Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Bride Craic! Your weekly wedding podcast for great company, wedding banter and good times. Now let's "craic" on!
What truly lies at the heart of all great relationships? It's communication!But in our hectic lives today we seldom allow the time to really sit down with our partners and truly listen.Experts in the field of psychology can explain the difference between hearing and listening, and all too often we find ourselves falling victim to the former and completely misinterpreting the latter. That is, we hear the words that our partner is saying, but we pass it through our own internal filter to reach an understanding. And it's often wrong.So good communication needs practice. Enter Diana from Better Topics, creator of an amazing new card game for couples designed to reconnect and engage communication in a fun way. It's the perfect complimentary experience for planning a Wedding right now.Hear Diana explain the rich history and vision for how communication through play is changing lives for the better.Game on!Want more? Check out the UK's largest Wedding Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukOur theme music comes from Songs to Say I Do, here to write you the perfect wedding song. Check out songwriters Selda & Derek and their work at songstosayido.com
What if we could show you a way to solve the age old problem of getting ALL your friends and family to attend, experience and enjoy your Wedding... wherever they are in the world and no matter their position or circumstances?Would that be exciting? You bet it would and that's exactly what Chris and Angela have created with their brand new Wedding product, Virtually There.Join Chris, Angela and myself as we explore what it really means to attend a virtual Wedding and why it's only slightly removed from actually being there in person.Hint, it's all about "experience".Let's do this!Want more? Check out the UK's largest Wedding Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukWe'd love to see you there!Our theme music comes from Songs to Say I Do, here to write you the perfect wedding song. Check out songwriters Selda & Derek and their work at songstosayido.com
What's the very first thing that your Wedding Guests get to see, touch, feel and experience from your Wedding?Easy! It's your Wedding Stationery! And when you think about it, just how often do you receive something "nice" in the post that isn't a catalogue or a bill?Cue Save The Dates and Wedding Invites. They just can't be beaten for the good feels. Sue Smith from Bruski and Bunns Wedding Stationery supplies the most amazing Wedding Stationery from our lovely home county of West Yorkshire.If you're hunting for the most indulgent, expressive and personal service for your Wedding Stationery, look no further, you just found it!Want more? Check out the UK's largest Wedding Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukWe'd love to see you there!
Discovering yourself! What a feeling! You know how it goes! Everyone around you keeps asking when you're going to get a "grown up job", day after day, week after week, year after year. And then one day, you wake up and think, you know what! I know what I love doing, and that's what I'm going do. The results of that transformation are often fantastic and amazing. Meet Lucy O'Brien who took herself through this very process to emerge with the most amazing collection of vintage, even antique hair pieces to obsess over and covet for your alternative Wedding Day.There is quite literally no-one else out there like Lucy and if you're looking for something different that speaks to your inner Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones, then you're in the best company in the world here.Join Rachel and Lucy to chat about all things hair, steam punk and Jane Austen."Hair" we go!Want more? Check out the UK's largest Wedding Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukWe'd love to see you there!
There comes a point in every teenagers life where it's just a bit not cool to love Disney. Then you hit your thirties and to heck with it, you wear your passion and love for all things house of mouse on your sleeve. Then you become a Wedding Photographer and everything slots into place.Meet Kirsty Rockett, an amazing Wedding Photographer with a love for all things Disney, geek and alternative. It shows in her work and it shows in her lovely, bubbly personality.Join me as we discuss what makes Kirsty so darn attractive to her ideal clients, what they love about her and what drives her to the stars.Wedding Photography? That begins here!Want more? Check out the UK's largest Wedding Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.uk
There's a key difference between Wedding Video and Wedding Film. One you should have, and the other you'll love having! There's a key difference and it's not what you expect it will be!Join us as we talk all things Wedding Film with Adam from Oxen Media. If you're thinking about having your Wedding filmed, grab some paper and a pen because you're about to discover exactly what to look out for when you're looking for the ideal Wedding Filming Company for your Wedding.And yes, it totally helps when your chosen Supplier is SUCH a nice guy with a big heart and bags of enthusiasm.Let's get into it!Want more? Check out the UK's largest Wedding Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukWe'd love to see you there!
Join us for a chat with Sigita from Sig Makeup as we talk all things Weddings, Makeup, Love and Happiness. Oh, and Books, Regrets, the absence of "what if's" and Romance.Honestly, the true beauty of what you'll discover here is not just skin deep.Want more? Swing by the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.uk and say hi!See you there!
