Lists. Lists for Lists. Where is my list? I didn't save it in my inbox? Why would I do that?
An important part of any planning process is staying organized. Easier said than done. Perhaps many of you have experienced the horrible feeling of the above instance. It's easy to lose important things like contracts, product numbers, swatches. To avoid this, here are a few tidbits of information.
Most importantly, from the beginning of any event, buy an expandable file folder or an event specific binder.
Once you have one of these, USE IT! Fill it with everything and keep it with you at all times. Put magazine clippings in one compartment--label it "design." Make a "music" compartment--keep songs you like, songs you dislike, contracts, etc. This will make everything centralized.
Then always keep a notebook with you. You will remember things. You will be on the phone other locations than your own home and need to write down a phone number. You will wake up in the middle of the night and remember something. Just keep a notebook with you. (keep a pen with it too.)
Also, make lists or better yet find one of those handy dandy planners that tell you everything you need to remember to do. There are a lot out there on the
internet. For weddings--
theknot.com has the most comprehensive one I've ever seen, overwhelming. Look around and see what is best for you.
If you need some help, comment below! I'd happily help you out!!
I hope you are enjoying a thoroughly organized day after this,
Erin G.
Lists. Lists for Lists. Where is my list? I didn't save it in my inbox? Why would I do that?
I love the Wedding Chicks! It is a blog for the sassy bride ;) They posted this wedding, and i LOVE it! I had to tell people! Turquoise, pink, yellow!
Yes, I just sang some Sound of Music for you all! So, two of my favorite things in the whole world are color palettes and print materials. I love them. I love the wide range of design, the different genres, everything. Print materials are perhaps the most important part of any event. If you don't have them, no one will come AND no one will know why they are there. Dilemma. A print material or a cleverly, crafted email blitz (for the super green folks) is essential. Sweet Nothings specializes in this, so I wanted to give you a sample of what we do to prepare to design print materials and events in general. First, you have to choose a color palette. What does that mean? What I do--I go outside and look at natural colors...how nature has put them together. It's pretty impressive what you can find. Today, I see a lot of gray (it's pretty overcast) and green (the trees are a bloomin'). To me, that is a very cool modern look. Gray, shiny linens with a green, brocade accent--spring time!
