Oh, weddings. They really are something special.

They take a crazy amount of organisation and planning, in most cases over a year for that one day. And it doesn’t matter how prepared the couple are or how many contingency plans are in place, there are certain things that are out of their control as to whether it will all run smoothly. These things mainly relate to the guests and their behaviour on the day.

There’s nothing like an open bar plus a guest list full of family and acquaintances the couple are obligated to invite (but may not necessarily like) to bring out some awkward situations. From slightly embarrassing to full on wedding disaster, guest etiquette can dictate how the wedding will be remembered for years to come.

Speaking of surprises; a surprise plus one always goes down a real hoot! Wedding caterers are always prepared for a few extra people here and there. And when you think about it a wedding is a perfect first date for that total hottie you met at a bar last night. Free meal, free booze, live entertainment, what more could you ask for? Gold star for you for thinking of such an awesome budget friendly date idea.

Speaking of surprises; a surprise plus one always goes down a real hoot! Image supplied.

Why would someone put a bar tab or in the best case scenario a completely open bar if they didn’t expect you to drink as much as possible in the quickest time frame? It would be rude not to! Weddings are a great time to show off your alcohol sculling skills. Packing your own ping pong balls and plastic cups for beer pong also shows extra initiative. The bride and groom will find you totally adorable when you drunkenly interrupt their first dance together.

Need a fun idea for keeping your table entertained between formalities and speeches? Starting a betting tab over how long it will take for the couple to get divorced is a great way to introduce yourself to others on the table and make a long term connection (so you can keep in touch over the coming months to see who gets the divorce date right.) If the bride and groom over-hear they are bound to find you witty and hilarious. What a great joke!

After a few sneaky champers, it’s a known fact your dancing ability improves by at least 150%. The dance-floor at a wedding is a great place to bring out your sexiest dance moves, especially if you can do fun tricks like gyrating and twerking. Also pashing another guest like you’re 16 at a school dance reminds everyone that you’ve still got it. Particularly if you’re in the 40 and above age bracket.

The candles are lit. The drinks are flowing. The ambiance is amazing. Everything in this environment screams love, love, love! Where could you possibly find a more romantic place to propose to your significant other? Proposing to your partner at somebody else’s wedding is a sure fire way to make it a memorable experience for everyone. The bride and groom won’t mind that you took the attention from them on their special day because, love!

Have you ever witnessed any wedding day disasters?