I made it halfway through my wedding day before nature called. If you’ve never worn a voluminous dress that’s twice as wide as your own hips by the time it reaches the floor, you may not be aware that it’s a good idea to put off this moment for as long as you possibly can.

Fortunately, assistance was available in the form of my dear mum. The wedding itself took place in our own back yard with Sundance Mountain as the backdrop, under an arch of flowers hand-built by loving family, but our reception was held at Sundance Country Club. This meant I was also fortunate in having access to a...