The Conways

Amy and Darren discuss getting each other gifts on the day of their wedding, and they've drawn some ideas from the internet. From Tiffany bracelets, to engraved Tequila bottles. Some are practical, most are cheesy. But they are definitely sentimental.Amy tells about Frank and Dixie's big day out in Howth. Darren's sceptical about the Gardaí helping a stranded florist on the day of a wedding. And is 'egg-ick' a real thing?We've got some more listener questions this week. Amy and Darren debate real or dried flowers for a wedding day? And is it acceptable to not go to someone's wedding because it's too expensive? If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Amy and Darren are doing the wedding edition of Am I The Asshole, where we hear various wedding scenarios from listeners and try to determine whether they are fair in what they're doing, or totally unfair. From bringing a child to a child-free wedding, having a strict colour code for wedding guests, and stopping at the deli for food between the wedding ceremony and reception.There's a dog on this episode - and it's not Frank or Dixie. It opens the debate of the difference between a golden retriever and a labrador. Darren recalls a memorable encounter from his one and only visit to Hill 16 in Croke Park. And Amy tells us about the movie she watched this week that kept her up at night.There are listener questions about eloping, being last minute with wedding plans, and a very interesting 'Would You Rather' about a wedding ring and a LOT of money. If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Amy and Darren debate who to invite to a wedding and more importantly, who NOT to invite - from exes, distant cousins, work colleagues and neighbours. How should plus one invitations work? And will should you invite your friend that you know can get a bit messy as the night progresses?Fresh off the back of a live show, Amy and Darren catch-up on their game of Mr & Mrs in Vicar Street last weekend, and compare how they got on at the show to how they did during their trial run on last week's episode. You might have heard too - The Conways is nominated for Best Society and Culture Podcast at the Irish Pod Awards, so thank you to everyone for voting! And with Halloween this week, Amy and Darren reminisce on some of their childhood costumes, and share their Halloween plans for this year.Our listeners have been in touch again this week - wanting to know if Amy and Darren will read vows to one another on their wedding day, and what were their non-negotiables when choosing a wedding venue? If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Amy and Darren take a look at some of wedding trends which are set to be big in 2025 - from champagne towers and fun desserts, to pets being involved in the big day. Will they be opting in or out of any of them?We hear a pup-date about Dixie, and how Darren is obsessed with her every move. Amy's talking us through the wedding invite process after their appointment at the weekend, and in preparation for Amy's cameo at the Stall It live show, there's a fun (turning-argumentative) game of Mr and Mrs played on this week's episode.There's also a listener question in about "Day 2" of weddings. What are Amy and Darren's opinion on it, and will they have a Day 2 themselves? If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

You'll have heard of the wedding tradition "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue"...but what would Amy and Darren choose for each of these? Would Amy let her sister borrow her wedding dress, or would Darren lend his suit to a family member for their wedding? And the couple have some big ideas for what they are going to do with their dress and suit after the big day!Amy and Darren have got their new puppy, so you'll hear all about her. There's chats about tooth-aches and wedding invites, the podcast gets interrupted by a scam call, and Darren is blowing up his mam's phone to ask her a few questions.Some of our listeners want to know this week if Amy and Darren have a wedding planner or not, and there's options of wedding entertainment that needs to be chosen from. If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

With more and more couples opting out of church weddings, Amy and Darren chat about some of the wedding venues where people have been getting married - from IKEAs and takeaways, to caves and rollercoasters.Amy's got her new hair extensions - and Darren's got his say on them. And there's a live show at Vicar Street on the 20th of October to prepare for...for BOTH Darren and Amy!From this week's listener questions, Amy and Darren have to choose between a curse that's been put on their wedding by an Owl Wizard, they hear from John B (not Johnny B) from Tipp living down under, and one listener has a name suggestion for Amy and Darren's new puppy! If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Amy and Darren chat about the things at weddings that are worth the money, from entertainment and food, to photo props and videographers. Ever been to a wedding where there's been karaoke? And what is the general consensus on hiring a mobile content creator for your big day?Amy exposes Darren for sneaking off in the middle of the night, and you'll never guess where he goes? Amy loves getting her nails done, but hates pedicures for a specific reason. And Darren's taking a crash course on hair extensions.There are some more listener questions to be answered this week. A bride has a dilemma about who she should ask to be her maid-of-honour? And how did Amy and Darren know that each other was "the one"? If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Amy and Darren discuss some of the most overrated things at weddings - from photo-booths and chocolate fountains, to the traditions of the bouquet toss and garter.Neither Amy nor Darren are fans of last week's "heatwave". Darren has a fan encounter in a pet shop in Charlestown, which Amy doesn't believe happened. And did you hear that Coldplay are playing in St. Anne's Park next year?With more listener questions to answer this week, Amy and Darren help out with a tricky wedding guest dilemma, and if Darren had to stay in character for the entire wedding and afters as either Louis Walsh, Christopher Walken or Alan Parrish from Jumanji, who would Amy pick? If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Amy and Darren are still undecided on their wedding music, as well as a name for their future puppy, so a listener gives them some suggestions on both. There's an interesting would you rather question at hand involving Nasti2K and bottles of cadet at the wedding. And do Amy and Darren see children in their future?Amy's done a big clear-out of their apartment and had found some peculiar items in the process, while Darren gets ready to head down the country for a few days, where he is hoping to see his first cow in real life! If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Happy Birthday to Amy, who celebrated last week with a concert, a cake and a brand new hairdryer! Amy and Darren review their experience of Coldplay at Croke Park. And did they manage to nab tickets to Oasis in Dublin next year? You'll find out in this episode! We hear from a listener who shares his experience of eloping to New York, and what family and friends though about it. Another listener wants to know Darren's process when buying the engagement ring, and would Amy have been happy with any ring regardless? And Amy and Darren discuss their death row meals. If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Darren and Amy discuss their wedding music taste - from overdone first dance songs, the biggest wedding party songs, and song ideas for Amy to walk down the aisle to. There are also some wedding song disaster stories to chat about, which has led brides to some horrific injuries. Darren had agreed to Amy that he would do dance lessons in the lead up to their big day - so is he keeping to his word? There's a puppy update this week, as well as potential name suggestions for Frank's soon-to-be new sister. Amy shares her College Football Classic experience in the Aviva, as well as her excitement for Coldplay in Croke Park, and Darren's in need of suspenders.  If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com. 

