Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson

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 ho...

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...

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. Solu...

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...

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 impor...

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 wha...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ar...

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 L...

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 relev...

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/lauraandbe...

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 celebrat...

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 an...

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 trad...

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 impressio...

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...

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 lis...

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 co...

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...

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 off...

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 Stationer...