What To Do Before "I do": 6 Months Out

3 min read September 13, 2026 Team Fun365
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You have six more months to plan your wedding, so let’s focus on finalizing some big decisions! Completing this month’s planning tasks will make you feel as if a weight has been lifted off of those bridal shoulders.

This month you’ll book your honeymoon with a little help from our tips and tricks travel guide. Don’t forget about your guests! We’re helping you select your guest accommodations for the wedding weekend.

It’s also time to order your invitations and put together your wedding day beauty plan. We’re here to help you keep track of the details and think of unique ideas to kick your wedding up a notch.

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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Va Va Voom – How to Plan a Honeymoon

Your honeymoon is a chance to relax and refresh after the craziness of wedding planning. Check out our tips for planning a honeymoon perfectly tailored to you and your new spouse. 

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Honeymoon Travel Tips

Once you've booked your honeymoon, you'll likely get back to focusing on wedding details. To keep anything from slipping through the cracks, we created a list of travel tips for you to review before jetting off on your honeymoon!

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You are Cordially Invited to Start Ordering Wedding Invitations

The time has come to put the details of your wedding down on paper - let's order your wedding invitations! We have created a guide to help you write the wedding day specifics perfectly on your invitations and ensure a complete invitation suite!

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Brush Up on Bridal Beauty Plans

Do you have a vision for your bridal look, right down to the lipstick color? Or, are you still choosing a hairstyle? Either way, you need a bridal beauty plan detailing the who, what and where of your wedding day hair and makeup. We'll help you hire professional stylists and provide tips for creating an unforgettable look. 

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After the RSVP - Guest Accommodations

Check out our guide to choosing the perfect hotel options for your wedding guests. We give you a list of must-ask questions when reserving a block of hotel rooms. Plus, don't miss our ideas for putting together cute welcome bags for your guests staying at the hotel!

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Create a Pre-Wedding Brunch

Kick off your wedding day with a cozy brunch for you and your bridesmaids. Nothing makes getting ready more fun than donuts!

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Glass Globe DIY Place Settings

To create an earthy, boho vibe at your wedding make these stunning glass globe place settings that double as take-home favors for your guests!

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Lavender Sugar Scrub DIY Favor

Guests love practical favors, and you love an affordable DIY favor that's easy to make. This lavender sugar scrub smells delicious and makes your skin feel oh so soft! Bonus: it can be made in large batches, which save the bride hours of assembly time! 

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DIY Stamped Placecards

For a completely different take on placecards, stamp guests' names onto rough-edged paper. You'll create a beachy, natural look for your tables with this DIY idea. 

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