Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Laura finally gets Benny onboard with joining the show. Laura Redhead Benson (and Benny) covers everything Wedding related. Long form discussion with Wedding Industry experts. As well as Hints and Tips for brides, grooms, guests, family, all those involved in, going to, or have attended Weddings. Wedding Experts from all disciplines: Officiants, Hair Stylists, Bands, Photographers, Make Artists, Fashion Tailors, Magicians, Videographers, Venues, Decor Designers, Bakers, DJs, Florists, the list goes on and on. Laura and Benny Photography are wedding photographers from Cork, Ireland. They Photograph wedding throughout Munster and Leinster.
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S06 E17 – Wedding Gifts – How much to give? How much to expect to receive?
10/03/2023
S06 E17 – Wedding Gifts – How much to give? How much to expect to receive?
After recently giving advice to friends and family, Laura and Benny share their take on Wedding Gifts. God Bless the days of brown envelopes because cash is king in Ireland’s Wedding Gift Circles. Physical gifts are rare. But how much do people actually gift? Caution and realism is needed! Balance what you spend vs what you expect in return. The range of gifts taps out at a certain monetary value so don’t presume if you spend more, you get more back. Laura time hops back a generation, to the land of toasters! Benny does some average gestimations. How to pick a gift amount is suggested and the helpful tradition of dropping in a card before the big day is flagged. Other brief money topics include: pre-wedding costs, couples gifting to each other and couples gifting to everyone! Remember whatever your situation, if you got invited people want you there. #wedding #ireland #podcast You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: Laura can be now found on TikTok
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S06 E16 – First Look & Pre-Ceremony Photoshoots Summary
09/26/2023
S06 E16 – First Look & Pre-Ceremony Photoshoots Summary
As seasons change and lighting slips away into Autumn and Winter, First Looks and Pre-Ceremony Shoots are considered. Laura and Benny do a summary the options available and give some crucial tips (flower arrival time, who needs to be ready when etc.). We are talking Couple Only First Look, + Couple Photoshoot, + Bridal Shoot and + Family Shoot. Kids discussed too. Benny harps on about Leave Time over Ceremony Time. Travel impacts are addressed. Venue situations are highlighted (to be seen or not to be seen). It really is all about balance, communication and timing. Laura has exciting news! Is she a Matron of Honour or a Maid of Honour? Laura was asked to be bridesmaid for one of her very best friends. Shout to Danny and Anthony who shared all their knowledge of specific venues (for Laura’s very best friends). Kingsley (the white cat) is now just hanging out on the podcast. Benny rocks a new mug! #wedding #ireland #podcast You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/ Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/ Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
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S06 E15 – Media Content Creation on your Wedding Day
09/19/2023
S06 E15 – Media Content Creation on your Wedding Day
Benny rocks another shirt. Laura sets the topic of Social Media content creation reaching new heights beyound Wedding Ceremonies (think unplugged etc.). The growing norm is your whole wedding day is an opportunity for content. Whether it be vendors, family or guests that are using a device to capture media content. Whether you asked them to or whether they asked you if it is ok to record. Personalities and attitudes to Media are so varied whatever end of the recording device you are on. Laura outlines how attitudes and acts impact the Mornings and various other parts of the wedding day. The need for balance in each individual day is discussed. The importance of the brides or grooms to communicate what they are ok with or what they are not happy with. Behind the Scenes recording is becoming more prominent. What to watch out for is discussed. Humans have always raced to be first, to be best and content is no different. People recording content, need to consider what is appropriate, when is an appropriate time to post and that first and foremost it is a wedding day, not a marketing opportunity or social credit scoring chance. Watch out for bad tips! Logic should flush out what pit falls await certain tips. #wedding #ireland #podcast You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/ Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/ Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
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S06 E14 - Back Again - Summer Wedding Overview - Lay of the Land
09/13/2023
S06 E14 - Back Again - Summer Wedding Overview - Lay of the Land
