How To Attend a Wedding Alone
- May 22, 2009
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Not having a date for a wedding can be a good thing, if you know how to work it.
You Will Need
- A hotel room
- A killer suit or dress
- Conversation openers
- Dance lessons
Step 1: Get a room
Reserve a room where the bride and groom suggest you stay, likely the nearest place to the reception. You can get rides with other guests, or perhaps catch a shuttle to the festivities. This way, you can drink with abandon and freshen up at will.
Step 2: Buy a killer outfit
Spring for a killer outfit.
Step 3: Take dance lessons
If you’re nervous on the dance floor, invest in a few lessons so you’ll feel confident getting jiggy with other solo guests.
Do your homework—have the bride or groom give you a rundown of the other solo guests. Ask well in advance if they’ll seat you at a table with cute singles.
Step 4: Work the cocktail hour
Scope out potential dance partners at the cocktail hour, in case you get stuck at a loser table.
Befriend the bartender at the start of the evening. That way, you’ll always have a friendly person to hang out with—and to smooth introductions to other singles.
Step 5: Make the first move
Make the first move—whether it’s asking someone to dance or simply chatting them up.
Step 6: Talk to everyone
Talk to as many new people as you can; you never know who might know someone who is perfect for you.
Step 7: Have a nightcap
Have a nightcap at the hotel bar with all your new friends. It’s where everyone who doesn’t have to run home to a babysitter goes when the reception ends.
The average number of guests invited to a wedding is 164.
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Comments (1)
Good, sound advice.
over 3 years ago by BScott
it's a good idea ,sounds wonderful.
about 1 year ago by ilovedressing
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