The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast

On this episode host Jessica O’Sullivan is joined by One Fab Day’s wonderful Beauty Editor, Laura Bermingham, who offers handy tips to tackle bridal makeup, skin and hair mishaps in the run up to and on the big day. These tricks and tools can work for the whole bridal party and will save some tears on the special day! Including:  How to avoid messy makeup transfers when getting into your dres...

In this episode host Jessica O'Sullivan and One Fab Day’s Content Editor Rebecca Dore dive into the juiciest celebrity wedding style dramas.   These famous brides faced universal wedding dress issues so brides-to-be will be able to glean all kinds of tips from their stories. Rebecca covers topics such as contending with family politics when dress shopping to laughing off style mishaps that ca...

In this episode host Jessica O Sullivan is joined by Blanaid Hennessy, founder of Folkster, one of Irelands best-loved bridal and occasion wear stores, to talk about the high and lows, but mostly highs, of styling your bridesmaids. It’s an art rather than a science, with different body types, concerns and individual styles to cater to, and things can get a little crazy as the big day approaches. B...

In this episode host Jessica O Sullivan is joined by One Fab Day’s fabulous Beauty Editor, Laura Bermingham, to lean how to perfectly plot your wedding beauty timeline for hair, skin and makeup. Including: How to pick your looks Choosing the right makeup artist and hair stylist What treatments need to happen when How to make the most of those all-important hair and makeup trials   Find more d...

In this episode host Jessica O Sullivan talks to broadcaster and sustainability queen Fionnuala Moran about how to plan an elevated and eco-friendly wedding.   Weddings can come with a pretty large carbon footprint, from single-use purchases to destination travel, but there are a lot of easy tweaks to make your dream wedding day more eco-friendly.   Bride-to-be Fionnuala talks shopping s...

The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast is back! On our brand new episode Editor Jessica O'Sullivan talks to Rachel and Hannah Healy, co-founders of Yoga Mara, on how to stay grounded while wedding planning. Not only are they mindfulness, movement and breathwork experts, but Hannah is recently married and Rachel is newly engaged, so they know exactly what couples are going through. Rachel and Hannah are t...

On this new season of the One Fab Day Wedding podcast editor Jess O'Sullivan introduces her podcast team; Rebecca Dore, Laura Bermingham and Diana Bunici. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 53 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast is a little bit different to previous episodes, as we recorded it from our respective homes due to Covid-19 restrictions. Thanks to the technological prowess and admirable patience of our producer, Ian Doyle, we were able to put together what we consider to be a really helpful episode, so we hope you don't mind too much that the sound quality isn't up...

On episode 52 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're troubleshooting some of the most common family-related dilemmas, covering everything from feuding parents, to interfering siblings, to demanding cousins! Pretty much every couple we’ve encountered has experienced some kind of family conflict around their wedding, so, rather than resist the inevitable, we're dusting off our very best pieces o...

On episode 51 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're going deep on a wedding-planning topic that almost every couple tells us is a top priority - the food and the drinks! Planning your wedding menu can be a real challenge - many couples aren't sure whether to take inspiration from their personal favourites or stick to crowd-pleasers, and then there are dietary requirements, wine allocations an...

On episode 50 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're turning our attention towards some very important people. And when we say important, we really mean it, because, without these guys, there literally wouldn’t be a wedding. They are, of course, your vendors! We're offering our top tips for finding the best wedding suppliers in the business, figuring out if they're the right fit for your weddi...

We're constantly fielding questions on wedding beauty prep , so we thought it was about time that we sat down with an expert to give this topic the time and attention it deserves! On episode 49 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're joined by freelance beauty therapist Ciara McCluskey to talk about all things skincare and beauty, taking in waxing, tan, brows and nails along the way. The aim of...

How do I tell my sister she's not going to be in my bridal party? What should I do if my maid of honour isn't pulling her weight? How can I get my bridesmaids to agree on their dresses? In episode 48 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're answering all of these questions and more! Yes, we're attempting to take the drama out of wedding planning by offering our advice and tips for coping with (a...

In episode 48 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're answering the question that all couples probably ask themselves at some point in wedding planning - “Should we just elope!?” We love elopements here at One Fab Day, particularly as couples get more creative with small weddings and alternative celebrations. But we firmly believe that there are right and wrong reasons to choose an elopement ov...

In episode 46 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're talking about how to create a relaxed, fun and informal atmosphere on the big day . Most couples will say that this is a top priority for their wedding, but there's very little information out there about how to actually make it happen, which is where your humble podcast hosts come in! We've put together some indispensable advice for creatin...

In episode 45 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're focussing on an area of wedding planning that most couples dread discussing, or even thinking about - budgeting! Drawing up and sticking to a budget is blatantly not as fun as shopping for your wedding-day outfits or attending a cake tasting, but it simply has to be done. We can’t promise to take the drudgery out of budgeting, but by followi...

In episode 44 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're talking about the all-important wedding venue search. The wedding venue you choose has a huge impact on the look, feel and vibe of the day, so there's definitely a lot riding on this decision, but the good news is that there are wonderful venues out there to satisfy every budget and set of requirements. In this week's chat, we're showing you...

In this week's episode of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're talking about managing your wedding planning timeline , essentially, figuring out what needs to be done, and when, and making a foolproof plan for how it's all going to get completed before the big day! This episode is packed with practical tips, including advice on which items on your to-do list should definitely be left until the...

It can be hard to know exactly what to do when you get engaged, and in our opinion, there's one, hugely important task that always gets overlooked - sitting down with your other half to discuss your hopes and dreams for the big day! In this week's episode of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're offering up a step-by-step guide to that initial wedding-planning chat, which we feel is absolutely e...

In this week's episode of the The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're talking about the phenomenon that is engagement season, specifically, how to get through it if you're waiting on a proposal, or you're feeling insecure about how your own engagement went down! The Champagne-filled period that stretches from December to Valentine's Day can be really challenging, as your social media feeds get flo...

This week on The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're covering a topic that we’ve been dying to discuss for quite a while: using Instagram to plan your wedding ! Lots of couples tell us that they’ve found inspiration on the popular and sometimes all-consuming app, but it isn’t without its pitfalls! That's why we decided to put together an indispensable list of Dos and Don'ts. Our handy, wedding-cen...

Who's supposed to plan the stag party? How do you go about writing a wedding speech? Do you need a back-up wedding suit? In episode 39 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we'll be answering all of these questions and more, in conversation with two real grooms! Our guests are lifelong pals Dallan and Pauric, who both got married in 2019, and both played a huge role in the other's big day; Dallan w...

We've lost count of the number of times we've been asked how to save money on your wedding , but there's another question that we don't think is asked enough , and that's, "How do I save time in the run up to my wedding?" Well, in episode 38 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're helping you do both! We're presenting a list of all the details, elements and purchases that you can happily drop f...

In episode 37 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast , we're celebrating One Fab Day's 10th birthday in conversation with founders Naoise McNally and Susan Gallagher! The podcast, and indeed, the very website you're currently visiting, wouldn't exist without them, so it's only fitting that they make an appearance on the show as we hit this very exciting milestone! Naoise and Susan have racked up a who...

Episode 36 of The One Fab Day Wedding Podcast is all about taking the guilt out of wedding planning, by giving your big day a quick sustainability audit. We're not for a minute suggesting that you turn your plans upside down to reduce the environmental or ethical impact of your wedding, what we're really doing in this episode is highlighting lots of achievable ways to make your big day more sustai...