Dublin influencer Jess Redden has shared the touching way she plans to involve her late father in her wedding celebrations.
The social media personality is set to marry rugby player fiance Rob Kearney after they got engaged on New Year's Eve 2019. The couple were ready to marry in June this year but the ceremony had to be postponed.
Jess has been sharing some previews of her wedding with her followers on Instagram, including a special touching tribute to her late dad Brian who died in September 2020 aged 70.
Sharing a picture of a locket she will attach to her wedding bouquet containing a photo of her and her father, Jess wrote: "[I] ordered a locket from @weddingbellsireland this morning as my florist suggested it and I thought it would be a lovely idea to have dad and I on the bouquet so he can still walk me down the aisle."
Jess also shared a snap of an inscription that her mum had done on the inside of her dress, reading: "My darling dad, forever in my heart."
In another frame on her Instagram story, she wrote: "Although it's the most exciting and happy day of your life I can't help but stop the waves of panic and sadness that come.
"I just wanted to share this personal experience for any other brides in a similar position.
"It's normal so don't berate yourself - be gentle and kind to yourself no matter what you're feeling. You'll have your man or women to lean on and help you."
Jess recently celebrated her hen party, sharing hilarious snaps of Rob Kearney paper masks for her and guests.
The hen party was at Ballintubbert Gardens and House in Stradbally, Co Laois, and it seemed like a jam-packed day for the bride-to-be with some Bikram yoga and a feast of eye-catching treats.
For all the latest breaking headlines straight to your inbox sign up for our free newsletter
