Weddings can be beautiful, joyful events — but if you’re sober, or avoiding alcohol for a period of time, they can also be challenging. A survey of 1,000 people by the American Addiction Resources Center at Alcohol.org found that 53% preferred weddings with alcohol to dry weddings, which means that there’s a lot of social pressure for receptions to have free-flowing booze. If you don’t drink, it may be a struggle to have a good time and enjoy the vibe of a wedding while everybody else is enjoying champagne with their cake — but if you plan ahead, sober people tell Bustle, you can get through it without hassle.