Real Weddings with Sara

Hosted by award-winning wedding expert and author Sara Kennedy , Real Weddings With Sara explores every part of the wedding journey, from planning inspiration to the personal choices couples make along the way. In this episode of the Bridal Suite Series, Sara is joined by Dr. Salman from Aurelia Dublin , Ireland’s first internationally accredited private hospital dedicated to cosmetic and bariatri...

Hosted by award-winning wedding expert and author Sara Kennedy , Real Weddings With Sara brings you insider knowledge, honest conversations, and the very latest from the wedding world. This week, Sara is coming to you from the gorgeous Castleknock Hotel , a venue she knows well from her days on Xposé (hands up if you loved that iconic evening show on Virgin Media !). Expect elegance, luxury, and a...

Hosted by award-winning wedding expert and author Sara Kennedy , Real Weddings With Sara brings you honest conversations, expert insight, and real-life planning stories from couples and creatives across Ireland. Discover more from Sara at theaislebysarakennedy.ie . This week Sara is broadcasting from the stunning Grand Hotel Malahide , recently renovated with breathtaking views that must be seen t...

In this week’s episode, Sara sits down with the effortlessly stylish Louise Cooney to relive every magical detail of her stunning winter wedding at the breathtaking Cashel Palace Hotel . From the fashion moments to the finishing touches, Louise shares the inspiration behind her choices and the personal touches that made the day uniquely hers. If you love a behind-the-scenes peek at a truly gorgeou...

This week Sara is coming to you from The Grand Hotel Malahide . This is part two of the Money talks, you asked for it and here it is! Sara tackles the wedding money questions she gets flooded with in her DMs — the ones everyone wonders about but rarely asks out loud. From how much to put in the card , to what’s appropriate when you’re attending a wedding abroad , and even what it means when a gues...

This week, Sara takes us inside the newly refurbished Grand Hotel Malahide —and trust us, seeing is believing when it comes to those phenomenal coastal views. (For the full effect, check out Sara’s Bridal Suite videos on Instagram!) In this episode, Sara dives into one of the most talked-about and often avoided topics in wedding planning: money . 💸 From navigating budgets to understanding why pri...

Sara is back with the next episode of The Bridal Suite Series , coming to you from The Station House Hotel, Meath , a boutique luxury wedding venue where charm, character, and romance meet at every corner. This week’s guest is well-known content creator and journalist Éadaoin Fitzmaurice , who got engaged last year to her long-time partner John — fellow presenter, content creator, and fun fact ale...

Real Weddings with Sara – The Bridal Series | Episode 2: Fionnuala Jones ...Celebrate Your Own Way! In this episode, Sara is coming to you from the beautiful Station House Hotel in Meath , an award-winning boutique hotel, as part of The Bridal Suite Series. ✨ Be sure to check out more about this stunning venue on https://www.stationhousehotel.ie Sara is joined by broadcaster and podcaster Fionnua...

Sara Kennedy from The Aisle by Sara Kennedy — your go-to wedding planning destination and expert with nearly two decades in the industry — is back with a must-listen podcast series for all newly engaged couples! In Episode 1 of the Bridal Series, Sara walks you step by step through her signature PLAN method to help you get organised, feel confident, and kick off your planning journey the right way...

This week Sara talks to newly weds Jess Collins and Ger Lynch who have a very interesting back story! If you are a fan of the TV show First Dates, you may very well have watched he beginnings of their romance. They both applied for the show pre covid and had very different expectations of what might happen! Jessica Collins who also works as a comedian was signing up to the show thinking - will be...

This week Sara answers the many DMs that she receives on wedding pain points, issues and dilemmas. She is joined by two experts in the wedding business to boot to tackle the problems head on! Siobheal Nic Eochaidh founder of online accessory brand "Rosie & Dott" and Laura Downes CEO of digital wedding planning platform "Everly". They waste no time and my goodness can weddings bring out some op...

This week Sara chats to the morning Queen of breakfast radio in Dublin Rebecca Shekleton as she celebrates her one year wedding anniversary. Rebecca met Nathan at Forbidden Fruit Festival back in 2016, they had a random encounter , got chatting , Rebecca said "lets go for a drink" and they have been together ever since! She said it was the ease of being with him that made her know he was the one,...

