As I remember back to planning my wedding this time four years ago (has it really been that long?!) I think how about how many details there are - photographers to interview, wedding cakes to taste (yum!) bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses and wedding reception sites just to name a few.

So with that in mind, as promised, here are a few sites that I found that really make it easy to find wedding planning resources. First a few basics: applying for your marriage license. Whether you're getting married in your home state or planning a destination wedding http://www.weddingdetails.com/ has helpful links that include a table of marriage license requirements for each state (as a general guide). As suggested, please verify all requirements with the County Clerk in your wedding location at least one month in advance.

If you've just begun your wedding planning, or no matter where you are in the process, The Wedding Channel http://www.weddingchannel.com/?t:21:l:30246 has some cool tools that I really like. Their "Planning Tools" link is an especially useful section that allows you to create your own wedding page, make a personalized wedding checklist, budget calculator and guest list manager. I put this last item, the guest list manager, at the top of my "wish-I-had-known-about-it-when-I-was-planning-my-wedding category. This area allows you to enter the names and addresses of your guests and it keeps a running tally of who can and can't attend. It is a great way to give print outs to your calligrapher and catering manager.

Unitl next time happy wedding planning!