DEAR MISS MANNERS: On my daughter’s wedding day, the weather was perfect, as was the venue and all preparations. A few hours before the ceremony, the groom was arrested on an active warrant. (That’s an issue for another day.)

A few hours before the ceremony, the groom was arrested on an active warrant. (That’s an issue for another day.) We were already at the venue. The bridal party was getting dressed and photos were being taken while the bride was on the phone with an attorney,

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to how the bride should handle the gifts and guests after her groom's ill-timed arrest.