Major Dilemma.. I need advice!!!

FutureMrsKnapp2010

Ok, this might be a little long, but I will try and make it short, but I need help!!! I am a senior and am going to be graduating in December. I transferred to a couple different schools so I am a bit behind so I am having to take summer school to stay on track. This semester I have been taking a super heavy load (22 credit hours) and at the same time trying to plan my wedding. I still have a million things that I need to do but I am so busy that I don't know if I will have time until the beginning of the summer.  This summer I was offered an amazing internship opportunity that could potentially lead to an offer in December after graduation which would be really awesome! It is also paid and since I am getting married this summer and graduating I really could use the money! Anyway.. the problem is that i'd only be able to have 3 days off the entire summer. 2 days before my wedding and my wedding day. I'd have to work the day after my wedding because it is their busiest day. (they usually don't hire anyone who can't work the entire summer, but were really impressed with me and offered me the position). Anyway, I don't know whether or not to take the offer. I am taking summer school too to make sure I can graduate in December and getting married so I think it might be too much to take the internship. 

My fiance' thinks that it would be a great opportunity and offered to finish the planning and help me with school, but I feel like I should be enjoying this time and the thought of having to work the day after my wedding makes me really sad. Oh, and I forgot to mention that I just have to pray that I am lucky enough to get the day of my wedding shower off. Seriously you can't ask for any days off if you accept.

please help, I need some outsiders advice!!! Thanks girls! 

amadrierith

Would you have weekends off? You could see if its possible to change your shower to a Saturday or Sunday so you can make sure you will be able to go. No one can really give you advice on whether or not you should take the internship. It's up to you what's more important. The internship might be a great opportunity, but is it worth only having 3 days off for your wedding, and having to work the day after? Or vice versa, is the internship more important because of the experience and the possibilities it could open up for you for your future? You just need to sit down and think of the pro's and con's and decide from there what you are going to do.

LauraT25

It's really hard to say - if it's a fantastic opportunity, I would postpone the honeymoon.  It sounds like you will be getting help planning the wedding - FWIW, lots of us are planning weddings with packed schedules.  You also need to ask yourself if your schoolwork is going to suffer - it sounds like you're stretched pretty thin, so you need to make sure that you'll be ok with your summer classes if you also take on the internship.  There's no shame in turning it down, because if you take it and you fail classes and/or have poor performance at the internship, THAT will seriously affect your ability to get jobs in the future.

Having said that, IMO, if you can handle the extra committment (and it's fine if you can't), I think the wedding planning can take care of itself and it sounds like a good opportunity.  It's one of those 'big picture' things - yes, the wedding is a big deal, but this is something that could positively affect your future career, and therefore the rest of your life.  No pressure though - don't do it if you don't think it will end well!

hsaas99

It sounds like an amazing opportunity for you, and the extra money would be beneficial to you. But I have to echo the other posters and ask if working constantly and rushing through the planning is worth it? Personally, I couldn't handle the stress, but it's all about knowing what you can live with. No one should have to look back and regret something about what should be the one of the happiest days of your lives together. Whatever you decide, I wish you luck!

outdoors710

I am going to echo the other posts as well, just don't overwhellm yourself and have a breakdown. I understand how hard it is to plan a wedding and go to school. If you feel that you are taking on too much then step back and let your FI take charge of some stuff. I got overwhelmed with mine so my FI took over and calmed me down. Good luck!

FutureMrsKnapp2010

thanks girls! I really appreciate the advice and thoughts!! I knew that I could come here. I know that is is my decision but it is nice to see some of the things maybe that you guys thought of or said. Thanks girls!