The Wedding PA

13/08/2024

What is your favourite wedding day memory?
From the ceremony to the evening, there are so many special moments that are memorable.
I'd love to hear about your best wedding day memories.
Comment below with yours.
Love Angela
The Wedding PA xx💗xx

08/08/2024

Congratulations to my newest USA clients, they are recently engaged and have booked in with me for next year.

I am so looking forward to helping them plan and co-ordinate their very special day here in Ireland💗☘️

06/08/2024

A firm favourite to visit, such a beautiful place🩷
A top class venue I highly recommend for wedding celebrations and occasions.

01/08/2024

⭐️WHAT WE DON'T SEE AT WEDDINGS THESE DAYS ⭐️

These days weddings look so different to years ago, when there were different traditions and looks.

I remember seeing:

💟Bouquet toss to the crowd from the bride

💟Fruit cake the only filling used for the wedding cake

💟Garter removal from the bride by the groom

💟Tin cans on the back of the car and 'just married' displayed

💟Guests only sitting on certain sides for the ceremony

💟Sugared almonds as the standard favours

💟Changing into a 'going away' outfit

💟Making a grand exit in the evening

💟Confetti throwing over the couple

What other weddings things do you remember that we don't see now, or see very little of, I'd love to know your memories.

➡️Do comment below and let me know⬅️

Love Angela ###
The Wedding PA
"Be a guest at your own wedding"

29/07/2024

Choosing your wedding suppliers can seem a daunting task when you don't know where to start.

From my experience in helping couples to plan and co-ordinate their big day, here are some tips to get you started.

1. Make a list of suppliers you wish to book.

2. Get recommendations either from myself, your venue or word of mouth from previous couples.

3. Suppliers will be happy to recommend other suppliers they know well in the industry and may have worked with.

4. Do your research on reviews, social media activity, style of work and services offered.

5. Ensure they are the right personality fit, vibe and understand your vision and wishes.

6. Have a video call or meet up in person to ensure you are happy with them and you can gel together.

7. If you wish to go with a different supplier, do let them know as soon as you can.

8. Go with what feels right and is exactly what you are looking for.

9. Ask for a contract to sign and pay their booking fee to secure your date once you are happy (check terms and conditions).
Receipts should be issued upon any payments made.

10. Keep lines of communication open and clear.

Love Angela
The Wedding PA xx💗💗xx
"Be a guest at your own wedding"

26/07/2024

24/07/2024

Have a listen to my first podcast today at LMFM on the 11-1 show with the lovely Cabrina (Wednesday 24th July).

➡️Start at the 10 mins in stage⬅️
https://shows.acast.com/lmfm-11-1-show-podcasts/episodes/11-1-show-wednesday-24th-july-2024

These live studio podcasts will be a regular feature discussing all wedding related things, giving advice to dilemmas, questions answered and having the chats💗

24/07/2024

Amazing to be asked to chat with Cabrina live on LMFM this morning. Wedding talk and a little about my services🩷

More live studio chats will be a regular feature with different topics, I can't wait☘️

What a fantastic experience, a first for me, Cabrina is just so lovely and so welcoming🩷

Link to follow xx🩷xx

23/07/2024

A personal post for me, but I would like to share with you all, the things that were important to us on our wedding day, I hope it helps. Best go grab a brew / glass of something and put the feet up...☕️🍺🍷

There will always be different elements that take priority for couples, and how they wish their day to be.

For us, these bits and pieces took priority on our day:

1. Ensuring suppliers at our venue were ok setting up, and dropping our overnight luggage to the hotel (while the girls got dolled up).
I got my groom-to-be to do this one, looking back now he was a 'me' aka 'THE WEDDING PA'😉 - while using our own car, as we had one that could be mistaken for a rental😉

2. Artificial bridal bouquets - something to always keep for the future, and not give me hayfever that day, I used to suffer really bad. I did take my Clarityn that day thankfully!
The church and reception flowers were real though and stunning. Plenty of roses and colour got a good look in that day.
Bigger cheques were written for this one, as I love flowers.
(P.S offer them to your guests to take home, lay on family graves or bring to local nursing homes, rather than leave at the venue).

