[ARCHIVED] Hired sims don't appear

I've got the same problem.   I used the "event planner" and there were no Sims under all three options (Caterer, Entertainer, Bartender.    I used the up arrow to hire one of each (guessing a random Sim would show up).    Nothing.    I had to end my party.    It was awful.   So I tried again to get the couple married (they live in an apartment), same thing happened.   So I made sure I clicked on the stove, the piano, and the bar and hired them.   They finally showed up very late.      I at least got a silver award, but with no wedding cake, I could not complete the tasks.      Bummer.