22 Wedding Planner Books, Notebooks and Diaries
Make a start on your wedding planning journey with our round up of wedding planner books, diaries and wedding notebooks
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After months (years?) of waiting for them to pop the question, you’ve said a big fat ‘YES!’ to your partner, and now it’s time to make a start on the wedding planning. OK, who are we kidding, you’ve been planning your big day since you were 10… but now you can officially crack out the wedding planning book without any judgement or concerned looks from family and friends.
We live in a digital age and there are plenty of online wedding planning tools and apps to help you ensure your wedding day goes off without a hitch, but there’s just something so satisfying about putting pen to paper and planning your big day the old fashion way.
With wedding planner books, it's about inspiration and emotion. Your notebook is a useful place to jot down those on-the-go ideas and thoughts, from the name of a wedding dress designer you want to investigate to a couple of colour schemes that came to you on your lunch break..
It's also easy to form a real connection with a much-used notebook; it's a real thing you hold in your hands and makes the planning process feel more real. What's more, your wedding book planner will become a lovely memento of the big day that you can refer back to when you're feeling nostalgic.
22 Wedding Planner Book Ideas for Organised Nearlyweds
We’ve looked high and low, far and wide to bring you the best wedding planner books in the UK that are as pretty as they are practical. Some contain prompts and advice to get you thinking about the planning process, while others have just blank pages waiting to be filled with your wedding ideas..
1. Ultimate Wedding Planner - Illustries
Chic on the outside, open the cover and this book is packed with personality. As well as themed sections for wedding elements such as dress inspiration and menu tasting notes, there are fun pages for practising a new signature and dropping hints for the hen do.
It's available in five colourways and would make an amazing gift for a friend who's tying the knot - but don't just take our word for it. One customer gave this wedding planning planner book five stars and said, "It's absolutely perfect. I bought this for my friend who's getting married next year and she loved it. It'll make the best little keepsake for her to look back on.
- Delivery: Standard, tracked and Saturday delivery all available.
- Expert Take: This modern wedding planner book is filled with contemporary illustrations and ideas - ideal for couples who are looking for alternatives to tradition. It is letter-boxed size so perfect for posting.
2. Personalised Wedding Planner Book - Etsy
This pastel book has plenty of useful worksheets and themed pages to get you thinking about different elements of the day. The colours are very chic, and it's available as an A4 wedding planner book and A5.
We love that this can be personalised for the person using it - it just makes it feel that bit more special.
One reviewer gave this wedding book planner five stars and praised the useful features inside, saying, "Wow! This looks amazing with the personalisation and it has great checklists to tick off as you go along and as you head towards your big day. I just love it."
- Delivery: Free standard delivery available.
- Expert Take: There are several cover designs to pick from so you can cater it to your tastes or wedding theme. Reviews also state that the spiral spine makes it easy to keep open when working on it.
3. Little White Wedding Planner Book - Etsy
Looking for a chic yet practical wedding planner book? This best-selling planner triples as a checklist, diary, and keepsake. The tick list features are heaven for an organised nearlywed.
Reviews are absolutely glowing for this product, with many calling it one of the best books for wedding planners everywhere. One happy customer gave it five stars and said, "My partner was sceptical on me buying another diary, but since purchasing we’ve both agreed that the Little White Book is a game changer!
"The budgeting guide was incredible and gave us a much clearer idea of how much things are going to cost. I can’t wait to continue using this as the big day draws closer."
- Delivery: Dispatched from New Zealand in two to three weeks.
- Expert Take: This is one of the best wedding planner books as it is small in size making it perfect for popping in a bag or pocket for on-the-go scribblings and ideas. Bring it along to all your wedding planning events.
4. Luxury Wedding Planner Book - Etsy
This planner book certainly fulfils our practical-and-pretty criteria. The cover is a soft grey suede with rose gold foiling, and inside you'll find all kinds of useful prompts, including step-by-step checklists and budget planning. We can't believe it costs less than £25.
Customers rave about the planning pages in this wedding organiser book, with one five star review stating it's a, "Beautiful book with lots of pages for planning, seating plans, budgets, notes of suppliers etc. Would highly recommend."
- Delivery: Standard delivery £2.50
- Expert Take: This wedding planner book has a plain page for inspiration - ideal for anyone who is obsessed with scrolling through Pinterest. It's time to get cutting and sticking.
5. Personalised Wedding Planner and Organiser - Martha Brook
The inside of this planner is every bit as chic as the neutral-toned linen cover. As well as themed sections for wedding elements such as wardrobe and timelines, you can personalise the cover with both of your first names.
Our team tried out this wedding planner. Groom Alan had the planner personalised for him and his husband-to-be Marco. They loved the personal touch and raved about the excellent quality of the book, saying: "When we tried this wedding planner book, we found it to include everything you'd need to plan your special day. The paper used is great quality, so the pen didn't seep through, and we loved the gold pen as a finishing touch.