3. Having a survival kit for the 'you never know moments' as seen in the photograph below. I got stung by a bee/wasp, after a sit down pose by a tree, somehow he got under the hoop skirt and stung me - maybe he didn't like weddings or my dress😆
Thankfully I am not severley affected, it could have been worse.

4. Having my mam walk me down the church aisle, as my father passed away when I was very young. This meant a lot to her, it was emotional for sure, but aren't weddings ok for that.. ?🥰

5. Lighting a personal memorial candle at mass for those passed away, and always with us in spirit.

6. Me doing a speech: yes, I was nervous, but felt I may regret it later if I didn't take the chance (the fizz helped here a bit)🥂

7. Creating our own stationery and favours - yes, it saved us money, but also put our personal touch on things, and found we actually enjoyed spending the evenings working on this little production line going on, with some vino to accompany the task of course🍷

8. Keeping the bridal party small. Budget aside, we didn't personally want a large bridal party. We choose 2 on each side and only had 80 guests too (it was on a Thursday as weekends were restricted to higher numbers), but everyone came along too, which was brilliant.

9. Choosing close friends and family to be by our sides in our bridal party and support us on the day.

10. A variety of food and drink to offer our guests - this was a big deal for us to factor in and allocate more pennies to, I think our cheque book got filled pretty quickly!
We had a 5 course meal, with 3 starters, 1 sorbet, 1 soup, 3 mains and 3 desserts - guests had a good choice with generous portion sizes too, and not to be stingy with the gravy boats either 😆. Nothing worse than small portions, or not enough sides to accompany the meal (been to weddings as a guest and gone to the chipper on the way home - was still hungry, not good!!)

Love Angela
The Wedding PA ###

13/07/2024

I am over the moon with my latest 5 star Google review.

This wonderful couple only got married one week ago and have already left me this.

I am so lucky to work for such wonderful clients, who are appreciative and a dream to work for💗💗☺☺

They truly were fantastic clients to work for and I was thrilled to be a part of their very special day.

It was my absolute pleasure to be their On The Day Co-ordinator.

I wish them both a wonderful married life, full of love, happiness, many adventures and good health.

Congratulations to the newlyweds - love Angela xx💗💗

09/07/2024

When a wedding day is over, I am always over the moon to receive a personal thank you from my clients.

To receive this lovely message from the couple really did make my day, and I most thankful indeed.

I am always thrilled to hear they were very happy with the day and how everything ran – this does mean a lot and it is most appreciated.

As couples know, a vast amount of time goes into co-ordinating and finalising their plans, with no detail overlooked.

I was so honoured to work for C & J recently at their wedding ceremony at Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare, followed by a reception at Rathsallagh Country House, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow.

What a truly beautiful wedding this was, it was just so perfect in every way, they were dream clients to work for and I will miss our contact for sure.

Wishing the couple a lifetime full of love, good health and happiness for many years.

Thank you so very much for your kind words and for choosing me.

Love Angela
The Wedding PA xx

02/07/2024

I am very fortunate I get to work alongside some luxury wedding suppliers, such as Frog Prince who always produce an exceptional standard of work.

This beautiful wedding reception was celebrated recently at Inchydoney Island, Clonakilty, Cork for our mutual clients special day.

These clients had booked the services of Frog Prince during their planning journey themselves, and I was delighted to be working with the team again on another stunning wedding.

Frog Prince are always on my supplier list that I highly recommend to clients, who are looking for that luxurious, elegant and creative design, that will leave a long lasting impression.

Decor, rentals and floral styling by:
Frog Prince Weddings & Events

Photography by: MDA Productions

01/07/2024

A wonderful review from a client destination wedding recently celebrated in the stunning Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

This couple travelled to Ireland from the USA with all their guests and had the most wonderful day - it was so beautiful and memorable.

I am beyond thrilled with their kind words, it has made my day.
What a brilliant couple to work for - I will miss them for sure.
A huge thank you to these clients.

Wishing them many years of love and happiness together.

Love Angela
The Wedding PA x💗x

29/06/2024

My latest client review on Google💗💗

I am always so grateful to couples who take the time to write a review.

I am so happy with their very kind words and appreciation, it means the world to me and will help future couples.

