Wedding survival guide

I attended 2 weddings in the past 2 weeks. I actually stood up in one of them, which was even more difficult. So here are my suggestions for wedding survival without blowing your diet.

• Don't starve yourself before the wedding. Yes, there's going to be a lot of food at the wedding, but that doesn't mean you should go all day without eating. You will end up eating more at the wedding to compensate. 
• The cocktail hour can be your friend. Just be sure to focus less on the alcohol, and more on the appetizers. Some good choices include raw vegetables, and cocktail shrimp. Stay away from anything swimming in sauce or covered in cheese. 
• Limit your alcohol consumption by drinking a glass of water between each drink. 
• During dinner stick with mainly proteins and vegetables. Watch out for anything swimming in oil or butter. Also be sure to watch out for salad dressings, because they probably aren't low-fat or low-calorie. 
• If you don't love it, don't eat it! Is the chicken dry? Can you make a better cake from a box? Then don't eat it! This is not a time to be part of the clean plate club. 
• When it comes to dessert, stick to just a few bites. The first few bites are the best anyway. 
• It's late in the night, and they bring out coney dogs, pizza, or something else. You don't have to eat it. If you really want it though, go for it. Just be sure to follow the "if you don't love it, don't eat it" rule. 
• Get out on the dance floor! Do the Hustle, the Cotton-Eyed Joe, or just dance your own way. You will burn off some of the calories that you ate.