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Overall, you’ll find that when everyone has something to do (emphasis on making it an enjoyable something to do!) the obsession with getting wasted takes a backseat to… getting it done!

Giving them a job will keep them in line since they’ll have some responsibility on their shoulders, but also, they’ll also be able to channel their love of partying into putting together the ultimate blowout in your honor-a.k.a., their dream wedding gift to you. When it comes to your party animal pals, that job should be planning the bachelorette or bachelor parties, helping plan your wedding after party, or some other similarly convivial event. Early on, shortly after inviting them to be a part of your wedding party, give each attendant a “job” that you think they’d enjoy and would be good at to help you as you get further along the planning calendar. If the event requires more low-key, buttoned-up behavior, however, simply round up your ‘maids and ‘men and let them know in a cool, down-to-earth (non-patronizing!) way: “We are so glad you guys are here for us tonight! There will be a lot of family and children in attendance, so we need to play it cool on the partying front-but we promise to make it up to you later!” Everyone will be happy to comply as long as they’re clearly informed on which events are for partying and which ones aren’t.įirst of all, these people are your closest friends-they want to help, no matter what. If there are no rules, kick off the event by proudly proclaiming just that. While maybe you are down to throw back a shot with them during your bachelorette party (duh!), you may not want to during your engagement party where your family (and fiancé’s holier-than-thou auntie) are going to be present. Your pals who love to party are going to want to take each and every wedding event to rager-status unless you clearly state you want otherwise. Set expectations for each event ahead of time. It’s important to explain to all your attendants that you’re taking your wedding seriously, and they should be too-but that taking it seriously doesn’t have to mean not having fun! If you explain this to them and say how much you want them by your side for it all, and value their love and support, you’ll start them off on the right foot and show that partying is just part of the good stuff in store. So, yeah-it’s a big (but immensely rewarding!) job. There are also a lot of fittings, appointments, events, trips, calls and emails in their future when they sign on as ‘maids or ‘men, not to mention the money. They may not realize how important their posts will be-not so much in terms of helping you guys out by doing physical labor, but rather, in emotionally supporting you being your rock through the meltdowns and panic attacks and indecision and hair-pulling moments. Like I said above, some ladies and gents will open a wedding party proposal, instantly think “A year’s worth of partying? I’m in!” and that’s that. Have a heart-to-heart with every member of your party at the very beginning.

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Here’s how to keep your wild wedding party attendants in line (without becoming a party pooper): Remember: Your big day is about marrying your best friend and celebrating your love-the open bar and dancing to Backstreet Boys throwbacks are just fun bonuses.

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It could simply be that they cray, and you knew that when you asked them to be in your wedding party anyway, so why exactly are you surprised that they want to bring a flask full of bourbon to your gown fitting? Regardless of what motivates these extra-celebratory ‘maids and ‘men, it’s essential to rein ‘em in sooner rather than later, unless you want your wedding reception to look like a raucous homage to MTV’s “Spring Break” (remember MTV’s “Spring Break?”).

What’s behind this level-11 urge to rage in the name of your upcoming nuptials? It could be that they’re a little nervous they’ll be seeing less of you once you’re hitched, or it could be that they think you deserve a proper send-off from singledom, courtesy of the squad. It’s not that those in the former camp won’t let loose on your big day, or those in the latter camp aren’t super psyched on you and your soon-to-be spouse’s love-it’s just that some bridesmaids and groomsmen really like to get totally insanely wasted. There’s the type who will think of your wedding as a symbolic culmination of your and your partner’s love and devotion to one another, and a dramatic step forward into a new phase of your relationship, and then there’s the type who will think of your wedding as a chance to get totally insanely wasted! There are two types of wedding party attendants out there.

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