Working for clients like this wonderful couple, makes my job so worthwhile and enjoyable.

They were a true joy to work for and I will miss them.

Wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of love and happiness.

Love Angela
The Wedding PA xx

28/06/2024

My clients recent wedding day.
A beautiful wedding mass ceremony, followed by a reception in Inchydoney Island Clonakilty, Cork.
What a truly fantastic day, captured by: MDA Productions.
Superb team to work alongside.

25/06/2024

Weddings are full of emotions (good and not so good) and with so much going on it can certainly take its toll, and I completely get this.

A vast amount of time, energy and money has been invested into the day, and it can feel overwhelming to ensure all plans and expectations are met perfectly.

When couples decide they wish to work with me, the most important thing is personality fit, after all, I am with you all day and those exciting weeks leading up to your big day, through meet ups, phone calls, and regular contact.

Couples rely on me to handle any concerns, worries, ask for advice, or just to reach out for a chat and reassurance.
I am always delighted to pass on my knowledge, experience and suggestions to help couples feel at ease.

It can be stressful and anxious thinking about timelines, logistics and how it all will come together.

The who’s, what’s and where’s all come in to play, and it is the smallest things that are important to ensure nothing is forgotten or left behind, while running a comprehensive timeline, and being flexible.

Many members of the bridal party want to relax with the couple (over champagne, food and the chats - and why not) and not have to worry about taking on this co-ordination role too.

A big advantage of having your own independent Wedding Co-ordinator also means that I am able to give offsite assistance (at your home during morning preparations) and manage anything that needs taking off your hands. An example of this, is taking church booklets to offer to guests at the ceremony and to help with outstanding tasks. If your Priest / Sacristan / ceremony singers need to be paid on the day, I can help with this too.

The processional order, helping with buttonholes, and preparing the bridal party at the church, play a huge part to ensure there are no stresses for anyone.

Your Marriage Registration Form (commonly referred to as ‘the green folder’) is the legal document you will sign after the ceremony. This needs the utmost care and cannot go missing.
At many weddings, I have given this to the Priest / Celebrant in advance, and I personally look after it until I finish up in the evening. This is stored in your bridal suite, usually in a safe, as it is a highly important legal document.

With so many moving pieces to look after, and being able to manage unforeseen situations that can occur (and yes they do happen behind the scenes), your wedding should be an unforgettable day to look back on with the fondest of memories.

If you would like to find out more let’s chat:

☎️Tel: +353 86 874 1184
📧Email: [email protected]
🌏Web: www.theweddingpa.ie
💗“Be a guest at your own wedding”

24/06/2024

The aisle walk of the bride and her father.
Beautiful cherished moments before becoming a Mrs🩷

Flowers by: Frog Prince Weddings & Events
Photography by: MDA Productions

21/06/2024

Hello and welcome to all the new followers here and engaged couples. A little post on some random facts about me.

➡️I was born on the Isle of Man (I am often asked where I am from)

➡️I have an Irish mammy

➡️I became a Wedding Planner to follow my passion

➡️My own wedding was in Co. Meath, venue was Station House Hotel, Kilmessan

➡️My favourite films are: The Devil Wears Prada, Bridget Jones, Bride Wars

➡️My favourite reality TV series is: Real Housewives of Cheshire

➡️The gym, PT and HIIT are a regular feature

➡️I love roses and hydrangeas

➡️My favourite wine is a Chile sauvignon blanc

➡️I probably buy too many shoes (and trainers) and bags....being a girlie girl

➡️I am old school and glad social media wasn’t around growing up

➡️My first mobile phone was a Nokia 5110 (when I was airline cabin crew)

I am really looking forward to helping plan and co-ordinate beautiful upcoming weddings for my clients.

It is always so wonderful to see happy couples and being a part of their special day.

Love Angela
The Wedding PA xx
www.theweddingpa.ie

20/06/2024

I am over the moon with this review from Celtic Dance Fusion.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, it is most appreciated, and has really made my day.

I can't wait to see you all perform again at a wedding soon - the best Irish dancers in the business.

19/06/2024

Gorgeous official photographs from the wedding of I & R recently at Clonakilty, Cork.