Laura and Benny return after an extremely busy summer of photographing Weddings. Giving an overview of what went down and what people should expect to come, on the Wedding front. Laura reads out some love letters as Benny rocks a holiday shirt as Ireland finally gets some sun after a wet summer (think Hawaii vibes or Miami Vice). The ever changing weather is discussed, hopes for an Autumn this year. The climate change fears. Plans A, Bs and Cs are touched on. Weddings in Ireland seem to be as busy as they have ever been, the vendor hunt is definitely on for all services. (Benny says "lay of the land" a lot) #wedding #ireland #podcast You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin, covering Leinster, Ireland: Laura can be now found on TikTok
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S06 E13 – Timing – don’t squeeze the life out of your wedding day
05/25/2023
S06 E13 – Timing – don’t squeeze the life out of your wedding day
Laura and Benny do a quick-fire podcast to try flag the issues people are seeing with timing Weddings. Logically timing the whole day solves a lot of problems. But some time pressures are being put on by providers not timing the whole day and not speaking with the couple (as to what the couple’s plans are). Laura and Benny run through timing a traditional church wedding and the rest of the wedding day. As well as timing a modern, all at one venue wedding day. Highlighting some extras that are impacting wedding day timings. Remember if time is tight, can you move something to another part of the day? Test out the advice you are given, time your day yourself. Does it make sense? Give buffers, don’t just hope for perfect timing. Be careful of online tips, most people do not see the whole wedding day, the person giving tips might not have even been to a whole wedding day! Don’t stress, don’t rush, enjoy your day! wedding #ireland #podcast You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S06 E12 - Aoife O'Neill Music - stay in your lane tomato
05/17/2023
S06 E12 - Aoife O'Neill Music - stay in your lane tomato
Aoife O'Neill Music goes on Laura and Benny Show to talk wedding singing. Aoife has the voice of an Angel and the tongue of a Demon. Stay in your lane tomato! (listen to make any sense) Cats keep her in check as Aoife lives for music. If she is not teaching she is playing/recording at home or at an event singing. She loves unique requests and is well up for learning a new song or re-working an old one. Her song range and list is long and wide. Traditional religious ceremonies are discussed and how getting a balance between acceptable songs and the couples favourites needs to be achieved. Aisle tips for any ceremony, music wise! With the shake up in the ceremony world we are seeing a wide variety of approaches and this in impacting singing so Aoife gives so home truths! Aoife is in high demand and will be launching new exclusive wedding day combos! As well for those who cannot book Aoife, why not get a recording from Aoife O'Neill Music. You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S06 E11 - Transport Warning & Ideas
05/03/2023
S06 E11 - Transport Warning & Ideas
Benny gives warnings on various types of transport. Laura gives ideas on various types of transport. Everything from comfort considerations to the length of time in transport and the additional time certain transport causes. Using multiple methods of transport on the day. not functional? still use the photo op. A list is rattled off! You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S06 E10 - Summer Warning - Hotness at your wedding
04/27/2023
S06 E10 - Summer Warning - Hotness at your wedding
As Laura get overly excited about the Summer Weddings, Benny issues stack warning of burning you bits. Trend is moving to outdoor weddings as an option in Ireland. For those freak heatwaves do plan if your wedding week is hit with sunshine bliss. Skin Care is discussed, what's an SPF? Are you a "pow" makeup artist or a technical one. Benny fumbles to explain. Glass box ceremony effect, umbrellas in the sun, sun, sun, sun! Fun parts of the summer weddings discussed too. Benny gives an AI photo tip. You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/ Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/ Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S06 E09 Bring the Positivity - Surprising Laura
04/20/2023
S06 E09 Bring the Positivity - Surprising Laura
Bring the good vibes! Mother of a groom put it lovely recently “it costs nothing to be nice” and many a wedding day participant could take that on board, so we are being a summer of good times and positive interactions. Winding Laura up Benny switches up the topic of the podcast. Whatever happens in the small moments of the day don’t dwell on it. Laura and Benny run through all the various people that can try create a downer on your day and call on everyone to have a positive contribution. Leave the snarkiness to the side and party of! Good times are coming! Be nice! #wedding #ireland #podcast You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/ Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/ Laura can be now found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraandbennyphotograph
