I can't balance nursing school and wedding planning

You should not be planning your shower or bach party. You are just starting your nursing program the way it sounds based on your timeline. You have to set priorities you make yourself a schedule and a check list and you stick to it. I got engaged on the day I completed my MSN/CRNA program so I know what I am talking about. Wedding planning is simple compared to what you will be faced with as a nurse. Best of luck, somethings you will need to delegate to your FH to complete and hold him to a timeline.

You're about to suffer an onslaught of "TACKY" about arranging your own bridal shower, so...maybe just don't do that.

Find a mostly inclusive wedding venue, one that has wedding packages and doesn't require that you rent linens or chairs or anything extra.Maximize your breaks from school by making lists of what needs to be done when you think of them and only do those things during your breaks. Use your time efficiently. Planning a wedding is NOT a full time job.

Best of luck!

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Echo the others that your bridal shower and any bachelor/bachelorette parties should be planned by a friend or family member. There are plenty of wedding planning checklists on line to help keep you on track.

Yes, find a venue that offers a "package" all-inclusive type of thing and hire a DOC at least if it's not provided, a full wedding planner if you think you need it. I found a lot of the process to be front loaded - it may take some work to find a venue that will have all this but it will make your life easier once you do.

First, you shouldn't plan your own shower. It's considered tacky and gift grabby.

Second. Take a deep breath and relax. You will be ok. All inclusive venues are nice because there is a lot less to worry about, so look into one of them. Take breaks from wedding planning as needed too. It's not supposed to consume your life. I hope it works out for you.

You have time to do planning in small increments in between semesters. If it's still too overwhelming, consider pushing the wedding back or hire a planner if it's in the budget. Nursing school is hard (I have a daughter with a BSN), but hey, now you know you can take the bridal shower off your plate!

All inclusive bride! We are having a small destination wedding. We booked a venue that does everything except DJ, Photographer and Officiant. We suddenly have 18 months to just save money and book the vendors we really want/ can afford. Worth it.

You can absolutely do this, you just have to be organized and manage your time. I planned my wedding from 300 miles away while working full-time, plus a part-time job and studying for the LSAT. It is definitely manageable, you just need to get a checklist and work your way through it on breaks. I called vendors on my lunch breaks from work and spent a few hours a couple times a week checking things off and researching vendors from home.

It can be done, although try to make sure school comes first, I have been engaged almost two years, graduated last year with my ADN and now am enrolled full time in a BSN program...I only work per diem and my FH is very supportive of me finishing my degree-he can't wait! Neither can I! As Svet said-Prioritize and delegate!

You have so long still! Don't stress over it, eventually you will find your groove. I had to put all serious planning aside for the month of June to allow myself to complete summer session and start my new job, but July 1st I'm going to dive right back in. Just pace yourself.

I'm planning my wedding while completely my second degree and working full time. I will be done Spring 2018 and am getting married fall of 2018. I'm just doing things as I have time and in increments. You have a ton of time, so do I, get as much as you can done ahead of time, the less stressful it'll be once the time comes to getting into school work and stuff. Are you off school over the summer? I'm taking class year round so I have less time, to plan and be ready. Pace yourself, everything is gonna be great!

Coming from a nurse who graduated in February, got married a month later in March, and took boards in May. It will all work out! Take a deep breath. Also, do NOT actually try to balance the two. You have more than enough time, so focus on school while your in school and utilize your school breaks to plan the wedding. I basically planned everything over my thanksgiving break (venue, guest list, food, etc), got invitations ready, booked any remaining vendors in December over Christmas break, and finalized everything the last week of February after I graduated. It is possible

I was in the bridal party of a bride who got married a week into her last semester of her masters in nursing. She also worked part time while being a full time student. She survived.

As with everything, make a list of things to accomplish, and break it down into smaller/more manageable parts. Get your future husband involved in doing his fair share, too.

I'm waiting to get married until after I finish nursing school. However I did go with the all inclusive venue and it has all been very easy. They do everything. You need to be 100% focused on school...it's not easy and takes up alot of time.

I'm a full-time student, working part time and getting married. It is possible. If none of your BP or family offered to throw a bridal shower, don't have one. Take it one step at a time and do what you can afford.

I'm In nursing school and originally wanted to get married this year, but I don't graduate until December. FH and I had a long talk and decided that waiting an additional 5 months wouldn't be too bad! Now I'm so thankful we decided to wait. Don't get me wrong, we are planning and getting stuff done as we can, but I can for now focus on this difficult program without being overwhelmed with wedding craziness. Maybe consider waiting as well?

Hi Cayla! I totally understand where you are coming from. My wedding will be a few weeks after my graduation and licensing exam for pharmacy. We will have about a 2 year engagement, which definitely helped with some of the stress! We have got a lot done so far on breaks and have everything researched for when it comes time to book.

FH and I are both in school right now (masters in business for me and law school for FH). I definitely agree with PP to keep school your main focus and try to wedding plan during school breaks. Good luck! As long as you end up marrying your FS then the day will turn out great!

I got engaged in the middle of a 15 month accelerated BSN program. I've been planning and handling school just fine although it can get a little overwhelming at times. You have plenty of time until your wedding so just relax! School should remain your focus no matter what so always remember that My best advice is just to prioritize and enlist the help of your FH! You'll be fine, I promise. Best of luck with the rest of school!!!

You have plenty of time! I'm in school too and planning, you can do it I promise. But let someone else do the shower that won't happen for over a year anyway!