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Money Talks Pt. 2 — The Wedding Card Question Solved… and other Money questions!
05/2/2026 | 16 mins.
This week Sara is coming to you from The Grand Hotel Malahide. This is part two of the Money talks, you asked for it and here it is! Sara tackles the wedding money questions she gets flooded with in her DMs — the ones everyone wonders about but rarely asks out loud.
From how much to put in the card, to what’s appropriate when you’re attending a wedding abroad, and even what it means when a guest gives nothing at all, Sara breaks it all down with clarity, honesty, and zero judgement!
If you’ve ever second-guessed a gift, felt awkward about expectations, or just wanted straight answers without the stress , this episode is for you. Practical, reassuring, and long overdue, Sara solves the wedding money mystery once and for all.
🎧 Listen now and go into every wedding feeling confident, informed, and drama-free.
🎙️ Episode 4 – The Bridal Suite Series: Money Talks - The Price of "I Do"
23/1/2026 | 25 mins.
This week, Sara takes us inside the newly refurbished Grand Hotel Malahide—and trust us, seeing is believing when it comes to those phenomenal coastal views. (For the full effect, check out Sara’s Bridal Suite videos on Instagram!)
In this episode, Sara dives into one of the most talked-about and often avoided topics in wedding planning: money. 💸 From navigating budgets to understanding why prices have skyrocketed, Sara breaks down the myths, norms, and honest conversations around funding your big day.
She also shares smart tips for handling financial disagreements with your partner, deciding whether to save or borrow, and understanding the true value behind one of the most important days of your life. It’s the first conversation on a much-requested topic in this series!
Grab a cup of coffee and join Sara as she helps couples turn financial stress into confidence—because planning your dream day shouldn’t break the bank or your relationship!
The Bridal Suite Series – Episode 3: Éadaoin Fitzmaurice Shares Her Wedding Planning Tips!
14/1/2026 | 36 mins.
Sara is back with the next episode of The Bridal Suite Series, coming to you from The Station House Hotel, Meath, a boutique luxury wedding venue where charm, character, and romance meet at every corner.
This week’s guest is well-known content creator and journalist Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, who got engaged last year to her long-time partner John — fellow presenter, content creator, and fun fact alert… the voice of the Irish version of SpongeBob SquarePants (an-mhaith!).
Éadaoin brings Sara up to speed on her wedding planning journey so far, sharing insights from the venues she’s explored (and documented for her Instagram followers), plus some refreshingly honest advice. One standout tip? Don’t overload yourself with venues — pick four or five and stop there. Decision fatigue is real!
A natural planner, Éadaoin already has most of her 2027 to-do list mapped out (we’re impressed), but she also reflects on the balance that comes with having a more Type B partner, and how John reminded her to pause, enjoy the engagement, and savour the moment before the spreadsheets fully take over.
A must-listen for anyone recently engaged, deep in planning, or simply dreaming of the big day!
The Bridal Suite Series – Episode 2: Fionnuala Jones ...Celebrate Your Own Way!
08/1/2026 | 25 mins.
Real Weddings with Sara – The Bridal Series | Episode 2: Fionnuala Jones ...Celebrate Your Own Way!
In this episode, Sara is coming to you from the beautiful Station House Hotel in Meath, an award-winning boutique hotel, as part of The Bridal Suite Series. ✨ Be sure to check out more about this stunning venue on https://www.stationhousehotel.ie
Sara is joined by broadcaster and podcaster Fionnuala Jones (aka Fionnuala Jay), who shares the story of her twice-as-nice wedding celebrations with her partner Cian Roche. 💍💍
Fionnuala takes us behind the scenes of saying “I do” not once, but twice, from thoughtful decision-making to choosing sustainable venues including Fernhill House in Cork and Fallon & Byrne in Dublin. She opens up about embracing eco-conscious choices, how to avoid stress and truly enjoy the day, and why it’s all about having your people around you.
No notions! Just doing things your way! This episode is a reminder that weddings don’t have to follow a rulebook, it’s about doing it your way, whether that’s once or twice.
A feel-good, refreshing listen for anyone planning a wedding, rethinking traditions, or looking for permission to make it meaningful. 💫
The Bridal Suite Series – Episode 1: You’re Engaged… Now What?
29/12/2025 | 14 mins.
Sara Kennedy from The Aisle by Sara Kennedy — your go-to wedding planning destination and expert with nearly two decades in the industry — is back with a must-listen podcast series for all newly engaged couples!
In Episode 1 of the Bridal Series, Sara walks you step by step through her signature PLAN method to help you get organised, feel confident, and kick off your planning journey the right way. Think of her as your fairy godmother — equipped with checklists, templates, wisdom from years of real weddings!
Recorded in the stunning Station House Hotel in Kilmessan, Meath — a boutique wedding venue full of charm — this episode will give you a fantastic head start and keep you on course as you move from “just engaged” to “let’s plan!” 💍
Want more expert guidance? Check out The Aisle for planning tips, timelines, downloadable planners, inspiration and more at theaislebysarakennedy.ie.!

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About Real Weddings with Sara

Hosted by Sara Kennedy of Irish Wedding Blog, Sara delves in to the wedding memories and wedding plans of her guests. Her guests include a fantastic bunch of celebrities from both home and abroad who have been either an inspiration creatively in weddings, have some great insight in to married life or are right in the whirlwind of planning their own wedding.Real Weddings with Sara focuses on the human side of weddings such as it’s the romantic story, the stresses in the lead up, tips on how to plan or how couples are navigating married life.During the last few months of Covid Wedding doom and gloom, this Podcast is guaranteed to lift the spirits for couples on their wedding planning journey. It’s not just for those getting married, those day dreaming about getting married and for those married and interested in how others are getting through married life will love this too.Sit back, relax and tune in to…. Episode One: Chupi Sweetman Episode Two: Monte Durham (Say Yes To Dress Atlanta) Episode Three: Blathnaid Tracey Episode Four: Keith Walsh Episode Five: Suzanne Kane Episode Six: The Saccone Joly’s Episode Seven: Grace Mongey (Faces by Grace) Episode Eight: Lisa Cannon Episode Nine: Don O’ Neill Episode Ten: Kat Williams (Rock n Roll Bride) Episode Eleven: Mario Rosenstock

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