Podcast

While planning your wedding, there are several hundred tasks to be done! Getting the timing right is the secret to remaining sane. I’ve shared many times before that there are some tasks that you must leave for the home stretch (things like creating a seating chart). But there are also tasks that couples tend to put off… today I’m sharing a list of tasks that you absolutely can’t leave to the last minute!

If you’ve ever started creating a wedding budget or enquired about prices, you’ve probably asked: Why are weddings so expensive? And you’re not alone! In fact, you might be tempted to think that suppliers are just adding on the 0000s because you’ve uttered the word ‘wedding’. Join Kelly, Caroline and Elaine as they unpack wedding costs.

When booking your dream wedding venue there are a few questions you probably have, and some you might not know you should have! I’m going to list a few questions that you should ask when talking to prospective wedding venues and then I’m going to hand over to three wedding coordinators who are going to share common questions that they are asked (as well as the answers). 

If you are booking wedding venue site visits, then I’ve got something very special for you! Whether you have already secured your venue and you want to book in another visit, or you’re on the hunt for your dream venue and you’re booking visits, then this is for you. I’ve got 7 guest experts joining me today! They are wedding venue coordinators who really know their stuff and they are helping me to answer your questions about how to nail your wedding venue site visit. 

If you’re putting together the details of your wedding reception party, you’re probably wondering if you need a wedding MC! We’re here to clear things up, demystify the role and share your options.

It’s the final countdown! You’re in the final stretch and it’s the week before your wedding. It doesn’t matter how big or small your wedding is, or how organised you’ve been up until this point. There will be lots of things you need to do the week before your wedding. We’ve created a handy checklist for you so you can keep track of everything!

Cocktail hour or pre-drinks is that period of time between your ceremony finishing and your reception beginning. During this time, you’ll be taking photos with your wedding party and photographer, videographer and content creator… and your guests… well that’s up to you. 

Wondering whether or not to tell guests where to sit? In this episode, we have clearly defined assigned seating vs no assigned seating, we’ve listed pros and cons, and offered some helpful alternatives.

Once you’ve selected your wedding venue, your next task is to consider how you can bring everything together beautifully. This is where wedding table shapes come in!

I’ve made a list of 10 things that everyone forgets to plan for their wedding. And when I say they are make or break, I’m not exaggerating! The great news is that most of these won’t cost you anything extra, but will help you to plan a stress-free wedding that’s enjoyable for everyone. 

If I got engaged, there are 7 things I’d do before I even start booking suppliers! Want to know what those things are? And want to know which suppliers I’d book first? This week, I’m dishing the dirt!

If you’ve ever had a question about wedding ceremonies in Ireland, this is for you! Join us for the final part in this series, where guest experts are answering your most common wedding ceremony questions. This week’s theme is all about the legal side of things! 

If you’ve ever had a question about wedding ceremonies in Ireland, this is for you! Join us for part 2 of 3, where guest experts are answering your most common wedding ceremony questions. This week’s theme is all about wedding ceremony content! 

If you’ve ever had a question about wedding ceremonies in Ireland, this is for you! Join us for part 1 of 3, where guest experts are answering your most common wedding ceremony questions.

Your guests’ first glimpse of your wedding is through the invitations! Just like your personalities and style, as a couple and just like your wedding theme, your invitations can be as unique and personalised! 

I had the privilege of interviewing the fabulous Catherine Casey of The Marketing Club. She recently got married and we chatted about her wedding, including some very special personal touches, her horrific wedding dress experience and a piece of advice I’ve never heard a bride give before (it’s good). 

Today we’re talking about bridal hair care! There are four common mistakes brides tend to make, so I’ve enlisted the help of two fabulous wedding hair care experts. They’re helping me to articulate what these mistakes are, how you can avoid them and what you can do instead.

If you are stressed about your wedding, then this is for you! Whether you’re getting married next week, you’re about halfway and you’re stressed about the budget, or you’ve just begun and you’re overwhelmed by all the tasks to get done… there’s something here for everyone! Today we’re getting really practical and dealing with wedding anxiety!

It’s our 100th episode and we’re talking about wedding regrets. In fact, we got such a great response to the question ‘Do you have any wedding regrets?’ that we’re sharing a bunch of the most common ones!