Real Weddings with Sara

Welcome to episode 3 of Season 2 of Real Weddngs With Sara where Sara chats to Siobheal Nic Eochaidh, the proud creator and owner of Rosie and Dott - a gorgeous accessory business based in Kildare. Siobheal has helped create so many amazing touches to so many weddings with some beautiful pieces from clutches to earrings to ring boxes, Siobheal has everything to make any special occasion look amazing! It was time to look back on Siobheal's wedding, back in 2011 when Siobheal was the Dublin Rose and did that amazing hip hop performance, this was where she met her now husband Brian. She tells us about the journey and the big day, the joys and the stresses and how planning her own wedding spurred her on to launch the amazing Rosie and Dott!

Welcome to episode 2 of Season 2 of Real weddings With Sara! This week Sara chats to Irish Influencer and Personal Irish Experience Planner Sarah Hanrahan who recently got engaged to her boyfriend Sean. Sarah is a travel enthusiast and is known for her exceptional planning from her experience planning business. Sara asks what it's like planning an experience now for her wedding! While Sarah says she didn't always have an urge to get married - now that she's engaged she knows what she wants. She is hoping for a Dublin City wedding with family and friends - where people can hop in on the bus and enjoy the day with them. We love the idea of this! Listen back to hear some of Sarah`s plans and how she is going to plan the big day!

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! Sara chats to the fabulous Maeve Madden founder of "Queens Don’t Quit" an online fitness community, Maeve is a former professional dancer, best selling author and personal trainer. She can be found on Instagram where she shares some really positive education on fitness and wellbeing for all women. Maeve recently got engaged to her fiancee and was said to have shocked her Instagram followers of over 300K followers and many of them didn't know Maeve was in a relationship! Maeve lets us in on where she met her fiance and the lead up to the engagement which involves her thinking all she was getting for Christmas was a vegetable patch! ( Which she now is growing many veggies in!) Sit back and enjoy this one as Maeve lifts the spirits as she looks forward to her wedding day and the celebrations.

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

Welcome to episode 14 where Sara talks to founder of Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride Kat Williams. Kat offers information on all aspects of organizing a wedding, as well as refreshingly honest advice, answering those difficult questions on every modern bride’s mind – from family politics to dealing with anxiety on your wedding day. Being a Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride is not about being cool, a rebel or even thinking of the most unique idea you can. It’s about planning a day that reflects you and your partner and allows you to be you. Your wedding, your rules! Sit back and enjoy this episode!

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

Welcome to Episode 12 where Sara talks to Ireland’s most successful impressionist and satirist Mario Rosenstock. Mario first came to our attention as Dr. David Hanlon in Glenroe, a budding actor back in the day! He is now of course known as the creator of Gift Grub on Today FM’s Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. It is now the longest-running breakfast show in Irish radio history. In that time Gift Grub has become the benchmark for topical and wittily surreal comedy satire. Its success has led to thirteen best-selling albums, half-a-million record sales and three hit TV series (The Mario Rosenstock show). Mario has also just launched his own podcast 'The Mario Rosenstock Podcast' which is available to listen now too, with his first guest, his work wife of 22 years - Ian Dempsey! Today is all about looking back on love and marriage! In that time Mario also fell in love and got married to Blaithnaid in the Trinity College Chapel and they now have two children together Dash and Bellamy. They met in The Kitchen nightclub in Dublin where Mario self confesses to have the most arrogant story of telling her she was a bad kisser and he would have to teach her! He said he was a major handful back in the day but they did end up dating from there on and things got serious. He proposed to Blaithnaid in Amsterdam where they decided to go to a diamond factory to find the right diamond for the engagement ring. He said he was not the main planner of the wedding event so the finer details may not be in Mario`s recollection! This is one belter of an episode, Mario imparts what he has learned from married life - how to be a better husband, how to parent and learning how to compromise. There are some quality moments ahead (and an unexpected Prime Time visitor?). Buckle in and enjoy this one!

