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Wedding guest guide: enjoy the reception and the morning after
Weddings are long days: a ceremony, cocktail hour, toasts and dancing, often followed by a brunch. Here is how to time Good Spirits around all of it.
Written by Darren Lee, Pharmacist · Founder, Attune RX
Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Key takeaways
- Take two capsules of Good Spirits (650 mg DHM, 200 mg clove extract) with your first drink at cocktail hour, and two more before the morning-after brunch.*
- Weddings can mean hours between meals: eat before the ceremony and again when dinner is served.
- Pace the Champagne toasts: bubbles can speed up how quickly alcohol is absorbed.
- Dancing in a warm room adds to the fluid alcohol already costs you, so keep water in hand.
When should you take Good Spirits at a wedding?
With your first drink, usually at cocktail hour, and again the next morning. That is two capsules each time: 650 mg DHM per serving and 1,300 mg across the wedding and the morning after.*
| Ingredient | Per serving | Before + next morning |
|---|---|---|
| DHM (dihydromyricetin) | 650 mg | 1,300 mg |
| Clove extract (Syzygium aromaticum) | 200 mg | 400 mg |
| Taurine | 100 mg | 200 mg |
| Choline (L-bitartrate) | 100 mg | 200 mg |
| B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12) | High potency | Two servings |
Why does eating before the ceremony matter?
The ceremony, photos and cocktail hour can stretch for hours before dinner is served. Food in your stomach slows how quickly alcohol is absorbed,[1] so eat a real meal before you get dressed, and say yes to the hors d’oeuvres.
How do you pace the toasts?
A wedding can include a welcome drink, a signature cocktail, wine with dinner and a Champagne toast. In a study of 21 adults, 14 absorbed alcohol faster with a carbonated mixer than with still water,[2] so raise the glass and take a sip rather than a refill. Count standard drinks as you go: signature cocktails often contain more than one.[3]
What about the dance floor?
Alcohol already makes your body lose more fluid than usual,[4] and a warm room full of dancing adds to it. Grab a glass of water every time you come off the dance floor.
How should you handle the morning-after brunch?
Take your second serving of Good Spirits when you wake up, with water and breakfast. It brings another 650 mg DHM and 200 mg clove extract, plus a high-potency B-complex, taurine and choline to replenish what a long day takes.*
What does the wedding day look like?
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Before you get dressed | A real meal |
| Cocktail hour, first drink | 2 capsules of Good Spirits: 650 mg DHM, 200 mg clove extract, taurine, choline, B-complex |
| Dinner and toasts | Eat the meal, sip the toasts, water alongside the wine |
| Dance floor | A glass of water at every break |
| Getting home | A shuttle or ride booked in advance |
| Morning after | 2 more capsules, water and brunch |
DHM does not sober you up, it does not make it safe to drive, and it is not a reason to drink more. Celebrate the couple.
Common questions
When should I take Good Spirits at a wedding?
With your first drink at cocktail hour, then two more capsules the next morning.*
I’m in the wedding party. When should I take it?
Same routine: two capsules with your first drink, which for the wedding party is often during photos, and two the next morning. Eat something first.
How many capsules should I pack for a destination wedding?
Four for each night you plan to drink. A 40-capsule bottle covers ten nights.
References
- Cleveland Clinic. Hangover: what it is, symptoms & how to cure. Updated April 6, 2026. Source
- Roberts C, Robinson SP. Alcohol concentration and carbonation of drinks: the effect on blood alcohol levels. J Forensic Leg Med. 2007;14(7):398-405. Source
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). What is a standard drink? Source
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Hangovers. Updated December 2025. Source
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+.