If you are working 40 hours a week (or more), an important responsibility such as wedding planning can feel like a second job. You're probably wondering how to fit in tasks like venue tours, wedding cake tastings, and makeup trials when you're already preoccupied with work. Don't worry, though, because there are ways to do it successfully, even for those with the most demanding careers and schedules. You just need a good strategy. In this article, you can find some helpful tips on how to plan a wedding while working full-time.

Be super organized

Choose an organizational system that will help you keep track of all wedding-related tasks. It can be on Google Drive, Excel sheets, to-do lists, a dedicated Pinterest board, a calendar app, a wedding binder, or a combination of those.

Find help to plan a wedding while working full-time

Start making wedding preparations as soon as you can, and share the responsibilities so that you won't feel overwhelming pressure and stress later. Split some tasks with your fiancé or engage your family members in organizing the event. Considering the fact that men are not so enthusiastic about those tasks and that members of your family are probably also busy, the best advice is to hire a wedding planner. They will save your precious time and energy so that you won't be exhausted for your big day. A reliable planner will handle all the details and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Know your priorities

To successfully plan a wedding while working full-time, you need to focus on the things you really care about. For example, if you don't like wedding cakes, you can have a huge platter of donuts or cupcakes instead for the reception. Likewise, if you don't care about flowers, you can get married somewhere outside and let nature be your best décor.

Also, cutting on some of these expenses can help you with your budget if you are planning a relocation. Moving can be expensive, so knowing from the start how much you can spend can help you relieve some of the stress and anxiety. Forget about the traditional aspects of a wedding and add some unique flair to your day while staying within your budget.

Choose the venue from home

Browse the wedding venues online from home. Use filters to search by location, budget, guest count, or style. You can easily see their prices, special offers, photos, and menus. Maybe you'll want an all-inclusive package, including plenty of amenities and services in addition to space, such as:

• Decoration

• On-site coordination

• Staff

• Catering

• Drinks

• Wedding cake

• Rentals

• Guest accommodations

• Fireworks and other wedding special effects

When you choose 2 or 3 venues that you like the most, book a site visit or a virtual tour, and save your time.

Take a few days off and don’t forget about self-care

Calculate how many vacation days your job allows, and use them wisely. You can use them during the week of your wedding and for your honeymoon. Remember, self-care is crucial to your overall well-being. Find a way to unwind, even when you're too busy. It can be a long walk, yoga, a bubble bath, a great book, a couple's massage, a pre-wedding spa treatment, or simply a glass of wine while watching Netflix. You can plan a wedding while working full-time and still enjoy every step of the process.

This is a guest post written by a marketing agency. Risa James Events has no financial relationship with any companies linked in this post.