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S06 E08 - Speeches
04/04/2023
S06 E08 - Speeches
The topic that shall not be mentioned! From the fear of long speeches, to not doing speeches at all. The varying degrees of speeches are discussed by Laura and Benny. New wave speeches vs the historic approach. When to have speeches, where to have speeches, the order of speeches. Pretty much all the ins and outs of speeches. Allocating time limits, windows, taking the venues advice! Importance of an M.C. Heckling is ok (oh no it isn’t!). When props go work. This is a long episode in honour of all the guests that had to sit through that speech! You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S06 E07 - Exit to Bell - Timing and Order
03/31/2023
S06 E07 - Exit to Bell - Timing and Order
The time between when you exit your wedding ceremony and the bell rings for dinner service is tricky and froth with choices. So what to do and how not to do the things you choose to do. Laura and Benny is this short episode try to flag some of the ways you can help yourself enjoy the brief time window and spend the time doing what you value. First up is the receiving line debacle, to shake hands, hugs n kisses for all or run for the hills! Lots of variations, lots of opinions for all types of personalities. Herding humans and the Family portraits, are family reliable? Who will be missing? Who will be messy? Communicate, box smart and weight up what you value. Not doubling up. Bridal Party, location logistics, drive time, remove repetition, variety of backdrop, orders and let people go. All that advice and more! Guests on the move, settling in to the venue and ready to welcome the couple. Down times that the couple get! Don’t forget to eat and drink. Don’t forget your entertainment! You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S06 E06 - Wedding Couple - Kacie & Darren
03/26/2023
S06 E06 - Wedding Couple - Kacie & Darren
Kacie & Darren: Running Fertility Haka Toasted Waterworks, Gently... Noisy bunch today. Kacie and Darren got married in May 2022 in Killarney, Kerry. They came in to share their story to highlight the importance of having fun on your wedding day no matter what happens. Kacie and Darren’s hotel flooded amongst other hiccups but it did bother them. Benny checks in with Darren on how he managed to balance up going out the night before without going too far. Being on location for your wedding can be tricky, not being with home comforts but Kacie and Darren recommend it. Think house rental plus hotel room. They wrote their own vows, did unique speeches and an epic first dance. TikTok generation is crashing through, how to use Social Media on your wedding day with losing time. Experiences meant Kacie wanted a fun morning, time and no stress. Darren didn’t want a director of a photographer. Receiving line conundrum is discussed, family photos, drinks in the park (so bold!), a running photoshoot, doing a dog on the cake, bestman’s toast, dress choice, threat yourself on the day and so much more is talked through. Laura and Benny see a lot but what fun did they miss afterwards? #fertilityhaka and more revealed. The noise level of the podcast was incredible, enjoy the listen. You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S6 E05 – Kids at Weddings
03/14/2023
S6 E05 – Kids at Weddings
An audio only podcast for this one, Kids be a touchy subjects, looks be flying! Glances be daggers. Laura and Benny discuss the options of: no kids at weddings, a selected few children at weddings and the wildly open invitation to the little people. Benny is bold as usual. Laura shows sensitivity to those travelling and kids being included/excluded. Are weddings family days or adult night outs? Communication as always is reiterated as being key. Suggestions as to how you can include kids throughout the day. Photo advice from child whispers, how to make friends not foes with the mini monsters. Timing flexibility, super tip! Hired Nanny options for the younger children. You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S6 E04 - Wedding Couple - Kate & Luke
03/04/2023
S6 E04 - Wedding Couple - Kate & Luke
Laura and Benny are joined for the first time by a Wedding Couple that they have photographed. Kate & Luke got married in 2022 and are delighted to share their Wedding Day story. Kate & Luke’s story is great as they remained true to their personalities and what they really wanted on from their celebrations. A video clip of Kate’s Wedding Dress being cut has gone viral with over 2 million views. We hear all about Kate’s father making the dresses and the impromptu wedding day alteration #cutthedress . Dad reveal explained by Luke as he had a great private moment with their daughter Ivy before the ceremony. To vow or not to vow, the tricky business of personalised vows is discussed. The trail blazing fun city photoshoot Kate and Luke envisioned, planned and executed despite the rain. Including the tribulations of a huge wedding dress/train. All round positivity! DIY tips and truths are laid bare. Kate and Luke had great advised like: Balance to your wedding day is adding key to happiness. Whatever goes wrong you can choose to lean in many directions but really takes something epic to impact a day badly so don’t let anything get you down. You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S6 E03 - December & February Weddings - Laura and Benny Show
