Real Weddings with Sara

In this weeks episode where Sara chats to Vanessa Butler. Vanessa is a wedding singer, music teacher and sister to James Patrice- she talks all things countdown and anticipation in planning a wedding in a pandemic. Vanessa thankfully got to marry her fiance Sean in Cabra Castle last month. With guests reduced from 200 to 6 people - it did not dampen spirits on the day.. There was even a mini viral moment of the social media kind when Vanessa and James got to dance to Steps' song Tragedy on the steps of Cabra Castle! All days can be made memorable is the message that comes across here and there are some laughs to be had along the way! Sit back and enjoy this one!

Sara talks to founder of Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride Kat Williams. Kat offers information on all aspects of organizing a wedding, as well as refreshingly honest advice, answering those difficult questions on every modern bride’s mind – from family politics to dealing with anxiety on your wedding day. Being a Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride is not about being cool, a rebel or even thinking of the most unique idea you can. It’s about planning a day that reflects you and your partner and allows you to be you. Your wedding, your rules!Sit back and enjoy this episode!

Welcome to this week's episode where Sara talks to three upcoming brides to be on the rollercoaster that is preparing for a wedding in a pandemic!She talks to Danielle Websdale AKA Danni The Mammy Blogger, social media influencer Kate Kelly, and makeup artist and bride to be Hayley Coleman. They all have had to deal with the highs and lows of going through some of the biggest moments in their life in a time that allows them little or no contact with family and friends.They share how they deal with it, the tips and advice on making moments memorable and meaningful even if they weren't what you had originally planned!

Sara talks to Ireland’s most successful impressionist and satirist Mario Rosenstock. Mario first came to our attention as Dr. David Hanlon in Glenroe, a budding actor back in the day!He is now of course known as the creator of Gift Grub on Today FM’s Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. It is now the longest-running breakfast show in Irish radio history. In that time Gift Grub has become the benchmark for topical and wittily surreal comedy satire. Its success has led to thirteen best-selling albums, half-a-million record sales and three hit TV series (The Mario Rosenstock show). Mario has also just launched his own podcast 'The Mario Rosenstock Podcast' which is available to listen now too, with his first guest, his work wife of 22 years - Ian Dempsey!Today is all about looking back on love and marriage! In that time Mario also fell in love and got married to Blaithnaid in the Trinity College Chapel and they now have two children together Dash and Bellamy. They met in The Kitchen nightclub in Dublin where Mario self confesses to have the most arrogant story of telling her she was a bad kisser and he would have to teach her! He said he was a major handful back in the day but they did end up dating from there on and things got serious. He proposed to Blaithnaid in Amsterdam where they decided to go to a diamond factory to find the right diamond for the engagement ring. He said he was not the main planner of the wedding event so the finer details may not be in Mario`s recollection!This is one belter of an episode, Mario imparts what he has learned from married life - how to be a better husband, how to parent and learning how to compromise. There are some quality moments ahead (and an unexpected Prime Time visitor?). Buckle in and enjoy this one!

Welcome to episode eleven where Sara chats to Irish designer Don O`Neill and Pascal Guillermie, floral designer and owner of Fleur de Pascal.Don and Pascal were one of the first gay couples to marry in Ireland, and did it in complete elegance and style in Don`s home village of Ballyheighue, Co. Kerry. Their story is one of magic and romance, after being together for 20 years Don decided to propose to Pascal in Miami by getting a plane to fly by with a banner! Yes! That's the way to do it Don!Pascal planned the wedding in Kerry which was an emotional and hugely celebratory day for both of them as Don thought such a day for him would never arrive.This is a journey of love and appreciation for one another, sit back and enjoy this episode!

Sara chats to TV Presenter and producer Lisa Cannon about the day she said I do! Lisa and Richard Keatley tied the knot in front of 100 of their closest friends and family, on the grounds of Castello di Vincigliata, in Florence. Lisa recalls all the memories and wow this was a good wedding! Italian getaway, music, wine, soft lighting! However she did have to contend with her wedding running an hour late due to a missing groomsman! He eventually turned up! Hear this and all about her memories of getting married in this episode!

Sara chats to top blogger and influencer Grace Mongey otherwise known as "Faces By Grace" on Instagram. Grace has shared many events of her life with her huge following online - including parenting, decor, and beauty and fashion tips. Her down to earth style is what makes Grace so relatable and she shares some of her hopes and dreams for her big day which has been postponed but it will happen! She lets us in on the day her fianceé Chris proposed and what made the day so special and personal for her. He certainly knows how to win hearts! This is a beautiful story so sit back and enjoy this episode!

Sara chats to internet family sensation the Saccone Jolys. The Irish vloggers living in London upload videos of their life together everyday! Jonathan Joly and Anna Saccone were married in 2011 and now have four children together. They say that if they had their time again they probably would do their wedding day a little differently. Their budget at the time was somewhat smaller and they stuck to it! They let us in on a bit of news that they may be planning a ten year wedding renewal this year so fingers crossed! So sit back and relax as the chats commence on how their big day commenced and why being opposite to each other can sometimes compliment a relationship!

Sara chats to broadcaster and presenter Suzanne Kane. Suzanne has recently celebrated her seventh wedding anniversary and welcomed a gorgeous baby girl Sadie to her family in December.Suzanne looks back on her wedding day when she married Joey Donnelly. The path to true love was exactly instant according to Suzanne but she said it wasn't too long before she fell head over heels. The wedding day she admits included many stresses including the priest actually forgetting to marry them!Suzanne recalls this and the many other mishaps of the day but as she advises - it really doesn't matter, you are there to marry the person you love and that was all she was focused on! (Wobbly cake, cancelled hairdressers and broken nail stories included!)

Welcome to episode five where Sara chats to Sinéad de Butléir - or as many will know her by her nick name Sinéad De Blogger!Sinead is a full-time nurse, personal stylist and award winning style and beauty blogger. Sinead got engaged in 2019 to her long-term partner Eamonn McGinley on holiday in Santorini Greece (Holidays! Remember them!)Sinead and Eamonn are now facing into planning their 2021 wedding, she lets Sara in on how planning is going, the challenges and the advice she would give to any couple facing into planning a wedding in such unsettling times!