Celebrity planners Anthony Miller and Richard Jones solve your wedding worries. For more see weddingsbyanthonyandrichard.co.uk Present problem I'm getting married in the Caribbean then coming back and having a small reception here. We will probably decide to call it a party because it will be more informal - we're not having bridesmaids or a best man. We had decided not to have a wedding list because it seemed a bit unfair since nobody is coming out to the wedding with us. Do you think it would it be acceptable then not to have favours on the tables at the party (which is being held in a restaurant)? Kate Ant says..."You seem to be a pretty casual gal - your wedding sounds like it isn't following any traditional format or English etiquette - so I would say do whatever you fancy. Perhaps you could retain some of the formality though - from experience, some guests may feel sad that they missed your wedding and the idea of a party on your return is to give the non - attendees an opportunity to join in your wonderful celebration. I think Celebrity planners Anthony Miller and Richard Jones solve your wedding worries. For more, see weddingsbyanthonyandrichard.co.uk it would be nice to have a table plan and some sort of favours. It would also be a lovely gesture to allow some of these guests to give a speech or a reading, since they didn't get to do it on the day." Groom's gift I really want to give my h2b something extra special on the morning of our wedding. I don't want a boudoir photoshoot or anything like that, but I would like something he could keep as a memento. Any ideas? Suzie Ant says..."Try a Ferrari or a pad in New York - I'm sure he will love it! No? Oh OK, have a look at menkind.co.uk for some inspiration. Please do not forget that men are sentimental, too, so a love poem or a story that tells him how much you love him will always be a great gift." Renewing vows I'm organising the renewal of my parents vows for next year and I want to know how I would word the invitations. It's a surprise party. Kim Richard says..."With any invitation, don't feel you have to follow any of the old-fashioned rules, unless you think your parents would like that. A simple idea would be: Please join the Jones family, for a surprise celebration and renewal of vows, for xxx on xxx at xxx. Pop in a little flyer that reminds everyone that it is a surprise for your parents and to keep quiet about it. If your parents are renewing their vows on a special anniversary, pick the anniversary metal or stone as a colour scheme. " Suits you My h2b and I are getting married in Cyprus. We have four groomsmen and six pageboys. They are already paying to come to our wedding themselves, so do you think it would be cheeky to expect them to pay for their own suit hire as well? cyprus09 Richard says..."Do you need them to wear a specific suit or could they all come in a black suit that they already have? You could then perhaps buy them the shirt and tie (so you have your theme incorporated), and they get to keep that as a thank you gift for being a groomsman. In Cyprus, I imagine you won't be putting your groomsmen in heavy and hot morning wear? Perhaps just ask them to buy light-coloured trousers and wear a white shirt - I'm sure they would all have one. " Send Us Your Queries... ...and the boys will answer them! Write to: Wedding Ideas, 8 Hammet Street, Taunton TA1 1RZ or email us at
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