Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson

Emer & Michael Paul join the pod to have the craic and sure tell us a fair bit about their wedding day. Full of character and friendly their approach will help people have a wedding day your own way with too much fuss, allowing suppliers to do their job while they have the craic with friends and families and still make it their own with small, impactful choices.

A lesson in swinging for those who are interested, pineapple?

Christmas wedding tips, song tips, singer must haves (Caroline Fraher).

Michael Paul loves cheeky talk and a bit of back and forth. Despite being so comfortable on the mic, he still got speech writing help. Great advice from Michael Paul and Cormac Lally who helped him get the right tone for the occasion. A must listen to for anyone doing a speech.

Shoutout to the moms! Lovely stories from the day and build up.

Hair and Makeup talk, wedding car experience, coffee truck, sneak pub, neo sign, rehearsal giggles.

The Pearls bring the fun! Choosing a song for you, upbeat if you want, do fear the dance, have fun.

Photographs their own way, with some great history.

And a rare threat these days, a Baker Boy cake! Illusive due to demand, the lads were lucky to book Brian to make their wedding cake, think of the raspberry.

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

Why us? Why not you! Jacinta & Bernard kindly join Laura and Benny to tell of there unassuming wedding day in Adare. For however simple and normal Jacinta & Bernard thought their wedding day was, we can reassure you it was a day to remember. Bring their own personalities and preferences to the day and allowing their friends and family to help and joy in the celebrations. 

A modern phenomenon, a Bank Holiday Monday Wedding. Why wait all weekend? Who said anything about waiting for Monday: let the fun begin, buildup crank up and mischief manifest. Vendor snatching is a hidden gem of Bank Holiday Mondays, Jacinta & Bernard explain.

Fitzgerald Woodlands was the host and truly Jacinta & Bernard could not speak more highly and Laura and Benny give it there firm stamp of approval. Form catering for various numbers, the Fitzgeralds know hospitality and attention to detail is second to none.

Jacinta tells all the girly stuff about build up, bridesmaids, make up, hair, getting the lads in gear.

Bernard is your big strapping bearded modern man, blow dry and volume dust. Bernard shares man tips. Car line ups. Shooting sticks (when you can’t bring shotguns to weddings). Wood, carving, man stuff.

Adare’s Church the Holy Trinity could not be more welcoming. From Monsignor Daniel to Francis to Rita, the whole community friendly and makes you feel special and at home.

Shout out to Amy Phelan singing in the church and Flog the Dog, the band of the mighty craic.

Mighty Craic, challenge accepted: DJ Mad Mike aka Jacinta’s Da! CDs, hairy chests, wigs, gyrating, the maddest DJ is the south east.

Nan in the Town, cake making, a family occasion.

Aoife Mc Namara, take you again for your lovely cottage exterior!

How to do speeches, crying and laughing.

Day 2, Thingamajig (trad band) in the Tree House at Fitzgeralds. Gold.

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Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

Ian & Eddie had one of the most epic celebrations of all time.

Eddie loved the wedding planning and thought of every scenario prior to the big day. Then genuinely let go of the reins on the day and had a ball. Ian not to be out done made the wedding cake.

The lads give great advice on all parts of weddings, from vibes to budgets, suit secrets to ponchos.

Eddie & Ian got married in the Great Southern Killarney and could not speak more highly of the team. Shout out to Helen O'Sullivan Celebrant too. Same Sex Aisle walk tip!

Topics covered are:

Barber Shop mornings, first touch, first look, pre-ceremony photos, pre-ceremony drinks, long receptions (cut short), receptions speeches by family, banqueting thanks from the couple.

Suit Shopping, custom neon signs, feathered wall, cocktails, Glow Sticks!

Eddie & Ian set the bar for table dashes and have inspired many to do similar. Shout out to Brendan Fuller voice over.

Flog the Dog rocked the trad n more.

J.M. Reidy's Killarney, what a spot for drinks: on the day, day 2 and food!

A Mother’s Day floral tip, you would not expect!