This week Sara chats to the ever entertaining Darren Conway and his fiancée Amy Corcoran as their upcoming wedding is right around the corner! Darren ( who listeners will know as one half of podcast duo Darren and Joe)and Amy host also host their own wedding podcast "The Conways" where they talk all things relationships, weddings, hens,stags and marital dilemmas galore! Here they take us all the w...

This week Sara chats to one of Limerick`s leading ladies Sinead O `Brien. Sinead is founder and owner of the very successful Irish brand Vacious Shapewear. She can be found on the gram sharing her fashion and lifestyle content tips on Sinead Curvy Style where you will also see she tied the knot recently to her partner Simon. Sinead thought she would be getting married in Ireland but said when she...

This week Sara chats to the fabulous, funny cookbook author and content creator Gina Daly ( Yer wan with the Airfryer!) AKA The Daly Dish on Instagram. Gina is one of the most authentic, funny and heart warming guests to grace RWWS podwaves. She talks to Sara about her non conventional road to romance with her husband Karol Daly who co-wrote their first cook book together "The Daly Dish". The book...

Sara is back with a whole host of new episodes of RWWS. Hold on to your diamonds because our guest for the new season is a lady who kicked off the very first episode of Real Weddings". She is the very talented and delightful entrepreneur, founder and owner of Chupi Jewellery - Chupi Sweetman. Chupi fell in love with the idea that jewellery is a piece of the future. Each piece is about the moment i...

Sara spoke to Lisa last year and she was an instant hit with Real Weddings listeners. Her sheer no frills and no fuss advice that cuts straight to the tools that will work in your relationship ( once you commit!) is a breath of fresh air. She did also divide the nation with her statement that every couple should be kissing for at least 6 seconds a day! This caused quite the ruckus online and Lisa...

Sara is back! After a short hiatus in "Real Weddings With Sara" on the airwaves , she is back with an amazing guest Julianne Meade from Barbells and Babies. Julianne is an online fitness coach but as you will hear from the podcast , gives a completely different approach to female health and fitness depending on your own personal journey in life. Whatever you are looking to achieve in health and fi...

The Bride of The Year Show is taking place on the 27th and 28th of January at the RDS.  This is Ireland's largest, most exciting and diverse Wedding event. If you're recently engaged and at the beginning of your wedding planning journey or even further down the line of the planning phase, The Bride of the Year Show provides you with the perfect opportunity to chat with over 150...

In this week`s episode Sara takes a side step from the usual and delves into Awards season! Sara has an established background in Digital Strategy and is also steeped in Wedding Event management and all that goes with it! With that said , she is no stranger to judging suppliers and businesses for some very coveted awards ceremonies. If you are a business or supplier in the Wedding Industry then th...

This week Sara chats to the Dentist extraordinaire Dr. Bronagh Keane AKA Ireland`s Tooth Fairy as you may know her from Instagram. On the lead up to your wedding day, there are soo many things to consider , the dress, the hair, makeup, , too much jewellery, too little, heels, no heels, skincare, and did we think about smiling during all of this! if your smile is something that you might be conscio...

This week Sara talks to the lady behind an Irish digital company called My Wedding Whizz. Laura Downes started the business in 2021 after being a bridesmaid for many years and experiencing the fatigue of wedding admin! The lightbulb moment struck when Laura was at her friend`s wedding over a Christmas holidays, there were piles upon piles of wedding cards with generous amounts of cash money! Laura...

On this week`s episode Sara takes a look at the new kid in town when it comes to capturing your big day, The Wedding Content Creator! So what exactly is Wedding Content Creation and what can it bring to your wedding? Sara chats to a lady who does this very thing and has her own company to take care of it , the Wedding Content Company. Weddings, whilst beautiful, can often be hectic. Everyone's run...

This week Sara talks to the powerhouse business founder and stylist Mandy Maher. Mandy is founder of The Platform Agency (Ireland's Social Media Influencer & Content Creators Agency.) and The Catwalk Model Agency. She is also a regular stylist contributor to our TV screens on Virgin Medias`s IrelandAM. Mandy has a wealth of knowledge in weddings, wedding style and also is 28 years married this...

Two fabulous women joined Sara this week to talk about recent engagements and the navigation of the upcoming big days! Sharing their stories are model/make up artist Elisha Stokes and champion of mid sized fashion and beauty Leah Keoghan. Both their stories are ones of knowing that they have met their person and the rest is now easy sailing! In Leah`s case she knew since she was 13 and she met her...