Wedding Guest Thoughts, Feelings About Weddings

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Photographed by Maria del Rio.

From hiding yawns to fighting back tears, wedding ceremonies can be an emotional roller coaster for guests.

And, we admit it — we totally get misty-eyed at a few points. Moments of joy aside, your nearest and dearest will probably spend some of the time wondering when the reception will start. These 11 thoughts run through almost everyone’s mind during the “I dos.”

This post originally appeared on Lover.ly. It is reprinted here with permission.

More wedding guest advice on Loverly:
Wedding Guest Rights & Responsibilities You Need To Know
How To Decode The Dress Code For Every Wedding
The Gift-Giving Etiquette Wedding Guests Need To Know

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