Question - What do you get for your Wedding when you enlist the talent of amazing songwriters for stage and screen? Easy! You get a stunningly beautiful, emotive bespoke Wedding song all about your lives together. Selda and Derek are a Wedding songwriting duo from New York City with some seriously awesome connections. These two amazing humans joined us on Bride Craic to chat about all things inspirational, music, love and laughter... and butter in your coffee! Welcome to the world of professional bespoke Wedding song writing, welcome to the world of Selda and Derek. You'll not want to miss this! Discover just how fantastic these incredible Wedding songwriters are right now. Your Wedding will thank you for it!Want to hear more? Swing by the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.uk and say hi!See you there!
Wedding Cake? You're thinking, gotta taste nice! Check! gotta look great! Check! But today's master baker invites you to want to stroke the Wedding Cake. Figuratively, not literally. Ultra sci fi enthusiast and Wedding Cake baker extraordinaire, Jenni Whitby joins us on Bride Craic to chat about all things texture and otherworldly with lashings of courgette and super exotic flavours to go.If you're looking for the ultimate Wedding Cake experience? We invite you to get in touch with Jenni immediately. We all love bespoke, we all love passion and Jenni has both in abundance, and a little bit of something else too!Grab a cuppa and let's talk concrete and Wedding Cakes!Hungry for more? Swing by the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.uk and say hi!See you there!
Whether you like the idea of having kids at your Wedding or not... there's a lot to consider! Why did we go from a firm belief that Weddings are not for kids to an unwavering belief that they should be there, having a great time? We catch up with Holly Allan from Bell Of The Ball, provider of amazing Wedding entertainment for kids. What do kids expect from Weddings? How can they enjoy the day like never before? And if you've got kids and are attending a Wedding, how can you have the best day ever too?All this and more in this amazingly insightful walk through everything you need to know about kids and Weddings. Spoiler alert! It can work wonderfully!Holly is amazing and she has you covered!Want more? Swing by the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.uk and say hi!See you there!
Everyone we've ever met has had a tough time choosing that one special Wedding Photographer that is destined to create the most amazing images from your Wedding Day. Well Hannah, she had to choose not one, but two Photographers for her two Weddings! One here in the UK and one in Malaysia.How exactly do you find the perfect Wedding Photographer for you? What makes the right one stick out? Is it really possible to get it right twice?All this and more in this incredibly entertaining and informative chat with Hannah Larkin - plus, discover where to find Bridal footwear in the style of mice! ... Complete with whiskers!Want more? Swing by the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.uk and say hi!See you there!
How did "Vanilla Weddings" help Sarah to create the most amazingly heartfelt wedding creations for Brides and Grooms to be around the world? How does the experience of getting married create the passion to pursue your dreams? We catch up with Sarah Cammish from Elsa Rose Boutique who is a total expert when it comes to creating something new, from your something old. Sarah is 100% all about heritage and inherited jewellery and has such an eye for detail. If you're looking for the perfect way to incorporate family heirloom jewellery into your Wedding, Sarah is THE person to speak to - plus, she's completely lovely to boot!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
Piano! That classic look and sound that just speaks to Weddings! If you're in any way thrilled by music and the idea of having live music on your Wedding Day, then you're already considering your options. Sarah from Girl and Piano joins me for an in-depth look at how music helps shape your Wedding Day, painting an audible canvas that relaxes and entertains your guests. What music fits best and when, and even how video games from the 90's are getting in on the action!This is one bumper action packed episode you simply do not want to miss! Tune in now :)Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
Being influenced by Wedding Makeup shots online can be REALLY deceptive. So many doctored images, so many filters... how can you tell that you're seeing the real deal? How you do you know that the Makeup Artist you're looking at can actually deliver the polished results you're seeing on Pinterest and Instagram? Rachel gets together with Nik, Wedding Makeup Artist, to really dig into the differences between a super experienced Wedding Makeup Artist and one that's relying too much on polish after the day. This is an absolute must see episode as Nik takes us super deep into Wedding Makeup secrets and gives you some of the best ever Wedding Makeup tips!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
