How many couples enter into their wedding planning journey with zero experience and no clue what to do? Most of them! So if you’re feeling completely clueless and overwhelmed, you aren’t alone. As a former wedding planner, there were a few lessons that even I had to learn by planning my own wedding. So, to prevent you from the stress of figuring it all out on your own, here are 5 things I wish I knew before planning my wedding.

Every week, suppliers and venues attend and host wedding showcases across the country. But what's all the fuss about and should you attend a wedding showcase? If you do, what can you expect to experience and how can you get the most out of your time? We're covering it all in this week's episode!

No matter what happens on your wedding day, something will go wrong. It’s just science.  The good news is that if you end up legally married to your partner at the end of the day, you can consider it a success! So no matter what happens, your wedding will be awesome.  But, if anything goes wrong, there's something you can do!

You may be in an awkward situation where people closest to you just don’t understand what’s important to you. Maybe your bestie keeps recommending suppliers she used for her wedding but just don’t match the style you’re after. Or maybe your mom keeps overwhelming you with ideas and suggestions that you don’t love.  Either way, it’s time to advocate for your wedding vision and priorities! In this episode, we're sharing how to do it.

Today, we’re having a little bit of fun! I asked you to share your wedding icks with me, and boy, you delivered. I got so many responses from people who have experienced some truly icky things at weddings. I’m joined by a special guest, my husband Glen, and we’re chatting through some of the wedding icks you sent in. Along the way, we’ll drop some pearls of wisdom and some creative ways to avoid giving your guests – and yourself – the ick. Before we begin: there’s no judgement here. We’re...

This week we're talking about major wedding timeline mistakes. We're not looking at the timeline for the day (although there is a link to an episode all about that right at the end). Instead, we're looking at the timeline of how you plan your wedding and when you make certain decisions. I promise, this will make wedding planning much less stressful for you!

Wedding traditions aren’t for everyone. In fact, if you are feminist, a modern couple or same-sex, some of these traditions simply won’t work. So in today’s episode, I’m breaking down 7 wedding traditions, why we do them and what you could do instead. If any of these traditions give you the ick, you can just ditch them. Note: if you embrace any of these traditions (I did!), no judgement here either. Your wedding, your way.

There are a few steps to finding the perfect wedding dress! From understanding your silhouette to having a realistic wedding dress shopping timeline and everything in between, we’re covering it in this week’s podcast episode. A special thank you to this week’s guest expert: Dawn from Lamelia Bridal Studio.

There are three groups of people who need to get to your wedding on time: the suppliers (you don't have to worry about them), your wedding party and your guests. Today we're talking about practical things you can do to make sure everyone gets to the wedding on time and there are no delays or hiccups to your schedule.

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’. Today, joined by two fabulous guests – Caroline and Elaine from HIGM! Help I’m Getting Married – we're going to break it down for you. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly why suppliers charge what they do,...

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).  A HUGE thank you to this week's wedding experts: The Grayson, Silver Tassie Hotel & Temple House Estate

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. This week's guest...

In this week's podcast episode, I'm breaking down EXACTLY what a wedding MC is, what they do and whether or not you need one. Spoiler: it's more than just making announcements.

With just one week to go, your head is probably spinning! Take a listen to this episode, where I'm breaking down EXACTLY what you need to be thinking about, which tasks to do and what you can delegate. You'll breeze through your final week with as little stress as possible.

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.  This week’s guest experts:  Lena Freitag: https://www.weddingsonline.ie/suppliers/lena-freitag-weddings Jeff Stanford Typewriter Poet: https://www.weddingsonline.ie/suppliers/jeff-stanford-typewriter-poet Alex The Great...

If you are trying to decide between assigned seating or letting guests choose where to sit, you’re in the right place! By the time it comes to this part of your wedding planning, you’ve already made hundreds of other decisions. We don’t blame you if you’re feeling a bit confused and unsure of what to do. In this post, we have cleared 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! You may be asking yourself: Who is going to sit where? How many tables can we fit in our venue? How many people can fit at each table?

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. Dates for 2025: https://www.weddingsonline.ie/blog/important-irish-dates-for-2025/

I'm using my experience as a wedding planner, blogger and podcaster to share the 7 things I'd do before booking any wedding suppliers... as well as which suppliers I'd book first! Helpful links: Sign up with weddingsonline - https://www.weddingsonline.ie/planner/register Download the weddingsonline app - https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/weddingsonline-ie/id6503473769 Join the 'Help! I'm Getting Married' Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/helpimgettingmarried Free 12 month...

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!  THANK YOU to this week’s guest experts: Keane Harley, Brenda O Grady, Lorraine Walker, Brian Twomey, and Steve Rawson! 

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!  THANK YOU to this week’s guest experts: Soulful Ceremonies, Catherine O Connor, Pat Clarke-Browne, Celebrancy by Rebecca, and Celebrant Lisa

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. Visit weddingsonline.ie/blog for a written version of this podcast episode, along with links to the guest experts.

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!  In fact, there are a few elements in each wedding invitation which provide opportunities for couples to add their personal style. A big thank you to Donna from Amore Stationery and Hazel from Coill Design for sharing their expert advice in this episode!