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October 1, 2025

 

 

WEDDINGS

Say “I Do” to the Wedding Hookup It is a day about celebrating love, no?

By Julia Reinstein

Illustration: Madison Ketcham

It only makes sense that when you bring together a bunch of people who know at least one person in common, get everyone all dressed up, and throw in an open bar, someone’s co-worker is inevitably going to end up going back to the hotel block with someone’s cousin.

If that someone is you, embrace it! You’re probably in for a night to remember — for better or for worse. At best, you might cap off the evening with a steamy rendezvous or even find true love. At worst, it’s a cringey encounter you can only hope doesn’t make it into the wedding photos. Still, what better way to celebrate the happy couple’s love?

Whether you’re looking to have a hookup or trying to avoid making that awkward post-wedding breakfast buffet any worse, here are eight true stories — some fun, some sexy, some outrageous — to learn a thing or two from by example.

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