What To Do Before "I do": 4 Months Out

3 min read September 13, 2026 Team Fun365
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Your wedding day is in just four short months. The end is in sight! This month, you get to focus on wedding ceremony and reception details to “wow” your guests and make the big day especially memorable.

We have ideas for a meaningful ceremony and tips for organizing your wedding day transportation; including a swoon-worthy getaway car. Needing inspiration for creating an unforgettable experience for your guests? Check out our wedding favor guide and our advice for creating the perfect candy buffet at your reception.

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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Wedding Favors – If You Wish

Your wedding favors should match the theme and tone of your wedding, but the options are endless! You can personalize little items for guests to keep as mementos, or you might opt for a beautifully packaged take-home treat. Read our tips and tricks for easily purchasing and packaging your favors!

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Wedding Transportation – Let’s Get This Show on the Road!

With so many moving parts on your wedding day, it's important to have a plan for transportation. We have put together advice for choosing the types of transportation needed (party bus, limo, etc.) and organizing a successful transportation plan. 

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Just Married – Make a Star Getaway Car

You're only "just married" once, so don't miss your chance for a grand getaway car! Toss the shaving cream, and get creative with our inspiration for driving into the sunset in style. Don't forget to snap a picture. Leaving in your getaway car makes for a stunning photo op!

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With These Ceremony Details, We Do Wed

Ask any newlywed - your ceremony will be one of your favorite wedding day memories! We're here to help you plan the order of events of your ceremony and provide ideas for incorporating your personality. 

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Create a Wedding Candy Buffet for Your Big Day

All candy buffets are not created equal. Add to your reception decor with this vibrant colored candy buffet and eye-catching display containers. See our tips for a gorgeous and delicious candy buffet  that will have guests loading up their take-home bags and boxes. 

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DIY Cookie Favor Box

This DIY cookie favor looks as good as it tastes thanks to pretty lace details and a pop of color. 

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Nautical Monogram Chair Backer

All eyes are on the bride and groom with these glamorous DIY chair backers. With simple materials like ribbon and fabric, these chair decorations come together in a snap! 

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DIY Printable Fan Program

Show off your crafting skills with this DIY program idea, perfect for your wedding ceremony. Customize our free printable file to create your own personalized wedding programs. Tie together with a striped ribbon for a preppy-chic look.  

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DIY Wedding Trail Mix Bar

A trail mix bar serves as the perfect little snack before dinner or after dancing at your reception. Simply fill containers with your favorite trail mix ingredients and top with our easy to use printable labels. Add fun decor elements like lanterns and garland to the snack station to complete the look. 

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