Amy fills Darren in on the hit TV show 'Don't Tell The Bride', where an engaged couple received a lump sum of cash to pay for their wedding, but the catch was that the groom had to do all the planning. From IKEA ceremonies to weddings in the sky, the show was truly wild. Would Amy and Darren do the show if they were offered? And what theme would they pick if their wedding was to have one?After Rose of Tralee revelations with Producer Leanne, Amy reminisces on the time she was due to take part in Miss Finglas, and Darren is going to start a campaign to revive the contest. The couple also discuss whether or not they would elope in Las Vegas. If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Amy and Darren share their fears of getting injured before their wedding - the occasions and places they will be dodging to avoid the accessory of a cast or crutches on the big day. Amy also expresses her interest in finding a good skin routine over these next few months. While Darren gives an update on his film festival debut. If money was no object, what kind of wedding would Amy and Darren like to have? That is this week's listener question, and there are two very different answers. If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren, send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Darren and Amy discuss engagement photoshoots, and where they would get them done. They also discuss potential wedding morning gifts to each other - from jewelry and flowers, to a chipper. And is it the norm to answer phone calls and texts from people on the morning of your wedding? Darren's up for a very big award this weekend, which he is sharing all about in this episode. Amy's suffered an injury and shares her traumatic experience.  And poor Darren's mam gets yet ANOTHER phone call from her son live on the podcast. Send your questions to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com

There's only 9 months left until Darren and Amy say 'I do' and they seem to be well on track thanks to Amy's organisational skills. The two run through a checklist and find they've already most of the work done so now all they have to do is wait - And maybe get a haircut before the day of the wedding so there time for recovery if the barber butchers Darren. Amy might want to find a new nail technician too after her recent experience and gets her mother in law on the phone for her input.And Amy reveals her hidden talent is playing the harmonica and despite being together for years it's a surprise to a doubting Darren. Send your questions to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com

Has Darren gotten scammed after giving his bank details out at his front door? Or was it just a good deed? And will Amy's unfortunate blemish ever clear up? These are just some of the topics they chat about on this episode, along with the latest addition to their household, and Darren's new fitness regime.And the two discuss the recent $600 million Ambani wedding in India and ponder whether all their famous guests were sat together leaving Kim Kardashian and Mark Zuckerberg to make awkward small talk. Darren reckons if he had that sort of budget he'd get married at Funderland, or maybe in a sauna, while Amy's dream wedding with no holds barred is... to go to Dingle?Send your questions and comments to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com

Darren and Amy are joined for the first time by the celebrant who will be marrying them, Nicola Moran.They ask her serious questions like if she's ever seen any weird animals at a wedding (the answer may involve a bearded dragon)? And if she could write the vows for an embarrassed Amy?She also shares some wedding wisdom and offers tips on dealing with screaming kids or a missing best man. And she makes a bet with Darren and a promise to Amy that he'll be crying on their big day. If you have suggestions for topics or a question for Amy and Darren send it to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com

What happens if your estranged father shows up on your wedding day? Or worse, what if an uninvited child appears and wants to be picked up? Darren confronts his self proclaimed 'daddy issues' this week, while Amy worries about her own baby, Frank, after two unexpected trips to the vet last week.Darren has an exciting venture in mind to pay for the wedding - It may involve selling all of his possessions on adverts. And Amy's much more focused on a different website that's offering her a chance to win a new car, if only they could work out the odds.Send in your questions for Darren, Amy, or their celebrant to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.

Darren is considering a hair transplant to ensure Amy doesn't lose interest in him, although she's already sick of talking about whether or not he should get it done. She's much more invested in topics like the amount of fabric conditioner in the bottles and whether someone set her up to be clamped.And as today is Darren's birthday, they chat about some of the best - and worst - presents they've given each other through the years and read out some of the listeners answers too. Send in your comments or questions to TheConways@GoLoudNow.Com

After a car accident ruined their weekend and left Amy driving around in a car full of mouldy sandwiches, she's in absolutely no form to be dealing with Darren's antics. They may not be fighting but it's as close as they've gotten on the podcast so far after Darren dares to bite his nail in front of her. Maybe it's his upcoming birthday that has him acting out, or is it the excitement of a potential barbecue?On top of all that drama, there's a ghost in their house knocking bleach over, stealing nail clippers and opening lanterns, and Darren has a good idea who it might be...Send in your questions to TheConways@GoLoudNow.com.