Do you want to wake up at 5:00 on your wedding day? Didn’t think so! So how do you make sure that the whole wedding party, both sets of parents, and the couple are all ready by the time guests are seated?

A wedding morning timeline will ensure that everybody is ready and that you all feel relaxed, refreshed and ready for the best day of your life! So here, it is; expert tips on how to plan your wedding morning timeline so you aren’t frazzled, stressed or late for your own wedding.

Now that you’ve invited all your guests and you know who’s coming, it’s time to plan your wedding seating. How on earth do you decide where your guests will sit at your wedding?

For most people, wedding speeches don’t come naturally. Standing in front of a large group of people to deliver a speech sounds like a very daunting task for most of us! We’ve rounded up some handy tips for those delivering a speech and for couples too.

Plus ones? Children? Guests your parents want to invite? Your guest list directly impacts your wedding budget, so how do you navigate this? Today we're covering helpful tips and expert advice on having the wedding of your dreams with your people in the room! 

When it comes to weddings, there are very few things that you have to do. The way I see it, you are having a wedding so that you can celebrate the start of a marriage, and that should be done however you want to do it. Today I’d like to break the myth about three wedding traditions, where they originate and how you can totally ditch them (if you want to!).

How To Get Legally Married in Ireland [Part One]: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21o4khyqLDyJWN9ipzrUy1?si=796862c4d33e4612

How To Get Legally Married in Ireland [Part Two]: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pTqlKPRTOF2m0fa0LBxxU?si=47bcfb2bd9f84e1d

Being a bridesmaid is always an honour, and also a financial responsibility. Sometimes the bride pays for everything and other times it’s the bridesmaids. Usually, with clear communication, awkward situations can be avoided at all costs! You might be wondering, what should bridesmaids really expect to pay for? Today we are covering it all!

It’s no surprise that there are lots and lots of things to think about when planning your wedding. While planning, there will be a few wedding expenses you might not be prepared for. Things like what to wear to your hen party, what to do if you want to continue the party later than the agreed upon time, paying for postage for wedding invitations and more. We’ve created a list of all the wedding expenses you might not be prepared for, so you can factor them in!

Did you know that 1 in 7 people in Ireland has a disability? With this in mind, there are a few really simple things you can do to host an accessible, disability-friendly wedding that’s inclusive! Hint: it’s more than just making sure you’ve got a ramp at the entrance and exit.

Best Ways To Look After Your Guests: https://www.weddingsonline.ie/blog/wedding-wednesdays-the-best-ways-to-look-after-your-wedding-guests-episode-twenty-two/

What do you do if you want to share the financial responsibility but your Other Half doesn't think it's fair to contribute towards your expenses? In this episode, we looked at a brilliant anonymous question from our HIGM Facebook Group, as well as responses from the community. We ended with expert advice on how to tackle this situation and some other topics you should discuss with your Other Half (preferably before you get married). 

HIGM: https://www.facebook.com/groups/helpimgettingmarried

To ask your own anonymous question: email [email protected]

If you are planning your wedding from abroad - whether you live in Ireland and are getting married somewhere else, or you live somewhere else and you’re getting married in Ireland - then today’s episode is for you!

Thanks to Denise for asking this brilliant question: 

I'm currently living in Australia and planning on getting married at home in Ireland around September 2024 and moving home early 2024, which means we will need to organise the main aspects from here. I'm just wondering if you have any tips on planning a wedding from overseas or if this may be a future podcast topic?

As promised:

Getting legally married abroad as an Irish couple - https://www.weddingsonline.ie/blog/irish-couples-getting-married-abroad-everything-you-need-to-know/

Getting legally married in Ireland - https://open.spotify.com/episode/21o4khyqLDyJWN9ipzrUy1?si=a6e831e38e864483

If you've got more questions about getting married abroad - or anything else - please email [email protected]. I'd love to chat :)