online planning guide
You have waited all of your life for this special moment. Our planning guide helps you take a special look at the planning and organizing of all that you have wanted your wedding to be. You can use our worksheets and checklists to stay organized, get inspired by looking at our photo gallery for ideas or listen to top music selections for your first dance, and view video clips and profiles of WNY weddings vendors by searching through our bridal service directory. Trust yourself in the choices you make and work closely with the vendors you choose. With your vision and their help, your wedding day can be spectacular!
Worksheets
Design Idea Photo Gallery
Wedding Songs
Looking for ideas for your perfect first dance? What song will create a memorable father-daughter moment? Is your groom looking for a song that will make his mother cry? Music is a major part of your wedding and should be planned and selected carefully. Music helps create the atmosphere, while special songs will make the wedding uniquely your own. Here are our top song selections, courtesy of CJ Sound. If a track is linked, you can listen to it for free.
First Dance Songs
- Billy Joel - She's Got a Way
- Bryan Adams - Everything I Do, I Do It For You
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- George Strait - I Cross My Heart
- John M Montgomery - I Swear
- Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville - Don't Know Much
- Lonestar - Amazed
- Peabo Bryson & Celine Dion - A Whole New World
- Shania Twain & Bryan White - From This Moment
- Tim McGraw & Faith Hill - It's Your Love
Father-Daughter Songs
- Anthony W. Carter - Daddy's Angel
- Bob Carlisle - Butterfly Kisses
- Elton John - You'll Be Blessed
- Faith Hill - There You'll Be
- Heartland - I Loved Her First
- Holly Dunn - Daddy's Hands
- Martina McBride - In My Daughter's Eyes
- Michael Buble - Daddy's Little Girl
- Ray Allaire - Song For My Daughter
- Tim McGraw - My Little Girl
Mother-Son Songs
- Backstreet Boys - The Perfect Fan
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- Brendan Shine - My Son
- Christian Barnes - On This Day
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World
- Lynyrd Skynard - Simple Man
- Mikki Verek - Song For My song
- Molly Pasutti - The Man You've Become
- Taylor Hicks - Do I Make You Proud
- BJ Thomas - Mama
Wedding Party Songs
- Andrew Gold - Thank You For Being A Friend
- Dido - Thank You
- Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
- Garth Brooks - Friends In Low Places
- James Taylor - You've Got a Friend
- Joe Cocker - With a Little Help From MY Friends
- Steve Tyrell - The Way You Look Tonight
- Tracy Lawrence w/Tim McGraw & Kenny Chesney - Find Out Who Your Friends Are
- Whitney Houston - Count On Me
- Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
Wedding Budget Planner
Planning your wedding will take a lot of careful planning and thought. Before you start the planning process, know how much you have in your budget to spend on your wedding and what you want to spend it on. You can use these recommendations as a general guideline: spend about 45-50% of your total budget on the reception. Then allot 5-10% on flowers, photography/videography, music, and attire. The rest of your funds should go to invitations, transportation, favors, gifts, and other details.