Mother of the Bride Planner

A calm, organized planner made for the mother of the bride: your own to-do list, your outfit, the events you're hosting and the family and friends who need a hand, all in one spreadsheet. WHAT YOU GET • 38 suggested tasks for the mother of the bride, from the first chat with the couple to thank-you notes, with due dates counted back from the wedding • Overdue, This week and This month flags on every task, and a fixed-date option for anything already booked • Outfit tracker for your dress, shoes, wrap, jewelry and more: style, color, size, shop, order-by date, delivery, alterations and cost (40 rows) • Automatic outfit status: Not ordered, Order soon, Order late, Ordered, Check delivery, Arrives late, Alterations and Ready • Your calendar for fittings, the shower, the rehearsal dinner and the wedding weekend, with your role at each one (20 events) • Hosting to-dos for the events you host or help with, each dated back from that event, with starter lists for the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner and day-after brunch • Guest help list for rooms, rides, airport pickups, mobility help, dietary needs and childcare, with who's helping and Arrange now flags (100 rows) • Wedding-day schedule counted from the ceremony time, plus an 18-item bag checklist • Dashboard with days to go, progress bars, what needs attention, events coming up and the next tasks and hosting to-dos HOW IT WORKS 1. Type the bride's name, her partner's, your name, the wedding date and the ceremony time on Settings. 2. Work through the suggested tasks, add your outfit pieces and put your events on the calendar. 3. Plan what you're hosting, note who needs a hand, and check the Dashboard. FEATURES • Lead times for each outfit item that you can change to match your shops • Warning window you set (21 days to start) for Order soon and Arrange now flags • Task categories, event types, roles and guest needs you can rename • Works in any currency • Clean, printable layout WORKS WITH • Microsoft Excel (desktop or Microsoft 365) • Google Sheets (free with a Google account) • Apple Numbers • LibreOffice Best on a computer or tablet. WHAT YOU RECEIVE • Mother of the Bride Planner - Blank.xlsx, ready for your wedding • Mother of the Bride Planner - Sample.xlsx, filled with example data so you can see how it works • A quick start guide (PDF) This is a digital download. Nothing is shipped, and the files are yours to keep. For personal use. HOW WE MAKE IT Every Toast & Tally planner is designed in-house with AI-assisted tools, then every tab, formula and sample file is checked and tested before it is listed. QUESTIONS? Message us on Etsy. We're happy to help you get set up.