FIRST DANCE SONGS

Obvious Classics

At Last by Etta James

Because You Love Me by Celine Dion

From This Moment by Shania Twain

It Had to be You by Harry Conic Jr.

Musical

Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John

Your Song from Moulin Rouge

One Hand, One Heart from West Side Story (This is the Glee Version)

You Are the Music in Me from High School Musical

Rock

Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls

Anything by Third Eye Blind

The Reason by Hoobastank

Wonderwall by Oasis

Hip Hop/ Pop

Dangerously in Love by Beyonce

With You by Chris Brown

This I Swear by Nick Lachey

Love Like This by Natasha Bedingfield

Country

Lost in this Moment by Big & Rich

She Said Yes by Brad Paisley

Your Everything by Keith Urban

I'd Love to Change Your Name by Kenny Chesney

Love Story by Taylor Swift

Quirky

I Wanna Grow Old with You by Adam Sandler

As Days Go By from Family Matters

A Bushel and a Peck by Doris Day

I'm Sticking with You by Velvet Underground

My Picks!

Everything by Michael Buble

I'll Be by Edwin McCain

Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band

I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

You and Me by Lifehouse

Collide by Howie Day

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE

Here are some great songs for the Father Daughter Dance. I've listed a little bit of every genre so there should be something for everyone.

Jazz

The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
Who Can I Turn To by Tony Bennett


Folk
How Sweet It Is by James Taylor

Country

I Loved Her First by Heartland
My Little Girl by Tim McGraw
I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack


Pop

I Turn To You by Christina Aguilera

Lullaby by Billy Joel
Daddy's Little Girl by Al Martino

Classical

You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

Rock

She's a Rainbow by the Rolling Stones
Heaven by Warrant

Contemporary
100 Years by Five for Fighting
Daughters by John Mayer

WEDDING TRANSPORTATION

Most people choose to use a limo on their wedding day, but there are so many great options for wedding transportation. Being original is what makes your special day memorable.

Horse Drawn Carriage

Classic Car

Golf Cart

Limo

Motorcycle

Bus

Bicycle

TATTOOED BRIDES

For those of you who have tattoos, you may be wondering if you should show off your tattoos or cover them up. I think you should either rock the look and show them off, or you should cover them completely. A lot of this depends on where the tattoo is and the cut of your dress. If your dress covers half of your tattoo then you should cover it up as it may look odd or out of place. If you or the groom have a modest family then it might be best to cover them up as well. If your dress doesn't interfere with your tattoo and it looks nice, then make a statement.

If you choose to cover it up, then check out Kat Von D's Concealer which is sold at Sephora. Wondering if it works? Look at the before and after photo of Kat Von D below.

The choice is yours. Show it off or cover it up.

GRAND EXITS

A simple tradition of throwing rice as the bride and groom departed has turned into an all out explosion. When people realized that throwing rice at the end of a wedding made birds sick, the tradition quickly came to a halt. Don't worry because brides started getting creative with their grand exits. Now they are bigger and better than ever.

Leave by Bike

Leave by Boat

Leave through a Cloud of Bubbles

Leave by Horse Drawn Carriage

Leave with a Bang

Leave by Helicopter

Leave by Hot Air Balloon

Leave on Horseback

ORDERING & SENDING INVITATIONS

Here are some helpful hints for ordering your wedding invitations, brought to you by Ciardullo Printing Inc. www.yourinvitationplace.com

Give your guests a secret number.

When assembling your guest list, give each address a number. Write this number lightly, in pencil, on the back of your response card prior to mailing. If guests forget to write their name on the card, or if you cannot read their writing, you know who is responding

Why do you send a Response Card?

Response cards are a convenient way for your guests to reply and for you to plan properly. They save you money on your reception cost, especially if a meal is being served by allowing you to keep track of an exact head count. If you are offering a meal choice, this can also be indicated on this card. Response cards include a reply envelope printed with your name and address. Do not forget to affix stamps on the reply envelope.

Why is it so important to put your address on the back of the invitation envelope?

Should you have an error on your guest list, the invitation will be returned to you by the post office. Otherwise, you will never know if your invitation arrived.

Check to make sure you are using the correct postage when mailing

Invitations that are over 1 ounce, or square or oversized, require extra postage. You can check what stamps you need by bringing a sample of your invitation to the post office. Also, ask them about their wedding stamps while you are there.

When do I order my invitations and how many do I order?

Be sure to have confirmed details of your ceremony and reception before ordering your invitations. This includes the date, time, and the location(s). You should also have an accurate head count. Order one invitation for each single adult, couple, or family invited. Order 25 extra invitations to be safe. Ordering more later can cost more and waste time.

When do I send out my wedding invitations?

Invitations traditionally are sent 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding. Send Save the Date cards 4 to 6 months before your wedding to notify guests that you are getting married, especially if it is during a holiday weekend or if they need to travel.

15 MUST HAVE WEDDING PHOTOS

There are certain photos that every couple should have taken at their wedding. Experienced wedding photographer know all the best shots, but it doesn't hurt to prepare a list of the special moments and details you want to capture.

1.) A Really Great Kiss

2.) The Groom Getting Ready

3.) The Bride Getting Ready

4.) The Dress

5.) The Ceremony Venue (before guests arrive)

6.) The Reception (before guests arrive)

7.) The Bouquet

8.) The Rings

9.) The Bride Walking Down the Aisle

10.) Exchange of Rings

11.) The Best Man and Maid of Honor Toast

12.) The Cake

13.) Candids of Friends and Family

14.) First Dance

15.) The Transportation

Western Wedding

Bride and Groom

Invitations

To get a western feel, use fonts like the ones seen on "Wanted" posters. Dull colors add to the effect.

Bridesmaids

Small floral print sundresses are perfect for the bridesmaids. Mix and match, and add cowboy boots to top it off.

Groomsmen

Have the groomsmen wear brown vests and cream shirts. If you wanna go all out, add cowboy hats!

Bouquet

Who needs a floral bouquet? Get original and use dried wheat for an untraditional look.

Ceremony

For the ceremony, use bails of hay for seating. Have the ceremony in a barn, forest, or field for beautiful scenery. Using old barrels adds to the western look and feel.

Place Cards

Attach each place card to a horse shoe or put them on old carriage wheels for a fun seating arrangement.

Guest Book

Have a picture printed of the happy couple and cut it into pieces. Have each guest sign the back with a message and then have them hang it on a board to put the picture together again. (You can number the back so that people know where each piece goes.)

Reception

Mix christmas lights, chandeliers, and candles with wood, hay, and iron for a beautiful western feel. Use natural colors for the table settings and decorations.

Drinks

Old barrels make great table bases. Put a few next to each other with a piece of unfinished wood on top to create a cool table.

Transportation

ACCESSORIZING- FLORAL HEADPIECES

Girls, throw out your tulle veils, and go for drama this year! Floral head pieces are in and they come in all shapes and sizes. From the extreme to the delicate, you can't go wrong! From high fashion to bohemian there are styles for everyone.