HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD YOU REALLY TAKE OFF FROM WORK BEFORE YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING?

Wedding guests might need to take off just one or two days for a wedding. You on the other hand need more time to plan and prepare for the wedding day proper.

If you are planning for a destination wedding, then you need more time off than someone who plans for a normal wedding. In this write up, we are going to guide you on how to determine the amount of time you need to take off work. You need to follow these tips carefully if you wish to plan an execute your wedding successfully.

The Number of Vacation Days Available

Taking off time from work for your wedding implies reducing your vacation days for your honeymoon. First and foremost, you need to count the number of vacation days you have left. After doing this, you then proceed to subtract the number of days you will need for your honeymoon. The remainder will determine the number of days you can actually take off work to prepare for your destination wedding.

Involvement in the Planning Phase of the Wedding

Secondly, you need to think carefully about your to-do list. Take note of what is left undone and plan accordingly. If there are many last-minute details you need to take care of yourself, then you need ample time to sort them out. If your vacation days permit, take off a week or two for before the wedding and sort everything out. You won’t want your wedding to be a disaster, will you?

Account for Unforeseen Mishaps

Remember, you are planning for an important occasion. The proper thing to do is to plan for each and every unforeseen circumstance. Allocate time for these mishaps. You might not need the time; however, you should still put this in your plan. You caterer might fall sick, the photographer might not be available or you might have to push the wedding day ahead. Allocate time for this when applying for days off work.

Destination Weddings Require More Time

You need to visit the wedding venue well ahead of time to make sure everything is in place before your guests arrive. You might also face unforeseen circumstances such as missing baggage, travel delays and even readjusting to the new time zone (if the time zones are different). You need to allocate a few days for this to make sure you don’t rush at the end. Make sure everything is in place. Your guests will travel just to spend this special moment with you. Make it worth their while.

The tips outlined above should serve as a guide to calculating the number of days you should take off to plan a destination wedding. Make sure you notify your boss and hand in your vacation request well ahead of time to avoid embarrassment. Also be sure to clear your desk to ensure the smooth flow of work in the office while you are gone. You need all the time you need to make this event one of a kind.

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