Clutter

After a busy wedding season I've settled down at my computer to try to sort through my files. The filing system in my office is very organized but the computer tends to get cluttered after a while.

I love to save inspiring photos of weddings and ideas and I'm constantly starting Word documents with thoughts and ideas. My laptop has become a virtual catch-all bucket and it's time to start sifting through to get ready for the new season ahead.

On that note, I think it's important that couples sit down every month or so and do the same with their wedding "stuff". If you're like most brides, you'll be collecting magazine clippings, articles, business cards and ad material from bridal shows and various meetings, and a whole slew of things on your computer for "future reference".

Set aside a regular day each month to go through everything you've collected. In fact, it would be wise to put that in your planning calendar. Anything you're not using should be tossed. For example, you've booked your photographer but you still have business cards for ten photography companies. Or... you've picked and booked your wedding cake but your wedding binder still has 40 wedding cake clippings. All of this is clutter and will only add chaos to your planning.

As you get closer to your wedding date it's important to hold on to only those materials which are relevant to your wedding. If you simply can't throw everything else away (in case a friend might like to use it at some future date) at least put the non-relevant materials into a separate box away from all of your wedding stuff.

By the time your wedding comes around your binder should be narrowed down to essentials only; such as, a checklist of what's left to do, a schedule of the day, your vendor contracts, and contact lists with all of your vendors' names and contact info (you'll want to include your bridal party, MC, and any other important people in this list too). If you have a keepsake binder or if you want to hold on to other relevant planning forms or materials simply bring the items listed to the front of the binder and file under a separate tab so that it's easily accessible.

Happy Planning!

Sophie

Coverall Event Coordination