On Saturday September 10, 2016; two people who love each other so much vowed to spend the rest of their lives together. The way they looked at one another was enough to melt everyone's heart even if you did not know the couple. Which I didn't. No, I did not crash a wedding for fun, my friend asked me to be her plus-one and I said yes. Going into this not knowing anyone but my friend and her parents was not something I was sure I was ready for.

As an outgoing person, I never have trouble but that fear is always there. After getting to the wedding, I was introduced to everyone in her family from aunts, uncles, cousins, to God daughters. They were so welcoming and I felt as though I had known them my entire life.

Going with a friend of the same sex to a wedding is not as bad as some think. There's less pressure when it comes to your outfit, how you eat, and even how much you drink. Sure you could bring some guy that doesn't understand why weddings are so beautiful or you could bring a friend and have the time of your life. After the amazing comfort food dinner and a few drinks, we hit the dance floor and let me tell you we killed it. There is no need to pretend like you don't want to belt out "Don't Stop Believin' " at the top of your lungs because your friend is already screaming out the words in total confidence. You can completely be yourself with people because your wing woman is there to hook you up with that cute groomsman. You're more likely to want to dance and let loose while meeting new people if your friend is there rather than some random date you found so you could say you brought a boy.

Don't let someone pressure you or make you feel bad because you "only brought your friend" to a wedding. Sometimes you just need to let your worries go and having your friend by your side makes that easier. My part as the plus-one is to get the friend with that hot groomsman that is friends with someone in the family. As a party that does not know anything about the family, it's easy to play the wing woman role.

At the end of the night, you have successfully made friends with both sides of the families that joined together, got your friend to hangout with a groomsman, and a buzz from that complimentary wine after the ceremony. Don't forget that friends are there for you no matter how crazy your family is. Just let all your fears of looking like a loser for bringing a friend to a wedding go. The sooner you do that and start inviting those friends with you, the more fun you'll have...guaranteed.