Fact: I have three email addresses. One address is strictly for personal use. A few friends and family use it, and it’s the address I always use for shopping. My second address is still personal, but it’s one I look to for all of my business emails. My third address is reserved for my blog. It sounds crazy to have to keep track of three different addresses, but I love my setup. I’m able to keep each area completely separate, plus I’m able to easily search and find emails that I need to reread down the line. It’s one of my favorite ways to stay organized!
Just like I have different emails for different purposes, one of the simplest (and most powerful!) tips I can offer when planning your wedding is to create a dedicated email address. It can be a variation of your personal email or one that ties both of your names together with a nod to the fact that you’re getting married (i.e.: JenandJoeGetMarried{at}gmail.com). Here are my three tips for managing your wedding email address:
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1. Create your email early: Just before you contact your first vendor, create your email address. All of your communication will be in one place from the very beginning, so you won’t have to search at all down the line. Feeling uncertain about where an email is filed is one of the worst feelings ever.
2. Use your wedding email for all communication: Whether you’re attending a bridal show, chatting back and forth with one of your vendors, or answering questions from guests, plan to always use your wedding email. Like I mentioned above, you will keep everything in one place, which is particularly important once you start receiving initial and finalized contracts. You can also easily add your address to your wedding website as a way for guests to contact you. Lastly, because your communication is in one place, you will be able to disconnect from planning when you need to.
3. Keep your personal email personal: Having a separate email will help to keep you organized, plus it’s an easy way to create a joint account you and your fiancé can both easily access. However, the core reason to create a wedding address is to keep your personal email personal. Because you will want to receive everything in writing, you will receive more emails than you may realize when you start. Knowing you have too many emails waiting for you to read is the quickest way to avoid it altogether, and it’s also such an overwhelming feeling if you’re simply looking for a work reminder or a note from your best friend. So, don’t give out your personal address…ever (unless you have a surprise planned you don’t want your fiancé to see)!
PS: Don’t create an email address and forget to check it! That would be the opposite of the organized goal. :)
Have you created a wedding email? Do you have any simple tips for staying organized while planning? Leave a comment below!
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Very practical advice!