Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson: Recent Episodes
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Laura finally gets Benny onboard with joining the show.
Laura Redhead Benson (and Benny) covers everything Wedding related. Long form discussion with Wedding Industry experts. As well as Hints and Tips for brides, grooms, guests, family, all those involved in, going to, or have attended Weddings.
Wedding Experts from all disciplines: Officiants, Hair Stylists, Bands, Photographers, Make Artists, Fashion Tailors, Magicians, Videographers, Venues, Decor Designers, Bakers, DJs, Florists, the list goes on and on.
Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers from Cork, Ireland. They Photograph wedding throughout Munster and Leinster.
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.
#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/
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/
Billy the disco maniac from BMG Sound joins DJ Benny and Laura to talk all things sound, lighting and effects for weddings.
Billy admits his Ferrero Rocher addiction as he spoils Benny with the chocolates.
Billy has years of experience, understanding sound systems in depth. Whether you have the huge banqueting room on small intimate space Billy can cater appropriately for your wedding.
Obsessed with disco balls, Billy is a shinning light for weddings (I couldn’t resist).
Rare for a DJ, BMG Sound is a team player, super conscious that the event is a wedding and a family day, Billy works with all suppliers to create the perfect outcome. Be it for your wedding photos, video, atmosphere and just smooth running of operations.
BMG Sound offer full day sound solutions. Ceremony sound system or music, drinks reception vinyl records, mega entrances, band alternative and traditional DJ slot.
Billy does not offer Balloons (Benny is very bold) but Billy is mad for getting CO2 cannons going at Irish Weddings.
BMG Sound very much has its own style, while collaborating with the couple for musical guidance Billy turns out DJ mixes of songs you love, without making the songs unrecognisable. Don’t stress, he still caters for granny. The genres and decades are all covered off through the many hours set.
A hiking legend 😊 Billy tells a great story of DJing at the top of Carrauntoohil.
Not to limit the fun, BMG Sound offers 360 video, selfie mirrors and all that type of fun stuff.
Check out https://bmgsound.com/
Follow https://www.instagram.com/bmg_sound/
#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/
Blacktye Wedding Band stopped by to visit Laura and Benny. Darragh professes his love for Cork… Clare... and Ireland. Darragh has lots of love!
Blacktye are a true party band… a fun band… a band that gives you permission to let loose!
Award winning Blacktye Wedding Band get the recognition they deserve.
Laura gives a big shout out to all the members of the band including Derin (nee Doreen) and Ryan.
Excentric in nature, excentric in clobber, Pacman Polka Dot suits set the tone and it just explodes from there.
The diversity of having both female and male vocalists is discussed. Including the diva nature of singers.
Full of experience, Darragh gives great advice from technical free jazz to logistics of squeezing the crowd in, rather than spacing out the party. Take the off season offers! he decries (and hopes it rains so the session is epic).
Darragh is the official inventor of the full day wedding music package and we would just like to acknowledge that, officially, here, now.
Check out Blacktye Wedding Band at https://blacktye.net/
Follow Blacktye Wedding Band at https://www.instagram.com/blacktyeweddingband/
Read Blacktye Wedding Band reviews at https://www.weddingsonline.ie/suppliers/blacktye-wedding-band
#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/
Guest photographers Justina and Janusz, join Laura and Benny for wedding talk on their favourite topic. Janusz T Photography are one of Laura and Benny’s favourite photographers. They are technically brilliant and have character to boot.
Photo chats to the max, from champers and night shots to morning essentials. Janusz times weddings like a pro! Best friend attention to detail, man jokes, effort put into photos gives super surprising results. Stay true to your personality! Advantages of 2 photographers. Pre-shoots. New traditions.
Benny lands laura in it as to how they met Janusz T-s.
Packages, workflows, experience, lenses, apps and editing timelines.
Married Business Life.
Giving back to the photographer community.
The resurgence of physical products, photo frames and wedding albums.
Bookings and avoiding disappointment.
Check out https://www.janusztphotography.com/
Follow https://www.instagram.com/janusztphotography/
#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/
Pre-Show for Janusz T Photography joining Laura and Benny this week on the podcast.
Some more old age slaggings for Laura. Shout out to Spanish Point, great spot. Getting lost at the Cliffs of Moher. Popcorn behaviour and misbehaviour, Laura is a cheeky bold lady, in a good way.
Valencia, Spain Weddings. Firework Bangers to ring in the celebrations. Benny puts it up to, The Instagram Posers.
#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/
Derek Burke Band join Laura and Benny as part of their launch marketing tour.
A man of many names, including “your man”, Derek addresses the swingers in the room.
Country true and true, from tractors to jives, music is in Derek's bones and a showman is in his soul. The energy Derek Burke brings when he is preforming is off the charts.
Derek tells great stories from the early days in Crystal Swing, from the big break and big “hack” that resulted in them going viral (you have to love Irish mammies! "our YouTube is hacked").
We get the run down on Derek’s love for vintage Motor Bikes and Tractors.
Derek Burke Band will keep you entertained at weddings whether you are 18 or 80, covering a broad spectrum of songs, bringing energy and infectious humour. The professional showman reads the room before the room knows it is a book to be read.
For all the showman Derek is, he has a quality band behind him and offers add-ons of Saxophone and Accordion to boot. You can go bog standard band or all out bells and whistle. Derek’s history in big shows means he has access to the mega setup and knows how to use the best of the best gear.
First Dance talk gets a talking, and great advice in general is given.
Follow Derek Burke Band:
https://www.instagram.com/derekburkemusic/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Derek-Burke-Music-100082735032452/
also more details at:
https://www.partybands.ie/acts/derek-burke-band-
#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/
Laura’s grey hairs? Benny has good hair, fact.
Pre-Show for the Derek Burke Band guest podcast this week. Derek is a legend in Irish music and one of the nicest blokes you will meet.
Weddings are back this week with Laura and Benny photographing 3 weddings in a row. Laura is giddy to see some humans, have the chats and engage with her wider world of work colleagues.
Benny fandoms up an anniversary with Arthur Wedding Band. Take Me Back to the Night We Met. Shout out to Jim and Sonya for setting up Benny, Jason and the band.
Laura realises she has to write a speech as matron of honour.
Cake talk again!
Davie of the Seducers comes to mind.
It is good to talk! Don’t forget to socialize people!
Is Laura getting a body cam? Gadget talk.
A bold invite to wedding couples to come on the podcast.
#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/
Grace from Diamond Bridal joined Laura and Benny to share her knowledge of bridal dresses, accessories & bridesmaids dresses. Grace gives great tips for key moments in the bridal wear experience. A must listen whatever stage you are at in your dress journey.
Each to their own first and foremost while shopping, Diamond Bridal can cater off the rack and designer made. Buy for your personality over trends.
Diamond Bridal aim to cater for everyone and to give them an excellent experience. Through private consultations you get advice and guidance.
Grace gives us some incites into the designers of wedding dresses. Jet-setting to fashion shows. Talking about; Randy Fenoli, Enzoani, Rosa Clará, and more! (Élysée, Etoile, Martina Liana, Evie Young, Pen Liv, Libelle, San Patrick & Ria Tener)
Bridal Squad advice, including the honest friend approach to help the bride.
Practicality and Functionality of dresses is discussed. Sleeves, over skirts, short skirts, black dresses, blue dresses! Deep V-s, structure of dresses, veils! So much detail is shared.
Shoe talk! Fitting facts. Tan n Makeup policies. 2 dress decisions.
Hundreds of Bridesmaids options, flower girl tips!
Book in with plenty of advance, particularly weekends.
I think Benny's mouth got a little taped up in this episode.
#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/
Laura’s big birthday celebrations are almost over. Shout out to Clancy’s for a great night out: food, fun, drink and dancing.
The Essentials rocked the night away, Fiona Kennedy's Show was emotional. Benny slags Laura for being Cork famous.
This is the pre-show for the guest podcast with Diamond Bridal’s Grace. Benny gets his bustle on, throws a filthy question at Laura and Laura gets filthy about her corset.
Whoops warnings are given, Laura is actually helpful about wedding dresses while Benny just keeps stirring it.
Tape it up girls! Try the clothes on lads!
#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/
Finally, Laura and Benny get to meet Tara of Broken Spoon Cakes. Laura is a long time admirer of the smell of Tara’s cakes. Yes! The smell! You know when you walk into a room that the pure quality of Broken Spoon Cakes is on display.
Tara’s expertise, creativity and attention to detail screams across throughout this chat. Tara fears no challenge. Bring on the black! Benny laps up everything as his favourite topic gets a deep dive. Tara continually throws up little nuggets from the inside track of cake making. Roasting chocolate! Think of the children!
Everything from tasting, to designing, to allergies, to food safety is covered off.
Flavours get devoured: mint, salted caramel, Baileys, Guinness, Lemon Curd, champagne strawberry, raspberry bombastic... so much.
Harry Potter extravaganza gets a shout out! The detail people.
Traditional cakes verse Hyper decorated cakes gets a smidgen of a debate.
Education gets a talking, technicalities of cake structures get a briefing, booking in time gets a reminding, Toppers get a trashing, How much cake is enough? More and more!
Toxic flowers people! Who would have thunk! Knowledge, knowledge, knowledge!
Allergies, Celiacs, Sopranos. They talked for quite a while.
Visit https://www.brokenspooncakes.ie/
Follow https://www.instagram.com/brokenspooncakes/
#wedding #ireland #podcast #cake
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/
Benny’s clothes woes continue. Jumpers n Shirts just aint going to cut it.
Speaking of cutting, this episode is a Pre Show for special guest: Broken Spoons, Tara is a Wedding Cake Baker, Maker, Designer.
Benny wants to bring cake into the drinks reception, full time! Cake Walls could be the way to do it. Or slivers allá Baker Boy style.
Can you click your fingers? Blacktye Wedding Band cannot.
Cake could solve the wasted dessert problem.
Shot wall, shout out! Kelly! bespoke_bliss_with_a_twist!
#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/
None other than Ed Sheran gets called out by Fiona Kennedy. As Fiona played Pairc Ui Chaoimh in 1985 to 60,000 Kris Kristofferson with just her guitar. Stick that up your jumper Ed.
Fiona Kennedy has a rich legacy and an evolving future. Winner of Screen Test, an RTE talent competition in the 80s. Saw Fiona go on to release 4 independent albums.
At the end of March 2024 Fiona self-produced show Natural Woman will debut at the Cork Arts Theatre. Inspired by women, Fiona is a woman who is both talented and inspiring in her own right.
Fiona gives us her full background in Wedding Music and how ceremonies have changed over her career. Great advice is given to those who want the traditional wedding march, to those who do not know what they want at all and how to strike a balance in the church.
Fiona's talent for songwriting is transferable to wedding ceremonies, as some songs may require a little tweaking. Tips for family and friends singing in the church too. As a wedding supplier we build many connections and Fiona shares some wonderful stories, singing across generations of weddings.
Award Winning in all her music endeavours, Fiona was awarded Wedding Singer of the Year in 2021. Fiona puts that down to the reviews from couples.
Fiona is also available for Drinks Receptions and highly recommended by Benny (and he is a tough cookie!).
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Check out Fiona’s Show: https://corkartstheatre.com/event/natural-woman-fiona-kennedy/
All things Fiona at: https://www.fionakennedy.ie/
Have a listen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XLohQJFHdfwq9xuxODdz6?si=n3DP34cwQjubEqWAAb68fw
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
Preshow for this week’s guest Fiona Kennedy. While Fiona brings great depth and knowledge to conversation later in the week, Benny and Laura spin ceremony music conversation into the church advertising mass times on tinder. Paddywhackery a foot, Benny is in search of a hot date for Fiona's gig.
Are you the Kenmare singer of April 2022?