"It is fairly small in size, which made transporting it super easy - just perfect for taking to a wedding venue viewing or cake tasting consultation."
- Delivery: Free delivery for orders over £50.
- Expert Take: Martha Brook offers affordable luxury when it comes to wedding planning - as you can see by this stylish wedding planner book from the UK. A gorgeous gold pen can be added for an additional cost. The best thing about Martha Brook wedding stationery is that there are so many products to purchase. We love nothing more than when everything matches and each product in their wedding collection has nailed the balance between pretty and practical.
6. Luxury Pink and Gold Foiled Bridal Planner Book - Ginger Ray
This pink and gold-foiled planner from Ginger Ray is great for giving prompts on what you need to organise next, and the spiral binding makes it easy to use. If you aren't sure on the steps of wedding planning, this book will be your holy grail.
The planner has recieved some lovely feedback, and one five star review in particular stated how impressed the customer was with the planning tools. They said, "The planner was better than I thought, lots of tick lists and ideas and prompts as to what should be doing in the lead up to the wedding. Nice colours and great quality. Made a nice gift and will make wedding planning much more exciting."
- Delivery: Standard, tracked and Saturday delivery available.
- Expert Take: The quirky design is fun and playful. The spiral binding does add bulk, but it means it is super easy to write in and will keep your pages neat and tidy.
7. Rose Gold Foiled Wedding Planner - Ginger Ray
Want a pretty wedding notebook? This rose gold wedding planner is a lovely choice, with themed pages to get you thinking as well as blank spaces for your ideas. It's ideal for a glamorous couple who are thinking sequins, glitter and all things sparkly for their wedding day.
Love a bit of rose gold? If so, you'll adore this glamorous wedding planning book. It's one of the best wedding planner book designs we've seen and customers agree. One gave it five stars and said, "The planner was beautiful. Perfect condition and I can't wait to use it to plan my wedding. It's a lovely keepsake."
- Delivery: Standard, tracked and Saturday delivery available.
- Expert Take: It's an affordable buy at less than £12 for such high quality. Inside is filled with fun fonts and pretty illustrations.
8. Personalised 'I Do' Wedding Planner Book - Designed
If your personal tastes run more towards clean and contemporary than pretty, this notebook could be for you. When buying this wedding planner book, there’s a choice of six different font colours to pick from, and you can personalise it further by adding your names and wedding date.
We also love the personalisation on this - you an have your wedding date and names printed on this and it's aimed towards couples as opposed to individuals, encouraging you to plan your wedding together. So cute!
- Delivery: Standard and tracked delivery available.
- Expert Take: This simple design is bound to keep your mind clear and calm - just what you need when wedding planning. You can add extra pages for an additional fee.
9. Mrs and Mrs Wedding Planner - Etsy
We just love the cute design of this Mrs and Mrs planner book, as well as the fact that it's highly customisable.
For starters, you can personalise the illustrations on the cover to look more like you and your partner, and add your names. The inside is also blank, so you can plan the pages to contain whatever you want. A stationery set can be added, too.
A customer who bought this as a gift for a nearlywed friend gave this wedding planner book five stars and said, "The book was fab and the buyer adjusted the item so that it was exactly what I needed. Great service. The book was good quality and super fast delivery - my friend loved it."
- Delivery: Standard delivery £2.75.
- Expert Take: As the paper in this book isn't lined, you can really use it as you wish. The illustrated cover is simply stunning.
10. Tying The Knot Wedding Notebook - Smythson
You can count on Smythson for their high-quality, pretty-but-practical stationery, and this gorgeous wedding notebook is no exception. Some features include a luxury Panama cross grain leather, gilt edges, and tabbed pages to help you plan all aspects of your wedding.
- Delivery: Standard and express next day delivery available. Click and collect for London customers is available. Personalised orders may need an additional couple of working days to deliver.
- Expert Take: We all know wedding planning can sometimes feel like a 24/7 task, with thoughts of flowers, table settings and wedding songs springing up at all hours of the day. This uber chic wedding notebook is small enough to fit into your handbag so, you can jot down those wedding ideas on the go, as soon as they come to mind.
11. Say I Do Soho Wedding Planner - Smythson
For those wanting to really splash out on a luxury, top-rated wedding planner book, Smythson strikes again with the Say I Do wedding planner, available in classic bridal white or a gorgeous light blue. With pages dedicated to all aspects of wedding planning from the engagement to the honeymoon, this bridal planning book will be your bible in the run-up to the big day.
- Delivery: Standard and express next day delivery available. Click and collect for London customers is available. Personalised orders may need an additional couple of working days to deliver.
