One of the thing that you will notice if you do go is that there a plenty of people at weddings ( and most other social events ) that don't drink too. Our AV/addiction would have us believe that "everyone" will be drinking. Sure, a lot of people will be -but not everyone. Kids, responsible parents that have to drive home, or people that just prefer to not drink alcohol - there will be plenty of people not drinking, and not because they are alcoholics trying to stay sober.
It's also your addiction making you think that they will somehow "notice" that you are not drinking. Not only do the vast majority of people not even notice, they really don't even care or think about it. Our alcoholic minds obsess over that fact, but in reality it's a non-issue with most everyone else. Sure you might have "drinking" friends that will try and get people to drink a toast or do a shot, but you are the one that makes the decision to drink or not. No one can "force" you to drink in the social sense.
And the suggestion to just attend the ceremony is a very valid one if you don't feel up to the rest of it. That's what a wedding is about - the commitment your friends make to each other.
Last edited by ScottFromWI; 07-14-2018 at 06:35 AM.