Was wondering who you were mrsc!!
Lizz I had one of theose concentina (sp) files each sectioned labelled, with quotes/bookings/receipts etc. Had sreadsheet with all parts ie car/dres//flowers et etc name of supplier,address, tel no, cost, deosit paid, amount owing and pay by date.
Hotel knew me so well as I always asked for every change to be sent to me by email/writing as confirmation. When I dropped the stuff off at hotel on the friday they laughed as never had such organised bride! I had each table details in a huge brown enelope - each had the name places (in the right order plus a plan in case!) menus, right number of favours etc. Main box had my table plan, main menu, signs etc (hotel offered to do this but only do it on their bog standard headed paper I did it all so it matched) and yes menu cards etc were laminated
I also left all the presents for ushers/bridesmaids/mums etc but I had crystal gifts engraved (4 pint tankerd for best man, 1 pint tankerds for ushers, vases for mums, candle holders for bridesmaids) they had about 15 FRAGILE notes all over them. Made all the children that were attending in the day layered presents that had to go on their chairs. They had a layer for before teh starter (sticker book) next layer (main meal) was pencils/colour book, next layer (dessert) was mini etch a sketch, last layer (speeches) was a book so they had something new to play with.
I made a list for the photographer to ensure I got all the photos I wanted and argues with him because he was a tosser
Made a 'postbox' for everyone to post the wedding cards in as sil had her reception at same hotel and a few got 'lost' oh god I could go on and on!!1