What To Do Before "I do": 5 Months Out

3 min read September 14, 2026 Team Fun365
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With five months to go before your wedding, you’re focused on finalizing the plans for the major elements of your special day.  During this month of planning, we are here to help you organize the details and think up additional creativity!

From the venue to the food, planning a wedding rehearsal can get complicated! We have advice for a smooth and successful rehearsal dinner. Then, we'll give you tips to help you through the process of choosing your wedding cake, and tell you everything you need to know about including calligraphy elements into your wedding.

Finally, before you head to the post office, check out our tips for mailing that stack of invitations.

We’ve curated this month-by-month wedding planning guide to ensure a smooth process from the day of your proposal to the day you say, “I do!” Check out all of our tips, tricks and unexpected ideas to keep you inspired and organized through 12 months of wedding planning.

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Rehearsal Dinner Basics

Feeling stumped on planning your rehearsal dinner?  You’ve got questions, and we have the answers! We'll help you put together a unique night of fun and wedding preparation with your closest friends and family. 

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Let Them Eat Cake: The Basics of Choosing a Wedding Cake

Between selecting a crowd-pleasing flavor, ordering the correct size, and wanting a beautiful design; choosing your wedding cake can be a daunting task. We have tips to help you pick the best cake for your wedding. If cake isn't quite your style, we have dessert ideas fit for your personality.

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Wedding Calligraphy: What You Should Know

Calligraphy adds a touch of elegance to your wedding invitations and stationery. Check out our guide to choosing from styles and learn how to prepare your calligrapher. If you're feeling ambitious, read our advice for DIY calligraphy. 

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Mailing Your Wedding Invitations

Chances are, you haven't memorized the etiquette for addressing envelopes. So before you print those labels and drop your invitations in the mail, be sure to review our helpful tips!

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DIY Dip-Dyed Welcome Bags

Give your guests a warm welcome as they arrive to the hotel with these DIY dip-dyed bags stuffed with thoughtful personal items and yummy treats. You can even customize the colors to fit your wedding theme! 

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Mini Naked Cakes

These mini naked cakes are an adorable alternative or addition to a wedding cake. The individual portions makes for easy cake serving, and the nontraditional look is perfect for a rustic wedding. 

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DIY Monogram Champagne Flutes

Add a DIY calligraphy-inspired element to your wedding tables with monogramed champagne flutes! These make excellent gifts for your wedding party to use during the toasts. 

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Wine Tasting Bachelorette Party

Still brainstorming bachelorette party ideas with your girls? Check out our Wine Tasting Bachelorette Party complete with personalized tasting glasses, notebooks and salty snacks. After all, nothing gets a party started like the bride's favorite wine!

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