How to apologize?

Question

I was a bridesmaid in a wedding this weekend. I drank a little too much at the reception and I think I was pretty obviously drunk.(but I was happy- not crying or making a scene or anything). I have not drank a lot this past year since I had a child. Apparently, towards the end of the reception, I went outside and passed out in the front lawn of the reception hall in front of a lot of people. Someone I didn't know and my husband helped me get into a cab to leave. I barely remember any of this but I know I didn't say goodbye to my friend- the bride. I feel really guilty now- I have not spoken to her since last night- she is on her honeymoon now. Do I need to apologize for what happened. I'm really embarrassed.

Answer 1

I wouldn't worry too too much about, far worse things happen at weddings. I would just apologize when you see her and her hunsband next and let it go. I have a feeling they might think it was funny. Unless they are very uptight.

Answer 2

Since she is on her honeymoon, I'm sure she isn't losing any sleep over the incident. However I would just call her the day she gets back. Start the conversation with how her honeymoon turned out. If your friend doesn't bring up the drunken incident during the conversation, just briefly say your sorry about what happened out in the reception hall. If this is a good friend, you don't have anything to worry about.

Answer 3

Don't disrupt the honeymoon or the homecoming.

At some point, either in person or write an apology note for not seeing them off. Don't talk about passing out, but simply say that the wine (or whatever you had) was excellent, it snuck up on you, and you had to leave.

Acknowledge, but do not dwell, and don't let what was not said ruin a friendship.

Answer 4

You'll have to apologize.. Just say... I'm so happy for you. I'm sorry I guess I had to much to drink! I doubt she will be upset. Then if she does know, she'll feel better that you said something and she didn't have to bring it up. Most likely she will be so happy about being married she won't care about what you did. If you avoid her, It will just build up. Same thing if you avoid the subject all together!!! Then if it's bothering her she will feel crappy about having to bring it up..

Answer 5

If there's a question in your mind as to whether you should apologize, then you should apologize. I definitely feel you should.

Don't do it during the honeymoon, though. Wait until she's returned.

Answer 6

wow, its not that bad, turn it into a joke and have a good laugh about it, or lie and tell her the medication for your hay fever, allergies made you really drunk. Dont stress too much everyones does silly things at weddings!

Answer 7

Sounds like you enjoyed her party. That is what can happen when booze is served. I agree, when you apologize for being out cold and unable to say goodbye, she might be amused.

Answer 8

Say sorry when she comes back, it will help you because she would have forgotten about that incident. Give her a gift and tell her how bad you are feeling. I am sure she will forgive you. Good Luck!

Answer 9

How classy of you. You should be embarrassed. I wouldn't blame the bride for not talking to you anymore after making a spectacle out of yourself at her wedding.

Answer 10

she might interpret your interrupting her honeymoon as bothering her again. if you apologize, wait until she gets back and don't make a huge deal about it. passing out drunk probably affected you more than it affected her; it will probably all be fine.