Wedding Tips

Getting Married When You Are Both Different Religions

Posted on 17th May 2022 at 2:19 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Wedding Blogger, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Culture Ireland, Wedding Questions, Wedding Tips

One of the hardest things for couples to get their heads around is where to start and how the legal process works. Whilst that part is hard, now layer on the complexity when a couple with two different religions or where one is an atheist want to get married in…

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Post Covid Weddings – Newstalk with Pat Kenny

Posted on 2nd May 2022 at 3:53 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Media, Wedding Blogger, Wedding Culture Ireland, Wedding Questions, Wedding Tips, Wedding Trends

After a year of contributing to The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, would you be believe that last week was the first time I got to be in studio with Pat. I had been in with Anton Savage but this was a monumental day as I finally got to meet…

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Bridal Appointment 101 with Smart Brides

Posted on 2nd May 2022 at 12:57 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Reviews, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Fashion, Wedding Questions, Wedding Tips

I get a lot of questions about how best to prepare for a wedding dress appointment right through with storing your dress after. Questions can vary from ‘Is it normal to pay a booking fee?’ to ‘should I be wearing shape-wear on my first appointment?’. I took a trip out…

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Tipping Wedding Suppliers

Posted on 7th April 2022 at 11:50 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Wedding Blogger, Wedding Culture Ireland, Wedding Finance, Wedding Questions, Wedding Tips

You may recall a few weeks ago, I ran a number of surveys and polls around tipping. I get so many DM’s asking me about how much or IF couples should be tipping at all. I decided it was best to hear from the crowd and see what is happening…

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Church Contribution: How Much?

Posted on 12th March 2022 at 10:27 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Wedding Budget, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Finance, Wedding Questions, Wedding Tips, Wedding Trends

So many questions come in on this hot topic. It’s one of those weird ones as it’s almost like an unspoken transaction but it very much exists. As standard, when a priest performs a wedding ceremony, it is expected that some form of donation would be made. Some parishes have…

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Introducing Noted Ireland

Posted on 27th February 2022 at 10:34 am by Sara Kennedy / blog, Bridesmaids, Hen Party, Hens & Stags, Reviews, Wedding Centrepieces, Wedding Deals, Wedding Decor, Wedding Favours, Wedding Gifts, Wedding Stationery, Wedding Tips

I love nothing more than a fabulous Irish business that brings the wedding love! Introducing Noted…… #sponsored Noted Ireland is a small family run business based in Donegal. Sisters Roseann and Danielle launched Noted Ireland in January 2021 from the kitchen table and have now grown it in to a…

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Price Hikes, Contracts and Head Aches

Posted on 19th February 2022 at 10:19 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Covid Wedding, Wedding Finance, Wedding Questions, Wedding Tips, Wedding Trends

Uhhh I hate talking about this side of weddings but I’ve been completely overwhelmed with messages over the last 3 weeks. The intensity of those messages is so much more heightened compared to the messages I was getting during Covid and that says a lot! I had to step back…

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Starting Your Wedding Planning Journey

Posted on 27th December 2021 at 10:20 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Starting Off, Wedding Planners, Wedding Questions, Wedding Tips

Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are now in the official Bride or Groom-to-be club and wow are you in for the best time of your life. There is nothing more exciting than preparing for both of you saying ‘I DO’ and having a party with your most loved. As I write this,…

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Bridal Skin Preparation with Thalgo

Posted on 13th September 2021 at 10:42 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Bridal Beauty Prep, Wedding Beauty, Wedding Health & Beauty, Wedding Tips

I took some time out to catch up with Thalgo to chat about Bridal Skin Preparation. I adore this brand and have for a long time. They are the preferred brand of many spa’s and beauticians around the country. What makes them different is their marine and ocean origins. Personally,…

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The Wedding Ring Shopping Experience

Posted on 14th August 2021 at 10:50 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Engagement Rings, Reviews, Wedding Jewellery, Wedding Tips

I took a trip to Jack Murphy Jewellers in Newry and what can I say….WOW! Firstly, it was fantastic to get out and meet business owners in person again but also, I have never witnessed such a beautiful experience before. So what do I mean by experience, well most of…

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Creating Your Wedding Vision Board

Posted on 19th July 2021 at 5:25 pm by Sara Kennedy / blog, Wedding Blogger, Wedding Planners, Wedding Theme, Wedding Tips

On today’s Lunch Live, I was joined by one of the nicest ladies in Weddings, Grainne from Atlantic Vows. Grainne is a wedding coordinator in The Armada, Spanish Point Clare. Not alone that, she is a Wedding Celebrant and also runs wedding planning workshops. One area of planning that can…

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Etsy Wedding Finds

Posted on 10th January 2021 at 10:33 am by Sara Kennedy / blog, Wedding Deals, Wedding Decor, Wedding DIY, Wedding Favours, Wedding Tips

Who doesn’t love an Etsy Find! I have trawled through hours of Etsy wedding pieces to bring you some of my favourite finds. Ive picked a selection of pieces that will give you a taster of what you can find on Etsy. They pretty much have everything from engagement rings…

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