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

Síona & Sean on their 1 year wedding anniversary (there or there abouts) call in to talk to Laura and Benny about there family wedding day. 2 kids and a long awaited celebration, Síona & Sean let their personalities and genuine preferences dictate what they did and did not do on their Wedding Day.

Sean hangs himself before Benny got a chance to, Sean forgot his suit and Síona ONLY FOUND OUT ON THE PODCAST!

Síona had her own forgetful moments, knickers! The comfort of getting ready at home and even more so when your home is across the road from Mum’s.

Síona & Sean were adamant on having an outdoor ceremony. Despite potentially ending up inside when it was beautiful outside, they gambled right and dodged the showers.

Dangers of night before, it is a long day to be suffering on your wedding day, do not it!

Linda Foley was responsible again for a great ceremony. Mishaps made the moments. Buzz of a receiving line is exclaimed. Long drink reception. Speeches in the garden. Cheese Board Cake.

Biggest regret? Not getting video! The power of audio and not having a pro record moments, is one small regret that the lads have. They think you should get video.

360 and me: Síona & Sean bought a video booth for their wedding and it grew into a thriving business.

Check out https://www.instagram.com/360.and.me/

Follow https://www.facebook.com/360videoandMe/

TikidyTok https://www.tiktok.com/@360andme

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

We had the best chat with Katie and Cormac, who got married in February 2024. Off Season in Ireland and in their own way. They had 40 or so guests at the Ceremony and Dining, with a more extensive guest list at night for the dancing and late night party. 

Katie and Cormac tell us all:

How it was organising a wedding short term.

Spending time with family and those that travelled.

How it was taping up…ladies.

Wedding Dress shopping, Wedding Suit decisions.

Hair issues and knowing when to settle on a style/finish.

Openly and genuinely, Katie and Cormac let us in on the feelings they went through on the day. Including writing and saying their own vows.

Linda Foley preformed a magnificent Wedding Ceremony and all for the collaboration with Katie and Cormac, they give the inside track on the whole experience and brilliance of Linda.

Speeches were flipped on their head also, with the mothers stepping up. All speeches were great and we get talk back about them.

BMG Sound provided the tunes and Katie provided the dance moves, and Cormac was the perfect partner teeing her up.

Wedding Cake was a special one, themed and full a personality.

Cormac is a smooth operator, engagement story is told.

We want to thank Katie and Cormac for the great compliments. They appreciated all the random little things that Laura and Benny did. While we help the good times roll, Katie and Cormac let themselves have a great day.

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

Red Church formal menswear joins Laura and Benny to talk everything from black tie to semi formal to smart casual. Suiting Different Styles, what a  tag line and it rings through when you hear all Eoin and the team at Red Church have to offer.

Not just handing over the physical product, the lads at Red Church give great advice, guidance and options when you visit.

We had great craic talking about how the Bride manages to crash the suit picking at some stage. If some lads are lucky they might even get to pick a tie colour! Covering all bases does work out and tips of helping out the Fathers of the wedding couple is give too (get them auld lads over the line!).

Neck Ware, Peacocking, Waistcoats, Day 2s, pre meals, going abroad, all get a mention.

Timelines and approaches with Groomsmen are outlined.

Shoes!

Don’t forget the page boys.

Same sex welcome, all genders welcome. Tailor onsite!

Book an appointment to get the attention you deserve and not to be disappointed.

If I haven’t mentioned it, I have no doubt Eoin will point you in the right direction so call into Red Church and run it by the team (Cork City, Drawbridge Street).

Check out: https://redchurch.ie/

Follow: https://www.instagram.com/redchurchcork/

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

Wedding Babysitters and Entertainers and all round legends! Auntie Katie's join Laura and Benny to give us the run down on taking care of the little people at weddings.

Auntie Katie's are multi award winning and rightly so. Nation wide coverage and options to bring them abroad too. Check in whatever your circumstances.

Full of character Katie lets us know of her engagement and horse experience. Clodagh tells us of her Rose of Cork adventure.

Child minding in not just available for the wedding day itself, but also the day before and after. The excitement and energies levels are all over the charts so it is important to get rest and also allow kids to attend the celebrations.

