S07 E08 – Fiona Kennedy – Ceremony Singer, Songwriter & Independent Musician
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Release Date: 03/20/2024
S08 E05 – Emer & Michael Paul - Wedding Couple
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Emer & Michael Paul join the pod to have the craic and sure tell us a fair bit about their wedding day. Full of character and friendly their approach will help people have a wedding day your own way with too much fuss, allowing suppliers to do their job while they have the craic with friends and families and still make it their own with small, impactful choices. A lesson in swinging for those who are interested, pineapple? Christmas wedding tips, song tips, singer must haves (Caroline Fraher). Michael Paul loves cheeky talk and a bit of back and forth. Despite being so...
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S08 E04 – Jacinta & Bernard - Wedding Couple
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Why us? Why not you! Jacinta & Bernard kindly join Laura and Benny to tell of there unassuming wedding day in Adare. For however simple and normal Jacinta & Bernard thought their wedding day was, we can reassure you it was a day to remember. Bring their own personalities and preferences to the day and allowing their friends and family to help and joy in the celebrations. A modern phenomenon, a Bank Holiday Monday Wedding. Why wait all weekend? Who said anything about waiting for Monday: let the fun begin, buildup crank up and mischief manifest. Vendor snatching is a hidden gem...
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S08 E03 – Eddie & Ian - Wedding Couple
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Ian & Eddie had one of the most epic celebrations of all time. Eddie loved the wedding planning and thought of every scenario prior to the big day. Then genuinely let go of the reins on the day and had a ball. Ian not to be out done made the wedding cake. The lads give great advice on all parts of weddings, from vibes to budgets, suit secrets to ponchos. Eddie & Ian got married in the Great Southern Killarney and could not speak more highly of the team. Shout out to Helen O'Sullivan Celebrant too. Same Sex Aisle walk tip! Topics covered are: Barber Shop mornings, first touch,...
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S08 E02 - Síona & Sean - Wedding Couple
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Síona & Sean on their 1 year wedding anniversary (there or there abouts) call in to talk to Laura and Benny about there family wedding day. 2 kids and a long awaited celebration, Síona & Sean let their personalities and genuine preferences dictate what they did and did not do on their Wedding Day. Sean hangs himself before Benny got a chance to, Sean forgot his suit and Síona ONLY FOUND OUT ON THE PODCAST! Síona had her own forgetful moments, knickers! The comfort of getting ready at home and even more so when your home is across the road from Mum’s. Síona & Sean were...
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S08 E01 - Katie & Cormac - Wedding Couple
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
We had the best chat with Katie and Cormac, who got married in February 2024. Off Season in Ireland and in their own way. They had 40 or so guests at the Ceremony and Dining, with a more extensive guest list at night for the dancing and late night party. Katie and Cormac tell us all: How it was organising a wedding short term. Spending time with family and those that travelled. How it was taping up…ladies. Wedding Dress shopping, Wedding Suit decisions. Hair issues and knowing when to settle on a style/finish. Openly and genuinely, Katie and Cormac let us in on the feelings...
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S07 E24 - Red Church - Formal Menswear
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Red Church formal menswear joins Laura and Benny to talk everything from black tie to semi formal to smart casual. Suiting Different Styles, what a tag line and it rings through when you hear all Eoin and the team at Red Church have to offer. Not just handing over the physical product, the lads at Red Church give great advice, guidance and options when you visit. We had great craic talking about how the Bride manages to crash the suit picking at some stage. If some lads are lucky they might even get to pick a tie colour! Covering all bases does work out and tips of helping out the...
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S07 E23 - Auntie Katie's - Wedding Babysitters
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Wedding Babysitters and Entertainers and all round legends! Auntie Katie's join Laura and Benny to give us the run down on taking care of the little people at weddings. Auntie Katie's are multi award winning and rightly so. Nation wide coverage and options to bring them abroad too. Check in whatever your circumstances. Full of character Katie lets us know of her engagement and horse experience. Clodagh tells us of her Rose of Cork adventure. Child minding in not just available for the wedding day itself, but also the day before and after. The excitement and energies levels are all over...
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S07 E22 - Pristine Classics Occasions
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
For all the car heads Pristine Classics Occasions is where it is at. Not only Chauffeur options but Self-Drive classics are also available. Helen joins Laura and Benny to chat all things fancy cars. Not only that Pristine Classics Occasions now offers Prosecco Truck and Ice Cream Bike. Helen explains the benefits of Self-Drive Vintage from time together, surprise delivery, support before and during the day, photo ops and just plain good fun. Deceiving spacious for those with big dresses or super tall the low cars don’t mean a tight squeeze. Insurance is hassle free. Collection is covered...
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S07 E21 - Truly Diverse
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
E21 - Truly Diverse Kieran from Truly Diverse, a craic addicted joins Laura and Benny this week. Kieran’s energy levels are off the charts. Laura and Kieran bring noise levels in any room, to a new found octave. Bling Jackets, Split Pants, Dry Sparks, Sing Songs, April Fools, ‘nough said? (a whirl wind of a listen) Truly Diverse are one of the top entertainers in Ireland, they bring a big show to Weddings. The variety of songs and variety of approach, gets every guest on board. You just can’t resist but join in when the lads get going (sometimes I can’t get laura to leave the...
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S07 E20 – Damian Moloney - Officiant - Registered Solemniser
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Damian is a beaut of a man, West Cork true n true and one of the best celebrants in Ireland if not in all of Clon! A Registered Solemniser in Ireland through Spiritual Ceremonies. Damian has endless stories, dead pan humour followed by a cackle of a laugh. If you want someone to be calm when the wedding storm is all around you, Damian is your man. Great advice of: trust your vendors, along with: go how the couple’s vision of their day is. Bottom line is it is the wedding couples’ day. With the guts of 8 years experience, Damian shares some of the more unique elements added to the...
info_outlineNone other than Ed Sheran gets called out by Fiona Kennedy. As Fiona played Pairc Ui Chaoimh in 1985 to 60,000 Kris Kristofferson with just her guitar. Stick that up your jumper Ed.
Fiona Kennedy has a rich legacy and an evolving future. Winner of Screen Test, an RTE talent competition in the 80s. Saw Fiona go on to release 4 independent albums.
At the end of March 2024 Fiona self-produced show Natural Woman will debut at the Cork Arts Theatre. Inspired by women, Fiona is a woman who is both talented and inspiring in her own right.
Fiona gives us her full background in Wedding Music and how ceremonies have changed over her career. Great advice is given to those who want the traditional wedding march, to those who do not know what they want at all and how to strike a balance in the church.
Fiona's talent for songwriting is transferable to wedding ceremonies, as some songs may require a little tweaking. Tips for family and friends singing in the church too. As a wedding supplier we build many connections and Fiona shares some wonderful stories, singing across generations of weddings.
Award Winning in all her music endeavours, Fiona was awarded Wedding Singer of the Year in 2021. Fiona puts that down to the reviews from couples.
Fiona is also available for Drinks Receptions and highly recommended by Benny (and he is a tough cookie!).
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Check out Fiona’s Show: https://corkartstheatre.com/event/natural-woman-fiona-kennedy/
All things Fiona at: https://www.fionakennedy.ie/
Have a listen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XLohQJFHdfwq9xuxODdz6?si=n3DP34cwQjubEqWAAb68fw
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