On the surface, weddings are a joyous celebration of love and happiness, an excuse to dress up and dance the night away, but they can also prove unsettling and unnerving. Once the joy of the save the date has passed, thoughts quickly arrive on the matter of costs, friends moving on to new chapters and an influx of social anxiety of a day spent amongst strangers and small talk, especially if you're heading there solo.
Going to a wedding alone (we're talking actually single here, not just that your S.O is on a stag do on the same weekend) can be complicated. Who will you sit with at the church? Who will you travel to the location with? And what'll happen if you draw the short straw and end up on the 'single table' a journey away from your friends on the other side of the marquee?
These are all valid concerns that can overshadow the singular desire to celebrate your friend or family member as they enter their journey into matrimony. Should you find yourself in this situation soon, fear not. We’ve spoken to the experts to understand some practical, applicable advice that will help you reconfigure your perspective to make the most of the occasion (we all know weddings are more than a one-day affair at the moment) and feel happy at the moment, as you are, where you are.
Reframe Your Narrative
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