Banshee jumps to a whole new level.
Eventually, some wedding ceremony music chat prevails, from rock bands in churches to gospel choirs to Maddie Courtney.
Check out: https://corkartstheatre.com/event/natural-woman-fiona-kennedy/
#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
Is Justin of Partybands a JLO wedding coordinator or the Tommy Mottola of Cork Music.
DJ Benny is the house! Benny wants to audition! Starting out in the music world? Tommy…I mean Justin of Partybands give loads of great advice. Everything form Marketing to Practice and Building Real World Experience is discussed. Spares!
Partybands are most definitely problem solvers with the array of acts they have at their disposal. Whether you do not know what music you want for your wedding, or cannot find a specific type of act or your band has cleared off. Partybands and Justin use their know to help you out. Justin is a one man search filter for your music needs
Events, Festivals, Pubs and Corporate gigs are also touched on.
Pretty much they can get you the fun stuff.
Day 2 chats as well.
Wedfest! Wedding Expos and Trade Fairs are huge so Justin and his party crew have brought the Festival fever to the scene. You still get the endless options and variety of suppliers, fashions shows etc. but it just has a bit more music in its bones.
Big exclusive, January 19th 2025 is the date for the new year show at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and there will be an autumn show in 2024.
The Lab Cork: Justin co-founded the music rehearsal, recording and prom space. Podcast facilities too. Justin tells us all about the reclaiming of a rundown space to little heaven of creativity.
Live Entertainment, a new website is close to launch, a hub to connect up live acts and bookers.
Tails of a band members are always worth the listen! From starting out to the road.
Check out:
https://www.partybands.ie/
https://www.thelabcork.com/
https://www.wedfest.ie/
https://www.liveentertainment.ie/
#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
Guests are coming in thick and fast. Espressos and Rainbows get addressed first of the bat.
The inside track for Partybands Auditions is revealed, as Justin is due to join us on the next episode (da da da da).
The search for music can be daunting so Justin might be able to help find you a beat to bop to.
It is re-confirmed Bill Gates is on the last page of the internet.
Harleys for a choreographed dance? Derek Burke has been lighting fires! Dazing into Pat Fitz Eyes. Maryborough hugs. Steve is an Irish Trad Pimp. DJ’s with big rigs. The whole spectrum of the bands is discussed.
#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
Linda Foley a wedding celebrant from Entheos joins Laura and Benny to talk all things Wedding Ceremonies. And more including, baking, beautiful coffee cupcakes for Benny!
Linda Foley is a Registered Solemniser, which is explained in this episode, along with the various types of wedding ceremonies people can have.
Great wedding advice is given. Plan and prepare: but let the day happen and there is beauty in the mistakes, mishaps and randomness of life.
Linda is there to guide you through the process and the ceremony itself, allowing each ceremony to be unique. We cover the whole process from pre chats right up to each moment of ceremonies.
Officiants are becoming highly sought after, like many tradition categories of wedding suppliers.
Super tip given for the Green Folder (legal documents).
Love Marriages are discussed. Things get serious in referendum talk (not really).
Entheos origins and philosophy are explained in a world where the options are becoming plentiful.
Vows again are discussed, to personalise or not to personalise. Tips on vow promises when public romance is a bit nerving.
Elements of Ceremonies such as fire, sand, fastening, boxes, trees are all suggested.
Shimming works for all those men still trying to find a receptive partner through slick moves.
Laura highlights how Linda adds to your wedding experience and how her approach facilitates a natural atmosphere. Kids, Dogs, timing, seating, ditch bouquets and more are chatted about.
#wedding #ireland #podcast
https://www.lindafoleycelebrant.com/
https://entheos.ie/
In case you do not know the register of solemnisers is online:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/077ce8-register-of-solemnisers/
Check out Weddimony Films for Wedding videography: 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 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: covering Leinster, Ireland.
The response from suppliers to the podcast call out has been amazing! First up is going to be a Celebrant/Officiant/Solemniser.
So laura and Benny pounder true love ceremonies verse legal ceremonies verse religious ceremonies.
3rd time married is a charm for some.
Laura tells us some of her favourite parts of the Ceremonies, including some alternative approaches to key moments.
Mums should be allowed ride in cars! They mothers love playing host on wedding days.
Warning on how not to scupper the couples’ plans on their wedding day.
Ringer bearer tip whether you are 3 or 33.
Banshee gets in on the podcast again.
Music gets a shout out of course. Y’up the Fiona Kennedy.
Book tickets now: https://corkartstheatre.com/event/natural-woman-fiona-kennedy/
Love Marriages, enough said?
Check out Weddimony Films for Wedding videography: https://weddimonyfilms.com/
#wedding #ireland #podcast
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 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: covering Leinster, Ireland.
Benny has a brief Tech / AI rant. Laura introduces Weddimony Films. Weddimony Films are Wedding Videographers in partnership with Laura and Benny.
The video team, like Laura and Benny only take 1 wedding per day. Laura and Benny still work with other videographers but offer a video package that is combines to leverage off Laura’s approach before, during, and after your wedding day even more.
The edits delivered and discrete approach to recording is discussed.
Benny teases Laura on your geography knowledge, counties of Ireland can be tricky!
Laura wants to give high fives to suppliers.
10 years married in 2024, with 10 years coming up in the future for Laura and Benny Photography.
Banshee Babet stops in to say hello and chew Benny.
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Weddimony Films has officially available to the wider public. Weddimony Films provides wedding videography both to Laura & Benny couples and beyound. 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 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
It is the 2024 Wedding Season in Ireland! Laura and Benny are back to chat about all things weddings and a few random side topics.
Irish People love weddings and if anything, weddings grow year on year. People forever find their own way of doing weddings, putting to own personal touch to their day.
A brief chat to say hello, we are back and we are still here. Laura and Benny mention the busy year that was 2023. Touch on a couple holidays they snuck in between photographing weddings.
As life goes on we get older, but Laura is still feeling 22, roller skating at birthday parties.
The flag was raised for suppliers to come chat with Laura and Benny this season, as they commit to having more chats.
Weddimony Films is officially available to the wider public. Weddimony Films provides wedding videography both to Laura & Benny couples and the wider net of couples. Check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/
#wedding #ireland #podcast
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 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
After recently giving advice to friends and family, Laura and Benny share their take on Wedding Gifts.
God Bless the days of brown envelopes because cash is king in Ireland’s Wedding Gift Circles. Physical gifts are rare. But how much do people actually gift? Caution and realism is needed!
Balance what you spend vs what you expect in return. The range of gifts taps out at a certain monetary value so don’t presume if you spend more, you get more back.
Laura time hops back a generation, to the land of toasters! Benny does some average gestimations.
How to pick a gift amount is suggested and the helpful tradition of dropping in a card before the big day is flagged.
Other brief money topics include: pre-wedding costs, couples gifting to each other and couples gifting to everyone!
Remember whatever your situation, if you got invited people want you there.
#wedding #ireland #podcast
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
As seasons change and lighting slips away into Autumn and Winter, First Looks and Pre-Ceremony Shoots are considered. Laura and Benny do a summary the options available and give some crucial tips (flower arrival time, who needs to be ready when etc.).
We are talking Couple Only First Look, + Couple Photoshoot, + Bridal Shoot and + Family Shoot. Kids discussed too.
Benny harps on about Leave Time over Ceremony Time.
Travel impacts are addressed.
Venue situations are highlighted (to be seen or not to be seen).
It really is all about balance, communication and timing.
Laura has exciting news! Is she a Matron of Honour or a Maid of Honour? Laura was asked to be bridesmaid for one of her very best friends.
Shout to Danny and Anthony who shared all their knowledge of specific venues (for Laura’s very best friends).
Kingsley (the white cat) is now just hanging out on the podcast. Benny rocks a new mug!
#wedding #ireland #podcast
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
Benny rocks another shirt. Laura sets the topic of Social Media content creation reaching new heights beyound Wedding Ceremonies (think unplugged etc.).
The growing norm is your whole wedding day is an opportunity for content. Whether it be vendors, family or guests that are using a device to capture media content. Whether you asked them to or whether they asked you if it is ok to record.
Personalities and attitudes to Media are so varied whatever end of the recording device you are on.
Laura outlines how attitudes and acts impact the Mornings and various other parts of the wedding day.
The need for balance in each individual day is discussed. The importance of the brides or grooms to communicate what they are ok with or what they are not happy with.
Behind the Scenes recording is becoming more prominent. What to watch out for is discussed.
Humans have always raced to be first, to be best and content is no different. People recording content, need to consider what is appropriate, when is an appropriate time to post and that first and foremost it is a wedding day, not a marketing opportunity or social credit scoring chance.
Watch out for bad tips! Logic should flush out what pit falls await certain tips.
#wedding #ireland #podcast
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
Laura and Benny return after an extremely busy summer of photographing Weddings. Giving an overview of what went down and what people should expect to come, on the Wedding front.
Laura reads out some love letters as Benny rocks a holiday shirt as Ireland finally gets some sun after a wet summer (think Hawaii vibes or Miami Vice).
The ever changing weather is discussed, hopes for an Autumn this year. The climate change fears. Plans A, Bs and Cs are touched on.
Weddings in Ireland seem to be as busy as they have ever been, the vendor hunt is definitely on for all services. (Benny says "lay of the land" a lot)
#wedding #ireland #podcast
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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. Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
Laura and Benny do a quick-fire podcast to try flag the issues people are seeing with timing Weddings. Logically timing the whole day solves a lot of problems. But some time pressures are being put on by providers not timing the whole day and not speaking with the couple (as to what the couple’s plans are).
Laura and Benny run through timing a traditional church wedding and the rest of the wedding day. As well as timing a modern, all at one venue wedding day. Highlighting some extras that are impacting wedding day timings. Remember if time is tight, can you move something to another part of the day?
Test out the advice you are given, time your day yourself. Does it make sense? Give buffers, don’t just hope for perfect timing.
Be careful of online tips, most people do not see the whole wedding day, the person giving tips might not have even been to a whole wedding day!
Don’t stress, don’t rush, enjoy your day!
wedding #ireland #podcast
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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. Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Aoife O'Neill Music goes on Laura and Benny Show to talk wedding singing. Aoife has the voice of an Angel and the tongue of a Demon.
Stay in your lane tomato! (listen to make any sense)
Cats keep her in check as Aoife lives for music. If she is not teaching she is playing/recording at home or at an event singing. She loves unique requests and is well up for learning a new song or re-working an old one.
Her song range and list is long and wide.
Traditional religious ceremonies are discussed and how getting a balance between acceptable songs and the couples favourites needs to be achieved.
Aisle tips for any ceremony, music wise!
With the shake up in the ceremony world we are seeing a wide variety of approaches and this in impacting singing so Aoife gives so home truths!
Aoife is in high demand and will be launching new exclusive wedding day combos!
As well for those who cannot book Aoife, why not get a recording from Aoife O'Neill Music.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Benny gives warnings on various types of transport. Laura gives ideas on various types of transport.
Everything from comfort considerations to the length of time in transport and the additional time certain transport causes.
Using multiple methods of transport on the day. not functional? still use the photo op.
A list is rattled off!
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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. Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
As Laura get overly excited about the Summer Weddings, Benny issues stack warning of burning you bits.
Trend is moving to outdoor weddings as an option in Ireland. For those freak heatwaves do plan if your wedding week is hit with sunshine bliss.
Skin Care is discussed, what's an SPF? Are you a "pow" makeup artist or a technical one. Benny fumbles to explain.
Glass box ceremony effect, umbrellas in the sun, sun, sun, sun!
Fun parts of the summer weddings discussed too.
