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 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.

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 =)

This booklet/guide is great for keeping track of where you are in the planning process while also offering good tips along the way. The advice is a little outdated as some things aren’t done in the same way they used to for weddings (like adding a section for website set up/design or reception entertainment, etc), or can be more traditional than what modern brides are looking for but overall it’s a nice organization tool. I wish there was more space for note taking in each category.

My fiance and I ordered this and gotten it the very next day. We love how easy it is to keep things organized and to be able to add our own touches to it. We actually transferred the pages from the original binder to one that zips up so that we don't risk putting a stain or tearing the actual binder up.

The actual book it's self is amazing. I was so excited for it to come. I bought one for my self as well as my soon to be sister in law who is also engaged as a Christmas present. When I received the books one of them was severely damaged by some sort of liquid. I had to give my sister in law the okay one and keep the damaged one for my self since my wedding is jn July and I wanted to start using this book as soon as possible and didn't want to have to go through the time of sending it back and waiting for a new one. The book is awesome, however. It will help you make a plan and stay on track as well as make sure nothing is forgotten.