Drink, Drank, Drunk
We all know that the best part of weddings is sharing the couple’s special day with them, and celebrating their love for one anoth… just kidding, it’s the open bar (I’m not even going to acknowledge the existence of cash bars and dry weddings, so let’s get that right out of the way).
I’m the first to admit I love to catch a buzz, especially when wearing a fancy dress and being all done up. It makes the dancing more fun, it makes the small talk with relatives more bearable, and it makes the groomsmen cuter. My first bit of advice is what to drink. Anything clear that won’t stain. Mimosas while getting ready are somewhat tradition, but they are safe as no one is dressed yet. I am a huge fan of red wine, but at weddings I absolutely steer clear. Not only do you run the risk of spilling on yourself, or worse, the bride, but no one wants to remember the occasion with pictures of your wine stained teeth. Stick to your vodka sodas, or even a whiskey and water.
The next bit is how much. I feel like I may have said this same statement regarding the bride in a previous post (when reminding you to encourage her to eat), but no one likes a sloppy drunk bridesmaid either. It’s all about pacing. This is definitely one of those marathon days, starting with mimosas at the salon, some drinks in the limo, sneaking shots of brandy with the groomsman (on a 90 degree day? Not smart), and the reception. Definitely keep this in mind before polishing off a whole bottle of champagne before your hairspray is even dry.
The bride is trusting you to help make her day as amazing as possible, and worrying about a drunk member of the wedding party shouldn’t even be on her radar. You will be spending the day with her family, and her future family, and the embarrassment of one of her close friends causing a drunken scene is not something she’ll be quick to forget or forgive.
Also, remaining coherent gives you the advantage when playing defense against other guests ruining the special day. You have to be on your toes when you see her drunk ex making a beeline to talk to her, or holding back her slop-tart of a cousin’s hair back while she… well, you get it. The last thing the happy couple needs is their wedding party bailing on them because they did too many shots of crown with the groom’s grandpa (shout out to Grandpa Quaintance).
And lastly: water is your friend. I myself have forgotten to hydrate on the day of wedding and have paid dearly for it the next day. Your body needs water, not only because you are drinking but you’re probably a little hungover from rehearsal dinner, sweating, stressed and hydration can make all the difference. And make sure the bride drinks water as well. Sometimes the couple still has family obligations or events the next day that they don’t want to be too hungover for. For every 2 drinks, have 1 glass of water at the very least!
Other than that… have fun! Cheers!