Benny gives an AI photo tip.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Bring the good vibes! Mother of a groom put it lovely recently “it costs nothing to be nice” and many a wedding day participant could take that on board, so we are being a summer of good times and positive interactions. Winding Laura up Benny switches up the topic of the podcast. Whatever happens in the small moments of the day don’t dwell on it. Laura and Benny run through all the various people that can try create a downer on your day and call on everyone to have a positive contribution. Leave the snarkiness to the side and party of! Good times are coming! Be nice! #wedding #ireland #podcast
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
The topic that shall not be mentioned! From the fear of long speeches, to not doing speeches at all. The varying degrees of speeches are discussed by Laura and Benny.
New wave speeches vs the historic approach. When to have speeches, where to have speeches, the order of speeches. Pretty much all the ins and outs of speeches.
Allocating time limits, windows, taking the venues advice!
Importance of an M.C.
Heckling is ok (oh no it isn’t!).
When props go work.
This is a long episode in honour of all the guests that had to sit through that speech!
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
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The time between when you exit your wedding ceremony and the bell rings for dinner service is tricky and froth with choices. So what to do and how not to do the things you choose to do.
Laura and Benny is this short episode try to flag some of the ways you can help yourself enjoy the brief time window and spend the time doing what you value.
First up is the receiving line debacle, to shake hands, hugs n kisses for all or run for the hills! Lots of variations, lots of opinions for all types of personalities.
Herding humans and the Family portraits, are family reliable? Who will be missing? Who will be messy? Communicate, box smart and weight up what you value. Not doubling up.
Bridal Party, location logistics, drive time, remove repetition, variety of backdrop, orders and let people go. All that advice and more!
Guests on the move, settling in to the venue and ready to welcome the couple.
Down times that the couple get! Don’t forget to eat and drink.
Don’t forget your entertainment!
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Kacie & Darren: Running Fertility Haka Toasted Waterworks, Gently...
Noisy bunch today. Kacie and Darren got married in May 2022 in Killarney, Kerry. They came in to share their story to highlight the importance of having fun on your wedding day no matter what happens. Kacie and Darren’s hotel flooded amongst other hiccups but it did bother them.
Benny checks in with Darren on how he managed to balance up going out the night before without going too far. Being on location for your wedding can be tricky, not being with home comforts but Kacie and Darren recommend it. Think house rental plus hotel room.
They wrote their own vows, did unique speeches and an epic first dance.
TikTok generation is crashing through, how to use Social Media on your wedding day with losing time.
Experiences meant Kacie wanted a fun morning, time and no stress. Darren didn’t want a director of a photographer.
Receiving line conundrum is discussed, family photos, drinks in the park (so bold!), a running photoshoot, doing a dog on the cake, bestman’s toast, dress choice, threat yourself on the day and so much more is talked through.
Laura and Benny see a lot but what fun did they miss afterwards? #fertilityhaka and more revealed.
The noise level of the podcast was incredible, enjoy the listen.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
An audio only podcast for this one, Kids be a touchy subjects, looks be flying! Glances be daggers.
Laura and Benny discuss the options of: no kids at weddings, a selected few children at weddings and the wildly open invitation to the little people.
Benny is bold as usual. Laura shows sensitivity to those travelling and kids being included/excluded.
Are weddings family days or adult night outs?
Communication as always is reiterated as being key.
Suggestions as to how you can include kids throughout the day.
Photo advice from child whispers, how to make friends not foes with the mini monsters. Timing flexibility, super tip!
Hired Nanny options for the younger children.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork and Benny is from Dublin.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
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Laura and Benny are joined for the first time by a Wedding Couple that they have photographed. Kate & Luke got married in 2022 and are delighted to share their Wedding Day story.
Kate & Luke’s story is great as they remained true to their personalities and what they really wanted on from their celebrations.
A video clip of Kate’s Wedding Dress being cut has gone viral with over 2 million views. We hear all about Kate’s father making the dresses and the impromptu wedding day alteration #cutthedress .
Dad reveal explained by Luke as he had a great private moment with their daughter Ivy before the ceremony.
To vow or not to vow, the tricky business of personalised vows is discussed.
The trail blazing fun city photoshoot Kate and Luke envisioned, planned and executed despite the rain. Including the tribulations of a huge wedding dress/train.
All round positivity!
DIY tips and truths are laid bare.
Kate and Luke had great advised like:
Balance to your wedding day is adding key to happiness.
Whatever goes wrong you can choose to lean in many directions but really takes something epic to impact a day badly so don’t let anything get you down.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork and Benny is from Dublin.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Last Part from the first sitting, Laura and Benny discuss December and February Weddings while those months are fresh in the memory.
Laura gets over her winter delirium to big up crisp, dry, low light in December. Solid advice is given for the unavoidable cold regarding photoshoots and how to game the elements. Notice tips for people getting time of work. Benny wants to cut the cake and eat it.
February with its fancy new bank holiday is buzzing. Light is no longer an issue. Snow talk. Foliage warning. Rugby George! Eh? Six Nations and World Cup, 2023 is the year of the Rugby being watched at your wedding!
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork and Benny is from Dublin.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Bonus, half episode for those newly engaged that do want to get into the detail.
Just Engaged to be Married? Where to start planning your Wedding? Laura (with Benny's intro) detail how you can begin planning your wedding. From the obvious to the not so obvious, Laura gives tips on what is essential to research early on.
Picking a Wedding Date? Laura gives brief considerations for the date you may be considering for your big day.
Make sure your nearest and dearest can come? Whether Family or Friends, Laura reminds you how to let the key guests know as early as possible, so that their commitments do not beat you to saving a date.
Maximizing the number of preferred vendors for your Wedding can make the difference to your celebrations, Laura helps you approach coordinating several must have wedding vendors so they are available for your Wedding Day.
Thinking beyond the obvious big ticket items early on can help avoid disappointment. Laura gives advise on Hair Stylists and Make-Up Artists.
Venue viewing, Laura helps you through where to start and how not to rule out anything too early.
Music Entertainment - Wedding Bands, Laura details how getting a Wedding Band adds to the party atmosphere but if you have an alternative plan to dance the night away to, go for it!
Photography, Uncle Bob vs a Professional, a huge topic, Laura briefly dips her toe is discussing where to start.
However you decide to plan your wedding, the key is to enjoy the whole experience and celebrate in your own way that someone has choose or accepted to marry you.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork and Benny is from Dublin.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Just Engaged to be Married? Step Back. Have a Chat!
Following on from Laura and Benny getting back into the swing of Podcasting. Laura and Benny chat about the importance for newly engaged couples to step back and enjoy the moment of being engaged to be married.
Communication is key through wedding planning and straight for the start be sure to understand what each partner expects, values and is comfortable with.
At least have a high level chat so when the inevitable flow of information comes your way you can be more aware what is on the table and what is a no go. You do not have to go head first into the finer details early on, when wedding planning.
Benny gets a bit shirty about exact orders of to do lists. Laura feels for couples and senses the stresses. Source of Funds are touched on. Surveys are a good guide but limited by generalisations. Whatever your plans Venues and Vendors are flexible so check with them for options. A Save the Date tip too.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork and Benny is from Dublin.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland
Launch of 2023 Podcasts for the Laura and Benny Show.
Winter got Laura and Benny got a belly. Off Season for weddings is over. Laura and Benny chat about the lay of the land in Weddings for 2023 and 2024 for Couples that are just engaged or Couples still in the planning and booking stage.
Flexibility required, is discussed for those couples that have decided to go for 2023 and not wait (those planning within 12 months).
2024 is showing no sign of a slow down. Advice on the balance required if not wanting to go head first into planning and the balance between sitting on "not making plans" for too long (options get squeezed).
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork and Benny is from Dublin.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
#wedding #ireland
This week there was war! Na! Arklight Wedding Band’s Finbarr and Paudie Walsh The DJ came in with and the jovial banter to discuss Wedding Music provide by Wedding Bands and Wedding DJs.
The decision making process and how to research a Wedding Band vs a Wedding DJ is addressed.
The art of reading a Wedding crowd and the dancefloor is explained. Why you should book a Wedding specialist Band or DJ and how it makes all the difference. You cannot beat Wedding Experience!
As a first timer on the Laura and Benny Show, Finbarr tells about Arklight including co-founder Tony. Finbarr and Tony have a vast musical skill set and are through and though music men.
Coverage of Ireland is discussed and the trails and tribulations of late night work. Booking timeframes are discussed for Weddings. You still have a random chance of booking the lads in 2023, “always enquire. 2024 Weddings were discussed as this go back to “normal”, wedding plans march on and 2 year plus planning is back.
First Dance options are outlined, everything from song choice to getting the atmosphere right on the dancefloor for that big moment.
Wedding Venues impact on music and crowd size is discussed. Bottom line people set the tone, starting with the wedding couple and their bridal party.
Paudie Walsh unleashes the Craic Box once more and so much more!
Arklight offer music at the Drink’s Receptions, Wedding Band and DJ.
Check out https://arklight.ie/
Videos of Arklight at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOFA8I-RQ2AdpT8nmpzlXQ
Follow Arklight at https://www.instagram.com/arklightband/
Paudie Walsh offers After Band Wedding DJ, Full Night DJ and All Day DJ
Check out https://paudiewalshmusic.ie/
Follow Paudie at https://www.instagram.com/paudiewalsh_dj/
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
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From a time before the C word, Laura spoke with Ruthanna and the conversation had timeless advice on Skin Care and MakeUp. So whether you have heard it before or are new to this conversation, it is worth listening to again. You will pick up some nugget of wisdom from the timeless fountain of knowledge that is Ruthanna:
Laura of Laura and Benny Photography talks with Make-Up Artist Ruthanna Crowley, an expert in wedding day bridal make-up.
Laura and Ruthanna discuss in detail the Wedding Morning preparations from the perspective of Make-Up application. as well how to survive the entire day and night of a wedding and still look as you good as you intended.
Ruthanna also explains how the build up to your big day and skin care is as important as the day itself and applying Make-Up.
Laura with Ruthanna gives advice on how to enjoy a Wedding Morning as all the preparation takes place.
Ruthanna's website is http://www.ruthannamakeup.ie/
Follow Ruthanna; https://www.facebook.com/ruthannamakeup/ or https://www.instagram.com/ruthannabcrowley/?hl=en
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland.
Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/
Follow Laura daily on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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Jade from the Wedding Scribblers joins Laura and Benny to discuss everything Wedding Stationary for the “Event of Your Love”. It is not all traditional invites and booklets, Benny even gets excited with clever tips on how to use both Digital and Print together.
Laura laughs at old ladies taking a piece of every wedding stationary home as a souvenir. Stationary definitely matters and great designs do go down a treat.
Wedding Scribblers explain how you can use templates or get bespoke designs on everything from your Save the Dates, Invites, Signs, Itinerary, Table Plans, Place Cards, Stickers, Thank You Cards and more.
Workflow and Process mad, Benny makes sure timelines are discussed, proofing tips are given. Allow time to assemble and write up, and be wary of the busy wedding year that is 2022.
Novelty ideas are touched on, betting slips, eye spy, hang your table mate story cards and colouring books.
RSVP options and watch out fors are mentioned.
The Wedding Scribblers can be found at https://www.weddingscribblers.ie/
You can visit the Munster Weddings show room at https://goo.gl/maps/wyAzxRnyPdGcDipJ9
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland.
Follow Laura daily on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Laura and Benny discuss options for when you are put in the situation of having a late ceremony. Late being 3 pm in Ireland (traditionally between 12 and 2 pm). With the move to having Ceremonies and Receptions in the same location, venues may suggest a 3 pm Wedding Ceremony. Couples should consider how their day will run if they have a later than traditional wedding ceremony.
Laura and Benny give 4 or more options in their chat about the timing issues. Benny puts Laura under pressure so that couples may see how being flexible and moving a few things around can be done without turning your day inside out!
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, 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 form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland.
