Welcome Texasgirl1, Teejayverm and Writinghelps.
JT, I’m in the UK and I really need to follow your lead and get up earlier. I’ve so much I’m trying to accomplish in a day but always feel time is against me.
Ayers, I’m sure you’ll do fine at the event. I was at a wedding and a christening at the weekend along with a pub session and didn’t drink. My advice is to enjoy your food and non alcoholic drinks and force yourself to just talk people, anybody. I find it easy once everybody is drunk as then nobody even notices but before that it can be quite awkward. I also had a book on my phone so I took a small break from the wedding function room and found a small room in the hotel where no on either was and read it for a while to take a break. I’d also have a backup plan. If you are feeling like drinking don’t be hesitant in just getting up and leaving and going to bed or your room. You don’t need an excuse either.