Working Full Time and Planning
Your Wedding
By Sally Manglicmot
 

You're engaged, you're excited. But how in the world can you continue working full-time and plan the wedding of your dreams? The only way to stay sane is to stay organized. 

Here are some pointers:

• Break down the tasks and delegate them to your attendants, relatives and friends.

• Select a wedding date far enough in advance allowing plenty of planning time. 

• Keep your task list accurate to stay in control during your limited time. 

• Make your calls to vendors during lunch, but visit the vendors during the weekend--so you won't feel rushed.

• Talk to your supervisor about your wedding and how you would appreciate a "heads up" on big projects or required overtime.

• Ask the Human Resources Department if you can use the Internet during lunch to visit wedding sites and not get fired for it.

• Secure vacation time as far in advance as possible. You have to coordinate with other employees’ vacation times. 

Any shortcuts? Not really; even if you hire a wedding professional, you still have to make all the final decisions. Be prepared to do "double-duty" until the honeymoon. But it’s part of the process--so enjoy it as much as possible.

This article is by Sally Manglicmot, the owner and creator of Weddings A Breeze 'Wedding Planning and Organizer Kit'. This wedding planning software and organizer kit is easy to use, affordable and a great time saver.