- Expert Take: We love how this wedding organiser book covers the whole wedding planning journey - even ideas after the big day itself is over. It's an expensive pick but you get lots for your money and it will make a lovely keepsake.
12. The Wedding Planner - Gigi & Olive
Offering something a little different to traditional wedding notebooks, this wedding planner by Gigi & Olive contains planning tips and checklists, advice from industry experts and budget advice. It also looks really great with a gorgeous linen cover and complimentary monogramming available.
- Delivery: Standard 1-2 working days delivery. Personalised items may take longer to ship.
- Expert Take: This super stylish notebook is not only a beautiful keepsake with gorgeous illustrations and planning tools, but thanks to advice from real brides and industry experts inside, it’s like having a wedding planner in your handbag. Oh, and did we mention the complimentary personalisation to make it extra special?
13. Wedding Notebook - Getting Personal
This notebook is a great budget wedding planner book, with the A5 softback starting from just £7.99! And you can make it feel more special by having it personalised with your initials (or the couple's initials if this is an engagement present).
If the wedding is taking place in the warmer seasons, this is a lovely nod to that.
- Delivery: First class, second class, express, standard and nominated day delivery available. Starting from 75p.
- Expert Take: It is available as an A5 or an A4 wedding planner book with both hard and soft back options to choose from. It is filled with plain lined pages making it a versatile option to write what you wish.
14. Personalised Walnut Wedding Planner - Oakdene Designs
This beautiful wooden wedding notebook is built to last, making it a sweet keepsake of the build-up to your big day. You can even personalise the cover with two names and a line of text.
If you're getting married at a woodland wedding venue - this is easily one of the best wedding planner book options out there.
Reviews praise the quality and one happy customer wrote, "I was so excited to receive my personalised wedding planner book and was not disappointed. It's beautifully made and all my family and friends have commented and asked where I got it from!"
- Delivery: Standard, tracked and Saturday delivery available.
- Expert Take: It's important to note that this is a wedding planning notebook, not a wedding planner itself. Either way, it's a work of art! It is printed onto high quality card so it'll be a dream to write on.
15. Personalised Amore Wedding Planner - Etsy
How pretty is this planner book? That engraved plate on the cover is just delightful. Inside, you'll find information and advice, as well as space for your plans. The thick cover will ensure your pages are kept in great condition - even if you are carrying it around with you at all times.
Several reviews comment on the extremely high quality of this wedding planner book, with many saying it's even better than the pictures - which is really saying something considering how stunning it looks in the images.
- Delivery: Free standard delivery.
- Expert Take: The personalisation option makes this a lovely pick for an engagement gift for couples. Be careful not to spill anything on the suede cover as it may stain - red wine drinkers beware!
16. Rustic Wooden Wedding Planner Book - Etsy
This wooden planner will definitely help you get organised, with checklists to ensure you don't miss a thing, as well as blank pages to keep track of your inspiration. Plus, it's right on theme if you're planning a rustic wedding.
All reviews for this wedding planner book have given it five stars which is a testament to the product's quality. One customer wrote: "Loved it so much. Can't believe how beautiful it is!"
- Delivery: Dispatched from Ukraine. Delivery £10.82.
- Expert Take: We adore the old-school style of this personalised wedding planner book. The wooden element is a unique feature making it well worth the price tag.
17. Personalised Leather Wedding Planner Scrapbook - Artbox
Want a scrapbook-style wedding planning planner book so you can create a printed mood board?
This leather-bound style is a good option, with sturdy paper and a cover you can engrave with your names. Choose from several different colours and sizes to meet your needs.
Good enough to come back for more, one satisfied customer said: "The book is just what I was looking for and I have ordered another from the range"
- Delivery: Standard delivery £3.99.
- Expert Take: This wedding book planner looks traditional but you can add modern touches too, such as switching up the font and cover colour.
18. Personalised Foiled Wedding Notes Planner - Etsy
This charming planner comes in a variety of colours, from light pink to sage green. To really go the extra mile, you can opt for a luxurious gift box to house your wedding planning book and get it personalised with your names. This lightweight option is easy to travel with.
"I can't stop staring at this notebook," says one shopper who continues to explain, "It's so chic and the perfect size for my bridesmaid proposal box. The delivery was quick too, and most importantly, the vendor followed instructions."
We love the idea of gifting your bridesmaids matching notebooks so you can all take notes together!
- Delivery: Standard delivery £2.49.
- Expert Take: The lined paper will ensure your notes are neat and tidy. As it has no prompts, you can organise your wedding notes the way that works for you.
19. Wedding Journal Notebook - A-Journal
It's not specifically a wedding planner, but this A-Journal wedding planning journal is still one of our top picks when it comes to the best books for wedding planning.
That's partly because of the nine-month countdown it has inside. The nine-month mark is a great time to ensure all your ducks are in a row and this planner has everything you need to keep your lists and tasks in one place.
