Celebrity planners Anthony Miller and Richard Jones solve your wedding worries. For more see weddingsbyanthonyandrichard.co.uk
Bridesmaid bother
We have a bridesmaid problem! She never turns up when we have made plans, whether it's wedding stuff or just for a chat. I'm getting fed up because I have put a lot of effort into our wedding and I don't want to be let down on the day. We have already bought the dresses and need to get them altered, but three times in a row she has not turned up. Do you think I should sack her or just have a word?
Carrie
Anthony says: "This girl just is not taking your big day seriously! Is she really a close friend? I would suggest that you sit her down and categorically tell her how upset you are feeling at her lack of enthusiasm and inability to turn up! Give her the option of opting out, but also tell her that one more missed appointment and you will have no alternative than to replace her. It doesn't seem like she wants to be your bridesmaid and is perhaps messing up on purpose so that she can get out of it?!"
Hen night debate
Help me please! I cannot decide what to do for a memorable hen night. I am not a big drinker so a night out clubbing is not my cup of tea! Do you have any imaginative ideas as to what we can do on a semi-tight budget that will appeal to females of all ages?
Mrs Ardern2B
Anthony says: "Well my darling, here's one for you – why not have a tarot night? It can be such fun and informative, loads of hens are going for this now and it really does provide a great alternative night of entertainment. Or how about a cookery class? Again, not very boozy but a great
laugh nonetheless!"
Wording for invites
My husband and I are planning to renew our vows, and I was wondering how I would word the invitations? Also, is it cheeky to ask for gifts when we already received them the first time around?
Mel
Richard says: "A renewal of vows is a relatively new concept and therefore has no guidance from the rules of etiquette. However,
this leaves it totally open for you to create the day as you want it to be. I feel the invitations should come from the couple concerned: Mr and Mrs Smith invite you to witness their renewal of vows, On...At...Followed by Dinner and Dancing a...The question of gifts is tricky and might depend on how far apart the wedding and
renewal are – if it's less than ten years, I would not expect gifts."
Disabled access
I booked my reception over two years ago, but since the beginning of the year my nan has become unable to walk due to an operation
that went wrong. My venue don't have any other way of getting disabled guests to their function rooms other than by carrying them! I thought every public building should have disabled facilities in conjunction with the DDA?
Vicky
Richard says: "Without knowing the building and the age and location, it's difficult to comment. Council buildings have different rules to hotels, and then again, if it's a listed building other rules apply. They may have a service lift that could possibly be used as a one off. If not, I would recommend you talk to the Equality Commission (equalityhumanrights.com), who will give you guidance on what the building should be doing for its disabled guests."
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