Follow Laura daily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Laura and Benny talk Wedding Photography with an arch-rival Sean Sharpe #soundsean #seanissound.
Sean gives us loads of insight to his approach to Wedding Photography including:
- being a solo photographer
- his style or how he achieves a balance of creative and natural styles
- helping those who hate having their photo taken
- Morning Preparations get a big mention
- the big Ceremony moments: aisle walk, first kiss etc
- Family Portraits
- First Looks and pre ceremony shoots
- timing in winter and weather
- his signature Confetti photo
Sean beautifully coins the phase Unpressured Coverage. After spending time with Sean it definitely sums Sean up!
Packages of photography are discussed, in terms of what Sean offers and how to understand different photographers’ packages.
The poor video lads get a bashing off the photographers as normal. But Sean, Laura and Benny explain why you should get a videographer as well as the importance as putting as much effort in researching the cameraperson’s approach and personality.
With COVID fizzling out Sean wants to do kudos to the whole wedding supplier community that helped each other out as well as making life as easy for wedding couples.
Sean Sharpe is a Wedding Photographer in Cork, Ireland.
Sean website is https://www.seansharpephotography.com/
You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/seanie_sharpe_photography/?hl=en
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland.
Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland.
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Laura and Benny put to bed COVID and its impact on Weddings.
Benny tells a cautionary tale, Laura has none of it!
Laura and Benny will be back to talk about Weddings but for now they attempted to put the nail in the head of COVID! (for weddings).
Wedding Photographers Dublin, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Leinster and Munster, Ireland.
Benny surprises Laura with a Podcast recording while they drive from Dublin to Galway, in between photographing weddings in Meath and Claire. Laura and Benny look at 2022 for Weddings and how COVID will impact the restrictions imposed on Weddings in Ireland.
Benny makes an outlandish prediction regarding Mask wearing.
Laura clears the fog of doom.
The recording was on 19th December 2021, in case you are trying to work out when what was said about what was happening at the time.
Laura starts of by exuding the stress and fear that so many are probably feeling.
Discussed is the seasonality of Irish people’s behaviour and the varying degrees of tolerance to risk. Risk Levels of couples and the seeming abandonment of most guests. Guest number options for 2022 Weddings while keeping the fun is touched on.
Life goes on with or without Weddings doubt let it ruin your year? Babies? Homes?
What did Weddings look like in 2021 and how are they likely to look in 2022? Everything from Celebrants wearing shields to dangerous Dancefloors.
Really interesting discussion on invites, particularly inviting people while in a period of restriction to a wedding when there is likely to be no major restrictions.
Benny says the word sensitivity a lot!
COVID Certs to be introduced to Weddings?
Venues have different Policy!
Month by Month expectations for 2022 Weddings in Ireland.
Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how wedding actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland. Laura and Benny Photography capture Leinster and Munster Weddings.
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A quick podcast including a clip from a Radio interview on Permits being required for Killarney National Park. Councillor Marie Moloney raised the issue over Weddings having difficulty photographing at Muckross House and thus the radio discussion.
Thanks to Cork's 96FM for having us on.
You can read the original news article here: https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/claims-wedding-photographs-no-longer-allowed-to-be-taken-in-killarney-national-park-257615
Laura and Benny Photography have no problem comply with permits and have public liability insurance.
Laura and Benny Photography Photograph in Kerry and through Munster and Leinster, Ireland.
Laura and Benny discussing the slight pause of the final lifting of restrictions:
COVID preventive measures will be in place until Spring 2022. Mainly: COVID Certs (not used at weddings but get vaccinated!), Mask Wearing and Physical Distancing.
For Weddings, easiest one first: Curfews are gone! Normal trading hours are now permitted for hospitality.
Numbers: there is no explicit numbers restriction but venues must adhere to preventative measures. That means venue should follow guidelines. Following guidelines may result in reduced capacity.
Weddings are made up of potentially vaccinated and unvaccinated guests so pods/tables of 6 will most likely apply.
Table service or other non-crowd-gathering queueing systems to be used when serving drinks.
Antigen Test will not be used at weddings but will be sent to vaccinated people if they are a close contact. People should monitor their exposure and contacts in the run up to a wedding. (So you can have hundreds of contacts at your wedding!)
The above is from the press conference on the 19th October 2021, Failte Ireland will release guidelines shortly to confirm the operations of weddings in hospitality settings.
So close but no cigar, yet!
Benny is gutted that his prediction is off by a month, most likely there will be an announcement in January 2022 to confirm the end of all measures. As of October 2021 they are saying February 2022 for removal of all measures.
Pre the Christmas disaster of 2020, Benny said the 3rd of Jan 2022 would be the end of all restrictions, COVID would be done! He might yet be right but it is a bitter blow for his COVID response rating.
Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers in Ireland.
COVID is ending! Well, the wedding restrictions in Ireland anyway!
Music is back, dancing is no longer illegal.
Benny's final show is nearly, NPHET is being disbanded and Benny is going back into his cave. Laura was right, about most things. Hopefully with the lifting of restrictions, the extreme differences in what venues allow are gone and the bending of rules can stop.
At the end of August 2021 Laura and Benny photographed what seemed like the most normal wedding since before COVID. People have stopped talking about COVID.
October 22nd 2021 will see an almighty mini celebration!
That said, watch out for pesky guidelines that might linger.
From September on you can have as many guests in a church! Reception is 100 guests until October 22. The sense is wedding couples will invite more guests, Christmas 2021 could see big weddings.
Be careful what you listen to, people still getting rule understandings wrong.
Masks will be optional for weddings but required in other settings (retail, health, transport). Be sensitive to people choosing to use masks!
Laura and Benny give a run down as to what weddings look like now. Check with your venue if you are unsure of anything in the run up to October 22.
Plan your band setup and start time!
Cork Jazz 2021 just in time for the music ban being lifted!
Civil Ceremonies run by the HSE are explained.
Summer 2022 is extremely busy. Laura gives an enquiry tip.
Laura and Benny are Wedding Photographers in Cork Ireland, with a second location in Dublin. They cover Munster and Leinster Weddings.
Season 4 of the Laura and Benny Podcast. The fourth wave is here and COVID wedding restriction are saying the long goodbye.
Benny winds Laura up per norm. June was great for weddings but Laura is well and truly done with restrictions (protective measures). Small Weddings are great but timing constraints are a hassle currently.
The receiving line is back, hugging n kiss'n. Vaccination buzz is great for the day.
Warning is given that the target or government plan for months ahead are not for definite. Guests are very understanding if you have to dis-invite them.
As August looks set for 100 guests, check with your venue regarding the numbers and social distancing/table plan rules. From what Laura and Benny are seeing, venues dictate the rules, there is no consensus.
Ceremony music is permitted, this was clarified officially. Music ban is all about volume and dancing.
Laura gives mask advice for ceremonies and venues. Curfew clarity too.
Music continues to be frustrate but the outlook is good reading between the lines. For the 100 guests at least.
September and October nerves are discussed as the fourth wave threatens to hinder weddings in Autumn. Predictions are made for Christmas and 2022.
Benny is looking forward to retiring from Podcasting as Laura cannot wait to have wedding suppliers back on the show.
Be careful of pre-wedding meet ups, keep your contacts low and clean!
Laura and Benny Photography are Irish wedding photographers.
The restrictions announcement is made for Weddings in June, July and August in Ireland. Laura and Benny get into the ins and outs of it as "Christmas has come early!".
There is a bit of fear in the air for September and October as the summer weddings are all go. (Hopefully vaccinations out run the rise of any variants)
The biggest sign the Pandemic is nearly over is the sweat pants are off. Dress code dilemma is discussed for ceremony attendees.
Laura shares a sense of what people are planning for June Weddings as people are happy to plough ahead with there plans at 25 guests. Including mini receptions.
Timing is critical with the restrictions, balancing the curfew.
Venue Policy is key, some check in before assuming any rules. Guidelines will change over the summer.
Remember to act with caution and do not over do contacts pre-wedding. Hugs and Handshakes get a mention (don't mention the 4th wave).
Benny gives a summary of the NPHET presser on immunity, the Delta variant and vaccines protecting September and October Weddings.
Laura and Benny are wedding photographers from Ireland, primarily wedding photographers in Cork, covering Munster and Leinster.
The Path Ahead in Ireland for COVID Summer Weddings 2021. Laura and Benny discuss the lifting of restrictions for May and June 2021, with an eye on July onwards.
New rules, mass confusion, literally mass is causing confusion. Indoors, Outdoors, silliness.
Super positive podcast with some blunt truths.
Benny thinks there are 2 red herrings in the guidelines. And there is probably more to come with Faitle Ireland to still update their operations document.
Religious services are addresses (vs wedding days). The outdoor wedding cod is lambasted.
In general the rules are the most bendy and this is causing wild opinions. However the end is definitely in sight!
Things opening up mean more than just your wedding day, retail allows everything to get sorted a lot easier before the big day.
Benny threatens a 4th lockdown while also declaring nothing can be predicted. Laura sets out her vaccine policy. Peer pressure is growing. Be sensitive to others. Larger gathering testing is explained.
Be careful in the build up to your wedding day, you can get COVID. Abundance of caution will let you go wild.
Laura out does herself with the best July 2021 wedding guest advice going.
P.S. get the Vaccine! any Vaccine!
Laura and Benny Photography are Wedding Photographers in Ireland sharing their knowledge and brain leaks.
It is all so quiet! March 2021 and we are still recovering from the COVID 3rd Wave in Ireland. Laura and Benny sit down for a chat on the one year anniversary of their first wedding under restrictions and the last wedding in 2020 before the first long lockdown. They reminisce over the weirdness of it all.
People's Wedding Venue hunts get a mention.
Benny gets pressured into making Predictions. It brings out his blunt side (he apologises later for not truly knowing anything). April and May look like 6 guest weddings. Guessing retail is hard enough so weddings is a minefield.
Do not expect staycations in June. No big events this year. Be cautious and you'll be better for it.
Party Passes are discussed (passport for pubs? weddings?). Testing at venue doors?
Be socially responsible says Benny, "shut up being sick of it" (he is an awful man).
2022 is a go says Benny, no restrictions, full hog!
Munster Wedding Expo is back! Might talk about wedding stuff soon!
Laura promises 100 guests in December! (she lies!)
Laura and Benny Photography, wedding photographers sharing there knowledge to all in love and getting married.
After a brief hiatus Benny is back with Laura, throwing curve balls at the 2021 outlook for weddings in Ireland. Of course, discussing COVID Restrictions.
The long intro this episode addresses the serious controversy of February being in Winter or Spring! A deep sea diving story. And a move relevant postponement overview for January 2021.
In trying to understand the next restriction moves Benny brings up the sentiment change by government towards sectors and rules. Travel quarantine is discussed, Christmas is already on people’s lips.
An outlandish prediction for summer pubs and restaurants, if it is not that shocking what does it mean for weddings?
Laura admits being a little too honest on Instagram, and an apology if it scared you.
Laura and Benny discuss At What Level…? For those who do not know the COVID restrictions. We are talking about Masks, Social Distancing, Curfews, Service Providers. So people can understand how the rules are made a brief overview of who makes the guidelines and how they are applied and different from venue to venue, based of internal policy.
The difficulty of getting to Level 2 is trashed out and Laura drops a new angle that bands can argue to be permitted at weddings.
Predictions for wedding restriction for 2021, Benny gets his crystal balls out. Watch out for Paddies day, Easter and Bank Holidays! How do we get to Level 3 and how long will we be at Level 3? Laura brings up her evil wedding guest cap scenario (that is not real but is nightmarish).
Laura recommends planning for different numbers, do guest list for 6, 25, 50 etc.
The crazy contemplation of Level 1 is had.