02/28/2023
S6 E03 - December & February Weddings - Laura and Benny Show
Last Part from the first sitting, Laura and Benny discuss December and February Weddings while those months are fresh in the memory. Laura gets over her winter delirium to big up crisp, dry, low light in December. Solid advice is given for the unavoidable cold regarding photoshoots and how to game the elements. Notice tips for people getting time of work. Benny wants to cut the cake and eat it. February with its fancy new bank holiday is buzzing. Light is no longer an issue. Snow talk. Foliage warning. Rugby George! Eh? Six Nations and World Cup, 2023 is the year of the Rugby being watched at your wedding! You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S6 E02.5 - Just Engaged – Getting into the Detail
02/24/2023
S6 E02.5 - Just Engaged – Getting into the Detail
Bonus, half episode for those newly engaged that do want to get into the detail. Just Engaged to be Married? Where to start planning your Wedding? Laura (with Benny's intro) detail how you can begin planning your wedding. From the obvious to the not so obvious, Laura gives tips on what is essential to research early on. Picking a Wedding Date? Laura gives brief considerations for the date you may be considering for your big day. Make sure your nearest and dearest can come? Whether Family or Friends, Laura reminds you how to let the key guests know as early as possible, so that their commitments do not beat you to saving a date. Maximizing the number of preferred vendors for your Wedding can make the difference to your celebrations, Laura helps you approach coordinating several must have wedding vendors so they are available for your Wedding Day. Thinking beyond the obvious big ticket items early on can help avoid disappointment. Laura gives advise on Hair Stylists and Make-Up Artists. Venue viewing, Laura helps you through where to start and how not to rule out anything too early. Music Entertainment - Wedding Bands, Laura details how getting a Wedding Band adds to the party atmosphere but if you have an alternative plan to dance the night away to, go for it! Photography, Uncle Bob vs a Professional, a huge topic, Laura briefly dips her toe is discussing where to start. However you decide to plan your wedding, the key is to enjoy the whole experience and celebrate in your own way that someone has choose or accepted to marry you. You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland #podcast
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S6 E02 - Just Engaged, Step Back, Have a Chat
02/21/2023
S6 E02 - Just Engaged, Step Back, Have a Chat
Just Engaged to be Married? Step Back. Have a Chat! Following on from Laura and Benny getting back into the swing of Podcasting. Laura and Benny chat about the importance for newly engaged couples to step back and enjoy the moment of being engaged to be married. Communication is key through wedding planning and straight for the start be sure to understand what each partner expects, values and is comfortable with. At least have a high level chat so when the inevitable flow of information comes your way you can be more aware what is on the table and what is a no go. You do not have to go head first into the finer details early on, when wedding planning. Benny gets a bit shirty about exact orders of to do lists. Laura feels for couples and senses the stresses. Source of Funds are touched on. Surveys are a good guide but limited by generalisations. Whatever your plans Venues and Vendors are flexible so check with them for options. A Save the Date tip too. You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland
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S6 E01 - We are Back - 2023 Weddings and beyond
02/17/2023
S6 E01 - We are Back - 2023 Weddings and beyond
Launch of 2023 Podcasts for the Laura and Benny Show. Winter got Laura and Benny got a belly. Off Season for weddings is over. Laura and Benny chat about the lay of the land in Weddings for 2023 and 2024 for Couples that are just engaged or Couples still in the planning and booking stage. Flexibility required, is discussed for those couples that have decided to go for 2023 and not wait (those planning within 12 months). 2024 is showing no sign of a slow down. Advice on the balance required if not wanting to go head first into planning and the balance between sitting on "not making plans" for too long (options get squeezed). You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork and Benny is from Dublin. Wedding Photographers Dublin: Laura can be now found on TikTok #wedding #ireland
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S5 E05 - Wedding Band & DJ - Arklight & Paudie Walsh
06/02/2022
S5 E05 - Wedding Band & DJ - Arklight & Paudie Walsh
