Jackie Lavin

Successful business woman, mentor on the hit TV series The Apprentice, owner of one of Ireland’s most prestigious hotels and Bill Cullen’s partner, Jackie Lavin is the quintessential modern woman. Her CV is nothing short of perfection, with her thriving make-up line, Cloisters and extensive modelling career just a couple of the highlights. Jackie is an expert when it comes to quality and successful business practice, a skill she will add to our judging line-up.

Ian Dodson

Ian is Managing Director of WebKitchen.ie, a Web Design Firm he founded in 2005. He has over 15 year experience in both IT and Sales having worked for SAP and Oracle Consulting.  Ian specialises in strategic guidance for organisations bringing products to market through the internet and has been instrumental in the growth of some ground breaking online businesses including with WeddingsOnline.ie as a co-founder and director. He is a graduate of the University of Limerick and is a regular lecturer and speaker on web based business.

Rachel Sandall

Rachel has been the Editor in Chief of  WeddingOnline.ie and B Magazine for two years. Her career centres on sampling the best of the wedding world and passing her expert knowledge onto Ireland’s brides and grooms-to-be. A recent bride herself, Rachel’s experiences both as a newlywed and within the industry itself will add a bride’s voice and artistic flair to the judging panel. .

Bláithín O'Reilly Murphy

Wedding planner and author, Bláithín is one of Ireland’s premier wedding personalities. Bláithín's first Wedding Planning book, entitled  Tying the Knot without the Rope Burns was published in 2008. Her internationally sold book has helped thousands of brides plan and create their dream wedding. Bláithín is also a guest lecturer and speaker at the Fitzwilliam Institute, where she lectures about wedding planning. She will bring her insiders knowledge and wealth of wedding experience to the judging panel.