Going to a wedding alone...

Oh Shizam 'weirdo in the corner* , ' being judged for being in my own' - honestly, people are much much nicer than this- honestly. DH and me do rather 'adopt' people on their own in social situations. They are probably thinking that they just want a bit of peace and this annoying couple won't leave them alone but anyway we kidnap them and make them sit with us and have met lovely people that way. Another thing to remember with some couples is they are absolutely longing to have someone else rather than just each other to talk to for a change and so will welcome your company

Why should you be judged for being in your own? Unless you intend dancing in a table? all eyes will be on the newly weds, you will not be the only unaccompanied guest , enjoy it

I've never been to one where I was the only single person. We're the fastest growing group in Britain. Wear the badge with pride!

Thank you!!
Yes, Merlotgran, plus one would have been more diplomatic, don't have a partner though. So guess that's why invite was just sad old me.
My negative brain is seeing a sea of happy couples my age, all happily still together after 30 years, then a sea of gorgeous young people, living it up. And then me, an awkward weirdo in the corner.
Jayanna, glad I'm not alone in going to events like this alone. I actually went to my friend's, mother of bride, wedding alone. But that was when I was young and didn't have this fear of being judged for being on my own. Actually, I probably did have it even then, but youth does make you braver and more hopeful.
And, yes, Rigby, it is lovely that she has asked me. I'm one of the last memories, as it were, of her past, as all her original family are dead. Maybe I will ask if there any other singles I can chat with.
So will be brave and go it alone. Eek!

I hive been to many on my own, the day will go quickly, the bride and groom the centre of attention, service, photographs, reception - all those speeches , evening do you may be in enjoyable company, if you are bored you can leave early, enjoy x

Yes I've been to several weddings by myself, it's really not a problem. You'll have a seat at the ceremony and at the meal, usually with at least one other person on their own. The chat is all about the wedding and how you know the people involved. The evening dancing bit can be a bit awkward but you can always excuse yourself a bit early.
Do go. You're friend will be pleased and you never know who you might meet!!!

Isn't it a bit unusual to invite somebody to a wedding without a +1, especially knowing what it involves?

Threats= threads ( Freudian slip?)

No I haven't faced this but couldn't read and run. You say this is a very old friend and it's lovely you've been invited - on MN most wedding threats are all about people not being invited . What I would do is ring your friend and just say what you've told us - that it's lovely to be invited to share this special day but you are just a bit apprehensive about not knowing people. Are you staying in a hotel before the wedding? Would any of the other guests be staying there? You could even ask if the seating plans have been done and would anyone you are sitting with be at the hotel? After the wedding I'm sure it will be fine - people are generally kind and happy at weddings - I wouldn't be a bit surprised if your friend and her dd haven't thought about you and have some strategy to make you feel comfortable. It is easy to talk to strangers at weddings - there's the easy easy first question of 'are you friends of the bride or groom' and then you're away, how they met them, where have they travelled from, how nice their outfit is - hope it all woks out for you and it's a lovely wedding.

Quite a bit of the time will be taken up with the service,then go and have a drink and sit down while the photographs are taken then the reception. You will be placed with other people and everyone will have to talk to each other.Take your Kindle for any quiet moments.If there is an evening disco type thing, what we did, was show our faces for half an hour, then sneak off to the hotel, nobody will know.
If it's something you have to do ( for your friend) then it's a duty thing, but there is a possibility that you will enjoy some of it at least. ?