Remember no one know what it will actually be like in 2021 for weddings.
Watch out for new frameworks, as vaccination percentages increase!
Wedding Photographers Cork covering Munster and Wedding Photographers Dublin covering Leinster, Laura and Benny share their knowledge of weddings in Ireland.
The Third Season, The Third Wave, The Real Surge.
As things get serious in Ireland with COVID, restrictions are at Level 5 and micro weddings are only permitted. Micro Weddings being 6 guests allowed at a wedding. Laura and Benny are back for the first time in 2021.
A typical long winding intro with Benny dropping the bomb that the last audio podcast went live, Laura thought it was binned. Laura is in much better form but does a bit of dooms-day-ing imagining the worst case for weddings. Total stopping of weddings and then a guest cap for levels that should permit higher numbers of guests! Laura’s doom and gloom is reversed though as positive stories come to the fore.
What to check for your micro wedding is dealt with? Clarity on what suppliers are permitted at level 5. Reassurance on the travel limits. The Garda are sound! They will not wreck your wedding!
The big dance debate is put to bed by Benny, Benny grants his clearance for dancing being a null threat compared to spending 10 hours in 25 peoples’ company. The music should be permitted when 25 guest weddings are back. In practice the ban is ineffective, get campaigning!
Postponements: the reason for postponing is discussed, be it international travel, tolerance thresholds, big party desires or the big drama show. Examples are given as to what people are doing in 2021. Benny says ride it until you are uncomfortable, make sure you get a happy ending.
What is reasonable to expect from 2021 guest numbers wise is discussed, be it 25 guests, 50 guests, 100 guests. Realistically it is too hard to predict. March 2021 is at the moment the hardest to work out and people trying to work out the sweet spot for 2021 weddings.
Locking in a date without checking with multiple suppliers is the biggest roadblock to 2021.
Brexit still manages to get a mention.
Christmas 2021 is discussed and the rules that may exist in December 2021.
Benny reconfirms when no restrictions will apply to weddings.
Hugging can recommence in 2022.
When will wedding bands be back?
When will 100 guests be permitted at Weddings?
Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers in Cork, Ireland.
Laura and Benny have shared their knowledge of weddings and the challenges of COVID in detail on articles on their website.
An emotional rollercoaster of a podcast to say goodbye to 2020. Fittingly we get frustration, optimism, anger, relief and more emotions all in a 15-minute spin to the supermarket! 2020 bashed up Laura but Benny will hang in there and deflect her trauma to something irrelevant keeping her afloat. We will prevail!!!
This is a quick sign-off of 2020 with a brief chat on the new restrictions (once more) and a quick glance a 2021. Do not believe all the hype, keep your reality in check to limit any heartache!
Happy New Year everyone, congratulations to those who got married in 2020 and to those who are still waiting for a chance to get married we wish you the best in 2021 and beyound!
Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers of the year for 2020 in Ireland.
Benny is back at it again, catching Laura for a driving chats podcast. With more restrictions on the way in Ireland there is some wedding talk. Cold water dips get a mention again along with Christmas lights.
Laura makes a New Years resolution to stop caring so much and Benny just doesn't care.
Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers in Ireland.
Laura and Benny drive 2 hours home after photographing a wedding. Benny surprises Laura by recording a podcast in an attempt to keep them both awake.
Laura on Benny left Cobh at 8am and now were making the spin home after a long days shoot.
Random conversations on 2020 are had, some relevant to weddings, some less so. COVID to the minimum.
Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers in Ireland.
December is here! Merry Christmas!
This is the last episode of Season 2, The Second Wave! It has been quite an undoing but who done it? (don't mind Benny's humour).
Day 1 of Level 3 and Laura is straight in with getting the Hair done. Benny will hold out a bit longer. His odd behaviour is down to sleep deprivation, so really don't mind him today.
Level 3 restrictions for December 2020 in Ireland are discussed by Laura and Benny. Failte Ireland fail to update documents, no news is good news. Music and Dancing is a go until explicitly stated otherwise.
Guest numbers are 25 plus the couple. No restriction on suppliers.
Travel is exempt for wedding guests so no restriction.
Hair and Makeup are back!
Masks are advised, particularly in crowded/busy areas. Religious venues are ask to enforce mask wearing.
Family encounter a tricky situation but there is always a work around.
There is a sense the December 2020 weddings could be great, epic even!
Try not to kill your granny this Christmas, be cautious and don't over do your contacts.
COVID weddings update as the current restrictions and how they will be used until the end of 2020 is causing confusion online.
Laura and Benny clarify the levels at a high level without getting into details of each. Argo ensues as Laura tries to undo Benny's clarification (oh the tension!).
Misinformation in the press is given a kicking. Vaccine hope is discussed, Benny takes a cautious approach.
2021 outlook is tipped on with guess in general as to what may happen, positive outlook aims for 50+ with warnings to boot.
More in general in known about COVID weddings so small 2021 weddings are not so scary. There is still time to hold out for your big wedding in 2021, you can hold of playing the postpone if you want your wedding to happen in 2021.
Small Weddings are going to be knocking around a bit longer into 2021 so Laura and Benny do a quick overview to put 2021 wedding couples at ease. (this is not a COVID rules discussion but a Small Weddings chat!)
Wedding Dress questions get dealt with. Should you still wear a wedding dress, the big one! Is there a need to get a ne Wedding Dress?
Comfort is give that Mornings and Ceremonies are largely not effected, still fun, still full of excitement and energy.
Know your crowd, particularly the smaller you go!
Balance the focus on the guests, do not force something on a small group.
Timing tips are given to keep small weddings happy.
Speeches are still a go (with less arse dragging).
Check out deals but sometimes suppliers cannot do deals for numbers.
Transport, cake and lots more are still used in small weddings. you can do it all.
A tetchy podcast from Laura and Benny, Lockdown may be getting to them. Laura tries to help newly engaged couples (or those still researching) plan for their wedding during COVID lockdown. Benny is distracted by cheesecake and rugby.
With restrictions, Wedding Shows and Fairs cannot happen, viewings are limited and in person meetings are off limits.
Laura has a plan to give advise on searching for Photographers, Benny fires in random suggestions of using Family and Friends recommendations. Even puts forward getting a wedding magazine for your lockdown browsing.
Budgets get a mention, target and buffering! Priorities your favourites.
Picking a date discussed of course. Benny warns not to faff about too much and is concerned of major sporting event clashes (you have been warned!
Online directories, pages, groups all get the run through. In general book as early as possible to avoid disappointment and be ware that the COVID postponement date shuffle is still going on. Hopefully 2021 sees much more weddings than 2020!
The Irish Government put additional restrictions on Level 5 Weddings 2 days after the initial announcement of restrictions.
Laura and Benny discuss how brides and grooms are battling on even with change after change to wedding rules.
Laura tells of the talk online and fight back by Hair, Make-up and Music.
3 major negative rules changes for weddings are detailed. The varying policies across different venues is addressed.
A positive from the clarifications is the permission to allow hotels accommodate all wedding guests.
Wedding Cake, Wedding dress shops and wedding novelty get a mention. Benny says go for it if there is no explicit ban on your wedding service.
Benny gives an honest outlook at what Level is coming in December, closures of venues, checking sources. The Guards (Garda) are given a big thumps up.
Ireland's Level 5 COVID restrictions for Wedding Explained. The farce of setting and explaining rules for Level 5 climaxed in the Government's Press Conference on the 19th October 2020. Laura and Benny detail what the rules mean for Weddings, for couples, guests, suppliers, venues and more.
Midnight Wednesday is discussed (poor Leo).
Laura coin's Weddings are still in Level 3!
A solution is suggested for the funeral snubbing (Government have since acted putting funerals from 10 to 25).
Warning is giving to trusting articles even from good sources.
The remaining of 2020 will at least have 25 guests at weddings, if things improve it may increase but this is not expected.
Sneaky wording changes on Gov.ie is highlighted and mused upon.
Essential Businesses logic is discussed along with Venues Services permitted, are discussed with the caveat of the Wedding exception.
Ceremony venues are touched on, particular our experience with Civil Registry Offices.
Chipper dinner if all fails? Chill on the 5km (it is not for Weddings). County rules are vamoosed (for Weddings). Government shows compassion for 2020 wedding horror but appears deluded with its Christmas targets (level 3).
Suppress Re-open COVID Society Strategy is confirmed for the long term.
This episode was recorded pre-road-trip (see Instagram). Benny was in a mood. Any way, Laura and Benny get into Wedding Albums and the deadlines that approach at Christmas. Also, remember, animals are for life and not just for Christmas or COVID.
Laura gives a timeline for selecting photographs to be included in the wedding album, design, production, delivery. And of course as it in 2020, a COVID warning on potential delays.
Help is given on what to include and no to double up on. Discussion on achieving a balance throughout the day, in specific sections like Family and avoiding clutter. You do not have to include all wedding photographs in the album, this is ok.
You can customise almost anything, as well as upgrade.
Printing is back, big time, digital is over saturated in our lives.
Design process is detailed, favouring, viewing drafts, commenting, cover selection, inscribing and more.
2020 Deadlines are given, they are similar each year, deadlines for selections and importantly approval for production.
Laura and Benny surge back, looking yet again at the latest restrictions. The Irish government put some counties to Level 4 and add more restrictions to those counties in Level 3. Laura and Benny work through what this means to Weddings.
Clarification is given as suppliers and wedding couples try to interpret Level 3 rules into their situations.
The exception afforded to Weddings is confirmed.
Households vs Weddings in terms of rules is teased out.
Work rules for suppliers and travel is clarified.
Guest travel limitations is reiterated.
Dates to watch out for are highlighted and expectations for the coming months are guessed.
Updates are given on people's decisions to postpone weddings, move wedding dates forward and switch wedding venue counties.
Laura and Benny outline what the nation wide Level 3 COVID restrictions means for Weddings.
County Lockdown, Couple County movement exemptions, 25 Guests, Supplier work exemption are all broken down and explained.
Benny works through what the coming months may look like for Weddings.
Laura gives advice to those postponing Weddings.
Laura and Benny's quickie, well they tried to speed it up, but there is all solid wedding transport information in this episode.
Following a disaster of driving back and forth for a lost phone (Laura's), Benny prompts this session of tip giving.
Transport tips include, remember everyone, use reliable people, round trips do's and don'ts, hanging around avoidance, knowing where transport is going to (correct addresses!).
Car types: be aware of their capabilities or limitations, think practicality. Vintage cars, modern luxury cars, mini buses, large buses.
Do not forget the Kids, and think about moving the Kids along within a reasonable window.
Laura and Benny give couples a sense of what food and drink service is like for COVID Weddings. Couples raised the question as to whether late food was still being served. Laura set about getting a fell for how a few venues are dealing with night food while the Cinderella COVID Curfew is in place.
Some off topic but helpful ideas are given on various music options and bringing live music into the dining section of the day. Less relevant, Benny brings up the spectacular Autumn weather for a Saturday in October, Laura scolds him for rubbing it in.
The Safety Protocol is outlined regarding service. That is, in general aimed at individualising as opposed to sharing and minimising movement by guests. All aimed at reducing transmission of COVID.
Interestingly mentioned is the difficulty that may be faced when guest numbers go to 100, if table service is still a rule (lots of wait staff needed).
Tips are given on home safety for the morning preparations.
Reception food and drink ideas are thrown out there, everything from serving cake to toasted sandwiches and bovril (and many more normal ideas, Benny is threading on thin water).
Dining in general is all about staying seated in your pods, individualised salt, pepper, water, spuds and cheese cake. Alternatives like food vans are put in the mix, and dining in domes becomes a reality in Cork.
Laura is called out on her bottled water fetish, wrench'n'all. David Attenborough suggest baby making gets a bit of cold water poured on it. Mother's give the best reviews and Pig Oil for you roofing needs. All that off beat talk and ...