As more and more Brides and Grooms start to really explore styling their Weddings to match their highest hopes and dreams, amazing Wedding Suppliers like Kerry from Epic Event Hire are really stepping up to the call.Join Rachel and Kerry as they discuss how Wedding Decor Hire has changed, especially in the last couple of years. What's available now? How does it work? What happens when your supply stock starts to take over your summer house?Join us for a cuppa and super chilled chat about all things Weddings and Wedding Decor Hire.Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
How do you get truly spontaneous Wedding Photos? What qualities are you looking for in a Wedding Photographer and how do you choose the right Wedding Photographer for you? Are there secrets behind those amazing Wedding shots that you love? Ever wondered what the secret is behind some of the best Wedding Photos ever taken? Join Nathan Walker and I as we chat through the seldom discussed Wedding Photographer secrets that put you at ease, achieve the results you're looking for and ultimately create those key images that take your breath away.Tune in, chillax and let's spill some Wedding Photography beans!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
Wedding Venues! What's the Craic at the moment? Can you book? Can you move your date? Can you even get married right now? Sam from The Ravenswood Wedding Venue in West Sussex joins me for a super energetic chat about all things Weddings and Wedding Venues.If you're planning your Wedding right now you're not going to want to miss this pivotal chat.This is going to blow the lid off for you!!!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
It's all about the little things! Those tiny but all important details that make your Wedding Day everything that it can be. One of those little tiny details is your glasses. You might be forgiven for thinking that, you know what, your everyday glasses will do just fine, thank you very much. But have you really thought this through? Karen Haase is one of the very few Wedding Eyewear specialists in the UK and she's joining us today to share everything you need to know about Bridal and Wedding Eyewear. Including why buying bespoke Wedding Glasses needn't be the expense you might consider it to be. There's more than a few gold nuggets to be heard here and Karen is absolutely amazing at getting right to the heart of what you need to know and why. If you're a glasses wearer or considering Wedding Day contact lenses, this is going to blow your mind!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
We are all in danger of falling into the trap of assuming that acquiring the services of a Wedding Planner is just for "Big Weddings". But nothing could be further from the truth. We sit down with a cuppa and chat to the amazing Martina Paul from Wonderful Events about all aspects of Wedding Planning and coordination. This is the perfect opportunity to see behind the curtain and hear some amazing Wedding secrets from one the finest Wedding Planners in the UK.Martina leaves no stone unturned in her detailed breakdown of everything you need to know about Wedding Planners and what they can bring to your Wedding table.Let's get stuck in!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
The future of Wedding Photography! Is there still a place for Professional Wedding Photographers at Weddings? Spoiler alert!!!! .... Absolutely! Kathryn and I discuss that one little thing that's becoming SO important in our society today. Why it matters so much to EVERYONE and how only a professional Wedding Photographer can get it right. Plus, why accidents are amazing, what they bring to the excitement of your day and how you can turn a frown upside-down. This is a monster, action packed episode of Bride Craic that you'll not want to miss!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
As the world feels the strain under the oppression of Coronavirus, a small team of Wedding Suppliers had the amazing idea to get together to share some positive vibes and razor sharp planning advice for all Brides and Grooms affected by the massive changes sweeping our world. The range and quality of advice and sheer positivity here is amazingly heartwarming. If you or a loved one is experiencing Wedding stress right now, you can't go far wrong by tuning in to hear that you're not alone and we've all got your back. #CarpeWeddingDiemBaby!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
A Wedding Ceremony where you DON'T read, practice or know your vows before the event? It's happening! For amazing bilingual Wedding Celebrant, Yvonne Beck, it's fast becoming a Wedding trend! Plus, what Sleepless in Seattle means for the wonderful, bespoke Wedding Ceremonies that Yvonne creates.Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
Destination Weddings at HOME! It truly is amazing just how many fantastic options we have for destination style Weddings right here at home in the UK. There's a reason why SO many international couples elope to the UK for THEIR Weddings. We catch up with Gill Johnston from Scots Celebrant to explore our amazing staycation Wedding options, how to save money and make more of your Wedding that you ever thought possible! It all starts with a Wedding Celebrant, so let's get "craic-ing"!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
