Wedding Help NI Podcast

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale chats with Frank Dillon from Frank Dillon Photography about his journey from youth work into full-time wedding photography. Frank shares how he started his business during Covid, the challenges of building a photography brand in a competitive market, and why he fell in love with capturing weddings. They discuss the importance of candid, document...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale Thomas chats with Anna from Skin By Anna about skincare, confidence, wedding preparation, and the truth behind achieving healthy, glowing skin. Together, they discuss the importance of personalised skincare, why social media trends aren't always the answer, and how professional advice can save people time, money, and frustration. If you're plann...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale Thomas sits down with Debbie from Celtri, one of Northern Ireland's most sought-after Irish wedding music groups. Debbie shares her incredible journey from learning the tin whistle as a child to performing at weddings around the world. We discuss the importance of music in creating unforgettable wedding moments, how couples can choose the perfec...

This week on the Wedding Help NI Podcast, we go behind the scenes at a real Irish castle wedding with Natalie and an incredible team of Wedding Help suppliers. From ceremony to the evening celebrations, we capture what really happens throughout a full wedding day — the teamwork, the creativity, the emotion, and all the little details couples never get to see. Featuring amazing local suppliers incl...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale chats with Rebecca from The Little Wedding Nanny about how she went from primary school teacher to launching her own wedding childcare business after planning her own wedding. Rebecca shares how the idea came about, the importance of having childcare support on your wedding day, and how wedding nannies help couples and guests relax while ensurin...

In this episode, Dale is joined by Conor, Mark and Janet from The Professionals Wedding Band. They chat about how the band started, growing the brand into four different wedding bands, and what it takes to keep couples dancing all night long. Conor and Janet also share their own experience of planning a wedding in just a matter of months, discussing the pressures, excitement and lessons they’ve le...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale is joined by Darren from Fairytale Wedding Specialists, Lorna from The Little Pearl Company and wedding singer Amber Beckinsale for an honest and entertaining chat all about planning the perfect wedding. The panel discusses what couples should focus on when organising their dream wedding, the biggest wedding disasters they’ve experienced, how th...

In this episode of Wedding Help , Dale and Jenna sit down with Cruising Creative Wedding Videography to chat about her journey into the wedding industry and what makes her style so unique. From living on a boat to building a creative brand, Sophie shares how her background in CGI and storytelling led her into wedding videography. She talks about starting in content creation, transitioning into ful...

Dale and Jenna sit down with Trisha from Trisha’s Bespoke Ceremonies, filmed in the stunning Belle Isle Castle, to chat all things celebrant-led weddings. Trisha shares her unique journey from a background in nursing and end-of-life care into becoming a wedding celebrant, bringing a deeply personal and compassionate approach to every ceremony. From incorporating cultural traditions like handfastin...

In this episode, Dale Thomas catches up with Emma from Altered Image Weddings to chat all things wedding room décor and venue styling. They discuss how Emma got started in the industry, what really makes a wedding room feel special, and why décor is about creating atmosphere, not just filling a space. They also talk through wedding budgets, Pinterest expectations, DIY décor, wedding fairs, and com...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale sits down with husband-and-wife duo Mark and Danielle Barnes – a talented wedding photographer and celebrant team. Mark shares his incredible journey into photography, starting from a young age and building a career capturing over 1,000 weddings. Danielle talks about how she transitioned from teaching into becoming a celebrant, creating meaningf...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale and Jenna sit down with wedding DJ Ryan A to talk all things music, weddings, and breaking into the industry. Ryan shares how he landed his very first DJ gig at just 15 years old, his journey to working with Cool FM, and what it’s really like behind the decks at weddings across Northern Ireland. If you're planning your big day, this episode is p...

