Helpful Websites and Software

Websitesn The Knot: as TheKnot.com. Free. Offers custom to-do checklists, budget planner, gift registry, guest-list manager, message boards, beauty checklist, e-cards, personal Web page.

Modern Bride: modernbride.com. Free. Offers countdown checklist, budget planner, wedding style quiz, vendor questionnaires, message boards.

WeddingChannel.com: Free. Offers custom to-do checklists, budget planner, gift registry, guest-list manager, message boards, e-cards, scrapbook, personal Web page.

BridalBargainsBook.com: Wedding industry "watchdogs" Alan and Denise Fields give the scoop on saving big bucks on the big day. Their new passport is a worksheet for money-saving brides.

Partybus.com. Get 20 partiers and rent a bus for $35 a head. You'll hit three San Francisco clubs, covers waived, and can even throw in a stripper. There's also dine-and-dance package.

Loveisin.com. Throw a Passion Party for the bride in the comfort of her or your home. It's free, as long as someone buys some products.

Software

My Wedding Companion: Fivestar Software, fivestarsoftware.com. $32.95 download, $37.95 CD-ROM. Windows. Offers guest lists, budget planner, attire manager, labels/envelopes manager, custom to-do lists, honeymoon planner.

My Wedding Organizer: weddingsoft.com. $24.95 download, $36.90 CD-ROM. Windows. Offers guest lists, budget planner, address book import, invitation printer, custom to-do lists, seating organizer, gift tracker.

The Organized Wedding: theorganizedwedding.com. $30 standard, $45 deluxe (download only). Windows. Offers guest lists, budget planner, custom to-do lists, seating organizer, address book import, gift tracker, specialized wedding themes. Deluxe edition allows additional events (rehearsal dinners, showers, engagement parties).

Wedding Magic: FrogWare, frogwaresoftware.com. $36.95 download or CD-ROM. Windows. Offers guest lists, gift tracker, budget planner, stationery designer, address book import, seating organizer, song lists, menu selections.

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