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'The whole country is following it' Inside the viral Adare Manor wedding that had a gifting lounge
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Adare Manor, the five-star hotel in County Limerick, has hosted presidents, royals, and golf legends- but this weekend, it became the backdrop for a wedding so extravagant, it’s taken over the internet. New York couple Ally Rice and Sean Fernando touched down in Ireland with 100 of their nearest and dearest for what’s quickly being dubbed the society wedding of the year. With rumours swirling of a seven-figure budget and a production team worthy of a Hollywood set, their celebration wasn’t just a wedding- it was an immersive, multi-day experience, and we wish we were there! At the helm? Marcy Blum, one of the world’s most sought-after wedding planners. With a client list that includes Billy Joel, LeBron James, and Rickie Fowler, Marcy is no stranger to over-the-top elegance. On TikTok, she shared glimpses of the 18-month planning process, revealing that 'hundreds of people, both local and international,' helped bring Ally and Sean’s vision to life. Instead of the usual welcome gift bags, guests entered a bespoke 'gifting lounge'- a full retail-style setup where they could choose from curated Irish treasures: artisanal sweets, wool throws, even mystical 'wishing stones.' It gives the Oscars gifting suites a run for their money! The itinerary read like something out of a period drama. Day one saw guests embark on a horse-and-hound-led pub crawl through Adare village, complete with Guinness, Irish whiskey, and traditional céilí dancing. Day two turned competitive with a full-scale golf tournament dubbed The Fernando Cup, hosted on Adare Manor’s championship course, set to host the Ryder Cup in 2027. Meanwhile, non-golfers explored Ireland’s countryside, including trips to the Cliffs of Moher and falconry experiences back at the estate- not too shabby, eh? @marcyblum The second day of Ally & Sean’s wedding weekend at Adare Manor started off with guest activities around Ireland. 100 guests played golf in The Fernando Cup — the groom’s own version of the Ryder Cup (Since Adare is hosting the tournament in 2027!). ⛳️ Other guests traveled to the Cliffs of Moher, on a Secrets of Ireland tour or enjoyed activities around Adare Manor like falconry, fly fishing and more! #MarcyBlum ♬ Bitter Sweet Symphony - Extended Version - The Verve That evening, guests attended the opulent Manor Soirée, an immersive theatrical dinner where actors guided guests through a reimagined history of the estate, followed by cocktails, fine dining, and an actual petting zoo featuring sheep. The wedding ceremony itself was held in a bespoke glass marquee on the manor’s grounds, bursting with florals and greenery. The reception followed with a topiary chess-inspired cocktail hour, with Marcy’s team noting: 'We were all just willing pawns in Ally & Sean’s chess topiary cocktail hour.' @marcyblum Inspired by the brilliant Sleep No More, the Manor Soiree took Ally & Sean’s guests on a special adventure through “History of Adare Manor” 🏰 Think Yee olde market, faerie gardens, and the staff went wild in the kitchen 🧑‍🍳#MarcyBlum #weddingplanning #weddingtiktok #weddingtok ♬ The Greatest Show - Hugh Jackman & Keala Settle & Zac Efron & Zendaya & The Greatest Showman Ensemble As videos from the celebration continue to flood TikTok, Irish users in particular seem fully captivated. 'The whole country is following this wedding,' one user commented. Another simply pleaded: 'I need this to be a Netflix documentary.' From the grandeur of the setting to the sheer scale of the production, Ally and Sean’s wedding fully broke the internet. Safe to say: Ireland has never seen a wedding quite like this. See more pictures from the wedding below: How stunning is the tablescape, we are obsessed! The adorable couple dancing on stage during their wedding reception!
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