it's a great option to keep track of vendors, guest list, business cards, song lists, and has half folders in it to hold those ripped out magazine pages =)

As one of the other reviewers mentioned, if you're already fairly organized this is pretty unnecessary, and most of the fill-in budgets and tables are best done in an Excel spreadsheet rather than being handwritten. I had originally hoped it would contain a lot of the info/tips from Mindy Weiss' book so that I could just get this instead of the book. While it does have some useful info for each section, some of it won't even apply to you and you're better off getting more detailed info in her wedding book. The binder has folders for each section, but they don't even fit a standard 8.5"x11" piece of paper. I'll probably only use it for holding some pictures, filling in the list of wedding contacts for easy reference, taking notes during some of the consultations, and keeping track of guests/gifts at the bridal shower. Other than that, most things will be handled via electronic spreadsheets. I decided to keep this because it wasn't really worth returning and I thought it would be nicer to show up to consultations/events with a binder rather than a computer, but I still feel like the price I paid for it was a bit of a waste. Honestly, I think you're better off making your own wedding binder/folder and buying Mindy's book instead of this. The older edition of the book is available for cheap and looks like it hasn't changed much in the new edition.

I received the binder within two days, as I recall. I was quite pleased with the content of the book. It has all the information one could need to plan a wedding, including how far in advance to do tasks and how to go about doing some things. The color is pleasant--a soft blue and the tabs are extremely helpful when trying to find information quickly. I especially like the guest list listing and the pockets in each section in which to keep notes and other items, which one needs to have at hand. Also I am able to add additional pages, if needed. I would definitely recommend or give this product to brides-to-be or mothers of the bride who are planning a wedding. I have been using it almost daily since I received it and like it very much. The one drawback was, on receipt of the binder, when I removed it from the box and opened the binder to review its contents, the bottom ring would not close completely and causes the pages to come undone at that site when I use it. I was in a hurry to use it, so I just kept it. I did not have time to return it and get another. The one that I sent to my daughter was in mint condition and she had no complaints. Overall very pleased.

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This book was bought for me when I got married, and I loved it so much, I went out and bought it straight away for best friend for her wedding! It has everything you could possibly need to keep your wedding planning under control, and I turned it into wedding memory book after the wedding! It's so handy, neat and tidy with compartments for loose documents, business cards etc and fantastic budget tracker. It offers hand hints and tips for everything wedding related, and it all comes in a beautiful hardback folder!

I love this!!! Worth every penny. So cute for organizing all your wedding files and has so many great tips. If you’re planning your own wedding this is a must!

A beautiful file, but I also think that you can do a similar one on your own with "the wedding book" from Mindy Weiss. I bought it in addition to the book and the chapters/topics are actually the same . You just have it shorter and more to the point with the organizer. What I however love are the ready made check lists and illustrations that make this organizer one of a kind and not just a messy one you createt on your own. I think that they should let you have a look inside on Amazon and then you would see what I mean.

Very helpful.. A must have for every bride