Ant comes from Antrim and brings his expertise as a fashion expert with him. Richard is from the Midlands and brings great etiquette expertise, which he gained through his many years in the events and hospitality industry.

Together Ant and Dick work as the cheeky duo organising weddings for happy couples all over the country. The pair have just finished a series with Wedding TV and we're delighted they've agreed to share their advice with TIMES readers.

If you're planning on getting hitched, don't do a thing without asking Ant and Dick first!

My bridesmaids are all shapes and sizes!

Dear Ant - My Bridesmaids are of various shapes and sizes and I am in a dilemma to dress them appropriately....please help!
Suzanne

SUZANNE my darliiing I get asked this question probably about ten times a day and my answer is simply find a dress or separates that compliment each individual, to tie in the theme try using similar fabrics throughout and of course colours though make sure you observe the same level of formality for each one for example a pink summer linen dress and a pink taffeta gown will look wrong, wrong wrooooong, a pink satin dress, a pink satin skirt and top and a pink satin suit will look amazing and stylish get my drift sweetie?

Old car request is driving me mad!

Hello Dick please help! My fiancé wants me to arrive and us to leave church in a really old car, he keeps going on and on about it, and I keep avoiding it. I have planned the wedding and I just don't want a car that might break down at any point, how can I convince him to get something a bit more reliable.

I CAN understand your concern, but it sounds like the only part of the wedding he is very passionate about, and I am sure you can let him have his way on this one area, but make sure you know who the company is, what the condition of the car is, what is the procedure if it does break down?

Many companies who have vintage cars transport them in a truck so the only journey they do is from your house to the church and to the reception, so they are usually in excellent condition.

Let him have his car on his big day too.

Any honeymoons that won't break the bank?

Dear Dick - We have worked really hard for the last few years and gone without treats and holidays to make sure our day is really special, and we really want a magical honeymoon that wont break the bank do you have any tips or ideas?

FIRST of all don't think that the only honeymoon options are to the Caribbean or Maldives, there are many ways of having a lovely honeymoon nearer to home.

Assuming you re looking for a beach honeymoon, I would suggest places like Spain, and Italy, but go to places that you have never heard of or are off the beaten track, or combine a city location with a beach, like Venice, where you can enjoy the city (can be cheaper than you think) and the Lido, which is Venice beach resort is a short boat trip away.

Stay nearer to home but perhaps upgrade your room to the suite so you have a lovely luxurious break.

Mother-in-law to be is doing my head in!

Dear Ant - My mother in law to be is doing my head in! She is trying to take over all the plans and inviting just about every single person in Antrim and Ballymena! What can I do to stop her?
Mary

MARY I would suggest sending her on a very long walk on a very short pier! (not literally)... darling you are about to get married! This means handling your hubster for the rest of yours and his living years!

A marriage will present bigger and trickier problems than an over zealous mother in law, so my dearie there is nothing else for it! Pluck up your courage sit mother in law to be down and assertively tell her exactly how you feel, perhaps dress it up in a "I'm usually soooo independent and I really want to control everything" kind of way perhaps even give her a list of duties such as chasing up cake samples and invitations etc. Good luck my darling

We'd like a trendy wedding without fuss

Dear Ant - My fiancé and I are quite trendy and would like ourselves to the Beckhams, we really want a trendy wedding and don't want all the fuss and pomp that normally goes along with weddings any suggestions?
Nikki

NIKKI sweeeetie darliiiiiing mwah mwah...I am loving your self styling and imaging and am almost afraid to make suggestions to such an obviously super trendy chick but I shall do my best...

Considering myself to be a bit trendy I too probably wouldn't opt in for the traditional big day and would much prefer to go abroad just like my sister did, my guests would all wear purple linen and myself and chosen (non existent) other half would wear stunning white ensembles to show off our glorious tans!

Going abroad is also a great alternative for couples on a budget and it remains very personal as only those who really love you will pay to go abroad for your wedding! So my lovely go get those Airtours brochures and wow your nearest in dearest in a Holywood style beach wedding fit for an Ok 4 page special.

How can I avoid a drunken reception?

Dear Dick - I wonder if you can help me? My family and myself do like a drink, but I am concerned that on my wedding day we might all get a bit carried away. I really don't want everyone getting out of order on my big day, how can I limit the alcohol without telling everyone off.

A FEW easy options to help limit the intake are: no free bar or if you are keen to ave a free bar then only have beer and wine available for free, cocktails instead of champagne for your reception drinks, such as Bellini's or Pimms, these can be made weaker than normal. This should help keep any drunken behaviour to a minimum.
Am off to pack my sunscreen and Dior flip flops - see you there!