WATCH -- Limerick trio Kingfishr surprise couple with VIRAL wedding performance
That's exactly what happened on Monday, when a groom named Pete reached out to chart-topping trio Kingfishr with a simple request: an MP3 of their unreleased single 'Next to Me' to soundtrack his first dance.
What he didn't expect? The actual band turning up in full wedding attire, instruments in hand, after a four-hour drive — and performing the song live. Most couples dream of a memorable first dance, but few end up sharing it with Ireland's hottest band playing just a few feet away. Pic: Facebook/Kingfishr
The heartwarming moment, captured in a now-viral video, shows the newlyweds visibly stunned as Kingfishr launch into the soaring ballad, which they've dubbed their 'first love song.'
Guests quickly crowded the dancefloor, phones in the air, as the band delivered a pitch-perfect rendition of the groom's chosen track, one that now carries a whole new meaning.
Taking to the comments of the video, which has amassed a whopping 278K views across platforms, a number of fans have shared their delight at the touching gesture.
'This is the coolest thing I've ever seen in my whole life,' one fan commented.
'Kings of wholesome side quests,' another penned.
'I'd say Lauren is one lucky lady, so many grooms have no idea what their first song is no less request to use one from the artists themselves? Cheers to a long & happy marriage!' a third shared. The heartwarming moment, captured in a now-viral video, shows the newlyweds visibly stunned as Kingfishr launch into the soaring ballad, which they've dubbed their 'first love song.' Pic: Henry Pearce
Fresh off a sold-out summer tour, including two packed shows at Live at the Marquee, and with over 100 million streams to their name, the Limerick trio are no strangers to big stages.
They've already notched a 4x Platinum hit with Killeagh, and will headline Dublin's 3Arena twice this December. Their debut album, Halcyon, lands August 22 — but yesterday's impromptu wedding gig might just be their most heartwarming set yet.
Congrats Lauren and Pete, here's to many more dances for years to come.
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