On Monday's 'Déise Today', Damien was talking to Claire McGowran who is the editor of 'OneFabDay.com Ireland' which is a popular wedding website. Claire was on the show this morning to discuss the recent trend being adopted for girls shopping for their communion dresses!
It is reported that some stores including Arnotts which are giving the girls the 'experience' for girls choosing outfits for the big day- completely with photo-friendly podiums!
Claire says that this is very similar to the "Say yes to the dress experience" and believes that this may add additional pressure onto the parents and the child to try and get the "the one" and that maybe the fun will get taking away and this will just "add pressure".
She says that this experience might kill a child's confidence if a child like's a dress and walks out into this 'say yes to the dress' experience and if the reaction isn't what they expect this might hurt them.
Damien asked then Claire about the cost that comes with weddings now and especially the price that comes with the dresses. The average spend is said to be around "30,000" euro for the entire wedding. The brides look and dress then go from "1,500 to 3,000" euro as well.
If you want to listen to this interview, you can do so here!
https://soundcloud.com/wlrfmwaterford/deise-today-monday-15th-april-boutique-shows-for-communion-dresses
Monday's show was also packed with plenty of chat on a host of different topics. Damien was recapping on the weekend's cardiac care march that took place in Dublin over the weekend with reporter Eoghan Dalton.
Damien also talked to Fianna Fail spokesperson on Enterprise Billy Kelleher who is also a candidate for the party in Ireland south for the upcoming European Elections.
He also talked to Mark Tighe of the Sunday Times to give the latest on the John Delaney and FAI scandal and the news that was reported on Monday that he would be stepping down from his role in the FAI.
If you want to listen to all of this you can do so here!
https://soundcloud.com/wlrfmwaterford/deise-today-monday-15th-april-2019/s-JigJ2
