The Planning Touch: Where Stress-Free Weddings Begin (and Joy Takes Over)
- jennalschlager
- 32 minutes ago
- 5 min read
Every bride dreams of that moment: the one where the music starts, the doors open, and everything feels like magic. But between that dream and the “I do,” there’s a whirlwind of planning, decision-making, timelines, and details that can make even the most organized couple feel overwhelmed.
That’s exactly where The Planning Touch comes in.
Based in Lockport, New York, and serving the greater Buffalo and Western NY area, this boutique wedding planning business isn’t just about checklists and timelines. It’s about creating moments – the kind that make you tear up, laugh uncontrollably, and remember for years to come.
And at the heart of it all? Molly Winkowski, the coffee-fueled, golden-retriever-loving, true-crime-watching mastermind behind it.
How The Planning Touch Began
Molly didn’t set out to become a wedding planner. Like so many good stories, hers began with her own love story.
“I got engaged in 2021, married in 2022,” she says, “and somewhere between planning my own wedding and renting a school bus for a country concert, I found my love for planning events.”
That’s where it clicked; the joy of organizing something beautiful, meaningful, and completely personal. What started as a fun idea soon turned into something bigger: a full-blown passion for helping others celebrate life’s best moments without the stress.
And that’s exactly what defines The Planning Touch today, a service rooted in joy, run by someone who’s been in your shoes, felt the pre-wedding jitters, and knows exactly how to turn chaos into calm.
The Planning Touch Experience
Think of The Planning Touch as that trusted best friend who’s been through it before, the one who knows what really matters, who reminds you to take a deep breath, and who’s there with a coffee (or mimosa) in hand when you need it most.
Molly and her team offer a range of services, from full-service planning for couples who want professional support every step of the way, to partial planning for those who’ve already started but need expert guidance, to day-of coordination that ensures your months of hard work unfold flawlessly.
Each package is tailored to fit your needs, but the heart of the business never changes; it’s all about celebrating love with ease, beauty, and authenticity.
Why Couples Love Working with Molly
Molly’s clients don’t just describe her as organized or professional, though she’s definitely both. They describe her as warm, reassuring, and fun to be around.
She’s the kind of planner who brings structure without stress, who takes control while making you feel completely comfortable. Brides have called her “a lifesaver,” “the reason I actually enjoyed my wedding,” and “the calm in the storm.”
So what makes working with The Planning Touch so special?
She’s been in your shoes.
Molly knows what it’s like to be a bride to scroll Pinterest at midnight, to second-guess table linens, to feel nervous about trusting others with your vision. She gets it. That empathy is what makes her approach different.
She handles everything so you can just show up.
From vendor coordination and timeline management to décor setup and behind-the-scenes troubleshooting, The Planning Touch is the ultimate safety net. When something goes wrong (because let’s be honest, something always tries to), you’ll never even know it happened because Molly already fixed it.
She knows Western NY like the back of her hand.
From barns in Lockport to ballrooms in downtown Buffalo, The Planning Touch knows the local wedding scene inside and out. Molly’s vendor connections, venue knowledge, and regional experience make planning a breeze.
She genuinely wants you to have fun.
Planning a wedding should be exciting not exhausting. Molly’s entire business philosophy is built around one simple goal: to help you actually enjoy your engagement and your big day.
What It Looks Like to Work with The Planning Touch
Here’s what couples can expect when they bring Molly into their planning journey:
The First Chat
It starts with a conversation not a sales pitch. You’ll share your story, your style, your priorities, and your challenges. Molly listens (like, really listens).
Choosing Your Package
Whether you need full-service support or just someone to keep the day running smoothly, she helps you choose the level of involvement that feels right for you.
The Planning Phase
For full and partial planning clients, this is where the magic happens: timelines, vendor recommendations, décor planning, budget tracking, and design boards. It’s creative, collaborative, and actually kind of fun.
The Final Countdown
A few weeks before the big day, Molly steps in as your right-hand woman. She manages vendors, coordinates logistics, and creates a master plan that ensures everything runs seamlessly.
The Wedding Day
You wake up excited — not stressed. Molly and her team handle setup, coordinate your vendors, cue the music, and keep the schedule on track. You get to laugh, love, and dance the night away while she quietly handles everything else.
The Heart Behind the Business
When Molly’s not crafting timelines or fluffing veils, she’s hanging out with her husband and their two golden retrievers, Ziggy and Midas, or binge-watching a true crime documentary with a latte in hand.
That same mix of warmth, humor, and realness shines through in her work. She’s not the planner who swoops in with clipboards and cold efficiency; she’s the one who knows your dog’s name, who texts you to remind you to eat breakfast on your wedding morning, and who’ll celebrate right alongside you when it’s all said and done.
That’s the planning touch she brings — a mix of professionalism, personality, and genuine care that transforms wedding planning from a chore into an experience.
Who The Planning Touch Is Perfect For
The busy bride juggling work, life, and planning who wants someone to bring order to the chaos.
The couple who wants a celebration that feels uniquely them, not a carbon copy of every other wedding.
The duo who values connection, who wants a planner who feels more like a friend than a contractor.
The out-of-town couple planning a Buffalo-area wedding who needs a local expert to pull everything together.
Your wedding day should feel like the best day of your life, not the most stressful. And that’s what The Planning Touch is all about: giving you the freedom to live in every beautiful, messy, emotional moment while knowing someone you trust has everything else handled.
Molly Winkowski isn’t just a planner; she’s a partner, a friend, and the calm presence every couple deserves in their corner. With her mix of creativity, compassion, and meticulous organization, she’s helping Western NY couples create wedding days that feel effortless, authentic, and completely unforgettable.
So, if you’re ready to plan your big day (and actually enjoy it), reach out to Molly on her website.
Grab a coffee, tell her your story, and let her take it from there because your love deserves nothing less than the perfect planning touch.