This week there was war! Na! Arklight Wedding Band’s Finbarr and Paudie Walsh The DJ came in with and the jovial banter to discuss Wedding Music provide by Wedding Bands and Wedding DJs. The decision making process and how to research a Wedding Band vs a Wedding DJ is addressed. The art of reading a Wedding crowd and the dancefloor is explained. Why you should book a Wedding specialist Band or DJ and how it makes all the difference. You cannot beat Wedding Experience! As a first timer on the Laura and Benny Show, Finbarr tells about Arklight including co-founder Tony. Finbarr and Tony have a vast musical skill set and are through and though music men. Coverage of Ireland is discussed and the trails and tribulations of late night work. Booking timeframes are discussed for Weddings. You still have a random chance of booking the lads in 2023, “always enquire. 2024 Weddings were discussed as this go back to “normal”, wedding plans march on and 2 year plus planning is back. First Dance options are outlined, everything from song choice to getting the atmosphere right on the dancefloor for that big moment. Wedding Venues impact on music and crowd size is discussed. Bottom line people set the tone, starting with the wedding couple and their bridal party. Paudie Walsh unleashes the Craic Box once more and so much more! Arklight offer music at the Drink’s Receptions, Wedding Band and DJ. Check out Videos of Arklight at Follow Arklight at Paudie Walsh offers After Band Wedding DJ, Full Night DJ and All Day DJ Check out Follow Paudie at You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland. Wedding Photographers Dublin: #wedding #weddingdj #weddingband #ireland #eventofyourlove #unpressuredcoverage #ownyourentertainment
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S05 E04 - Wedding Make-Up Artist - Ruthanna Crowley - Repost
05/04/2022
S05 E04 - Wedding Make-Up Artist - Ruthanna Crowley - Repost
From a time before the C word, Laura spoke with Ruthanna and the conversation had timeless advice on Skin Care and MakeUp. So whether you have heard it before or are new to this conversation, it is worth listening to again. You will pick up some nugget of wisdom from the timeless fountain of knowledge that is Ruthanna: Laura of Laura and Benny Photography talks with Make-Up Artist Ruthanna Crowley, an expert in wedding day bridal make-up. Laura and Ruthanna discuss in detail the Wedding Morning preparations from the perspective of Make-Up application. as well how to survive the entire day and night of a wedding and still look as you good as you intended. Ruthanna also explains how the build up to your big day and skin care is as important as the day itself and applying Make-Up. Laura with Ruthanna gives advice on how to enjoy a Wedding Morning as all the preparation takes place. Ruthanna's website is Follow Ruthanna; or You can follow Laura's daily stories on Instagram @ Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/ Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland. Wedding Photographers Dublin: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/wedding-photographers-dublin/ Follow Laura daily on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraandbennyphotography/ #wedding #makeup #weddingmakeup #ireland #eventofyourlove #unpressuredcoverage
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S5 E03 Wedding Stationery - Wedding Scribblers
04/27/2022
S5 E03 Wedding Stationery - Wedding Scribblers
Jade from the Wedding Scribblers joins Laura and Benny to discuss everything Wedding Stationary for the “Event of Your Love”. It is not all traditional invites and booklets, Benny even gets excited with clever tips on how to use both Digital and Print together. Laura laughs at old ladies taking a piece of every wedding stationary home as a souvenir. Stationary definitely matters and great designs do go down a treat. Wedding Scribblers explain how you can use templates or get bespoke designs on everything from your Save the Dates, Invites, Signs, Itinerary, Table Plans, Place Cards, Stickers, Thank You Cards and more. Workflow and Process mad, Benny makes sure timelines are discussed, proofing tips are given. Allow time to assemble and write up, and be wary of the busy wedding year that is 2022. Novelty ideas are touched on, betting slips, eye spy, hang your table mate story cards and colouring books. RSVP options and watch out fors are mentioned. The Wedding Scribblers can be found at You can visit the Munster Weddings show room at Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland. Follow Laura daily on Instagram
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S5 E02 Late Wedding Ceremony
04/21/2022
S5 E02 Late Wedding Ceremony
Laura and Benny discuss options for when you are put in the situation of having a late ceremony. Late being 3 pm in Ireland (traditionally between 12 and 2 pm). With the move to having Ceremonies and Receptions in the same location, venues may suggest a 3 pm Wedding Ceremony. Couples should consider how their day will run if they have a later than traditional wedding ceremony. Laura and Benny give 4 or more options in their chat about the timing issues. Benny puts Laura under pressure so that couples may see how being flexible and moving a few things around can be done without turning your day inside out! Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland. Follow Laura daily on Instagram:
