Is he gone as in: really gone off to the wedding? That's a pity.
You shouldn't underdress, get stone drunk and make a fool of yourself. That's what every insecure 17-year-old would do and it isn't necessary at all, let alone smart or funny. Drinking heavily is the easy way out for losers, a way of drawing attention to yourself through loss of control and decorum.
Dress well without overdoing it (a tie is a must) and make it your business to talk only to people you don't know yet. You'll have a great time. And my guess is that you'll meet at least one other person who is 'into' computer gaming or military history, at least one person who is 'into' something so outlandish you've never heard of it before (and want to know more about) and at least one girl more or less your age whom you would love to undress on the spot, drag beneath the dinner table and have your way with - not necessarily in that order. Of course, if you are very lucky these three aspects will be united in one and the same person.
Getting to know new people is very simple. Look for new people and get to know them. Walk up to them, shake their hand and say 'Hello, I'm Such-and-such. What a great day to meet new people. Who are you?'
Sheesh, whatever happened to good manners on festive occasions?![]()
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