Sometimes you need a reminder…

… to have fun.

So that wedding that I was a bit nervous about attending on my own turned out to be fantastic. Besides the beautiful setting, stunning bride and generally warm-fuzzy-love-filled atmosphere, I met some really lovely people. The bride had thoughtfully put me at a table with some very open, warm, funny people, and I had a blast. Yes, there were a couple of moments when I felt a bit like a spare part, but overall, I had a wonderful time.

Flying solo at a wedding

I’m off to a wedding later. I generally love weddings… the love and warmth, the positive energy, the chance to dress up, beautiful settings, and – often – the chance to catch up with people I’ve not seen in ages.

Going to a wedding on my own has never really been a problem for me – because usually I know lots of people there. But today’s is a bit different – I know the bride but through work, not socially, and I’ve only met her husband-to-be once, briefly. And so while I am very excited for the bridal couple, I am feeling pretty daunted about going today. I do know a few people but not really socially, whereas they all know each other really well.