timeline & tips

9 months before

TO DO
• Finalize your guest list
• Update (or start) gift registry
• Add gift registry links to your wedding website
• Give registry info to bridal party, family
• Book your florist
• Order bride’s gown
• Shop for dresses for bridal party
• Search for ceremony musicians
• Choose or write your vows
• Choose ceremony readings and readers
• Choose ceremony music
• Plan order of ceremony

2LIFE TIPS
Research local vendors and read reviews by newlyweds
• Bookmark your vendors’ websites in the 2life Wedding Planner app for planning on the go.
• Use an online guest list manager.
• Browse our app galleries for wedding fashions and registry gift ideas
• Give your mothers the option of coordinating their outfits with the wedding party colors
• Plan your ceremony in consultation with your officiant
• Consider registering for a honeymoon fund

IDEAS & ADVICE
How To Write Your Own Wedding Vows
Who’s Walking You Down the Aisle?
Make Your Walk Down The Aisle Count With One Of These Unique Songs
Wedding Gift Registry Primer

ONLINE SHOPPING
Macy’s Wedding Shop: Find clothing, jewelry, and gifts for the entire wedding party – all in one place at macys.com