In this episode, Jenna sits down with Lorrine from Telfair Tailoring, a highly experienced bridal seamstress with an incredible 43 years in the wedding industry. Having designed, altered, and perfected dresses for countless brides, bridesmaids, and wedding parties, Lorrine shares her journey through decades of bridal fashion and what she’s learned along the way. As she looks ahead to retiring from...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast , host Dale Thomas is joined by Chris Armstrong from DJNI to talk all things wedding music and entertainment. Chris shares the story of how he first got into DJing and how that passion turned into one of Northern Ireland’s well-known wedding DJ brands. From packed dance floors to reading the room at weddings, Chris explains what it really takes to kee...

In this episode, Jenna sits down with two fellow wedding content creators – Wedding Content by Yas and Dreamy June Weddings – to talk all things behind-the-scenes wedding content. They chat about how they each got started in the industry, what wedding content creators actually do on the day, and why couples are increasingly choosing to have someone capture the candid, real-time moments of their we...

Entertainment can make or break your wedding day — and this episode proves exactly why. Dale sits down with three experienced wedding entertainment specialists to talk about what really keeps guests engaged from the drinks reception right through to the last dance. Featuring: DJ Ryan A, Scott from Chelsea's Creations and Conor from Erne Wedding DJ In this episode we cover: 🎧 Why your DJ is more t...

Welcome to a very special LIVE episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, recorded at the stunning Culloden Estate & Spa . In this expert wedding panel, we’re joined by some of Northern Ireland’s most in-demand wedding suppliers: ✨ Michelle – Bella Torta ✨ Eugene – Wedding Dressers Ireland ✨ Yvonne – Spiritual Ceremonies ✨ Mark Barnes – Mark Barnes ✨ Kim Alexandra – Kim Alexandra ✨ Leanne –...

On this episode of Wedding Help NI , Dale and Jenna are joined by the incredibly talented Emma from Draw My Guests — one of Northern Ireland’s most unique and memorable wedding entertainment suppliers. Emma has been a professional illustrator for over 12 years and has drawn live portraits at more than 300 weddings over the past four years. In this chat, she shares how live illustration became such...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale travels to Derry to visit MJ Menswear, where he’s joined by Jason to talk all things wedding suits, styling, and planning. Jason breaks down what couples really need to know when it comes to wedding menswear, including: When grooms should start suit shopping Buying vs hiring suits (and how to save money for wedding parties) Popular groom and gro...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast , we’re joined by Chris Rooney , founder of Champagne Memories Weddings & Events , one of the most recognisable and in-demand names in the Northern Ireland wedding industry. Chris shares the real story behind the brand — how Champagne Memories began, how it grew into the business couples see today, and what it actually takes to build something suc...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, hosts Dale & Jenna sit down with Natalie to hear a real, honest Bride-to-Be perspective on planning a wedding in today’s world. Natalie shares her full wedding planning journey — from getting engaged, choosing a venue, setting non-negotiables and budgets, right through to booking suppliers and navigating decision fatigue. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, host Dale Thomas is joined by Janine Kinnear, a professional wedding pianist with a truly unique second career — she’s also a firefighter. Janine shares expert advice on: Popular wedding music trends couples are choosing right now How to pick the perfect songs for your ceremony Where live piano works best — ceremony, drinks reception, meal background...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast, Dale & Jenna sit down with The Manouche Boys to talk all things wedding music, entertainment, and keeping the dancefloor full. With over a decade of wedding experience, the Manouche Boys share how the band evolved from relaxed drinks reception swing and jazz into a high-energy, fully interactive wedding band, complete with sax, multiple vocals, h...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast , hosts Dale & Jenna are joined by Nicola and Laura from the Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan to take couples behind the scenes of one of Ireland’s most popular wedding venues. They chat through the full wedding journey — from your very first enquiry right through to the big day itself — including civil ceremonies on site, one-wedding-per-day exclusivi...

In this episode of the Wedding Help NI Podcast , hosts Dale and Jenna visit the iconic Stormont Hotel in Belfast to chat with Philip , Front Desk Manager, and Jennifer , Events Manager, about what makes weddings at this landmark venue so special. With a rich history dating back to 1966 and set at the entrance to the Stormont Estate, the Stormont Hotel blends classic elegance with modern convenienc...