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Brooke
Savvy May 2020

College options too close to wedding?

Brooke, on September 10, 2019 at 6:55 PM Posted in Planning 0 12
So I have a dilemma. I will be graduating from college in Michigan with my second degree on May 9th and my wedding is May 23rd. However, there is a program option where I would get to go to Florida for 6 weeks (from March 13-april 30) and it would be a great opportunity. I was accepted to the program and my fiancé has said he thinks I should go. My concern is, I would get back to my fiancé and my apartment on April 30, and will have been gone the previous 6 weeks. Does anyone have advice? I know that is a sort of crucial wedding planning time, but we’ve been engaged for an extended time and have most things booked well in advance already. He thinks I should do it to further my career. My mother and friends don’t think I should go because of the wedding. Suggestions?

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Latest activity by Dazatural, on June 3, 2024 at 4:32 AM
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    Dedicated June 2020
    Gabby ·
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    Absolutely go!! You could help your career! And if you have most things set before you go it should be no problem. I think your career and education should come first!
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  • Jess
    Expert October 2019
    Jess ·
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    I personally wouldn’t i’m 40 days out and realizing what crunch time it is for us. i honestly think it would stress you out more and may even make the Florida program less enjoyable for you!
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  • Selena
    Super September 2019
    Selena ·
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    Go! I didn't feel a crunch during that time. This summer (wedding on Sunday) FH or I have traveled for work more than we were home. And I have a work trip that is scheduled for Oct, I get back the evening of the 4th and the 5th we are having our local reception. It will be great for me to go because it will help my career and it will be fun.
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  • Sara
    Expert October 2020
    Sara ·
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    I think it would be crazy to pass up an opportunity to better urself and ur career bc ur wedding is 23 days later! Sure ur wedding is a great once in a life day, but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Your fiancé will be there to support u while u are away just like he will be the rest of ur life!
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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    Go! Building a career is such an important step towards your future. Your fiancé can pick up the slack while you’re gone.
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    Go! As long as you are organized and get things done ahead of time, there shouldn't really be much of a crunch time. At least, I didn't feel that way. The only thing I really did in the month before the wedding was table assignments, and that took maybe 2-3 hours tops. Your wedding is not your entire life, and honestly, it's a party. A party, no matter how important of a party, is never going to overshadow a strong career move.
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  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    Your career is more important than a 1 day event. I’d also argue that....that isn’t really crucial planning time. All of the major stuff should be booked. Many things can be planned around andnyou don’t have to be physically present for. We got married out of state so had to do everything on an odd timeline (all meetings had to occur THE weekend we were in town, not their regular timeline ) but all our vendors were very amenable and most of the final details were all easily sorted and discussed via email. As long as you are organized before leaving, you should be fine. You can’t and shouldn’t pause your whole life for a wedding. The only real timing issue is it seems like invites will probably have to go put while you’re gone. But that, just like everything, only requires a little preplanning. You can order and assemble before you leave, and have your fiancé drop in the mail when it’s time. Everything can be worked around.
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    Master October 2019
    Jolie ·
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    I would go. Get your DIY, decor, music list, etc done over the fall and winter and be diligent about it so everything is not done last minute. That way you will have time to focus on the program and won't be rushed in May to do a lot.

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  • Melissa
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    Melissa ·
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    Definitely take that opportunity. I’m getting married next Friday and just this week has been the busy time. Make a schedule now of what you need to have done and get a jump on it before then. Things like bridal party gifts, hair & makeup trials, any decor and things like that.
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  • Btbride
    Super August 2019
    Btbride ·
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    Definitely don't put a career opportunity before your wedding! You'll still have plenty of time when you return and could likely still accomplish some things you need to from afar.

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    Lady ·
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    If you've planned well, there's really not that much you have to do in that time frame. You'll have a month when you get back to make any final changes to catering and seating charts (really the only last minute things required). It's seriously not that challenging. I would never put my wedding above a great career/academic opportunity, especially if you'll have time when you get back.

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  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
    Hanna ·
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    Don't pass this up! Your career is so much more important!

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