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S5 E01 Wedding Photography - Sean Sharpe - Laura and Benny Show
04/12/2022
S5 E01 Wedding Photography - Sean Sharpe - Laura and Benny Show
Laura and Benny talk Wedding Photography with an arch-rival Sean Sharpe #soundsean #seanissound. Sean gives us loads of insight to his approach to Wedding Photography including: being a solo photographer his style or how he achieves a balance of creative and natural styles helping those who hate having their photo taken Morning Preparations get a big mention the big Ceremony moments: aisle walk, first kiss etc Family Portraits First Looks and pre ceremony shoots timing in winter and weather his signature Confetti photo Sean beautifully coins the phase Unpressured Coverage. After spending time with Sean it definitely sums Sean up! Packages of photography are discussed, in terms of what Sean offers and how to understand different photographers’ packages. The poor video lads get a bashing off the photographers as normal. But Sean, Laura and Benny explain why you should get a videographer as well as the importance as putting as much effort in researching the cameraperson’s approach and personality. With COVID fizzling out Sean wants to do kudos to the whole wedding supplier community that helped each other out as well as making life as easy for wedding couples. Sean Sharpe is a Wedding Photographer in Cork, Ireland. Sean website is You can follow him on Instagram at , Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster and Leinster, Ireland. Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is form Cork, Ireland and Benny is from Dublin, Ireland.
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S04 #04 COVID OVER - BYE BYE - March 2022
03/16/2022
S04 #04 COVID OVER - BYE BYE - March 2022
Laura and Benny put to bed COVID and its impact on Weddings. Benny tells a cautionary tale, Laura has none of it! Laura and Benny will be back to talk about Weddings but for now they attempted to put the nail in the head of COVID! (for weddings). , Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Leinster and Munster, Ireland.
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2022 Weddings, COVID & Life - Ireland
12/22/2021
2022 Weddings, COVID & Life - Ireland
Benny surprises Laura with a Podcast recording while they drive from Dublin to Galway, in between photographing weddings in Meath and Claire. Laura and Benny look at 2022 for Weddings and how COVID will impact the restrictions imposed on Weddings in Ireland.
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Permits & Insurance - Wedding Photography
11/12/2021
Permits & Insurance - Wedding Photography
A quick podcast including a clip from a Radio interview on Permits being required for Killarney National Park. Councillor Marie Moloney raised the issue over Weddings having difficulty photographing and thus the radio discussion. Thanks to Cork's 96FM. original news article here: https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/claims-wedding-photographs-no-longer-allowed-to-be-taken-in-killarney-national-park-257615
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S04 #03 COVID never Ending - Oct 2021 Announcement
10/19/2021
S04 #03 COVID never Ending - Oct 2021 Announcement
Laura and Benny discussing the slight pause of the final lifting of restrictions: COVID preventive measures will be in place until Spring 2022. Mainly: COVID Certs (not used at weddings but get vaccinated!), Mask Wearing and Physical Distancing.
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S4 #02 COVID Ending - Last of the Restrictions
09/02/2021
S4 #02 COVID Ending - Last of the Restrictions
COVID is ending! Well, the wedding restrictions in Ireland anyway! Music is back, dancing is no longer illegal. Hopefully with the lifting of restrictions, the extreme differences in what venues allow are gone and the bending of rules can stop. From September on you can have as many guests in a church! Reception is 100 guests until October 22. The sense is wedding couples will invite more guests, Christmas 2021 could see big weddings and more...
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S4 #01 Delta Weddings - The Fourth COVID Wave
07/07/2021
S4 #01 Delta Weddings - The Fourth COVID Wave
Season 4 of the Laura and Benny Podcast. The fourth wave is here and COVID wedding restriction are saying the long goodbye.
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S3 #05 COVID Weddings - Open Up - June Onwards 2021
06/03/2021
S3 #05 COVID Weddings - Open Up - June Onwards 2021
The restrictions announcement is made for Weddings in June, July and August in Ireland. Laura and Benny get into the ins and outs of it as "Christmas has come early!".
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