This is AMAZING! As we move ever more into the future of Weddings becoming amazing parties full of personal attention to detail, one thing to my mind REALLY sticks out. And that's having a personal song written, just for you, as a couple, for your Wedding. The possibilities are endless and so I wanted to get together with our amazing friend Lynz Crichton over a coffee, to really drill down into the process, why you should even bother and what you actually get out of having a bespoke wedding song written for you. This is explosive stuff you don't want to miss!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
It's soooooo tempting to hit the high street, even the digital ones for your perfect finishing touches. But you know what we always say... investigate bespoke! There are so many expert designers and makers out there who can literally produce a gorgeous one off piece for you at genuinely surprisingly affordable prices. Ivana from Wedding Crafts Academy is one such artisan who is an absolute expert at designing and making bespoke Wedding Hair Accessories and beyond. Rachel catches Ivana for a fun chat about all things embellishments, wedding hair and going bespoke.Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
Your Wedding Ceremony! The crux, the main event, the essence, the reason. However you see your Wedding Ceremony, it's a pretty big deal! And there are SO many ways to have it truly represent you both, as a couple. Gone are the days of "off the shelf" Wedding Ceremonies. Your Wedding is no different. The truth is, you're unique and your partner is unique too. You deserve to have a Wedding Ceremony that speaks to, and about, YOU. Tanya Jones from Perfect Promises joins me to get into the nitty gritty of the full range of your options and why they matter so much! Let's do this!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
Wedding Music is an art! In fact, I'd go so far as to say that music at your Wedding can make or break the whole vibe of the day! So picking a Wedding Musician that can really deliver should be right at the top of your most wanted list. Allow me to introduce you to my amazing friend, Guido, also know as 88 The Pianist. Guido is 5 stars all the way, the real deal. I'm delighted to be able to share a live performance of Guido's amazing talent here with you today. Tune in, sit back and relax, you're about to meet a Wedding maestro! Enjoy!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukand also a full quality version of 88's performance here:https://vimeo.com/396128235See you there!
Where do you go when you know that you want your Wedding Dress to push the envelope? You've trailed and trialled for weeks looking for that one special dress that really screams, "YOU". Some you love but aren't quite your style or some you like aspects of but wish would just be a little more, "me". Mette Baillie one of Scotland's premier Wedding Dress Designers joins us for a chat about bespoke and how you really can have it your way, without breaking the bank. Dress and impress!Check us out - the UK's largest Wedding Planning Video Blog at https://www.weddingespresso.co.ukSee you there!
The truth? Not all Wedding Make Up Artists are created equal. The thing that separates the great from the average is actually not Make Up. It's timings! Amazing trail blazing Wedding Make Up Artist, Chrys Chapman joins me for a chat about what really matters and how to choose the right Wedding Make Up Artist for you.
Gosh! Wedding Jewellery! For most Brides and Grooms to be, it's a pretty big decision... when you get into it! Now our friend Mark offers something a bit special, a bit unique. You already know that you want something bespoke, but have you ever considered making it yourself? This is exactly what Mark Fenn offers... alongside homemade cake and great company. An unparalleled experience that will make stories to last a lifetime.
Good Wedding Musicians vs bad Wedding Musicians... what's the difference? How do you spot either and what happens when you do? Joey Burdon from Warble, one of the UK's largest and most successful Wedding Music Agencies brings us fully up to speed. Never risk booking dud music for your Wedding Day with this quick overview of what REALLY matters and why!
Can anyone be a Wedding Celebrant? Technically, sure, but there's some secret sauce that every amazing Wedding Celebrant has that transforms them from ordinary into the perfect person to host your extra special Ceremony. Michelle Taylor, the award winning Funky Celebrant shares her unique perspective on what really funks up a Wedding Celebrant.
What's missing from your Wedding Party Planning? Trust us when we say it's a good Wedding Magician! Canapés? Absolutely!, Music? Definitely! Wedding Magician? Absolutely! Paul Dawson, aka, "Scoop" joins me for a chat about how to layer up the ice breakers during your Drinks Reception, why Wedding Magic sits at the top and how a full on cabaret show might just be your "thing". Let's get to it!
The search for Wedding Venues as unique as your are is over! Alfred Hitchcock fan? Psycho fan? Heck yes, we are! The "psycho shower" is not to be missed! Nestled in the beautiful town of Ashbourne with it's independent shops and olde worldy feels this could be THE DIY Wedding Venue of your dreams.
