Real Weddings with Sara

In this episode Sara chats to Laura from Wow Weddings about all things Wedding decor. What started at home in an attic as a flower and chair cover business and have now expanded and grown into what is, Ireland's widest range of wedding and event products. Laura is probably what could be described as a dream creator as she will go out of her way to make your wedding idea come to life! Their showroom is located at Centenary Business Park, Dundalk to see for yourself ! They have thousands of décor options, from custom built fairy light backdrops of the highest quality material, full room draping, tables, chairs, silk floral arrangements, lanterns, table centre pieces, giant light up letters, photobooths, floral moon gates and more there is something for everyone. Have you dreamt up an idea for your wedding and dont think its possible? If you listen to this episode you may change your mind!

This week Sara gives us a little mid week helping hand as Wedding Fair season is here! Sara is no stranger to these events and if you pop along to the The Wedding And Honeymoon Show at the RDS on the 3rd or 4th of September you could meet Sara there too! She will be hosting the "I Do! School" . If you are daunted by the idea of heading to a Wedding fair and how to even take it all in in one or two days , this is the podcast for you! Its the ultimate Wedding Fair Survival Podcast Toolkit!

This week Sara chats all things weddings abroad with the seriously talented destination planner Sue Egan from Dublin. Sue`s passion is to help couples create a beautiful, elegant, individual, stress free wedding day. Her motto is “your day, your way” and has helped countless couples plan their Weddings aboard with her company "Special Days By Sue". In this episode Sue goes through the top things to consider and manage when planning a wedding abroad and why it can be one of the most magical ways to celebrate with close friends and family. If you and your other half are thinking of a wedding in the sunshine and want to know how to get started then this is essential listening!

Welcome to episode 4 in Series 4! This week Sara chats to three wedding coordinators/planners from three beautiful hotels in the The Windward Group in Ireland. This Irish group operates fifteen hotels in Ireland and the Continent. In this episode Sara chats to Andrea in Ballymacscanlon House in Co. Louth, Danielle in Farnham Estate in Cavan and Samantha in Harvey’s Point in Donegal. All three wedding planners give the inside take on the steps couples take when booking their venue and deciding on what is right for them and the day. Each hotel boasts individual beauty, charm and the signature hospitality that is synonymous with this group, so choosing what is right for the couple is carefully guided by the all important role of the wedding coordinator in the hotel. If you have been wondering what questions to ask, what to look out for and what to expect when booking your big day at a hotel , then this is the episode for you! Some great tips are packed inside!

This week`s podcast is brought to you by one of the best in the business , celebrating over forty years in the jewellery industry, Fields the Jeweller is a wholly Irish-owned company which has been a market leader since 1979. They pride themselves on their people and their dedication to quality and service. Whether you are preparing to buy a show-stopping diamond engagement ring or simply looking for a special gift for a loved one, they are there to help! Sara chats to Kathy De Stafford, one of Ireland`s leading bridal designers and has just teamed up with Fields showcasing a stunning collection of diamond engagement and wedding rings, along with diamond pendants and earrings. Kathy tells us what is important when choosing your ring, and ultimately it really is going with your heart! In part two Sara chats to Rachel who is a key buyer in Fields and has the unique position of sourcing the jewellery that you see in Fields windows! She has an mountain of knowledge to share, if you have questions on what cut, carat, budget or metal you want for a ring, then this is a must listen! Top quality advice included!

In this week`s episode Sara chats to a man some of you may recognise as your local parish priest and most recently as a very popular guest on the Tommy Tiernan Show. Fr. David Vard is the youngest priest in Ireland today, he was ordained at the age of 25 in his hometown of Newbridge. Fr. Vard is now 30 and had some really lovely insights on marriage and his vocation when he appeared on TV so Sara had to have the chats as she often gets many DMs on the admin and protocol of Catholic Weddings. In this episode Fr. David Vard goes through it all and answers all those questions for you! This is a must listen for anyone who is planning a Church wedding!

Real Weddings With Sara! It`s been a whirlwind couple of seasons navigating lockdowns, restrictions, rules, cancellations but engagement and wedding planning is back in full force. You probably have been to a number of weddings already this Summer and could be planning your own for later in year or next year! Fear not! Award winning Wedding Blog Author and all round Wedding aficionado Sara Kennedy is here to guide you through each step of planning the wedding you want without going through too many headaches! Sara will be breaking down the steps of wedding planning and bringing you some industry experts on finance, make-up, venues, accessories, music and more in this new season of Real Weddings With Sara. Weddings are back and Sara is here to hold your hand! In this episode, she will be easing you into the planning process and making it enjoyable too! Top advice only guaranteed right here.

This week Sara chats to one of Ireland`s top make-up artists Gemma Leigh-Breen. Gemma`s story is one of childhood sweethearts to planning a wedding in a pandemic! Gemma tells Sara the ups and downs of trying to plan her wedding when she had originally planned going to Vegas! She dealt with all with a laid back attitude and said her tips are to just not stress!! The day will go fine! She kept a very top secret from most all up until the big reveal on the wedding day! Sit back and enjoy this story!

The weeks are flying by and more amazing weddings to be discussed! This week Sara chatted to dynamic cork duo and stars of the hit TV show "Gogglebox Ireland" on Virgin Media, Dale and Dawn. Many will know Dale and Dawn as the one of the many favourite couples on Gogglebox, but not many will know that they got married last October! They talk about how they officially announced they were a couple on live TV and that is how most people knew they were together! There`s is a story of true friendship, love and partnership as they share their journey from meeting in the college halls to walking up the aisle last October. They did it their way and share their top tips for doing it that way! Sit back and enjoy!

Welcome to episode 4 of series 3! This week Sara chats to Caoimhe from the "The Irish Bride" , a wedding consultancy service and wedding blog where Caoimhe shares some brilliant tips,news and advice on all things weddings! Caoimhe was one of the many brides who had to go through postponements of her own wedding due to the pandemic and did finally get to say "I Do" in the middle of restrictions and had a limit of 6 at the wedding. She tells Sara about the positives and negatives of having the wedding in such a strange time and what she may now do differently. Caoimhe shares some must have advice on the lead up to the wedding preparation, and what might not always be talked about in wedding planning , the high emotions and anxiety that comes with it and how to cope with those times when they arrive. A great listen for upcoming brides who are feeling this too!