Ceremony and Photograph logistics are all discussed.

Laughing, Fed, Safe! They are great targets to have. The team are well trained, SNA, First Aid, allergy aware etc etc. 

Dancing! Live bands are child magnets! So having Auntie Katie's with your small people is a brilliant way to let them stay up for some party and slip away when the batteries run out.

Child Minding like in all aspects of life are so sought after and so scarce that book in early.

Follow on https://www.facebook.com/WeddingbabysitterKate/

Check out https://www.instagram.com/auntiekatie_weddingbabysitting/

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

For all the car heads Pristine Classics Occasions is where it is at. Not only Chauffeur options but Self-Drive classics are also available. Helen joins Laura and Benny to chat all things fancy cars. Not only that Pristine Classics Occasions now offers Prosecco Truck and Ice Cream Bike.

Helen explains the benefits of Self-Drive Vintage from time together, surprise delivery, support before and during the day, photo ops and just plain good fun. Deceiving spacious for those with big dresses or super tall the low cars don’t mean a tight squeeze. Insurance is hassle free. Collection is covered off.

Chauffeur drivers are more than just a silent push peddle bot, some of the best characters are the auld lads only to happy to help on your big day. The simple touches create the extra special moments. A warm and welcome service to get you to your ceremony and reception venue.

Check out the cars at https://www.pristineoccasions.com/

We are talking Bentley, Daimler, Jaguar, VW Bus…. Alfa Romeo MG, Mercedes, Austin Healey!

For anyone looking to do a restoration or buy a classy ride, do get on to Florian and Leon. Check out https://www.pristine-classics.com/

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

E21 - Truly Diverse

Kieran from Truly Diverse, a craic addicted joins Laura and Benny this week. Kieran’s energy levels are off the charts. Laura and Kieran bring noise levels in any room, to a new found octave.

Bling Jackets, Split Pants, Dry Sparks, Sing Songs, April Fools, ‘nough said? (a whirl wind of a listen)

Truly Diverse are one of the top entertainers in Ireland, they bring a big show to Weddings. The variety of songs and variety of approach, gets every guest on board. You just can’t resist but join in when the lads get going (sometimes I can’t get laura to leave the wedding!).

We get some back stories, and the personality of the band members comes to the fore. Chicken (wait for it).

Booking Truly Diverse can be tough, they’d be snapped up quick but do check in, you never know, they might be randomly available.

Kieran’s talent and beady eyes know no bounds. From doing creative videos with First Take Films to not being able to resist buying a 360 video booth. Genuinely interested in all the fun stuff at weddings, he is your man for a craic injection. He’ll hook you up!

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/

Damian is a beaut of a man, West Cork true n true and one of the best celebrants in Ireland if not in all of Clon! A Registered Solemniser in Ireland through Spiritual Ceremonies. Damian has endless stories, dead pan humour followed by a cackle of a laugh. If you want someone to be calm when the wedding storm is all around you, Damian is your man. Great advice of: trust your vendors, along with: go how the couple’s vision of their day is. Bottom line is it is the wedding couples’ day. With the guts of 8 years experience, Damian shares some of the more unique elements added to the wedding ceremonies (including whiskey blending). Damian also gave some good advice including various friends and families in the ceremony. His approach to love stories and the big kiss. Kids and Dogs, you know what they say, "drive on" says Damian. A natural with all curveballs, Damian tells 2 of the best stories from wedding ceremonies, a heart tugger and a legendary "I can't believe that happened". Civic minded Damian Maloney has done more for his local community than I could ever had imagined. Truly humble he diverts the credit of great work of fellow community members. Damian tells a story that silences even Laura, the story of how the passing of a friend to manyin west cork, led to charity fundraising, to hospice building. The work continues as the positive work spreads to neighbouring towns.

Check out Damian at https://spiritualceremonies.ie/registrars/damian-moloney-osui/

Follow Damian at https://www.instagram.com/dameomol/

#wedding #ireland #podcast

Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/

Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.

Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/

You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/

Laura be on the TikTok Too https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph/