Many brides on the social media site TikTok are using tri-fold boards and sticky notes to stay on top of wedding planning. By creating category titles like vendors, gifts, DIYs, groom to do, bride to do, to buy and payments, you can have a visual checklist of what needs to be done for your big day.
Supplies
This budget friendly planning hack will make your wedding planning organization top notch. The best part is you only need 3 materials!
- A tri-fold board, like the one shown below. These are relatively inexpensive and can be found at Dollar Tree, Walmart, Target and Hobby Lobby.
2. Sticky Notes- choose from standard 3×3 Post-its or mini ones to optimize space. You’ll need around 10 different colors for the various categories. Peruse options at places like Staples, Target or Walmart. This pack of 10 3×3 note pads is available from Amazon!
3. My favorite part is next: THE PENS! Splurge a little here if you’re feeling it with a new Sharpie set, or your favorite pen brand. Alternatively, if you’re not a pen gal, you can conserve your budget here and use a marker or pen you already have!
What to Add to the Board
Everyone’s board will be a little different since everyone’s planning journey differs! Here are a few ideas of categories and tasks to include:
Vendors
Venue, Caterer, Hair & Makeup, Florist, Bar, Photography, Videography, Dessert, Transportation, Wedding Planner, Officiant
To Do:
Collect Guests’ Addresses, Photo List (for photographer), Engagement Pictures, Food/Cake Tasting, Create Playlist/Do Not Playlist for DJ, Reserve Hotel Block, Write Vows, Create Registry, Get Marriage License, Send Out Save the Dates, Create Wedding Website, Choose Honeymoon Location, Create Wedding Binder, Send Out Invitations
Gifts
Ring Bearers, Mother of the Bride/Groom, Father of the Bride/Groom, Bridesmaid Proposal boxes, Groomsmen Proposal boxes, Bridesmaid/Groomsmen day of gifts
DIYs
Signage, Menus, Thank You Cards, Seating Chart, Table Numbers, Design Invitations & Save the Dates
Groom To Do
Haircut, Tux Rental, Wedding Shoes, Bride’s day of gift
Bride To Do
Wedding Dress, Shoes, Veil, Alterations, Groom’s day of gift
To Buy
Stationary, Specific Decorations, Wedding Bands, Getting Ready Outfits, Cake Topper, Honeymoon & Flights
If you are planning a wedding in Roanoke Virginia, Richmond Virginia, Fredericksburg/Northern Virginia, The Shenandoah Valley, Coastal Virginia or in Charlottesville/ Lynchburg Va. we can help with your wedding planning and ideas.
