You do not need a brand new planner to stay organized as the Mother of the Groom. You can use what you already have and keep things simple.

When my son was getting married, I was using my regular DIY planner with my own pages and Franklin style daily pages. That worked well for everyday life. But for wedding planning, I did something even easier. I bought an inexpensive letter size binder and used it just for Mother of the Groom planning.

It did not have to be fancy. It just had to work.

I printed the pages I wanted, cut them in half, and used sticky tabs to mark the sections that applied to me. Everything was in one place and easy to find. It felt calm and manageable instead of scattered.

If you already use a planner, you can simply add a wedding section to what you have. If you do not use a planner, a basic binder works beautifully. Either way, the goal is just to have one steady place for notes, ideas, and information.

Two simple ways to do this

Option 1: Add a wedding section to your current planner. If your planner has room, add a divider labeled Mother of the Groom and insert your pages there.

Option 2: Use a separate binder like I did. Sometimes that feels more peaceful because wedding details do not take over your everyday planning.

How to set it up

Step 1: Print only the pages you want. You do not have to print everything. Choose what applies to your situation and skip the rest.

Step 2: Print on regular letter size paper and cut it in half. That makes the pages easy to handle and easy to fit into most planners or binders.

Step 3: Punch holes and insert the pages. A standard hole punch is all you need.

Step 4: Add sticky tabs for the sections you will use most, like contacts, timeline, ideas, rehearsal dinner, or notes.

Once it is set up, you will always know where to put new information. When you need to find something, you will know exactly where to look.

If you are not a planner person

You can still do this. This is not about creating a perfect system. It is about having one place to keep track of what matters. Write as much or as little as you want. Some days you may only jot down a note or two. Other days you may use it more. Both are fine.

This season can be emotional. It can also feel a little unclear at times. Having your own quiet place to keep track of details and thoughts can make it all feel more steady. You are not trying to control the wedding. You are simply staying organized and prepared in your own way.

My half size Mother of the Groom Planner

If you would like an easy half size printable designed for this purpose, you can see mine here:

MOTG Printable Planner

You do not need anything complicated. A few printed pages, a basic binder or planner, and a couple of sticky tabs can go a long way. Sometimes simple really is best.