27-05-2025
Inside the gifting lounge at the viral Adare Manor wedding
A New York couple put on what could only be described as the wedding of the year at the five-star Adare Manor in County Limerick over the weekend.
The nuptials of Ally Rice and Sean Fernando had people saying it was 'the best wedding I've never been to' after a ream of clips from the luxurious weekend were circulated online.
Fortunately, while the couple kept the guest list to their nearest and dearest, TikTok provided us with a front row ticket into all the shenanigans from their first dance to Pink Pony Club to the pop-up bathrooms which looked as if they belonged inside the Adare Manor. The nuptials of Ally Rice and Sean Fernando had people saying it was 'the best wedding I've never been to'. Pic: Marcy Blum/ TikTok
Internationally renowned event planner Marcy Blum was on hand for the billionaire couple and shared an array of glimpses inside the wedding, which also included its very own gifting lounge.
Sharing a glimpse of the lounge on TikTok, Marcy revealed that they opted for the 'suite of Irish essentials' instead of the traditional wedding welcome bag.
'JUST WAIT FOR WHAT'S IN STORE,' she teased alongside the clip. @marcyblum Welcome to Ally & Sean's gifting lounge at Adare Manor ☘️🇮🇪✨ instead of a traditional wedding welcome bag — we created a suite of Irish essentials 🫶💕✨☘️ JUST WAIT FOR WHAT'S IN STORE #marcyBlum ♬ Kingdom Dance – From "Tangled"/Score – Alan Menken
The clip starts from outside the suite, which is a room of its own, cordoned off by sleek green curtains. Just outside the room, a large blackboard invites guests with a message, 'Come in, We're Open.'
The room is laid out like a shop, with tables and shelves holding all the amazing goodies, and rails holding the clothes available to snag.
There was everything from tartan scarves to cookery books on the sheep of Ireland and potato recipes. There was everything from tartan scarves to cookery books on the sheep of Ireland and potato recipes. Pic: Marcy Blum/ TikTok
Guests could grab themselves t-shirts to commemorate the day as well as broaches and magnets with a sweet broach of the couple's pet dog Mimo.
Social media users took to the comments aghast at the display on offer for wedding guests.
One said: 'A gifting lounge! These people know how to treat their guests.'
Another added: 'Y'know what? YOLO [you only live once]. Nice job wedding planner.'
A third joked: 'I'm friends with the wrong people.'
