The Legend of Drunk Guy: A Hilarious (and Cautionary) Funny Wedding Guest Story You Have to Read to Believe
- Sarah Lizabeth
- 7 days ago
- 5 min read
Weddings are supposed to be magical: picture-perfect days filled with love, laughter, and memories that last a lifetime. But let me tell you something real—no matter how much you plan, sometimes weddings come with a whole lot of "snags." And friends, this one? This one is the stuff of legend.
I’m Sarah Lizabeth, your wedding planner, storyteller, and host of The Snagged Podcast. I have a library of funny wedding guest stories. After planning weddings for over 20 years, I’ve learned one universal truth: there is always that one guest. You know the one. The open-bar enthusiast who turns up the fun—and the chaos—whether they mean to or not.
Today, I’m sharing with you the hilarious (and cautionary) tale of Drunk Guy, a story so unforgettable my team still laughs about it to this day. Get ready for some laughs, a few life lessons, and maybe a gentle reminder about the importance of the buddy system.
The Perfect Nashville Wedding—Until It Wasn't
It started like any other dreamy Nashville wedding: gorgeous weather, an enchanting venue, a couple madly in love. I was doing my thing—hauling beautiful, handmade stone plates (you know, the Pinterest-inspired kind that cost a small fortune) from the kitchen to the bride’s parents’ car. I was completely in my zone, making sure everything was picture-perfect.
And then I saw him.
Enter: Drunk Guy
Every time I passed the restroom trailers, I caught glimpses of this one sharply dressed man. Blue designer suit, expensive shoes, hair that had definitely seen a professional earlier in the day. But something was...off.
He had "the sway." You know the one:
The "I’ve had one too many" sway.
The "I'm negotiating with gravity" sway.
The "if I stand here long enough, maybe the world will stop spinning" sway.
I kept my eye on him because after two decades in this business, I can spot trouble before it starts. Eventually, he stumbled his way into the restroom trailer. I figured—great. He just needs a minute to regroup.
Oh no. That’s not what happened at all.
The Bathroom Meltdown
Out of nowhere, we hear frantic banging, shouting, and what sounds like rushing water. "Help me! Get me out of here!" echoes across the venue.
Y’all. He had locked himself inside the restroom trailer, clogged the toilet, flooded the entire thing, and was now having a full-on panic attack. He was convinced—convinced—he was trapped forever inside this luxury porta-potty of doom.
My team and I ran over, shouting through the door: "Just unlock it! Bro, unlock the door!" It felt like we were talking someone down from a ledge or coaching them through diffusing a bomb.
Eventually—miracle of miracles—he unlocked the door and stumbled out, looking like a fish out of water.
Soaked suit, wild hair, eyes wide with pure terror. I’m not even exaggerating when I say he looked like he thought he’d cheated death.
But friends—that wasn’t the end.
The Disappearing Act
As the night wore on, we cleaned up, packed up, and somewhere along the way, I realized: Drunk Guy had vanished. Gone. Like a tipsy Cinderella who lost more than just a shoe.
I imagined him napping in the bushes or wandering into the Tennessee hills, but the reality? Oh, the reality was so much better.
The Bridal Suite Stowaway
Fast forward to 3:30 a.m. The venue manager—bless his heart—was in his pajamas, lights off, just about to drift off to sleep on the venue couch when he heard something.
A noise.
And then—pop! Out of the closet in the bridal suite stumbles Drunk Guy. Y’all. This man had somehow made his way upstairs, climbed into the closet, and PASSED OUT while my team cleaned the suite for over an hour without noticing him.
The poor venue manager, barely awake, could only muster the most by-the-book line ever: "You’re not supposed to be here."
Truly, he was not.
The Morning After
What happened next? This saint of a venue manager, instead of going back to bed, had to help this man find his way home. He called an Uber. He literally drove him to meet the Uber because the driver couldn’t find the gate.
It was 4:30 in the morning. My pajama-clad friend was stuck babysitting a man who looked—and smelled—like he lost a bar fight with himself.
And here’s the kicker: Drunk Guy’s phone? No missed calls. No texts. His friends? Straight-up ghosted him. They left him behind like a forgotten souvenir.
The Aftermath
When we got the photo booth pictures back from the wedding, there he was: Drunk Guy. Surrounded by people. People who clearly knew him—and left him behind anyway.
The moral of the story? If you’re going to be the life of the party:
Don’t be Drunk Guy.
If you bring Drunk Guy to a wedding—take him home with you.
Wedding Planning Lessons (So You’re Not the Next Funny Wedding Guest Story)
While this story is hilarious, there are a few serious lessons buried underneath the comedy:
1. Always Have a Buddy System
If you're hosting an event or attending as a guest, have someone looking out for you. No one should ever be left behind.
2. Know Your Limits
Open bars are a blast, but moderation is key. The last thing you want is to be "that guest" at someone else’s milestone event.
3. Communicate With Your Vendors
The venue manager in this story went above and beyond. That’s the kind of team you want on your side. Choose vendors who care enough to handle the unexpected.
Final Thoughts: Embrace the Snags
Weddings—like life—rarely go 100% according to plan. But it’s often in those imperfect moments that the best stories are born.
If you’re planning a wedding right now, take a breath. You don’t have to do it alone. I’ve created tools like The Bride Bot and Bridal Bootcamp to help you ditch the overwhelm, stay organized, and actually enjoy this season of your life.
Because sometimes the best stories? They start with a snag.
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About the Author
This post was brought to you by Sarah Lizabeth—a wedding planner, educator, and storyteller on a mission to change the narrative of the wedding industry. With two decades of experience and a heart for service, Sarah is redefining what it means to plan a wedding by helping couples focus on what truly matters: connection, clarity, and a celebration that reflects their real love story.
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