Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson

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...

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 Ba...

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 Southe...

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...

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...

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 abou...

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. C...

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 durin...

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...

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: g...

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 wi...

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 Rya...

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...

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. #wedd...

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,...

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 anniversar...

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 t...

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...

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...

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. Cak...

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 Na...

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 c...

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...

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...

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...