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Ideas for Note Templates

Creative Ways to Use Aisle Planner Pro's Notes Feature

Written by Sara Kincaid

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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