Wearing Masks at Weddings during COVID, what is it really like and when people actually have a Mask on.
Laura and Benny outline in general what the rule is and how the rule is applied in practice at each part of the day.
What is it like for morning preparations and what are suppliers doing regarding personal protective gear? When do guests where masks? What is it like in the different Ceremonies for Masks? Hotel rules for Masks? Reception and Banqueting areas rules for Masks? Dancing and Masks? Are Masks being policed? Are we used to using Masks at this point?
All this and more are discussed so that people have an idea of what it is like to experience wedding days with Masks.
Laura failed not to mention the word COVID as Laura and Benny discussed chasing day light on Autumn and Winter Wedding Day's Photoshoots. This is the last of 4 episode recorded in one Sunday sitting after poor Benny had a torrid weekend re-arranging the studio and living areas on Laura's winter fire whim.
Striking a balance between getting the photographs you want and your wedding day timing being reasonable can be tricky in Winter. Laura and Benny detail how to be cautious with light, timing the day, looking up the sunset time and working out what time useable light will be finished at.
Weather of course is a big factor for Autumn and Winter Weddings. Rain, wind and cold must all be allowed for. Having a back up plan for when the weather does not allow you to go outside is important. Laura and Benny get into the pit falls of choosing the back up location and the challenges of using limited space area in tighter areas.
And what does Netflix and chill really mean?
2 more scenarios explained in terms of the difficulty of timing your Wedding Day under COVID restrictions and particularly the Curfew.
Laura and Benny run through if you cannot move your ceremony time. Solutions to avoiding the squeeze between the Ceremony and the bell call for dinner. Photoshoot pre-ceremony are explained, small shoots, full hog shoots, first looks and casual first meetings. Solution to family portraits in that time constraints. Of course how to actually count back the time needed and things to watch out for.
Venues are under huge pressure to keep everything safe while providing a fun and enjoyable environment. That given they may have a schedule that is ridged and you have to work within their timing. Laura and Benny outline how to work within that constraints and window for certain parts of the wedding day.
Briefly touched on are the pros and cons of hosting a private wedding versus using a traditional venue. Particularly the safe protocols.
Timing your Wedding under a Cinderella Curfew (less 30 minutes for the epidemiologist gods, burn bunsen burner burn).
Laura and Benny delve into 1 of 3 common scenarios of how to time your wedding day under the curfew set in the COVID restrictions. Laura talked so much that the other 2 scenarios had to be sacrificed to the next episode.
If you have full control and can move any part of the wedding day as you see fit, this is how you can have the traditional order of an Irish wedding day and still have a good party at the end. Yes it most likely won't be the crazy AM lock-in and breakfast that the Irish chase deep into the night. However, it still can be mighty craic and sure it does not matter what time of day it is, you can still have the celebration of a live time. The less standard the session tends to be, the more fun any who.
Laura and Benny touch on Cinderella, Glitter, Old Style send offs, moving timings forward (Laura says back, Benny says forward), Morning Preparation at COVID Weddings, Photoshoot time, Bell Call Timing, Entertainment Window, HAVE A TIMING BUFFER!!!!, test out the logic of all advice you receive, make sure you do not not sacrifice too much to keep others happy.
Laura and Benny introduce their new podcast series, formally Laura Redhead Benson. As the second wave of COVID impacts daily life and impacts Weddings, Laura and Benny are going to discuss planning Weddings in COIVD, how Weddings are happening during COVID, what the out look is short term and long term, the various levels of restrictions and what the restrictions mean for Weddings, but most importantly Laura and Benny are going to push the conversation towards Wedding advice and discussion with less emphasis on COVID (where possible).
This episode gets into what the number restrictions are for gatherings, how the rules has developed since March 2020 to September 2020. Laura and Benny mention what to expect in October and November but discuss the difficulty of predicting how December will look (with some hard truths for anyone hoping for numbers beyound 100 guests). 2021 gets a nod. Wedding Inspectors get put forward as a solution. A hint of a domestic ebbs in the undertones as Benny is a bit grumpy after 2 days house re-arranging.
Ireland has revised its Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. Laura and Benny discuss the impact of the Revision on Weddings. Also number restrictions for Small Weddings and Larger Weddings are revealed.
In June 2020 it was announced the 3 remaining phases of the Roadmap in Ireland for lifting COVID19 lockdown restrictions would be rolled into 2 final phases.
Much anticipation was around what changes would be made and the result it would have a weddings in Ireland. Laura and Benny discuss:
- The announcement including the Mean Girls quote.
- Number restrictions on gatherings.
- The Reopening of Hairdressers.
- The potential impact on venues: their bar, drinks reception area, banqueting room, dance floor and TOILETS.
- Servicing of Food. Social Distancing and appropriate use of 1 metre and 2 metre physical distances.
- Moving dates back after postponing.
- Travel Quarantine. Probably some more.
There is as well a big tease for a charity fund raiser that is coming up, watch out for the fun big reveal in late June, early July.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Laura Redhead Benson website: https://lauraredheadbenson.com/
Laura and Benny after 11 weeks of living with COVID-19 turn their cameras back on to record a brief update podcast. Benny's debut on film in front of the camera. Laura and Benny discuss a range of updates to restrictions in Ireland and the impact on Weddings.
A new Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business in Ireland is planned as Ireland enters Phase 2 of exiting a lockdown in June 2020. The new Roadmap will see 3 phases rolled into 2 phases, accelerating the return to activities by 3 weeks.
00:00 Intro
02:25 New Roadmap (Ireland)
05:55 Number Restrictions
10:15 Social Distancing
13:25 Mass Gatherings
16:45 Plan B - waiting on information
22:10 Contact Lists for Tracing
23:00 Travel Quarantine
25:55 Long Goodbye and general outlook
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Laura Redhead Benson website: https://lauraredheadbenson.com/
It is the last day of May 2020! COVID lockdown is still in place in Ireland, we enter the last week of Phase 1 or easing the restrictions. Laura Redhead Benson joined by Benny Benny provide a brief-ish update on the impact on Weddings by the latest news.
Contact Lists for Tracing to be applied at Weddings get a semi-official nod from Tony and the Health experts.
Number Caps might announced soon, if not, other announcement may be good hints as to what is to come.
Travel Quarantine comes under pressure.
Laura and Benny laments on who was meant to have Weddings in the glorious weather.
Suppliers have hope and are putting out good vibes but tamper that so as not to get too hurt if things do not transpire.
More Lockdown Couch problems and a traditional long good bye.
00:00 Intro - we will keep this short
02:25 Contact Lists- COVID Tracing
06:30 Postponements and Small Weddings
08:00 Number Restrictions
13:40 Metres Argument - Social Distancing
17:35 Travel Quarantine
19:00 Weddings that were meant to be (lamenting)
20:45 Hope, positive vibes and caution (don't want an achy breaky heart)
22:10 COVID packs (think first)
23:50 Lockdown Couch Syndrome
24:30 Long Goodbye
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Laura Redhead Benson website: https://lauraredheadbenson.com/
4 episodes in a row with Benny, will the lockdown ever end?
Wedding Couples need to have a Contact List ready for Contact Tracing in case of transmission at their Wedding. FOR REALS? Most likely it is the right thing to do, Laura and Benny work through what that might look like.
COVID wedding planning updates included confirmation of Travel Quarantine, hints on Guest Numbers restrictions, Social Distancing long term and those in the Cocooning category long term.
Corona Packs a thing to come? Favours, Travel Packs, Hangover Packs, now you may want to give a fun safety survival pack to guests.
As Weddings get split into 2020 small marriage ceremony with the large party celebration in 2021 or 2022 people struggle with narrowing down the 2020 small ceremony invites. Laura and Benny give advice.
What does a small wedding look like? New Couples continue to raise their heads. And a long good bye via website domains.
00:00 Intro - Laura's Lockdown Strike and Wedding Albums
04:50 COVID Lull, Phase 1 and Habits
11:00 Tracing Contact List
19:30 Travel Quarantines
26:10 Guest Numbers Restrictions
33:10 Social Distancing Update - here for the long hall
41:30 Cocooning Category Update
43:00 Guest Corona Packs - Fun Welcome Survival Safety Packs
47:30 Small Weddings - Who to Invite?
56:00 What does a Small Wedding look like?
59:30 New Couples Planning as Normal
1:02:35 Long Goodbye - habits and the wrong Benny
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Laura Redhead Benson website: https://lauraredheadbenson.com/
Benny still lingers on the Laura Redhead Benson podcast as the COVID-19 wedding planning begins to evolve. Wedding Couples, Suppliers, Venues are all still in a bit of a lull as we await clear guidance and rules regarding weddings but you can still begin to plan for the impact that might happen on your wedding day.
Laura and Benny try help you built up a list of questions to run through with your venue in relation to COVID-19 new norms and how to make those new behaviours work at a wedding.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:05:15 Venues (touch on, more later)
0:06:50 New Zealand – hint for weddings
0:08:50 As weddings begin to happen, we will see that they are do-able
0:10:05 Travelling Internationally
0:13:24 Distraction – Laura’s messing office
0:14:45 Cocooning – those at risk
0:22:40 Venues – difficulty in answering questions now
0:25:05 Dancefloor
0:30:25 Photo Booths and the likes
0:31:50 Evening Food and Sweet Carts
0:34:25 Dining
0:38:40 Guest Numbers – Venues new normal capacity
0:41:10 Face Coverings
0:45:45 Invites – a chance to communicate
0:48:00 Drinks Reception
0:51:10 Afternoon Tea
0:54:45 Toilets and Condoms
0:56:55 A Very Laura Long Goodbye
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
Laura Redhead Benson website: https://lauraredheadbenson.com/
By Popular demand Benny is back to speak with Laura on the COVID19 (Coronavirus) updates and the impact on actual parts of the Wedding Day. Face mask and guest comfort are a big talking point.
Developments this week include Micro Weddings approval, Dr Tony Holohan Pubs response used as a hint, Leaving Cert (school examines) cancellations not to be taken as to much of a negative.
Wedding Couples are having problems with Venue Contracts and Availability.
Newly Engaged couples find alternative way to research, and a positive surge of new couples booking venues and suppliers is expected.
A lot is discussed in detail and Benny is super positive this week and through is promoting Epic September Lockdown Break Out Weddings, ultra alternative weddings.
0:00:00 - 0:04:00 - Intro
0:04:00 - 0:14:00 - Last Week follow ups
0:14:00 - 0:58:30 - Masks and Guest Comfort
0:27:00 - 0:36:30 - Supplier Comfort
0:36:30 - 0:41:10 - Laura and Benny PPE
0:58:30 - 1:13:00 - COVID19 Restriction Developments
1:13:00 - 1:25:00 - Venue Contracts and Availability
1:25:00 - 1:40:28 - Newly Engaged: Lockdown Wedding Planning
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
For any business enquiries for Laura Redhead Benson channel see the website https://lauraredheadbenson.com/
Should I Postpone My Wedding? Is the question on everyone's mind in 2020. The Coronavirus has resulted in lockdowns and new norms that have dramatically impacted Weddings. Many Weddings have not taken place so far in 2020 (5th May) and the remaining wedding of 2020 look very uncertain.
Laura Redhead Benson is joined by the mercurial Benny Benson. Benny is part of the duo wedding photography team Laura and Benny Photography.
In this Episode Benny and Laura talk through everything you need to consider to postpone your wedding as a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus, SARS CoV 2).
They outline the lead up to the circumstances Ireland finds itself in as of May bank holiday weekend. Additionally they hash out what the impact is of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business on weddings.
You can follow Laura daily on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
The FAQ to accompany this podcast is available at https://lauraredheadbenson.com/should-i-postpone-my-wedding-covid-19-coronavirus/
00:00 to 39:00 min is background and setting the scene, an explaining our stance and feelings.
