Should i get drink at my wedding?

Question

I am 23 and am engaged. we will be getting married next summer and i was wondering if it is appropriate to drink at my wedding. I know there will be alcohol there and i don't want to be all boring and not have fun. I would like to know what people think from different age groups so i can gauge what my peers and relatives might think if i do drink at my wedding! Also our wedding is going to be on a boat like a miniature cruise ship if that might change anything

Answer 1

It is fine to drink in moderation at your own wedding.  This is a celebration.  Just be sure to keep your glass with you as you visit each table, so you can watch how much you really drink.  Also, make sure to drink lots of water in the days prior to the wedding.  That way you will be completely hydrated, ensuring the alcohol will not have a 'hammer' effect.

The mini cruise sounds like a beautiful idea.  The only effect it might have is if you are prone to seasickness.  Perhaps have an anti-seasickness bracelets (2) for you and hubby, just in case.

Congratulations and have a beautiful day!

Answer 2

Oh course it is fine to drink.  In fact at most weddings it is customary to share a champagne toast and for the BM and MOH to make toasts to the Bride and Groom.

It is not appropriate to get drunk in any social situation but to have a drink or 2 is perfectly ok.  That is traditional for celebrations.

Answer 3

1 to 3 drinks over the course of a long evening are acceptable but getting drunk is not.  If you have a tendency to be sea sick be sure to take medication to prevent that, and in that case you may be better off to not drink.

Answer 4

I think it should be fine to have two or three drinks, like after all the

main and important parts and after the photos etc

but then afterwrds that i think then its ok to have 2-3 drinks

i wouldnt have anymore because you may think your having fun but

actually having stupid drunk 'fun' on a beautiful day that you will share

with this partner once.

So dont go overboard and have enough that you are stumbling and slurring

some of your words and cant remember the whole day the next day and

wake up with hang over, the fun just wouldnt be worth that.

So have a drink or two after the big parts, enjoy yourself

and dont worry, even if you dont drink your wedding wont be

boring for you, just be fun and happy  .

Answer 5

dink coca replace wine, my husband did that at our wedding party :D

Answer 6

U CAN.

Answer 7

yea there's no wedding without drinks  

Answer 8

I'm 20 and engaged too. The way iv always thought it is that its completely tacky to be legless at your own wedding. I think one glass of champagne to toast is enough and the rest of the night just stick to non alcoholic stuff. You have to also be a host at your wedding not just a bride/groom. So it's better if you'rwe sober when you walk around and thank everyone for coming etc

Answer 9

I think it's fine to drink at your wedding!  But as I have been told by others you will feel "high" that day and won't need to drink much!  You should also remember that you have to give a speech and meet each of your guests and "do rounds" that night.  Everyone is there to see you celebrate, so they'll all want some face time.  If you are plastered it will just be embarrassing for everyone (especially you).

I once saw this show where the only thing in the entire world this woman wished for was a wedding "do over" because she got drunk at her wedding (just a few too many glasses of wine/champaign) and she made a complete fool of herself during her speech and other people's speeches and had to leave early.  It haunted her for like 10 years until this show let her have a "make up" wedding.

You don't want to have regrets about your wedding like that!

Good Luck and enjoy!

Answer 10

Sure, you could have one or two, but dont drink to much, because im sure you want to remember your wedding.

Congrats!!! (:

Answer 11

You mentioned that you were getting married on a cruise ship? That should be a clue right there!

There is nothing wrong with a bride /groom having a few at their wedding but please refrain from getting drunk and becomming the fool  instead of the beautiful and gracious bride / groom  LOL

. You wanted to know about different age groups-I have 3 daughters- all older then you-and I am in my early 50's.

Keep yourselves hydrated and focosed on your guests not the drinking.

Are your parents going to be there? Grandparents?  Great-grand-parents?

Have fun and Good Luck to you both.

Answer 12

Hi Bryan:

Hey....that's my son's name...spelled the same way!  Congratulations on your engagement.

Sure....have a drink or two....why not?  Just watch how much!  I wouldn't get to the point of tipsy.  You will be so busy mingling, chatting, eating, cutting cake, dances, etc.  It will all go by so fast that you won't really have too much time to worry about how much you are drinking.

But, yes, I see nothing wrong with the groom having a drink or two.  It's YOUR party.  Enjoy!

Answer 13

1 glass of champaign sh be no problem  i am 65.

Answer 14

It's ok for the groom to have a couple of drinks. But, don't get drunk. Your new wife will be really mad and it would look really tacky for you to be stumbling around drunk.

Answer 15

Yeah, of course have a drink or 2, but dont get wasted!! Your bride wont appreciate it and if you are so drunk you have to get put to bed, you wont get to enjoy your wedding night!! ;)  

Answer 16

I don't see anything wrong with having a drink or 2 at your wedding, if that what you want.  But don't get totally wasted. I think that is just tacky and your relatives may not appreciate that.