I’m a natural planner and that penchant for creating beautiful events is something that has always been hardwired into my personality. I worked in telecomms for years and after taking some time out going travelling, I spotted an ad online for a wedding planner’s apprenticeship. Went for it, got it, did some formal training with UKAWP and here I am.
Couples that come to me with an open mind and aren’t afraid to have a wedding that reflects their personalities. I get such a buzz working with creative couples so I get excited when they come to me with mood boards displaying their ideas. I love when I hear ‘different’ when referring to style!
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When I’m busy I forget to eat which is a bad habit of mine but when hunger takes over you’ll find me in La Cucina Best Italian food ever!
Wedding ideas, business ideas, holidays, life goals, aspirations…I’m a bit of a dreamer.
You’ll find me in the Positive corner. Big believer in keeping an open mind, working hard and being kind to people.
7. Tell us about one of the happiest moments of planning for you.
A recent one actually. Fabulous couple from the United States. She and her partner are coming to Ireland next month for a blessing in a beautiful walled garden, a very intimate, sweet, low key wedding. They had been married years ago and split up, then divorced. A few years later she got this very rare form of brain cancer and had to have surgery to remove a large tumour, lost her ability to speak, couldn’t do anything for herself. He never left her side, nursed her back to health and helped her learn to speak again. When I hear these stories I feel it’s such an honour to plan weddings like that, this ceremony is going to be so incredibly meaningful for them. It all boils down to love.
Suppliers that continue to push boundaries to create and offer something different; those that aren’t ringfenced in by stagnant trends and fads. I work with amazing talent here in Ireland, in particular the pedigree of amazing photographers…spoiled for talent!
White Sage Events by Claire Barry was born from a passion for totally seamless weddings and events. From wedding coordination right through to decor, they offer a complete personally tailored service for your wedding day. White Sage Events believe that every wedding should have its own personality. Every bride and groom should want to redo their wedding day without changing a thing and that is what they are there to help you achieve. You can check White Sage Events out on their website or over on Facebook at their page White Sage Events.
