When I heard that SB needed to source 55,000 wine glasses I suggested to my mother-in-law that the wedding plans were perhaps a little over-ambitious. “It’s OK”, she replied “We’re only inviting 77,000 guests, but we expect that at least 22,000 won’t make it.” “But just how much will it all cost?” I queried. “Oh, that’s all sorted,” she smiled proudly. “A London law firm is sponsoring the whole thing”.

Unconvinced, TPR and I retreated to my parents’ house where we hid under the duvet and watched old episodes of Dr Who with our nephews and nieces.