39:00 to 102:26 min Should I Postpone May Wedding and more questions on restriction etc.
Coronavirus II, as people are faced with postponing their Wedding due to COVID-19 restrictions Laura Redhead Benson talks through how to deal with moving a wedding date. Some are holding tough and hoping they can still go ahead, and they might just make their wedding happen.
When to postpone, at what point do you postpone is discussed. Laura speaks in general terms so that this video remains relevant as the dates/months go on, rather than speaking about specific dates as they stand now. Hopefully you can apply the given scenario to the situations as they happen in the future.
First of extreme restrictions resulting in your venue being closed. Consider how far out you want to postpone the wedding: 2 weeks, a month, 3 months. If you are in an extreme lock down, how likely is the situation going to become more lenient, allowing you to have your wedding. You can go with a short term postponement and you may have to double postpone or you can go longer term but things may go back to some bit of normality and you may then be waiting for your new date to come around.
Lighter Restrictions may be in place, if you are in a situation where there are number restrictions and is caution generally advised. Your venue is allowing the wedding under the official guidance. Are the restrictions workable for you? Do you want to get married under those restrictions?
Numbers wise, is the reduction in numbers reasonably do-able vs does it completely change your day.
Health wise, think about your own health, your family’s health, your guest’s health.
When there are lighter restrictions after a period of heavy restrictions (Italy in the future) it may be a period of improvement, so weight that up when the time comes.
At some point there will be no restrictions. I think the majority of countries have restrictions in place now in some capacity so this will be a time down the line and hopefully you will not have postponed too early that you’ll have missed your date. When the signals change in the coming weeks and months, try to follow the official guidance and notice the direction the WHO and governments are going in, that may help you avoid a postponement when your wedding may be possible by the time your date comes around.
How to manage a Postponement? Remember it is your wedding so when do you want to postpone to, have an idea and then contact vendors. Reception venue and Ceremony venue are the 2 locations where large gatherings are going to happen so you may want to check what dates they have available. Or you may have a vendor that is more important than the venue and you want to check dates with them first.
Consider Thursday and Sunday weddings it may result in more availability across all vendors. Get a few options, 3 or more dates and send those dates out to suppliers to match up as many as you can. Or pick a period and ask for all availability in that month. Once you have found a date that you think works. Email clearing to all vendors and state you want to re-schedule to the new date. It is important the vendor update their bookings to have your wedding's new date. Give them a chance to confirm but do follow up if you do not get a clear confirmation that they have recorded your new wedding date in their calendar.
Stress and Patience: In general, please do remember that people are under stress for health reason, financial reasons and given the lock downs there are social constraints on people that they are not used. In general be patient and rational when working through the problems that you will have to over the weeks and months ahead.
Dealing with COVID-19 ( Coronavirus ) and the impact it is having on Weddings. Making decisions under lockdowns, restricted numbers for gatherings and in general. Managing the Coronavirus in the short term and deciding on postponements of wedding or plowing ahead under the constraints in varying jurisdictions.
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
For any business inquiries for Laura Redhead Benson channel see the website https://lauraredheadbenson.com/
Be it Wedding Planning, Wedding Styling, Wedding Day Management or Decor Hire this podcast has it covered as Laura speaks to Sandra from To Have and To Hold.
The discussion starts out with planning and what wedding planners can bring to the table as you set forward on your wedding journey. Wedding Planners can bring experiences and knowledge from countless weddings to help you achieve the celebration you want with less stress, freeing up your time and they can get you value for your budget.
Sandra explains the supplier piece of planning is about matching personalities and services from the right vendors to the specific couples. Budget wise it is about getting the most for what part of the wedding you prioritise while being realistic.
Having a dedicated manager on the day can help your Wedding run smooth and help ensure the details a wedding couple want implemented in a certain way are executed on the day. Time is critical on a Wedding Day and the experiences of have to best use time and not to allow the day to run away from the Wedding Couple is truly invaluable.
Styling a Wedding to a couples likes and dislikes are discussed. How a you can work through what feel and atmosphere you want to achieve while still making the space function for its purpose on the day.
Decor hire is endless for Weddings. Sandra and Laura chat about some of the options available. Whatever your ideas are do ask your Decor Supplier if they can help you source items for or create the idea you have. Some of the decor discussed: Cherry Blossom Trees, Wedding Signs, Name Place holders, Table Decor & Linen, Aisle Carpets, Wedding Arches, Wedding Chairs, Flower Wall, Fairy-Lights, Lanterns, Sweet Treats, Wedding Post Box, Table Plan Displays.
To Have and To Hold website: https://www.tohaveandtohold.ie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tohaveandtoholdireland/
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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Wedding Venues the topic of discussion here, as Laura Redhead Benson speaks with Joanne from the Radisson Blu.
No matter what type of venues you might be looking at for your Wedding you will find the conversation helpful.
Joanne sets the screen by detailing the various parts of the Hotel form the Victorian House that is attached to the Modern Hotel, to the Banqueting Room, to the Ceremony space and of course all the other Hotel amenities that are available. That described allowed the conversation as to how Wedding Days happen in this type of Venue as well discussing differences to other Venues. The contrast outlined in the discussion is helpful to all.
As Wedding Couples search for Venues, food and tasting are a major deciding factor. Laura and Joanne discuss seasonal menus and how the tasting works in Hotel venues. Additionally the viewing options available to couples be it a Hotel Showcase or have a sneak peak the morning of someones wedding. When viewing Hotels it is a good idea to get to know the team that will be working with you in the build up to your wedding day and on the big day itself.
Booking your Venue is a big step so Joanne outlines the provisional holding dates policy and how to sure up your date with a confirmation. While the date is provisional advice is give on how to be confident in your choice and maximize the array of suppliers you may want for your wedding.
Budgeting is a tricky task for Weddings, Laura and Joanne get into how to go about budgeting and what to be wary of (in the endless midfield of Wedding spending).
Numbers and table plans are critical to the feel of your Wedding celebrations. Various types of Banqueting table layouts are discussed and how it is important that a room is capable of holding the number of guest you wish to cater for.
The Wedding Cake has become an iconic part of Wedding Days, Joanne outlines how the Radisson Blu help accentuate the cake as oppose to leave it as an after thought.
Speeches, the old devil of Wedding Days. Advice is given on fitting them into the service of food and discussed is how house rules can impact speeches to maintain the order of banqueting.
Drink options are detailed, be it wine choices, gins, beers, whiskey, teas and coffees. Decor at the Venue is delved into. Photo ops are considered and much more in this Wedding Venue podcast.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork website is: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-cork-spa
Facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/RadissonBluHotelSpaCork/
Instgram is: https://www.instagram.com/radissonblucork
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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Multi award winning baker Brian from Baker Boy Cakes stops by to speak to Laura Redhead Benson in dept about Wedding Cakes.
First and foremost Baker Boy Cakes confirms taste over design is always the priority. That said no design is off limits for this Cake Designer of the Year. Brian tells us of some of the more extreme designs such as melting cakes, swing cakes, up-side-down cakes. The more traditional designed buttercream icing, naked cake, chocolate shell, fondant icing and more are discussed.
The hours and intricate detail that goes into the designs of cakes, be it handmade flowers or custom requests give you an appreciation into the craft.
Cutting the cake is one of the biggest wedding traditions. When you plan on serving the cake can be impacted by what type of cake it is as well as when you think guests will best enjoy the cake. Brian and Laura chat about how they have seen cakes cut the afternoon of a wedding day, that evening or even the day after a wedding, on the second day of celebrations.
The amount or size of cake is delved into with regard to having enough cake and reducing waste. It is very easy to go too big and Brian gives a guide on the portions that realistically are used.
Still allowing you to have the big wow factor of a tiered cake, dumpy or filler tiers can be used to add height to your wedding cake. A shell of a tier that is iced and decorated to match your entire cake.
The cost of cakes are rationalized with the break down of communication with wedding couples, meetings, samples, design, preparation, baking, delivery and setup.
Laura and Brian additionally get into the decorations around the cake that can add that bit extra to the cake design. As well as reminding wedding couples of the impact the room the cake will be displayed at the wedding venue will have on the cake aesthetically.
Cake Toppers and the various options from clay models to 2D wording are touch upon.
Allergies with regard to cakes are discussed, gluten, nuts, even honey or raspberry.
Laura of course chats on methods to research cake makers as well as getting some interesting stories out of Brian on being the only male in a Home Economics class starting out as a budding baker.
Baker Boy Cakes website is; https://bakerboycakes.ie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakerboycakes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bakerboycakes/
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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The Gold Standard of Wedding Officiants, Vincent Whelan of Spiritual Ceremonies joins Laura Redhead Benson to talk the ins and out of Wedding Ceremonies.
Vincent is a registered Solemnizer, meaning he can preform legally binding ceremonies.
Laura with Vinny, teases her way through the technicalities of ceremonies shedding light on legal and non-binding ceremonies. Laura recalls her first impressions of Vinny and how he flipped those impressions by doing the simplest of tasks. Vincent is all about everyone that is in the room, no one is left behind. The guests, the venue staff, wedding suppliers, the wedding party including of course the couple themselves. The experience is maximized for everyone, removing his potential adverse impact as much as possible. Vinny and Laura run through the entire ceremony and give great insights in many easily overlooked aspects. Vinny explains his approach to introducing himself to the guest, prior to the ceremony, right through to what he sees when he is the last person out of the room. Elements that can be added to ceremonies are outlined such as: ring warming, hand tying, sand pouring and message box are but a few.
Whether a wedding couple ask someone to say a reading or light a candle, Vinny has great appreciation for the nerves we all deal with. His sensitivity and warmth in helping people through those moments standout.
The emotion of vows are touch on as we find out Benny is a crier. Various options are discussed.
Vinny brings us through how Officiants can help couple prepare the wedding ceremony, running order and script.
The impact of venue is touched on and what legal requirements are to be met if a legally binding ceremony is to take place in the day.
Getting to know Vinny we find out he is a superhero! Charity work in and out of costume, Vinny favourite is to dress up as a superhero delivering presents to a children’s hospital at Christmas. If that wasn’t inspirational enough he also speaks to his community at the Spiritualist Union of Ireland preforming motivational speeches.
You can find out more about Vincent and Spiritual Ceremonies at: https://spiritualceremonies.ie/registrars/vincent-whelan-osui/
or on his profile at: https://www.weddingsonline.ie/suppliers/vincent-whelan-osui-registered-solemniser/
Paudie Walsh Wedding DJ made it memorable for sure, catching Laura Redhead Benson on the hop, from the off in this Podcast. Paudie oozes character and with his bundle of energy he is perfect for DJing.
DJing at Wedding is no longer hitting go on a playlist and sitting back (though it can be). Full Time Professional DJs bring a balance of entertainment to the dance floor. Facilitating and teeing up the wedding guests for them to enjoy the party.
Paudie outlines the array of sets on offer. The old school late night DJ after a band to a full night of DJ, to dinner background music, to dining interactive entertainment, to reception or cocktail hour music, to ceremony music. Sets can be a mixed of the above, all day or just one of the mentioned sets. Flexibility and tailoring by modern DJs for Weddings is almost endless.
The importance of professionalism in re-assuming couples and bringing a guaranteed standard has done away with the rouge image of a DJ just showing up. Paudie details his set up approach that fits in seamlessly to the Wedding Celebrations.
Of course chatting to a DJ bring up the topic of song choice, requests and genres. Paudie Walsh frankly tells Laura his professional views of choosing the right song at the right time and building a list of songs for a night.
A man for implementing ideas Paudie tells about his Craic Box of fun props for the dance floor. As well as many ways you can entertain guests in his full day packages, be it the links speech bingo or classics like Mr & Mrs.
