Bride or Bridezilla

IT’S HIS DAY TOO! 🤵‍♂️💍   Let’s hear it for the grooms! 👏   Weddings are usually all about the bride, but this week we’re turning the spotlight on the men!   We took Maid For This on the road to get the inside scoop on all things grooms, from finding the perfect wedding suit to getting the haircut and beard just right.   We’re sharing everything we learned from our visits to the menswear experts and the barbers, including some brilliant advice, a few things that surprised us, and the little details that grooms really shouldn’t overlook.   Plus, we discovered there’s a lot more to looking sharp on your wedding day than throwing on a suit and showing up!   Whether you’re a groom-to-be, a bride planning alongside him, or just love a bit of wedding chat, this one’s for you.   🎙️ Maid For This – because it’s his day too!   A huge thank you to the brilliant businesses who welcomed us in and shared their expertise:   🤵 Jim McLoughney Menswear @jimmcloughney_menswear   💈 Our barber experts - Morgan For Men @morganformen     Follow Maid For This on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for more behind-the-scenes fun, interviews and wedding chats.   #MaidForThisPodcast #GroomTips #WeddingPlanning #GroomStyle #IrishWeddings

Bride or Bridezilla? 👰🏼‍♀️🔥   There’s a fine line between knowing what you want and going full Bridezilla… but where exactly is that line? 👀   This week on Maid For This, we’re getting our paddles out and putting some controversial wedding scenarios to the test!   From bridesmaid dramas and guest list dilemmas to wedding morning demands and groom-related disagreements, we’re deciding what’s perfectly reasonable and what’s taking things a little too far!   Expect plenty of laughs, a few disagreements and some very honest opinions from two wedding industry professionals who’ve seen it all!   #MaidForThisPodcast #BrideOrBridezilla #WeddingPlanning #BrideToBe #WeddingPodcast

💍 Six Months to Mrs!   The countdown is officially ON! ⏰💒   With just six months to go until Sarah says “I do”, things are starting to get very real!   This week on Maid For This, we’re turning the tables as Sarah goes from wedding industry professional to bride-to-be! We’re getting the inside scoop on where she’s at with the planning, what’s still on the to-do list, the decisions keeping her up at night and how she’s REALLY feeling as the big day gets closer.   Is everything going according to plan, or is the wedding pressure starting to kick in? 👀   Expect plenty of laughs, a little wedding panic and some very honest bride-to-be confessions!   And don’t worry, we’ll be checking back in at the three-month mark to see how she’s getting on! 😂   🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episode on YouTube.   #MaidForThisPodcast #WeddingPlanning #BrideToBe #WeddingCountdown #IrishPodcast

The Happiest Day of Your Life… Or Is It? 🤍   Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life… but what happens when it’s not quite that simple?   This week on Maid For This, we’re having a slightly different conversation, and it’s an emotional one. ❤️   From navigating separated or divorced parents and difficult family dynamics to dealing with illness and the heartbreak of missing loved ones, we’re talking about the side of weddings that doesn’t always get spoken about.   After years of being part of wedding mornings, we’ve seen firsthand how happiness and heartache can exist side by side.   There are tears, personal stories and some honest conversations as we explore the pressures and emotions that can come with such a special day.   Because sometimes the happiest moments can also be the hardest, and it’s okay to feel both.   Whether you’re planning your wedding, have already walked down the aisle or work in the wedding industry, we hope this episode reminds you that your wedding doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. 🤍   Love, Aideen & Sarah 🎙️   #MaidForThisPodcast #WeddingPodcast #WeddingPlanning

Episode 16: The wedding industry has been taking... and so have our DMs!   This week, we're back behind the microphones and opening the case files on some of the biggest talking points, rumours and dilemmas causing a stir in the wedding industry.   We've got questions, opinions and a lot to unpack!   Were taking your messages, investigating the drama and giving our unfiltered opinion from behind the scenes of the wedding industry.   Are we going to solve all the industry problems? Probably not! but someones gotta try...   Capes of. Mics on. Maid For This is BACK!      

