Welcome to The Nessa Loves Weddings Podcast. This podcast was created from my love of weddings and my interest in speaking to amazing people. The podcast will feature real brides, sharing their wedding details and stories as well as chats with some of the best people in the wedding industry.
Thank you so much for listening and I really hope you enjoy these gorgeous conversations.
You can follow me over on Instagram at @nessalovesweddings where I will share all the details & photos from each episode
For this episode, I spoke to real bride Laura Cooney Greene about her beautiful wedding in Tankardstown House.
We chatted about finding Laura’s dream dress, about breaking some of the usual Irish wedding traditions and doing what was important to Laura and her husband on their wedding day.
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Signature Rentals, Ireland's bespoke hire company for all your wedding and event decor wishes.
You can find them on their website at signaturerentals.ie or on Instagram @signature_rentals.
30 Mar 2023
Episode #14 Interview with Heather Betsy from Flowerpop
For this episode, I spoke to the ray of sunshine that is Heather Betsy of Flowerpop. Heather is a wedding & events florist who also has her own flower shop/studio in Inchicore in Dublin.
Heather gives great advice to brides and grooms for choosing their wedding flowers.
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Signature Rentals, Ireland's bespoke hire company for all your wedding and event decor wishes.
You can find them on their website at signaturerentals.ie or on Instagram @signature_rentals.
16 Mar 2023
Episode #13 Interview with Orla Lorenza
For this episode, I spoke to Real Bride Orla Lorenza about her gorgeous Christmas wedding in Powerscourt Hotel in Ireland.
We chatted about what she prioritised for her wedding, the suppliers she is so delighted she invested in and how she found her dream gown by Israeli designer, Dana Harel.
She gives some really practical advice for brides-to-be and we talk all about her wedding style! Hope you enjoy listening to Orla as much as I did chatting to her.
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Signature Rentals, Ireland's bespoke hire company for all your wedding and event decor wishes.
You can find them on their website at signaturerentals.ie or on Instagram @signature_rentals.
2 Mar 2023
Episode #12 Interview with Sinead Watkins
For this episode, I spoke to gorgeous Real Bride Sinead Watkins. We chatted about Sinead's two wedding celebrations - one of which took place in Brisbane in Australia and the other celebration which took place in Westmeath in Ireland.
Sinead's unique and creative personal style really shone through in her wedding style and I loved chatting with her about her dress and accessories as well as her overall vision for both of her wedding celebrations.
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Signature Rentals, Ireland's bespoke hire company for all your wedding and event decor wishes.
You can find them on their website at signaturerentals.ie or on Instagram @signature_rentals.
16 Feb 2023
Episode #11 Interview with Charlotte Wilden
For this episode, I had a gorgeous chat with London-based dress designer Charlotte of Wilden London.
We spoke about the process behind creating her incredible bespoke bridal gowns, her new made-to-measure collection and her own exciting wedding plans for next year.
If you are considering having your dream dress made for your wedding, you’ll get lots of advice from Charlotte in this episode.
The podcast is kindly sponsored by Signature Rentals, Ireland’s bespoke hire company for all your wedding and event décor wishes. Learn more about them on their website at signaturerentals.ie
2 Feb 2023
Episode #10 Interview with Isabel Gleeson
In this episode, I speak to Real Bride Isabel Gleeson who is a fashion buyer and stylist who recently launched her preloved wedding shopping platform, Rebride.
Isabel chats to me about her own glamorous black-tie wedding in Powerscourt in Co. Wicklow.
We chat about making your wedding really personal through your styling, choosing the right suppliers and also about considering more sustainable choices for your wedding shopping in regards to your dress, shoes and wedding week outfits!
I loved this chat with Isabel and you will definitely get so much inspiration from this episode.
The podcast is kindly sponsored by Signature Rentals, Ireland’s bespoke hire company for all your wedding and event décor wishes.
Learn more on their website at signaturerentals.ie
12 Jan 2023
Episode #9 Interview with Gabi Kmitas Petal
For this episode, I was delighted to speak to my gorgeous new business partner Gabi Kmitas Petal.
We have just launched our new weddings and events styling & planning company Gabi & Nessa Studio. Gabi set up her former wedding styling and planning business, Petal & Twine, in 2005 and has worked at home and abroad on events and weddings ever since.
Gabi is a creative genius and perfectionist who gets to know her clients so well that they become close friends. I am so happy that we get to work together on beautiful weddings and events going forward.
Gabi loves weddings as much as I do so I hope you enjoy our chat about all things wedding related.
You can follow Gabi & Nessa on Instagram at gabiandnessa we would be delighted to chat with you there too if you have any wedding questions!
8 Dec 2022
Episode #8 Interview with Holly Barry
For this episode, I spoke to another gorgeous Real Bride about her very recent wedding. Holly Barry celebrated her wedding in October in Killarney.
Holly speaks with such admiration and enthusiasm for her vendors and suppliers in this episode. She really had a wedding that was true to her own classic and elegant style.
We chatted about her search for her perfect wedding dress and how it can feel so overwhelming until you discover what works for you.
We chatted about her stand-out moments and about how lovely it is to include people who are no longer with us on your day. l I loved chatting to Holly about her elegant, classic and personal wedding style - she is a total ray of sunshine.
