How to Avoid a Wedding Day Hangover: 7 Tips That Actually Work

Because the only thing you should be nursing the morning after is a bouquet of leftover flowers—not a headache.

Let’s be honest: between the champagne toasts, the late-night shots with your bridal party, and that uncle who insists on another round, weddings can turn into the kind of party your liver still talks about months later.

But while the celebration is important, no one wants to wake up on their big day (or the day after) feeling like they got hit by the bridal train. So here are 7 practical, tried-and-tested tips to avoid a hangover—yes, actually avoid it—so you can look and feel like your best self in every photo and memory.

1. Pre-Hydrate Like Your Life (or Makeup) Depends On It

Don’t wait until you’re tipsy to start drinking water. Hydrate all morning and sip regularly throughout your pre-wedding prep. For every glass of champagne, sneak in a glass of water. Yes, you'll pee more, but it's a small price to pay for avoiding death-by-hangover.

Pro tip: Coconut water is a great option too—it has electrolytes without the sugar bomb of sports drinks.

2. Don’t Drink on an Empty Stomach

No one’s saying to go full buffet, but make sure to get in a solid meal with protein, fat, and carbs before the festivities begin. Drinking on an empty stomach is like handing your liver a resignation letter.

3. Set a Drink Limit

We know, it’s your once-in-a-lifetime party. But it doesn’t mean you need to audition for a role in The Hangover 4.

Assign a bridesmaid to be your “drink guardian” if necessary. She’s already doing your makeup touch-ups—she can hold your Prosecco quota too.

4. Alternate Between Booze and Water

This classic tip is classic for a reason. Sip water or a non-alcoholic drink in between your alcoholic ones. It slows you down, keeps you hydrated, and gives your liver a chance to keep up.

Also: fizzy water in a champagne flute still looks fabulous in photos. No one will know.

5. Pop an Anti-Hangover Gummy Before Drinking

These little lifesavers are a modern wedding essential. In Singapore, you can get these anti-hangover gummies as wedding favours for your bridal party and guests.

Take one before you start drinking, and it’ll help your body break down the alcohol faster, so you’re not curled up in a ball the next morning whispering “never again.”

6. Pace Yourself, Even If the Dance Floor Is Fire

That first glass goes down easy. The sixth, not so much. Sip slowly and remember: you’ve got a full night of dancing, speeches, and happy crying ahead. Don’t peak too early, or you’ll be horizontal by dessert.

7. Post-Wedding: Hydrate Again and Snack Smart

Before you collapse into bed, drink a big glass of water and have a salty snack (like miso soup, crackers, or even a cheeky bowl of instant noodles). Your future self will thank you—and your photographer won’t have to edit out the eye bags in your next-day brunch photos.

Final Thoughts

Weddings are joyful, emotional, and yes, boozy affairs. But a little planning goes a long way in making sure your hangover isn't the last memory you have of your wedding.