I'll be attending a wedding soon and the only person I'll know is the my boyfriend the bestman. Since he's the best man I'm sure he'll be busy with other things during the wedding and reception besides being by my side. What can I expect going into this without knowing anyone?
2006-06-07 11:36:43 · 12 answers · asked by shakia27 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Well, you can always talk to the people at the table you're seated with. Bring a camera and take lots of pictures of the bride and groom and your boyfriend - since he's the best man, he will be busy all day long - you could buy a nice photo album, arrange all the photos you took and give it to him as a gift. I bet he would really enjoy flipping thru that!! And it would give you something to do during the ceremony and reception.
2006-06-07 13:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will most likely be seated with other people your age. Just listen to the conversation that they are all having and participate if you can in the conversation. You'd be surprised how easy it actually is. I did this last September at my friends wedding. I made the wedding cake for my friends sisters wedding and she invited me. I only knew my friend and she was the maid of Honor. It worked out perfectly. I started by listening then talking and it turned out to be a great night and I made some new friends.
Support the fact that your boyfriend is the bestman. He has enough on his plate that he should not have to worry about you. You'll spend the reception after dinner part with him. Have Fun!
2006-06-07 13:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by Keitha V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-08 21:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get out there and try to meet people. Maybe see if your boyfriend can talk to someone he knows there about hooking you up with someone to be with...
Last November, I went to a wedding where I only knew my boyfriend, the bride and groom, and one other groomsman. My boyfriend kept an eye out for me as best he could, but being a groomsman he was always being pulled elsewhere. He hooked me up with a friend's girlfriend, and we became fast allies for the night. Which helped a LOT. Beyond that, though, during dinner, I struck up a conversation with the people around me. Before long, I had made many great new acquaintences, and ended up having more fun than if I'd stayed on my boyfriend's arm all night.
Remember to relax, smile, and HAVE FUN.
2006-06-07 14:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by dsc1110 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grin and bear it! u will be supportive of your boyfriend just by being there, and i am sure he will appreciate the sacrifice u have made for him. find out if there is anything u can do to help the bride or groom on their wedding day...like decorating, or picking up the flowers. hopefully u will get introduced to a few people your own age their and u can hang with them at the reception until after dinner, when u will get your boyfriend back! just try to enjoy yourself..weddings are fun, and u wont have to stress out cause u are just a guest.
2006-06-07 16:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by pinkcat613 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope that the bride and groom thought about that and put you at a table with people you can talk to. Usually when a seating plan is made (if there is one) they take that kind of thing into consideration.
Good luck- you will be fine! Just make sure that you don't try to hang onto your boyfriend too much as he does have responsibilities.
2006-06-08 10:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by monkeypox6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are that they will be having a rehearsal and a rehearsal dinner - so you'll get the oppotunity to meet people at these. Hopefully they won't do a head table and separate the two of you during the reception, but if they choose to do so (blech), then introduce yourself to everyone at your table right away and just be friendly. You'll only have to be alone during dinner & speeches, so look forward to the casual part of the evening when you and your honey can reunite. : )
2006-06-08 06:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to know a few people that you're sitting by! Make the best out of it! My husband is going to have to do the same thing in a few months, as I'm in my friend's wedding and he knows noone but me.
2006-06-07 11:50:00 · answer #8 · answered by bluez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can expect to be quite uncomfortable without him at your side,,,, UNLESS you put a huge smile on your face extend your hand and say hello I am,(insert your name) I came with my boyfriend who is best man, isn't this an exciting day? It's so good to meet you.
Most people will warmly welcome you with this introduction and I suspect if the bride and your boyfriend have considered you at all in this, that they have made some things for you to be part of.
Go and enjoy yourself without stressing over what to do.
2006-06-07 11:41:07 · answer #9 · answered by yeller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to know people. Most people are really open at a wedding. They will make conversation with you, just be natural and have fun and most importantly get out there and dance......
2006-06-07 11:40:12 · answer #10 · answered by yourplaceofrest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