Tara Schuster

Always eat. This is so basic that I find it surprising some of my friends—grown-ass adults—have not figured it out yet. Do not rely on the wedding food, do not expect there will be snacks at the party; have a nice little meal before you do any drinking.

Count each drink and have a limit. I mentally say to myself, This is drink number one, after I order my first.

Another great thing about keeping an exact number in mind is that it holds you accountable. Alcohol always invites more alcohol.