{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6764a66a0033250918bdbb42/69805348d77e5e94dc4e1530?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Champagne Memories | Success & Struggles","description":"<p>In this episode of the <strong>Wedding Help NI Podcast</strong>, we’re joined by <strong>Chris Rooney</strong>, founder of <strong>Champagne Memories Weddings &amp; Events</strong>, one of the most recognisable and in-demand names in the Northern Ireland wedding industry.</p><p>Chris shares the <strong>real story behind the brand</strong> — how Champagne Memories began, how it grew into the business couples see today, and what it <em>actually</em> takes to build something successful in the wedding world.</p><p>This conversation goes far deeper than styling trends or logistics.</p><p>Chris speaks honestly about:</p><ul><li>Building and scaling a wedding business</li><li>Maintaining high standards under pressure</li><li>Navigating a year of intense personal challenges</li><li>The emotional weight behind polished brands and perfect weddings</li><li>The human reality behind Instagram, timelines, and flawless setups</li></ul><p>It’s a powerful reminder — for both suppliers and couples — that behind every beautiful wedding is a <strong>real person</strong>, balancing creativity, responsibility, expectations, and real life.</p>","author_name":"Wedding Help NI"}