Searching for a DJ via a band or independently to the band can be one more task but Paudie outlines how not overlooking the DJ can finish off your Wedding with the best atmosphere. Check out reviews, follow their activity, have a chat with them and many more ways to find the right DJ.
Paudie Walsh Wedding DJ's website is https://paudiewalshmusic.ie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paudiewalsh_dj/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djhiremunster/
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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With Wedding Hair Stylist, Cathy Anne Bridal Hair Laura laughs her way through this weeks Podcast. The atmosphere of the good humored conversation captures a hint what it is like to spend a Wedding Morning in the company of the Laura Redhead Benson and Cathy Anne.
There is genuine so much to Wedding Hair that the Podcast is a little longer than normal but for anyone with hair this is essential listening (even if it take a few listens this is worth re-visiting). You will pick up tidbits about hair care, what impacts the feel and quality of your hair, how to maintain hair after a style and indeed the intricacies of styles.
Preparation starts long before the Wedding Morning and the discussion begins with what you can do to get your colouring right in the months before your day. Cathy Anne explains how to find a good colourist and the important of using the right hair products and good hair products. (some affiliate links to products are located at the bottom of the description)
Warnings of what to do and try not to do the week of your wedding are teased out throughout, including treatments, colouring, even down to the type of water you use. Trials are of course so important when hiring a Hair Stylist.
Laura and Cathy Anne tease out the various scenarios of lead times for trials in this global modern lifestyle of couples. Suggesting good average times for trails as well re-assuring those struggling to find the time. Trails for mothers, bridesmaids and more is addressed (even down to timing of putting on mother's head pieces).
Timing of the Wedding Morning Preparations is critical to a great day. Great advise is given on timing style, getting dressed, traveling an the unknown lost time. This timing advise is useful to anyone involved in Wedding Mornings, be it brides, bridal parties, stylists, floweriest, drivers, so many impact the timing of a Wedding Morning.
Veils, there is so many angles Laura and Cathy Anne took with veils, be it extra pins, comb shapes, functionality and down into the small details of different veils and how they impact your hair style.
Following on from Veils, head pieces are delved into, including all sorts even down to flower girl's crowns.
Second Hair Styles are fast becoming a go to for brides. Various ways of achieving a second hair look be it build in style that is released later in the day or a stylist attending in the evening of your Wedding to re-do your hair. Restrictions, time and complexities of a second hair look are teased out.
Of course advise on searching for hair stylist is given, helping you scan through image after image and what to look for in your search for a style specific specialist or multi style expert.
A common theme of the Podcasts and Wedding industry is to book early if you have an eye on a specific supplier. Skills in various disciplines are scarce so do not leave it too long to hire any individual or team.
Cathy Anne Bridal Hair is a Bridal hair specialist and colour specialist. Indeed you could use Cathy Anne services for any event or occasion.
You can check out Cathy Anne's work on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cathyanne.bridal.hair/
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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Ian a Wedding Videographer from Story Begins speaks with Laura Redhead Benson. Ian lays to rest the fears many Wedding Couples have about having their Wedding recorded in video. Shooting a documentary style Ian outlines how audio recorded is used with discretion. The impact on the day is minimal as Videographers can go larger unnoticed with the use of modern smaller high spec equipment.
For any couple getting married conversation offers insight into what a videographer is trying to capture in each part of the day.
Be it Morning Preparations and the hush and bustle of activity prior to the ceremony (with audio discretion for any private conversations). Capturing the essential moments of Ceremony without being distracting. During the reception documenting the party beginning with being intrusive. The importance of great audio when recording the Speeches and how it is more than just recording the visual of the person who is speaking. That the reactions to the speeches are as just as important. Of course finishing of the story with the dancing. How gimbals and lighter equipment allow Videographers capture the intimacy of the first dance and mayhem of the party afterwards.
Drones being the modern buzz in film making, Ian and Laura discuss the importance of using drone appropriately to get amazing establishing shots, setting the scene of the locations of your Wedding Day.
With Technology ever changing, particularly the way we consumer video Ian outlines were delivery of video is likely to go in downloading digital copies but still addressing the legacy needs for DVD and USB.
What videos actually get delivered to the Wedding Couple are outlined such as Trailers (short video), Films (longer edit story video), Long Form Sections (specific parts of the day, long form).
Of course Laura gets advice as to how Wedding Couples should research videographers. Getting pointers on what to look out for such as colour quality and picture clarity. As well as what to expect from a Videographer in the run up to your Wedding Day, communication and planning wise.
Ian's approach is very much couple orientated as he genuinely tries to tell their wedding day story.
You can check out Ian's videography at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storybeginsfilms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storybeginsweddingfilms/
Website: http://www.storybegins.com/
You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/
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This week Laura Redhead Benson talks Bridesmaids Dresses with Sarah from The Princess Rooms.
Sarah and Laura get into all the essential for anyone dress shopping. Shapes, colours, sizes, alterations, fittings, details such as necklines and fabrics and much more. Sarah all outlines what options can be available for Junior Bridesmaids and Flowergirls.
Shape being crucial when finding the right dress, the ladies discuss various shapes and how a good dress can allow for curves. As well as body shapes that the modern gym body of all weights has shaped. They discuss the importance of finding a dress to suit your shape, ignoring labels and finding the true perfect fit that will allow you dance, sit and move freely through out the day.
Colours and Weddings go together like peas and carrots. Sarah tells so of the best sellers and how the expected colour is not always seasonal dependent. Laura and Sarah also discuss the difficulty of finding an exact colour (shade of) that you may have in mind.
Fitting and alterations to tailored dresses are key to getting the desired comfort and look. The cost how and to professionally approach fittings and alterations is addressed.
With the endless exposure we all have to fashion today Laura and Sarah talk about how to search for a style or type of dress that may catch your eye. Keeping in mind the pitfalls of the images flashed in front of us by the media.
Sarah of The Princess Rooms gives a bit of insight into where her love for fashion and tailoring came from, tracing it back to her grandmother (a seamstress) and great grandmother (a workhouse owner).
You can follow Sarah, The Princess Rooms on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThePrincessRoomsCobh/
True Bride, the brand exclusive to Sarah in Cork website is https://www.truebride.co.uk/197/The-Princess-Rooms
Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/the_princess_rooms_cobh/
Gerard Kearney Wedding Magician gives it his all on this Podcast with Laura Redhead Benson. If you are absolutely looking for just Wedding talk, until 19:30 minutes is about his journey to becoming a Magician. Until 28:30 minutes he speaks of how that became a Wedding Magician (Social Entertainer). It is a full Ger experience with great stories so if you have the time do take in all Ger has to offer. From after that point Laura and Ger get into the nitty gritty of having a Magician at a Wedding.
Links to the many references Ger makes in the Podcast are at the bottom of this description.
Ger Kearney is an award winning entertainer with The International Brotherhood of Magicians (the world’s largest magic organisation). Ger is a Magician in the traditional session, specialising in close up Magic with a bit of mind reading to boot.
Ger outlines how you can fit an Alternative Wedding Entertainer into your day, be it during the drinks reception or after dinner (during/post deserts). This is relevant to any bride thinking about hiring any act for their Wedding guests. Also touched on is the energy a Magician or Social Entertainer can bring to your celebrations setting the atmosphere off in the right direction. With reactions from all ages teeing up memorable moments to be caught by photographers and videographers.
As a Wedding discussion Laura and Ger get into researching alternative entertainment including of coarse Magicians, be it online or at Wedding Fairs or Trade Shows. The Booking process to expected is discussed and the communication that may take place with entertainment acts such as Magicians in the run up to your wedding.
An insight into what to expect as a Wedding Couple, Bridal Party and guests in general from Ger’s act is mentioned.
Ger as a true professional demonstrates how his skill and tactic has got him through sticky situations that the universe throws a Magician.
For those interested in Magic Ger tells of the secret life of Magicians as they move in circles of smoke and daggers. Indeed, Ger reveals a world exclusive that is has packaged some of his act to provide professional Magicians with tools and tricks to amaze people with. The Secret Tannery product is now critically acclaimed and testament to Ger’s ability and successful career as a magical entertainer. Ger will be exhibiting the Secret Tannery at the Blackpool Magic Convention 2020 in February.
Gerard Kearney tells a great story how he stumbled into a part in a legendary Irish film The War of the Buttons. Continuing an interest in acting into his adult life Ger got a role in Ken Loach Palme d’Or winning film The Wind that Shakes the Barley.
Ger leaves Wedding Couples in the planning process with some great advise that can be applied to may Wedding suppliers and help reduce the disappointment as you build up to your celebrations.
Ger's website for Performances: https://www.corkmagician.ie/
Ger's website for Professionals: https://www.secrettannery.com/
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Wind that Shakes the Barley:
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War of the Buttons:
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Ger's best friend shout out, Gordon: Link https://www.wedfilms.ie/
Wedding Stationery is far more creative than plain old correspondence. And creative designers can help bring your vision to the life when producing all forms or Wedding Stationery.
Laura talks to Avril form Couture Wedding Cards about all Wedding Stationery to help you get ready for your Wedding Day. Avril gives guidance on time frames that will make design, production and use of Wedding Stationery less stressful.
Wedding Stationery includes the obvious of Wedding Invitations. Designing a bespoke invitation can set a theme for your Wedding. Avril and Laura discuss how you can identify topics and colour schemes from the likes of flowers, bridesmaids dresses, venues, hobbies and much more.
Save the Dates help certain Weddings make sure availability of guests is maximized and time frames for sending cards are suggested to help those planning a Wedding.
Ceremony booklets no matter what type of Wedding you are having are a great way to guide your guests, singers and officiant through the service. Ceremony booklets have evolved to various formats such Wedding Paddles, Folding Pamphlets, Scrolls and many more creative options.Laura and Avril touch on options for short and sweet guides as well as the full shebang of details that can be included.
Signs are now common place at Weddings. Communicating rules for cameras and videos or giving the time schedule for the day.
And of course Table Plans get a mention too.
Not to forget Welcome packs and Travel packs, so much is discussed.
Don't forget to say Thank You! Continue the theme of your stationery through to Thank You cards. Laura and Avril discuss how you can finish of your Wedding communications with great keep sakes for your guest and suppliers.
You can view April's studio collections at https://coutureweddingcards.ie
Alec from The Pearls joins Laura Redhead Benson to discuss Wedding Bands.
Laura and Alec into how to search out your Wedding Band and crucial advice on making the decision on which Wedding Band to actually book. Alec gives an insight into what it takes to make a Wedding Band tick and lets us in on the hours of work put in to getting ready for your big day. Directly in learning specific first dances and indirectly from years of commitment in the trade to rehearsing regularly with the band. Songs that live and died are discussed as well as songs that are reliable floor fillers. Want to know the process to booking a band and what communication you should have with the band before the big day? Laura probes Alec to find out what contact will put all at ease prior to show time. On the actual Wedding Night how does the set up, start time and show unfold? That gets dealt with too. As a lead singer Alec delves into maintaining his voice on busy schedules, as well as being a shot caller on the night and breaks down other members roles crediting the whole experience to the entire team that makes up wedding bands.
You can check out the band at www.thepearlsband.ie
Laura Redhead Benson talks with Make-Up Artist Ruthanna Crowley, an expert in wedding day bridal make-up.
Laura and Ruthanna discuss in detail the Wedding Morning preparations from the perspective of Make-Up application. as well how to survive the entire day and night of a wedding and still look as you good as you intended. Ruthanna also explains how the build up to your big day and skin care is as important as the day itself and applying Make-Up. Laura with Ruthanna gives advice on how to enjoy a Wedding Morning as all the preparation takes place.
Ruthanna's website is http://www.ruthannamakeup.ie/