trying to decide on a date?

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Okay... so I am trying to decide on my wedding date. I have finally decided that it will be in June...but I don't know if it should be 6/6/09... or 6/5/10... The reason I'm thinking in 2010 is because I am in my junior year of my b.s. degree and will graduate april 2009, so I don't know if I will have time to plan it. But I'm in school right now, and I've been doing some extensive planning and research. I already have my guest list pretty much made, I have found some locations that I need to visit, I have a budget planned out, I have found invitations I like, and flowers and favors picked out... I also have a menu picked out... Do you think going to school full-time and trying to plan a wedding (while working 20ish hours a week) will work? Otherwise, if it was in 2010, I would have that full year of planning. Other things to consider is that I will be moving to Chicago from Michigan after I graduate...so I can either plan a MI wedding from MI or from Chicago... ask for more info

we have been discussing the dates and finally came up with june...but we are still deciding on the year...i just want some input on how hard it is to plan a wedding while going to school full time and working part time (he works full time)... when I graduate, and we move to chicago, I will be going to grad school AND working full time...

I'm sorry my grammar/vocab isn't the best... I don't really care what it is like on here...it's not like it is some formal thing for school... my guest list is almost complete (is that better for you lol)

I have the list made, except for some later additions (i.e. new friends we make)

Luv2answer what are you talking about!? it's freezing on the beaches from sunset on in michigan in september...its sept 11th and im wearing a tank top a sweater short sleeved shirt and a hooded sweatshirt...at it's only 1 pm ...ill pass on september... why not june? whatever...

wow...i've added plenty of details...but here are more... if the wedding is in 09 or 10, it is still after I graduate (whoever said wait until after I graduate)... I graduate in April '09 and then the wedding would be in June '09...which for those of you who didn't know June is AFTER April... lol

Answer 1

It sounds like you have everything pretty much tied up. The most hectic time before a wedding is about 1 month before. Everyone wants to finalize the plans. If you're graduating in April of 09 then go for the 09 wedding. Trust me the idea of having a year to plan is great, but if you pretty much have everything set then don't wait. The prices will most likely increase and you may not get certain people that you want. Plus if you're moving then consider this. When it comes time to do the finalizing, and double checking are you going to be dissapointed that you're farther away or thankful? If you're still here it just makes this easier. No matter what Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

June 09 to June 10 is a big gap. I would suggest September 2009. It's still warm in that month and will give you time to plan some during the summer. June is the most expensive month for weddings and not worth waiting so long.

Answer 3

Finish school before you worry about planning a wedding. You'll thank yourself for it later. Plus you have to worry about your move and finding a job.

So, I would plan for 2010. You don't need to pick invites or anything right now, even if you were planning for 2009. Your tastes will likely change in the next year or two, anyway.

Concentrate on classes for now. Revisit the wedding planning once you've gotten your degree, have a job and have settled in a bit. No need to run yourself ragged, take time away from your studies and possibly compromise your education. You have all the time in the world right now, so focus on your schoolwork and enjoy your youth before you worry about planning a wedding.

Answer 4

22long, get a LIFE!
I finished school (Registered nurse) before I started planning my wedding, and we set a date for just under 7 months later, and it's been PLENTY of time...and I still have 2 more months till the big day. Sounds like you have a lot finished as well, what with your guest list "pretty much made" (heehee) and budget/invites...The only thing with setting it too far in advance in my opinion is that you start changing your mind on things...When you've got a little more limited time schedule, you're almost forced to make decisions, which although it sounds like a bad thing, it's actually a GOOD thing.
Well, that's my 2 cents!
Good Luck!

Answer 5

Hi and congratulations!

It sounds like you are well underway. Personally, I would choose 2009.....even 2008! I'm not one for long engagements, but I do understand for the sake of reserving a venue (especially in a city) you need that much leeway.

Since you have so much done already (guest list; preliminary venues; flowers; favors; invites), you are well underway. My opinion is 6/6/09! Good luck to you!

Answer 6

I would wait because I am planning a wedding, going to school full time, and I have two children, one 2 and one is 1. It gets really hectic, and you actually have to have time to go to the places and meet with people, you know, so no I would say after school. Plus once you are married it is a lot harder to get aid and loans, trust me.

Answer 7

Well im teaching fulltime going back to school for my 6th year degree fulltime and not to mention planning my 08 wedding. It can be done. Besides its a break and the fun in my life with everything thats going on. i say get married when you want and yes it can be done!

Answer 8

i think you will know when the time is right. Dont get strung up on the dates. When it is the right time, in your heart you will know! The date is something that you should discuss with your fiancee but again, dont get hung up on a certain date. You willl know when its time and your wedding plans can come back in to play.dont rush in to anything also! Congradulations, best of luck!

Answer 9

When do you want to get married? We planned ours in 8 months; both working full time and I was going to school. We had to change our date by a week because our hall wasn't available on our first choice. Do what you want.

Answer 10

October is actual available. that's 8 months away, and that i planned my wedding ceremony in 7 months! It substitute into hassle-free!!! And the earnings of having married in October is that as quickly as you pass on your honeymoon, that's going to nevertheless be rather heat (reckoning on the place you pass) and it would be off season so the charges of each thing would be extra fee-effective! i do no longer think of all people could inform you to attend in case you think of you're able to do it. besides, as far as reducing expenses, what fairly helped us, substitute into that each thing substitute into completed by friends. The cake, pictures, adorning, plant existence, etc, have been all completed by friends, so we did no longer could pay costly broking expenditures. there have been expenses, in spite of the undeniable fact that it substitute into actual much less. Plus, we had an exterior wedding ceremony, so we did no longer could pay for a venue. We additionally did no longer have a band, I had a chum play the piano, and different friends sing, and that substitute into all of the track I had. additionally, in case you do no longer plan on having costly jewelry and footwear, i offered my jewelry and tiara off of ebay, and my footwear at payless for $12. i'm hoping I helped!!