So my first wedding alone was not that bad. The ceremony was beautiful and touching. The bride and groom looked lovely and it really showed how much they love each other. It was really beautiful.
The reception was nice. Of course, I had to sit with my mom. At first it wasn't that bad. But by the end she was driving me nuts. She was attached to my hip and I couldn't even go to the bathroom alone....drove me crazy. She has no confidence in herself and wouldn't even go to get a soda by herself...she made my brother do it! It was really ridiculous.
Anyway, at first I was a little shy. I danced a little but not much. I found myself sitting at the table a lot. And there was a period of about forty-five minutes where I was really not having a good time. My mom was annoying me and I got a little sad that I didn't have anyone to share the day with. It also got me down watching all the couples dance to the slow songs.
That's when I realized that I have to make my own fun. If I wanted to have a good time, I was going to have to create it. So, I got up and danced. I even danced with people I never met. The DJ knew my name from a conversation I had with him at cocktail hour and he would get on the microphone and cheer my dancing on!! Then I started having a great time. I was smiling a lot, laughing a lot and enjoying my time there.
I realized that you can't let anyone hold you back from having a good time (even if it is your mother). You are in charge of your attitude. Make it a positive one. When I decided to have fun at this wedding, I did, but only cause I made sure that I did.
So it doesn't matter if you go to a wedding alone or with a date, it's your attitude that makes the difference.
(And hopefully at the next wedding, I won't have to sit next to my Mom)
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