Wedding Help NI Podcast

Dale is joined by Leanne and Morgan from Baby Blocks Bridal— wedding nanny service that’s completely changing how families experience wedding days.With over 20 years of childcare experience, Leanne shares how Baby Blocks Bridal began when families she used to childmind asked for help on their wedding days—when children were part of the bridal party but still needed care. What started as a one-to-one bridal nanny service has now grown into a full professional team.

This week, Dale Thomas from Wedding Help is joined by co-host Jenna from Jenna Moments and special guest Kirsty, founder of Dreamy June Weddings — a Northern Ireland wedding content creator transforming how couples remember their day.Kirsty shares how her own wedding in 2023 inspired her to launch Dreamy June Weddings, taking inspiration from the booming content-creation trend in the US, Australia, and mainland UK. With a background in video, small-business content, charity projects, and film studies, she brings a thoughtful storytelling approach to capturing weddings—one that focuses on real moments, not staged perfection.

In this episode, Dale Thomas from Wedding Help and co-host Jenna from Jenna Moments sit down with the incredibly talented Niamh McLaughlin, the creative mind behind Niamh McLaughlin Media.From stepping away from the corporate world to building a sought-after media brand, Niamh shares how she transformed her background in TV and broadcast production into a thriving wedding business. Known for her warm, candid style, she captures the heart of a wedding day through timeless imagery, cinematic films, and social-ready content couples adore.

Dale Thomas and Jenna sit down with the talented Natalie Press, better known as The Wedding Portrait Artist NI, to chat about her unique role capturing wedding memories through live guest portraits.Natalie shares how she transformed her lifelong passion for art into a thriving wedding business — creating beautiful hand-drawn keepsakes for guests while adding an unforgettable experience to the wedding day. Filmed in the picturesque Larchfield Estate, this episode dives into her journey, her creative process, and what couples love most about this one-of-a-kind wedding entertainment.

In this special episode, host Dale Thomas welcomes the brilliant Allie Ford — known to many across Northern Ireland as Dympna from the iconic BBC comedy Give My Head Peace — to chat all about her exciting journey from TV screens to wedding ceremonies!Now a professional wedding celebrant, Allie shares how she discovered her passion for storytelling through love stories, her experience performing nearly 100 ceremonies, and how her background in acting helps her craft meaningful, personal, and joyful wedding days.

Dale Thomas sits down with DJ Ryan A — one of Northern Ireland’s most popular wedding DJs — and his new wife Melissa, as they share all the details of their own wedding day.From their intimate ceremony at Belfast City Hall to their stunning reception at Ten Square Hotel, Ryan and Melissa take us behind the scenes of how they planned their big day, the amazing vendors who made it special, and what they learned along the way.

In this episode, host Dale Thomas sits down with Donna and Gina, the creative minds behind Wisteria Bridal — Northern Ireland’s unique boutique specialising in off-the-rack and pre-owned designer wedding dresses.With years of experience as skilled bridal seamstresses, Donna and Gina share how Wisteria Bridal was born from a passion for helping brides find their dream dress — sustainably, affordably, and with the full bridal boutique experience.

In this inspiring episode, host Dale Thomas sits down with Melissa Wright, award-winning photographer and President of the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Ireland. Recorded at the charming Basil Sheils in Armagh, Melissa shares her journey from estate agent to full-time wedding photographer, her natural and vibrant photography style, and why connection with couples is at the heart of her work.Melissa opens up about: 📸 How she built her business from scratch after a career change 💍 The importance of knowing and trusting your photographer 🌿 Trends and timeless tips in wedding photography 🕊️ Why real emotion, laughter, and color matter more than perfection 💡 Her best advice for couples planning their big dayWhether you’re newly engaged or deep into planning, this episode is packed with practical advice and heartwarming insights from one of Northern Ireland’s most respected wedding photographers.