🎙️ THE DRESS 👰‍♀️ Possibly the biggest outfit decision you’ll ever make… but how do you actually find the one? After spending the day in a bridal boutique and chatting to a wedding dress expert, we’re bringing everything we learned back to the pod — including a few things that genuinely surprised us. We’re talking when you should start shopping, who you should (and maybe shouldn’t 👀) bring with you, sizing, budgets, alterations, different styles and what happens when the dress you thought you wanted… just doesn’t suit you. Plus, what if you’re pregnant, recently had a baby or your body changes before the wedding? And do you really get that magical “THIS IS THE ONE!” moment? Whether you’ve already found your dress, you’re about to start shopping or you just love all things bridal, this one is for you. 💗 Maid For This — real wedding talk from the people who see it all.

💍 The Honeymoon Episode: Where to Go, What to Know & What Can Go Wrong! ✈️🌴 You’ve planned the wedding… now for the holiday you really need afterwards. 😂 This week on Maid For This, we’re talking all things HONEYMOONS! We sat down with a honeymoon expert with over 10 years’ experience to get the inside scoop on planning the perfect trip. We chat about: ✈️ The most popular honeymoon destinations right now 🌴 How to choose the right destination for you 💸 Honeymoon budgets and where your money is best spent 🧳 Why booking through a travel agent could save you a serious headache 😳 Honeymoon disasters and mistakes you definitely want to avoid 💡 The little tips that can make a huge difference to your trip 💍 And what couples should know before they book Whether you’re dreaming of the Maldives, a city-and-beach combo, an adventure honeymoon or you haven’t a clue where to start, this episode is packed with advice to help you plan it. And of course, we have a few honeymoon stories and opinions of our own… 👀😂 🎧 Maid For This — your wedding group chat in podcast form. Follow @maidforthispodcast on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube for more wedding chats, tips and behind-the-scenes. Be sure to get in touch with @susanryantc for all your Honeymoon bookings !

Think you know what colours suit you? So did we… until we got our colour analysis done by Mabel! 🎨 In this episode of Maid For This, we share everything we learned from our colour analysis experience and why it completely changed the way we think about clothes, makeup, tan, jewellery and even hair colour. We honestly thought we knew what suited us… we were very wrong! Most importantly, we chat about why every bride should consider colour analysis before her wedding day. From choosing the perfect wedding dress shade and bridesmaid colours to finding the most flattering makeup, tan, jewellery and hair colour, knowing your best colours can make a huge difference to how you look and feel on one of the biggest days of your life. We also cover: • The biggest surprises from our appointments • Gold vs silver jewellery • Makeup shades that actually suit us • Why wearing the right colours can make you look healthier, brighter and more confident • Whether colour analysis is worth the investment If you’ve ever wondered why some outfits make you glow while others leave you looking tired, this episode is packed with tips you can use long after the wedding day. 🎧 Tune in and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about colour! Get in touch with the girls at Mabel to book your appointment. www.yourmabel.com   Instagram:@yourmabel_

Think being a great wedding guest is easy? Think again! 👀 In this episode of Maid for This, we’re sharing everything you need to know to be the guest every couple is delighted they invited. From RSVPs and dress codes to social media etiquette, speeches, gifts, plus-ones, and the little things that can make a huge difference, we’re covering the unspoken rules of wedding guest behaviour. We’ll also reveal the biggest mistakes guests make (without even realising it), share stories from weddings we’ve worked at, and give you plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’ve got one wedding this year or ten, this episode will make sure you’re remembered for all the right reasons. 🎙️ Don’t forget to follow the podcast, leave us a rating and review, and subscribe on YouTube so you never miss an episode. 📱 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @maidforthispodcast

Episode 11: What would your wedding suppliers say if they could be completely honest? In this episode of Maid For This, we’re doing the dirty work and saying all the things your wedding suppliers are probably thinking—but might be too polite (or too professional!) to say out loud. From the dreaded “just checking” emails to Pinterest expectations, timelines, budgets, communication and trusting the people you’ve hired, we’re lifting the lid on the unspoken truths of the wedding industry. Don’t worry—it’s all said with love and with one goal in mind: helping you have the best wedding day possible. Whether you’re planning your wedding, standing by a couple on their big day, or you’re a fellow wedding supplier nodding along, this episode is packed with honest advice, behind-the-scenes insights and plenty of laughs. If you’re getting married, this is one episode you won’t want to miss! ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe and follow Maid For This on YouTube, Spotify and your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. New episodes every Tuesday!