A truly stunning couple and their bridal party - what a fantastic wedding with the sun shining all day.

It was such a pleasure to work for these dream clients.
I will miss our chats and messages.

Congratulations to the newlyweds, wishing you both many years of happiness and love together.

Photography by: MDA Productions

Love Angela
The Wedding PA xx

19/06/2024

I love to receive official photographs from client weddings.

This fabulous couple recently celebrated their stunning wedding in Clonakilty, Cork.

What an amazing day it was - just so beautiful, full of love and happiness❤️

Photography by: MDA Productions

17/06/2024

Looking forward to the wedding of C & J in the near future at Rathsallagh Country House.

Nestled in the heart of the Wicklow countryside, this 4-star Grade A country house is an exclusive use venue, steeped in history and luxury.

It is a pleasure to be their On The Day Co-ordinator and assist with the exciting wedding plans💗

Love Angela - The Wedding PA xx
"Be a guest at your own wedding"

14/06/2024

Official photographs from the wedding of I and R recently celebrated in Clonakilty, Cork.

I really loved working for this couple, they were fantastic🥰

Looking forward to sharing more official images soon.

Courtesy of: MDA Productions

12/06/2024

Choosing your wedding theme colours is an important decision to make on your planning journey.

A beautiful colour for a wedding is the gorgeous lavender or shades of lilac.

Lavender symbolises elegance, grace, calmness and romance, while being soft and luxurious.

Lilac represents friendliness, new beginnings, tranquillity and spirituality, creating a soothing and delicate touch.

Complimenting so many beautiful colour combinations such as whites, ivories, soft blues, navy, sage and golds, this palette will provide a glamourous and dreamy vision.

Using lavender or lilac as added accents to your overall theme, or incorporating as a main colour into dresses, stationery, and table decor, this is a theme that is aesthetically pleasing and a timeless look.

Love Angela – The Wedding PA xx
Tel: +353 86 874 1184
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.theweddingpa.ie
"Be a guest at your own wedding"

06/06/2024

When planning your wedding, there are some elements to consider, to enhance a memorable guest experience for all the right reasons.

🍷If your guest numbers are on the larger side, ensure minimum waiting particularly at food and drink stations.

🏣Consider a location that has good access, plenty of parking and close to alternative accommodation options.

📝Keep speeches interesting and not too long. Some weddings have speeches staggered for example at the drinks reception and before / after the meal. Venues may have protocol for allowing speeches during certain meal times – always check your contract.

🥪At your drinks reception, it is always wise to cater for extra food (sandwiches) in addition to light canapes. Ensure plenty of seating areas for all and look at any outdoor space options – a bonus if you have sunny weather.

✉️Ensure all details are given on your invitations or website, including any dress code, timings, full addresses / Eircode’s, RSVP date and accommodation options.

🕰A general running order of the day is a nice touch to display at the venue.

🥰For any single guests, ensure they are not on their own and invite an optional plus one - unless part of group from work or a close circle of friends.

Love Angela – The Wedding PA x
“Be a guest at your own wedding”
Tel: +353 86 874 1184
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.theweddingpa.ie

05/06/2024

A timeless and classy wedding recently celebrated for I and R.

Beautiful shades of gold, champagne and ivory, with complimentary floral arrangements, added sophistication and elegance to this ballroom and made a lasting impression.

Decor, flowers, styling by:
Frog Prince Weddings & Events

Chairs by:
Just Hitched Wedding Accessory Hire

03/06/2024

A really lovely and thoughful thank you card from my clients.
Their wedding was recently celebrated in Clonakilty, Cork and the sun shone down all day.
It was such a beautiful, perfect day and I really enjoyed working for this lovely couple.
It makes my day when I receive notes of personal thanks, as planning and co-ordinating a wedding takes a great deal of time, with the finest attention to detail.
I am so delighted the couple were happy with everything.
I will miss the chats, messages and contact - a dream couple to have had the pleasure to work for💗
My congratulations to you both - I wish you a long and happy life together.
Love Angela - The Wedding PA xx

02/06/2024

I adore this photograph taken by Grey Acre Studios at Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel recently from the wonderful destination wedding of Courtney and James.
Flowers by Frog Prince Weddings & Events