09/22/2026
One of the coolest things I think I’ve ever done is surprise Nick with a live performance by his favorite singer/songwriter, Marty O'Reilly!
Nick introduced me to Marty’s music in 2022, when we first started dating. In 2023 we drove to Canada and saw him play live. We got the honor of meeting both him & his wife Caroline that trip, and were blown away not only by the best live show I had ever seen, but by how sweet, genuine, and grounded they seemed to be as people.
We drove home back to Idaho the following day, and I thought to myself “if I end up marrying this man, it would be cool to have Marty play at our wedding.” Shortly after Nick & I got engaged, I figured it couldn’t hurt to investigate what that might entail- if it were even possible.
For a year and a half, I kept this a secret. I was so excited to pull this off. EVERYBODY else knew. I talked about it constantly so I wouldn’t accidentally let something out while I was with Nick. Many people supported the realization of this dream- my brother providing the sound equipment and making sure Marty’s set up and sound was on point, the venue owners Phil & Donna, my day of coordinators Short n Sweet Events, LLC (ashley short & Tatumn), my photographer & videographer for both distracting Nick as we hid Marty in the Sweet Shop before my speech, AND for capturing the entire thing in such beautiful photos & videos… this was what I was most nervous about at our wedding and it went better than I ever could have imagined.
Marty O'Reilly thank you so much for traveling to Idaho to make this day uniquely unforgettable and feel so much like us! Thank you for helping me pull off the biggest surprise I’ve ever given so seamlessly!
Neither of us will ever forget that day, and consensus from everyone who attended; from guests and vendors alike- you truly are amazing.
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