Hands in marriage

SIR – The problem of hand washing before eating at a wedding reception (Letters, May 15) is easily solved.

At all Jewish receptions, which can cater for many hundreds of people, there are always hand-washing stations in the four corners of the room. These have large jugs of water, large cups for pouring over the hands, and paper napkins on which to dry them. We even have a special blessing to say as we wash the hands.

It’s very easy to set up – and no need to queue for the lavatories. There’s still time to organise it for the royal wedding if the caterer hasn’t done so already. Anne Elliot

London N12