For gorgeous, hand made, bespoke Wedding Stationery, Lynda is your lady. Inspired by beautiful calligraphy and typographic design, Lynda's amazing work just might be the minimalist look you're pining after. Lynda joins us for a cuppa and a chat about all things Wedding Stationery and inspirational. Exciting and straightforward!
Ahoy Matey! Continuing our tour of the amazing Wedding Venues from The Royal Museums Greenwich, awesome Wedding Coordinator Sophie Linin takes us on a tour of one the most unique and historic Wedding Venues in the UK. Ladies and Gentlemen, we present for your listening pleasure, The Cutty Sark. Welcome aboard!
Lucy is an amazing Wedding Supplier! As a writer of bespoke Wedding Poetry, Lucy is on a mission to create a whole new level of celebration, not only for your Wedding, but for your Hen Do or Stag Do too... or in fact any major event in your life where you want to create a lasting artefact that "speaks" to your heart. Honestly, it would be a crime not to check out this ladies rhyme! Fun poetry laced with wit and humour. Go on, treat yourself!
What the heck are you going to do when Wedding Planning stress REALLY kicks in and you just need to get away from it all for awhile? Fiona Kelly turns to a series of Movies that "magically" give her a great big hug. With special guest appearance from Sophie Linin from the Royal Museums Greenwich Wedding Venues. A must see discussion not about Weddings, because your Wedding needs some chill out time!
2 Wedding Film Makers go "reel to reel" to chat about what inspirations make great Wedding Films and how the world of cinema and music inspires and influences every scene.
Bridal Hair Edinburgh - the highest quality wedding hair and makeup in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. Discover why it's all about the dress and learn about the dangers of Instagram, Pintrest and Wedding Magazines. Discover what works for you because the key to amazing results is going fully bespoke. Selina Allan from Mission Hair takes us on a journey of discovery into why hair and makeup is her mission.
Holdsworth House Weddings, beautiful, secluded Yorkshire Weddings near the heart of Bronte Country. If you're on the look out for a truly unique, historical Manor House in the heart of Yorkshire, look no further than Holdsworth House in Halifax. We meet up with Joseph Farrar, General Manager to chat all things Yorkshire Weddings.
When Katherine Holt from Giftast told us she was writing a new Wedding Planner Book, we got excited! When I finally got my hands on a copy, I was blown away. Quite simply, Katherine has written one of the most amazing books on Wedding Planning that I have ever read. One part personal story, one part essential planning guides and one part practical advice. Find out exactly why this is one of the very best Wedding Planner books ever written.
Winton Castle Weddings are something special. With a bevvy of surprises just begging to be discovered, Winton Castle near Edinburgh hosts just a small number of exclusive weddings per year. If you're seeking an intimate wedding venue on a grand scale, you need to shortlist Winton Castle and discover what's in store for your one of a kind wedding.
Your Wedding First Dance is the key to launching your disco in style. There's a right way and there's a wrong way to launch your wedding first dance. With Nicola Martin from Five Star Wedding Dance we break down exactly what you must know to give your Wedding guests a wedding first dance and a disco to remember.
Wedding Guest RSVPs... it's all a bit chaotic isn't it? Some go missing, some don't reply. What to do? Well here's an amazing solution, it's called "Be Our Guest" and it's an amazing App from our friends over in Dublin. This is going to blow your mind!
Wedding rings form such a symbolic part of a Wedding Ceremony. But do you know why we use a specific finger for the wedding band? It dates back to Roman times! Mark Fenn shares his unique insights in this fun wedding planning chat.
How exactly does a String Quartet work at a Wedding at Manor By The Lake in The Cotswolds? We asked Tina Nicol, Wedding Coordinator and Lynette Webster from Capriccio String Quartet to join us for a round table chat about it all.
If I could do it all again... get married that is! Join our round table chat on how we'd do things differently today! Don't risk having Wedding Day regrets!
Your search for the perfect Wedding Venue in the Yorkshire Countryside ends here. With 2 different Wedding Venues on site, we explore options at The Moorlands Inn, Halifax with Susan Hutchinson, Wedding Coordinator.
Need the ultimate wow your guests moment for your first dance? Imagine the look on your wedding guests faces when it's a bespoke song written just for you!
Beautiful countryside style Weddings in the heart of London? Let's discover The Queen's House Greenwich with Sophie Linin, Wedding Coordinator extraordinaire!