Pro Tip: Make these personal. Add a custom image header, an embedded video welcome, and a photo of your signature at the bottom.
Quick Reference: 5 Core Note Types
Category Ideas | Primary Purpose | Best Used For |
1. Onboarding & Systems | Set expectations, reduce tech anxiety, and introduce team contact info. | New clients during kickoff. |
2. Educational Guides | Share expert knowledge proactively to prevent repetitive questions. | Answering "How-to" FAQs. |
3. Interactive Worksheets | Standardize data collection for specific design or logistical details. | Design phases & final planning. |
4. Day-Of & Logistics | Track physical items, execution steps, and venue teardown. | Event week setup & strike. |
5. Strategic Shortcuts | Link external resources directly into the client’s portal. | Curating external media & tools. |
1. Onboarding to Your Workflow
Client Welcome Note
Warm Welcome: Friendly greeting introducing your team and brand culture.
Contact Details: Primary contacts, preferred communication channels, and strict office hours.
Planning Roadmap: A bird's-eye view of what the coming months look like.
Visual Assets: Upload screenshots of your PDF welcome packet or Canva kits directly into the note.
"Intro to Aisle Planner" Portal Guide
Why We Use It: Highlight the value of having everything organized in one central portal.
Key Focus Areas: Direct tech-averse clients straight to the tools that need guidance.
Video Walkthrough: Embed a short Vimeo/Youtube or pre-recorded link walking through key features.
2. Vendor & Industry Educational Guides
Build these once to showcase your expertise and eliminate endless back-and-forth emails.
Specialty Vendor Guides
Stationery & Print: Font choices, invitation wording examples, and envelope addressing etiquette.
Photography: Photo session prep, "looking natural" tips, and lighting guidelines.
Officiant & Ceremony: Marriage license instructions, processional/recessional order, and vow-writing tips.
Venue and Property Tours
General Event Planning Guides
Gratuity & Tipping Cheat Sheet: Industry standards for vendor tipping.
Music Inspiration: Suggested ceremony, processional, and first dance song lists.
Logistics & Legal: Wedding insurance recommendations, registry setup advice, and travel/destination guides.
3. Interactive Planning Worksheets
Keep information structured by giving clients fill-in-the-blank templates right inside their notebooks.
Bar & Beverage Worksheet: Guest count formulas, signature drink recipes, and shopping counts.
Vendor Shot & Music Lists: Specific photo shot lists for photographers; "Must Play" / "Do Not Play" lists for DJs.
Ceremony & Reception Details: Outline processional lineup, reader assignments, and altar setups.
Floral & Design Needs: Floral RFP worksheet, cake tasting notes, and mood board layouts.
4. Packing, Production & Day-Of Logistics
Packing & Inventory Lists: Master checklist for personal items (bridal emergency kit, favors, signage, decor).
Day-Of Execution: Production schedules, vendor load-in notes, setup checklists, and end-of-night strike lists.
5. Creative Shortcut Ideas (External Links)
Shortcuts keep your client from hunting through old emails by consolidating everything into Aisle Planner.
Design & Inspiration: Direct link to the client’s collaborative Pinterest board.
Scheduling: Direct link to your calendar assistant (Calendly, Acuity, etc.) for quick booking.
Live Documents: Google Sheets or Docs for real-time collaborative editing.
Visual Content: Virtual venue tours, pre-recorded walkthroughs, or YouTube tutorial videos.
Registries & Socials: Quick links to client registries and event hashtag pages.
We hope you've found these ideas helpful, we can't wait to see what kind of templates you create!!
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