What to put in bridesmaid binders?

Wait...a binder? Is that really necessary? I gave all of my BM's each others phone numbers in case they needed anything from each other and we've all gone over the timeline together. I don't think they need anything else.

No binders. Just no.

I have my own personal binder, but I sure didn't give any of my girls all that information. I plan to write up an itinerary for the day before and day of the wedding and give them a list of each others phone numbers in case they can't get a hold of me for any reason, however that's it, it will probably be on two or three sheets of paper.

I have a big binder that I will have with all of this information and I think I will let my mom or MOH know where this is in case of emergency but I don't think all your bridesmaids need all of this information on hand. I was going to distribute a day of timeline for the bridal party just so they know where to be and when for specific things, I may possibly add important phone numbers to this if needed. Any of the major details will be in my big binder if anyone needs to reference it.

I think you can put the items you've listed in an email. I know for weddings I was in, I would not have been interested in keeping up with a binder. Email keeps everything in one place for them to refer back to. My girls got one email with everyone's contact information and a general timeline (dress order deadline, rehearsal, wedding day). Other than that, I have mainly texted anything else they needed to know.

It could be useful for the MOH or whoever is going to be your person of contact on the wedding day, which in my case will be my coordinator. She's attended every meeting and has copies of all of our contracts so far. I don't think this is really necessary for all of your BMs to have a packet of info, maybe your MOH if she's willing to step up to being the person of contact for all vendors. It just seems like a waste of paper and honestly, your time for something your girls probably won't even really use. I would maybe send them or give them each a paper with a timeline and where to be and when. Also, if they need to reserve a room in your room block, make sure they know where to make their reservation. Make sure they have info on the dress, where to purchase, color of the dress and then what color shoes they should wear. That's probably all the information they need.

Not necessary. My BM didn't need to know my vendors and such. A list of events they should attend? It's not a job. It's an honor.

I'm with Jamie Lynn on this one. Just no.

I would think as long as its not a folder full of tasks and chores it would be fine. I am a person who loves lists and hardcopies of things though. I like including a personal letter, maybe also some funny memes?

Okay hun, I had the same idea so instead of judging I will actually help.
1. Each others phone numbers, groom and groomsmen numbers, and mother (or father) of the bride and groom numbers depending on how involved they are
2. Important dates that they have to come to
-rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
-rehearsal and rehearsal dinner schedule
-dress shopping dates and store info for bride and themselves
-dress fittings
-bridal luncheons
-bridal shower planning info, date, and schedule
-bachelorette party planning info, date, and schedule
-spa, hair, and nail salon info, dates, and schedules
-wedding day schedules
3. List of duties, either group ir separate
4. Any dates you want to set specifically for planning and/or catching up
5. List of where your registered and your wedding website if you have one (I use zola, its free)
6. They don't need the phone numbers, but info like addresses to the chappel and reception and arrival times for vendors would also be good info to have
7. Menu for the rehearsal dinner and reception and what else will be served so that if someone asks them they will have that info

My bridesmaids are picking out their own dresses, so I am putting in paint swatches (from lowes or home depot or something) that match the color I want them in, and added what my requirements for the dress were (length and fabric family.) I thought this would be helpful for them, and as they are all wearing similar, but different colors.

I would also add registry information so they have it to give out.

I know some people think this is excessive, but my ADD is so over the place (esp. when im stressed) that having folders that explain what I am wanting and my expectations are for them are, (what they should and shouldn't plan for me, bachelorette party, bridal shower etc.) I think it helps to have it all in one place.

I am putting together folders for my girls I am including the dresses I would like them to wear with prices, the shoe I want them to wear with prices, the hairstyle, the timelines as far as RSVP for any plus one or extra family or friend, the hotels they can book from if they don’t like the ones I chose, to give preference on food just in case any allergies so I can incorporate that in my budget etc. I am including a letter to why I chose them , I am adding gift cards to their favorite places and giving them pages with everyone’s emails and if numbers are ok to be shared they will do that amongst themselves. If they fell on hard times or fall on hard times I’m letting them know they do not have to feel pressured to be apart of my day as far as being in it but I can do what I can to help. And that’s about it I feel like I’m missing something but idk

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Hey there, a little off-topic, but the wedding party only need to purchase the dress. If you're requiring certain shoes and professional hair and makeup, you'll need to pay for those.

View Quoted Comment I’m paying for the hair and the makeup but they all wanted to pay for their own shoes and wanted me to chose everyone lives in a different state so they feel it’s better to do that.

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Fair enough!

I am so sorry about all the awful comments you are getting for this question. I came to read the comments as I am doing this myself and I am disgusted at a lot of the responses you are getting and how rude they are.

To help you out on your question, what I have done so far is a contacts list, important days and times (including pre-wedding things such as when I would like their dresses to be ordered, bachelorette party, a luncheon and when I'm planning to schedule a manicure for everyone as my gift to them, rehearsal times, etc.), a day of wedding timeline, an info page on their dresses, an info page for accommodations and I'm planning on adding a song list that they can choose 30-60 second segments from for what they would like to walk into for their intro at the reception. I hope this helps and you get more constructive ideas and suggestions!