Going to a Wedding Alone—Would You Do It?
5 steps to harness your fear of going to weddings alone (and look hot while doing it)
Have you ever gone to a wedding by yourself?
I have. A few years ago, I went to a college friend's wedding 100% solo. I had only met her new husband once before, so I didn't know a single person at the wedding other than the bride—which, in a way, is kind of like knowing no one since the bride is clearly occupied with many other things to do than babysit her one solo friend.
But that's okay!
I had a fabulous dress. All the (free) champagne I could drink. ...And some serious jet lag. For context, I had arrived back in the States THAT MORNING after flying home to Providence from a one-week stay in Mexico.
The eye bags were real.
So while I was too tired to stay for the full reception, I did drink enough coffee and blend in enough under-eye concealer to make an appearance at the ceremony.
And I'm really glad I did. Honestly, we complain about it a lot, but it's a real honor to be invited to someone's special day. (Remember, they're likely spending a lot of money to host and feed you. If you made the cut, you're probably pretty special to them. (Or you're an evil aunt, cousin, etc. they were obliged to invite. (You know who you are.)))
The moral? Don't let yourself miss out on a fun experience just because you're flying solo.
Or in the words of Abigail Clarkin:
I’ve had friends tell me point-blank that they’d be too nervous to attend a wedding alone. But I decided a long time ago that I never want to hold myself back from experiencing something wonderful just because of fear.
In a new essay for A Merry Loner, contributing writer Abigail shares 5 steps to harness your fear of going to weddings alone (and look hot while doing it).
Click to read How to Get Over Yourself and Go to that Damn Wedding, Gloriously Solo.
In Other News...
In the last month, we've had a lot of exciting features at A Merry Loner.
Our contributing writers shared stories on the importance of learning to laugh alone and how to really find self-acceptance.
Plus, I had the chance to interview two Loners about their perspectives on spending time alone:
This college student shares how her lonely freshman year inspired her to move to (and thrive in) the Netherlands
This food editor reflects on the power she found in taking risks alone
May you find inspiration to create a life you love.
Very sincerely,
Merry
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