It doesn't matter really how fancy the wedding is or if there is free drinks or not, what matters is the experience. If you're in the right mood (as well you should be) then you should have fun. For the past three days I have been through a big experience at my friends' wedding. I drove 9 hours to and fro, and still I had a great time. I got to see friends, share meals, drink free, and dance a lot.
I can't say the driving was any good, especially by myself, but I went through five separate construction delays on the way there, delaying my arrival by at least half an hour, which meant when I arrived at the hotel the wedding party was setting off for the rehearsal. I promptly got ready and followed shortly after.
One of the great things about weddings is that you get to see friends you haven't seen in months or perhaps years. Now even though you are a friend of the bride and groom does not mean that you get to be one of those friends during their special event. The friends you get to hang out with are everyone else because the bride and groom are everyone's friend. Be patient and they will come to you. That is always the case. I got to enjoy the moment while everyone was performing their rehearsal tasks until it came time for the dinner. Then more friends are made. You get to meet others who over the course of two days become friends.
Free food is another great perk of these shindigs. A rehearsal dinner and the actual reception provide much sustenance that can only be described as a college student's dream. Just eat as much as you want, and hang out with your age group. Nobody likes someone too old or too young butting in on the fun time. I'm lucky enough to be in the young adult crowd where we could stay out for a few more hours and drink before the big day.
Then of course the big day is just that; a lot of running around getting tuxes, doing hair, eating a little, and finding out your left front tire has gone flat and you are nine hours from home. Don't let this bother you though because it is not your day. The tire eventually got fixed (Thanks to a couple of those friends I mentioned). So don't stress. Why should you? Just go to the wedding, take some pictures, and go eat (along with free drinks in my case). What more is there to do. Hang out with the same group you did the night before minus the bride and groom.
Get some sleep, make sure you get everything from the hotel, and then fix your tire. Now I'm back home, tired after driving, but it was totally worth it. The tire would have gone flat regardless (it was just worn too much), driving isn't really a big deal, and all that's left with is something you should like very much.
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