- Delivery: Shipped from The Netherlands, it costs just over €10 to deliver to the UK.
- Expert Take: The bright colour is fun and vibrant and makes it much harder to misplace during busy planning days.
20. Eucalyptus Wedding Planner - Blush and Gold
We love anything with a eucalyptus design and if you do too, then this wedding notebook by Blush & Gold is for you. It looks so beautiful from the outside, meaning it won't matter if you have it by your side 24/7, plus it is packed with helpful tools.
It contains 200+ pages of detailed worksheets, guidance notes and inspiration mood boards, and as it is A5 can handily slip into a bag.
It's that good of a wedding planner book that one customer has come back time and time again to purchase more. They give the wedding book planner five stars and say, "This is the third wedding planner I have bought as a gift now - each one of my friends have adored it!
"It has so many details, great questions to ask, many stickers and resources and beautifully designed."
- Delivery: Free standard delivery. Tracked two day delivery £6.95.
- Expert Take: The calendar is undated so you won't have to worry about when you start writing in it or if dates get moved around. It also has a stencil sheet to help with your wedding table plans.
21. I'm Going To Be The Bride Wedding Planner Book - Two Little Boys
If you want a wedding planning book that is bright, bold and a whole lot of fun, this design by Two Little Boys certainly ticks those boxes. You can choose from 'I'm going to be the bride' or 'I'm going to organise a wedding,' and everyone will know what you're up to.
"This was so cute, my sister loved it. I love the fun design of it and she definitely won't lose it because its so bright!" says one reviewer.
- Delivery: Free standard delivery.
- Expert Take: This pad is filled with really thick paper, so you can staple it, scribble on it and sketch. The pages are left completely blank so it's great for DIY enthusiasts who want to get creative.
21. Love Forever Always Notebook - Katie Loxton
Queen of personalisation Katie Loxton delivers the wedding planner book goods with this gorgeous soft, vegan leather A5 lined notebook. With plain, lined pages this wedding notebook is perfect for jotting down your stream of consciousness when you’re in the thick of wedding planning.
- Delivery: Standard delivery is free for orders over £40. Express delivery costs £4.95.
- Expert Take: If you’re planning on gifting this notebook as an engagement present, Katie Loxton offers personalised gift bags for a sentimental finishing touch.
What is a Wedding Planner Book?
A wedding planner book is exactly that - a book that helps you plan your wedding! With lots to organise when it comes to planning a wedding, it is important to have a space where you can write down your ideas, plans and take notes of vital information.
Wedding planning book designs come in all styles and themes so you can choose one that is left blank for your own organisation, or a wedding planner book that offers prompts and guidance to the wedding day and beyond.
Is it Worth Getting a Wedding Planner Book?
If you're planning on doing a lot of your wedding planning on your own, then getting a dedicated book to keep all of your appointments together is definitely a worthwhile investment.
Lots of wedding planner journals will come with sections to help you organise your thoughts, as well as dedicated pages to keep track of any inspiration that strikes, from what colour flowers you want to your preferred menu for the wedding breakfast.
Plus, you'll often find helpful timelines to follow, to help you stay on top of everything and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. There are so many wedding planner books available online that you're sure to find one to fit your needs and budget.
What's in a Wedding Planner Book?
If you prefer the sound of a structured wedding planner book over a blank notebook, then there are a few sections you can expect to see. There'll be pages dedicated to your guest list and keeping track of RSVPs, as well as ideas for wedding attire. In addition, there could be suggested timelines and schedules for you to follow, breaking down the coordination into more manageable sections.
Seating plan charts and budget planners are other helpful guides you might find in a wedding planner journal. As an added bonus, a lot of wedding planner books will have tips and tricks throughout to help you out.
Where Can I Buy a Wedding Planner Book?
You'll be able to find a wedding planner book quite easily online, with sites like Etsy and Not On The High Street offering personalised options for a thoughtful keepsake.
Trendy stationery favourites like Papier will also have different options for you to choose from. If you want your wedding planner book with a side of luxury, check out iconic stationers like Smythson.
How to Make Your Own Wedding Book
If you fancy yourself a creative mastermind, you may want to consider making your own wedding organiser or planning book, this way you’ll have complete control over what to include.
Start off by tracking down a plain planner or scrapbook. Any stationery shop should have something you can use as a base, we love the idea of a white spiral bound scrapbook so you can really get crafty with pictures and decoration.
You can add photographs of you and your partner to the front cover for a personal touch, and cut and paste inspiration pictures and quotes throughout. Think of it like a real-life wedding pinterest board. You may also want to use dividers to separate our wedding planning book into different sections for each stage of the wedding planning process.
Once you’ve perfected your DIY wedding planner, it's time to find out everything you need to plan for your big day with our comprehensive wedding checklist.
