Hotelier NEIL KIRBY has organised nearly 20,000 weddings and has written a book about his experiences. Here he offers advice on the DOs and DON’Ts of getting married at a hotel, based on his 43 years in the hospitality trade.

I am sure most married readers of this article would agree that their wedding day was not just a happy and exciting day but also one of enormous fun. A wedding day can feel like a whirlwind; getting dressed, enjoying the ceremony, greeting guests, relaxing at the reception, dancing, celebrating your love and your life together.