How to pull at weddings

How to pull at a wedding: Don’t be detached

Your friends may gloat about their pulling tactics, claiming that they pull every single time because they act hard to get. However, research suggests that people who seem available get more action, so don’t play hard to get when you’re trying to get with that guy or girl at the wedding. Instead be open, friendly and approach people. The days where girls swooned over Darcy-like characters are over. The same goes for you girls; no one can look pretty when they’re trying to act nonchalant and mysterious; chances are you’ll probably just look awkward!

How to pull at a wedding: Mingle

Your key to wedding day pulling should be to mingle. When you arrive at the wedding don’t gawk at the bridesmaids or giggle as the groomsmen pass by you. Instead use the time before the ceremony to mingle and get to know everyone. Introduce yourself and if you’re not much of a conversationalist remember that everyone at the wedding knows either the groom or the bride. Use this common ground to start up conversations. Once you’ve mingled you will seem really popular at the wedding reception, which is a trait both men and women find attractive.

How to pull at a wedding: Target

Once you’ve mingled with a lot of different people you’ll be able to judge who you want to pull. Before you make the approach be sure you know that they are single and that you definitely want to pull them. Realistically, you need to be certain about these things because if you try to pull them and the mission fails you can’t try to pull too many other hotties. Ideally, you’ll pull first time round (at least with these tips you will), but if your first pulling target bails, you should try once or twice more; any more than this and you’ll look sad and desperate in front of your friends and your family.

How to pull at a wedding: Be reserved

Weddings are romantic occasions and we all expect to see one or two midnight smooches on the dance floor, but bear in mind that the person you want to pull may be embarrassed to get intimate with you in front of their family. To make sure they’re comfortable and able to get close with you, create opportunities for them. You could ask them if they fancy getting a breath of fresh air, or go for a walk if the wedding reception venue is set in beautiful grounds. If you create these little opportunities you can also share more about yourself. Being intimate and opening up about who you are will increase your chances of pulling because the guy or girl you like will feel closer to you.

How to pull at a wedding: Don’t overdo it

Ladies, when you want to look your best it can be easy to pile on the make-up in attempt to highlight your best features, but most men find girls who are as rosy as a clown a bit off-putting. Swap heavy foundation for a primer or a BB cream, but make sure you apply a light powder to make your skin matte. To create some natural definition, contour your cheekbones by applying a light brown or beige line. Rub this line into your skin to give yourself killer cheekbones that Victoria Beckham would be envious of. Guys, the same goes for you. Don’t overdo the hair wax, aftershave or fake tan – women like men to be men!

How to pull at a wedding: Don’t get drunk

Who honestly finds the staggering drunk look attractive? Not many, we don’t think. Although being drunk can be fun, it doesn’t bode well for pulling at a wedding. With the open bar and the quest for pulling-confidence, it can be tempting to drink beyond your means. To make sure you stay relatively sober, sip on some fruity mocktails or water between alcoholic drinks. You should also make sure you eat a healthy helping of the wedding breakfast or buffet. Foods that will help you stay sober are those that break down slowly, such as oily fish and liver-detoxifying vegetables like broccoli – but if these aren’t available at the wedding, some good old-fashion bread rolls and meat should line your stomach well. You should also stick to one type of alcohol and buy drinks that are difficult to drink lots of, like rich wines or heavy beers.