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Getting Married On Saturday...Suggestions?

Hi!

I'm getting hitched on Saturday and I'm worried that people will notice that I'm not drinking (crossing my fingers that I don't get sick). I don't want to spill the beans to most of my guests until I am waaay further along. Do you have any ideas of a response that I can give them, if they ask?

I'm also kind of worried about all of the hugging and my poor, tender chest, but I think I can fake that one.

Thanks!

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Re: Getting Married On Saturday...Suggestions?

  • I did'nt drink at all at my wedding. And I was'nt even prego. Just super excited I guess!  I don't think you need to worry at all. Everyone will be having such a great time that nobody will notice.

    Have so much fun! It's the best!

    Oh, and congrats!!! 

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  • Arrange for your glass to be filled with nonalchoholic wine.
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  • Tell them you have a bit of acid reflux and the alcohol will just make it worse. Put some tums in your purse as 'proof'... LOL
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    I don't think anyone will notice since they will likely be intoxicated themselves!
  • Tell them you promised H/yourself/grandma/aunt/mom/dad/whoever you won't be the obnoxious drunk bride. 

    Or, just tell them you don't want to.  

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  • At my wedding i didnt have time to drink, first i made sure i ate everything and i danced so much that i never went to the bar.  I dont think anyone will notice, just have fun and relax.
  • Tell them you and DH made a deal to not drink so that you would remember every moment of your special day. Or find some non-alcoholic drinks (champagne, wine, cranberry juice or club soda with a lime, etc) to fool people.

    Congratulations on your wedding! Enjoy every moment - it's over too quickly!!

  • Congrats!

    I didn't drink at my wedding because I'm a lightweight and wanted to be alert at all times. No one will notice and just take a sip during the champagne toast - you'll be fine.

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  • imagelaura101:
    Lots of women dont drink at their wedding. I doubt anyone will even notice anyways.

    This!! I didn't drink at mine either. I don't think anyone will be suspicious! Congratulations...enjoy every second!

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  • You could begin by carrying a glass around and then putting it down somewhere and forgeting about it!
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  • imagepook1105:
    At my wedding i didnt have time to drink, first i made sure i ate everything and i danced so much that i never went to the bar.  I dont think anyone will notice, just have fun and relax.

    This!!! Or just tell the bartender that no matter what you "order", fill your glass with club soda and a lime or N/A wine...

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  • I really don't think anyone will notice! Carry a glass around with you once in awhile if you want. A lot of brides don't drink at their weddings. I am never one to turn down a good time and I think I had 1 drink at my wedding because I was so busy!! I was dancing and visiting. You'll be fine! Enjoy your day! Congrads!
  • you could carry a glass of sparkling cider and sip on that...it may even help your stomach! or ginger ale..it looks like champagne too! or you could say you're "trying" and leave it at that. i didnt drink a drop at my first wedding because...well there was too much mingling to do that. i didnt really even eat! i cant ever recall noticing whether a bride was drinking except when the bride was drunk and fell on me :) no one will see you the whole time so no one will know!! just have some sparkling cider on hand for the toast!
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    Remind FI/DH that you may need his help.  If someone gives you a drink, maybe he can offer to hold it and lose it.  Or if you have a friend that is in the know, have them keep you stocked with cranberry and sprite.  They can also help "hold" your drink.  :)

    Congrats on your wedding.  Hope your day is amazing!

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  • I had one drink at our wedding...and not until about 11pm!  It was such a busy night we barely ate either since we were mingling from table to table.  I don't think anyone even noticed.  I actually avoiding drinking much all day, and I went from noon, when I got my gown on, until about 8:30pm before my girls had to help me with my dress and pee.  I wouldn't recommend dehydrating yourself when pregnant, but you could always make a joke about not wanting to drink and having to "break the seal" in such a difficult dress.  Or, if you had to say something, I would say something about not wanting to drink on such a nervous stomach that day or leading up to your speech, or you're already giddy and hyper enough. 

    Good luck, I hope you have a wonderful day.

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  • Thanks, everyone! I will definitely employ the fake drink and lose-it methods. I was just worried that my mom and brother would notice, but they probably won't because they'll be busy having a good time.

    Thanks for the support and congrats!! Big Smile

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