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

Welcome to episode 10 where Sara chats to TV Presenter and producer Lisa Cannon about the day she said I do! Lisa and Richard Keatley tied the knot in front of 100 of their closest friends and family, on the grounds of Castello di Vincigliata, in Florence. Lisa recalls all the memories and wow this was a good wedding! Italian getaway, music, wine, soft lighting! However she did have to contend with her wedding running an hour late due to a missing groomsman! He eventually turned up! Hear this and all about her memories of getting married in this episode!

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

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

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

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

Welcome to Episode 4 where Sara talks to broadcaster, card maker, podcaster and all round good dude Keith Walsh! In this episode Keith recalls the lead up to his wedding day and his expectation of marriage. He talks about how he values his relationship and marriage to his wife Suzanne and what makes it work for them. Keith says that he is a completely different person now to who he was when he got married - however he sees that time passing meaning that he got to fall in love with his wife over and over again! Stop the lights! Pull up a chair for this one!

In this episode Sara brings you some advice and answers some questions around planning your wedding in such uncertain times. For all the couples out there that are wondering when the big day will be - there are many stresses and strains around this. Sara hopes to bring you some advice to navigate this! Put the kettle on and de-stress for this one - it will be fine!

In this episode Sara brings you some advice and answers some questions around planning your wedding in such uncertain times. For all the couples out there that are wondering when the big day will be - there are many stresses and strains around this. Sara hopes to bring you some advice to navigate this! Put the kettle on and de-stress for this one - it will be fine!

Welcome to episode three where Sara chats to RTE TV Presenter and 2FM radio presenter Blaithnaid Treacy. Blaithnaid looks back on her wedding day where she married Charlie Moon in June 2019 at Kippure Estate, Wicklow. Blaithnaid remembers it was lashing rain but that didn't dampen spirits on the day! Blaithnaid wanted simplicity and no fuss for her day and made music a big part of it. Her brothers performed ceremony music, Charlie`s mum sang for their first dance and Charlie got back with his old band to play some tunes on the night too! This was one heck of a party! Listen back for her tips on planning for the big day, where she shopped and what advice she gives for those getting ready to say I do!

Welcome to episode two of "Real Weddings With Sara". In this episode Sara gets to chat to one of her wedding inspiration icons! Monte Durham - Fashion Director for Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta, Jackie O obsessive and creator of Monte by Monte Durham Haircare line. Monte tied the knot back in 2013 to his partner Jakob Evans - the theme of the wedding was "Lucky Us". Monte tells us about keeping things focused for your wedding day and writing down three things that you want for the wedding and keep to that! He goes on to give some stellar advice for brides to be that is a must listen, not just bridal tips but life tips in general. Keeping us entertained throughout and as his twitter bio reads, he most certainly is a quintessential Southern gentleman.

Welcome to episode two of "Real Weddings With Sara". In this episode Sara gets to chat to one of her wedding inspiration icons! Monte Durham - Fashion Director for Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta, Jackie O obsessive and creator of Monte by Monte Durham Haircare line. Monte tied the knot back in 2013 to his partner Jakob Evans - the theme of the wedding was "Lucky Us". Monte tells us about keeping things focused for your wedding day and writing down three things that you want for the wedding and...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Real Weddings with Sara - the podcast that will delve into the real weddings and married life of some top profile guests! In this episode Sara talks to Founder and CEO of Chupi Jewellery - Chupi Sweetman. Chupi is renowned in Ireland and abroad for her unique jewellery business and has provided many couples with their engagement and wedding rings! Chupi met her husband to be Brian when she was 16! Many moons later they were married in Mount Druid back in 2014 where they kickstarted a 5 day wedding! There was lots of help from friends and family to make this a truly special time for Chupi and Brian. Chupi lets us in on how the planning went and the day itself with advice for expecting brides and grooms to be on how to savour the big moments!