10 Nov 2022
Episode #7 Interview with Clodagh O'Shea
I am delighted to introduce my latest podcast guest to you - Real Bride, Dr. Clodagh O’Shea. Clodagh specialises in aesthetic medicine so many of you may already follow her on Instagram for her incredible skincare advice and results.
Clodagh and I chatted about her gorgeous Irish wedding in Dromquinna Manor in Kenmare. Clodagh also lets us know her three non-negotiables for healthy skin for every bride in the run-up to your wedding. I loved chatting with Clodagh about her elegant, classic, timeless wedding style.
Hope you love the episode as much as I do!
27 Oct 2022
Episode #6 Interview with Roisin Moloney
Are you considering or planning a wedding in Ibiza? If so, you definitely need to listen to this episode with Real Bride, Róisín Moloney.
Róisín lives in Barcelona where she creates bespoke Mediterranean events and experiences for her lucky clients. She is originally from Dublin & celebrated her own beautiful wedding in Ibiza.
In this episode, we chatted about her destination wedding experience as well as getting all the details on her new exciting events business.
Róisín is such an interesting person to chat to & I am so delighted to share our conversation with you.
This podcast is sponsored by travel experts - Travel Counsellors - www.travelcounsellors.ie.
13 Oct 2022
Episode #5 Interview with Michaela O'Shaughnessy
For this episode, I spoke to Real Bride, Michaela O’Shaughnessy. Originally from Galway, Michaela is living with her husband Cathal in the Upper East Side of New York City.
Michaela planned her stylish but relaxed Irish wedding in Cloughjordan House from New York. We chat about planning your wedding from abroad and about Michaela’s country chic styling & how she created moodboards for her tablescapes and flowers.
Michaela speaks about what she calls her dress “journey” - how she found the whole process of wedding dress shopping and how she wishes brides didn’t put such pressure on themselves to be their best self for their day. We also chat about the range of emotions you can experience throughout the day - both good and bad.
I’m so happy I got to have this beautifully honest conversation with Michaela. She is such a wonderful guest and I know you will get lots of inspiration and advice from listening to our wedding chat.
This podcast is sponsored by travel experts - Travel Counsellors www.travelcounsellors.ie
30 Sept 2022
Episode #4 Interview with Lyndsey Cavanagh
This episode's guest is Lyndsey Cavanagh, founder and designer of Irish jewellery brand, One Dame Lane.
Lyndsey's stunning jewellery is worn by brides all over the world and I was delighted to chat to her about how she went from travelling the world working in the beauty industry to living in a cave in Spain and how she ended up creating some of the most talked about jewellery on the wedding scene.
Lyndsey offers lots of super helpful advice for brides to be when choosing their wedding accessories in this episode. Lyndsey absolutely loves what she does and you can feel her passion for helping brides to look great and to be their true selves when listening to her speak. She is a beautiful person who offers the best service and experience for her clients. I loved having this conversation with Lyndsey and I hope you enjoy listening to it too.
This podcast is kindly sponsored by travel experts - Travel Counsellors www.travelcounsellors.ie (http://www.travelcounsellors.ie/)
15 Sept 2022
Episode #3 Interview with Joanne Kennedy
This episode's guest is another incredible Real Bride, Joanne Kennedy.
Joanne spends her time planning and styling other people's dream weddings and events so we chat about what it was like to plan her own perfect day with all of her favourite suppliers involved.
Joanne tells me how her wedding plans changed from a Summer wedding in Portugal to a Winter wedding in Ireland and how she eventually created the most beautifully moody, opulent and romantic setting for herself, her husband and her guests to truly enjoy.
Think black tablescaping & white roses with a hint of blush! I know you will get lots of real inspiration and advice from this gorgeous conversation with wedding and events planner, Joanne Kennedy.
This podcast is kindly sponsored by travel experts - Travel Counsellors www.travelcounsellors.ie (http://www.travelcounsellors.ie/)
1 Sept 2022
Episode #2 Interview with Dawn Hill
I am delighted to introduce my second podcast guest to you - Real Bride, Dawn Hill. I came across Dawn’s wedding through her florist Heather from FlowerPop. I instantly fell in love with her glamorous wedding style which took place in Dublin City centre.
Dawn tells us how she always knew she wanted a New York-inspired wedding style and she delivered a beautifully chic celebration which was straight out of the Upper East Side. Dawn also chats to me about her wedding dress drama which luckily worked out right before her wedding day!
I hope you get lots of inspiration and advice from this gorgeous conversation with Dawn Hill.
This podcast is sponsored by travel experts - Travel Counsellors www.travelcounsellors.ie (http://www.travelcounsellors.ie/)
Make sure to follow @nesslovesweddings on Instagram for previews and bonus content.
18 Aug 2022
Episode #1 Interview with Lauren Arthurs
The Nessa Loves Weddings podcast is finally here! I am delighted to introduce my very first guest to you - my first Real Bride, Lauren Arthurs.
Lauren is a superstar lifestyle and fashion influencer who got married in a stunning castle last year in Ireland. Choosing the one and only wedding venue she visited was the first box Lauren ticked on her wedding planning journey.
Lauren chats to me about the chilled approach she took to planning all elements of her wedding. She always knew she wanted a winter wedding and she delivered a beautifully opulent but cosy winter celebration for her friends and family.
I cannot wait for you to hear all the wedding details and I hope you get lots of inspiration and advice from this gorgeous conversation.
This podcast is sponsored by travel experts - Travel Counsellors www.travelcounsellors.ie
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