Craic 'n' Commitment: Northern Ireland Weddings Unscripted

Welcome to Craic n Commitment, the podcast that delves into the wedding stories of couples across Northern Ireland. Rebecca and Colum met in the wild world of Twitter—banter, likes, DMs, the whole thing. Colum thought Rebecca was exactly his type: smart, funny, gorgeous. Rebecca thought Colum was charming, interesting… and, crucially, older.But then—there's a little plot twist when Rebecca discovers Collum's age and immediately shut it down! Intrigued?This is a story about persistence, unexpected connections, and how sometimes, the right person shows up at the wrong time—but that doesn’t mean it’s over. Welcome to Against All Odds, where we dive into the twists, turns, and surprising moments of a story that kept unfolding.

Welcome to Craic n Commitment: the unscripted wedding stories from across Northern Ireland. This week, we’re joined by Shanna and Mark, a quirky couple who’ve known each other since high school—sitting beside each other in history class and probably causing more chaos than they ever learned. Married less than a year, they’re here to spill the beans on what it’s like to plan a wedding in modern-day Northern Ireland, full of laughs, surprises, and a few “why did we do this?” moments. Tune in for all the craic, plenty of giggles, the chaos, and maybe even a bit of romance!

Welcome to Craic n' Commitment: the unscripted wedding stories from across Northern Ireland. This episode was an absolute blast to record! We’re chatting with Danielle and Mark, a couple who are well known in the Northern Ireland Industry and who ended up swapping the green hills of Northern Ireland for a destination wedding. Their story is packed with lots of laughs, a ton of emotion and the most beautiful love story at its core. From a first meeting when Mark thought he was being a smooth operator and Danielle thought she was getting a job offer, through to a stunning wedding in Mexico, these two have loads of great insights and heartwarming stories to share. Let's dive in! 

Welcome to Craic n’ Commitment, the podcast where we dive into the heartwarming wedding stories from across Northern Ireland.  In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Valerie and Brian, a couple who’ve been married for a remarkable 64 years!From teddy boys and 1960s dating to the ups and downs of a lifetime together, their story is as genuine as it gets. It’s a beautiful, heartfelt conversation about love that’s stood the test of time—no filters, just real talk and plenty of craic. So sit back, relax, and join us as we celebrate love, laughter, and a truly unforgettable journey.

Welcome to Episode 5 of Craic n Commitment: Unscripted Wedding Stories from Across Northern Ireland! We're kicking off the New Year by diving into a truly special story — the journey of my parents’ love. This episode is the heart of why I launched this podcast in the first place. It’s a tale of love lost, time apart, and then a beautiful reunion. My parents met in the 1960s, went their separate ways, and then, after 20 years, fate brought them back together. They remarried and shared another 20 wonderful years together. Join me, my Dad, and my brother as we reflect on their incredible journey, a story of resilience, love and the enduring power of second chances! 

Welcome to today’s episode! I’m joined by Cathryn and James, whose dream wedding was hit with one twist after another, due to FC-19 (fecking covid in case you're wondering). Just when they thought their date was safe, a second lockdown was announced. All they wanted to do was get married - was it too much to ask?  they finally managed a beautiful ceremony at Christmas time, remember social distancing and face masks? But that wasnt the end - they celebrated with family and friends the following year and had the dream wedding they originally planned for! Today they share their incredible journey of love, flexibility, and making their dream wedding come true.  

Welcome to Episode 3 of Craic n Commitment. In this episode we bring you the story of Alex and Marie, who got married way back in 1988, proving that love truly knows no boundaries – especially in Northern Ireland. Alex, a Protestant, and Marie, a Catholic, managed to make it work across the divide, navigating a relationship in the heart of the Troubles. With plenty of laughs, a few Northern Irish slang words thrown in (hope you can catch them!), and a good bit of craic, they share how they defied expectations and built a life together. It’s a tale that could only happen in Northern Ireland – full of heart, humor, and a love story that transcended the times.

Welcome to episode 2 of Craic n Commitment! Today, we’re chatting with Mel and Shane, a same sex couple who’ve been together for years and recently tied the knot - though don’t expect your typical young couple, let’s just say these two are proof that love doesn’t have an expiry date!Their wedding came after the law change in Northern Ireland which made it legal for same sex couples like them to get married.Stay tuned to hear their story, the laughs, the lessons, the love of Lego, and how they navigated love, life and marriage - definitely a story you won’t forget.