Groom moved to tears by surprise ‘Stand By Me’ wedding song

An Irish wedding ceremony took a turn for the emotional when guests surprised the bride and groom with a moving choral performance of “Stand by Me.”
Unbeknownst to bride and groom Rachel and Shane McNally, friend Hannah O’Brien had been hard at work training friends and family (from both sides) to sing together in beautiful harmony at the ceremony on August 3. Even the bride’s father joined the performance.
Wedding videographer Ray Yore captured this video of the performance as it unfolded in St Joseph’s Church, Carrickmacross. He told Storyful that he’d been told it would happen at some point in the ceremony, but he didn’t know when.
“It was an awesome surprise and moved everyone to tears,” he said, adding that “it was a beautiful tribute to the bride and groom.”
“Stand by Me” was first recorded in 1960 by Ben E. King, who wrote it with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
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[@girlfighterrome3863]

The most surprising thing is having in your family so many relatives that can really sing!

[@sharikraft1706]

girlfighter 1974 Also probably really great acoustics in that church! Sounded really good❤️

[@nothingtoseehere8865]

Honestly, whenever any group of people sings in a group the pitch seems to even out, not saying they suck just saying keep that in mind

[@mrs.b.5864]

@@nothingtoseehere8865 ........seriously? Did that need to be said? It was beautiful.....sweet and touching. What’s wrong with you?

[@nothingtoseehere8865]

@@mrs.b.5864 seriously, did your comment need to be said? What is wrong with you?

[@Hwoman1123]

yeah true

[@aanon5716]

when you have friends & family & each other like this...you'll always be ok.

[@amyamarie9615]

Cobb Knobbler you sound like a person who’s had a lot of disappointment in your life but keep in mind just because your friends or family have fallen through that’s not how it is with some but I understand not everyone is as lucky .

[@nancyc4146]

You are so right. A great foundation to start.

[@kyliedunmire7280]

@@amyamarie9615 What? You sound like a jaded person that doesn’t know love.

[@gracie6512]

Always honest & faithfully

[@b4real2me]

It's as if everyone committed to stand by this couple and promised their support... WOW!!! 💖

YES, exactly.....so cool.

[@saoirsestark3903]

This is a beautiful interpretation 💙

[@athenac2696]

I wish I had a family like that! They are Blessed!

[@Mrscarricom]

@@athenac2696 create one it's possible . All the best to you 🤗

[@krhervey441]

So beautiful!!!!!

[@TheCapsulateIon]

Blessed are those who have families who actually love them.

[@jameystone2650]

My thoughts exactly.

[@jimmybarnes2753]

I know that I'm have been and always will be blessed and it's the most divine feeling anyone can ever know.

[@Joy-xu9wk]

The amount of dedication I believe it required to pull this off is absolutely amazing! And that family can SING! Wow!

[@chipblock2854]

Amazing to see the father singing his heart out. Now there is a loving and caring father. Also a real man! The bride and groom were well blessed that day.

[@amiquigonzales7917]

Although there are bridesmaids (in Hispanic Catholic Wedding Ceremonies there are not) I guess this is a Catholic Wedding since they are Irish. God bless them, this is such a heartfelt song from their family to their love and commitment.

[@kellyjeffries8953]

@@amiquigonzales7917 I think you're right because of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mother.

[@royaltii_]

Yes they were😁✨

[@tammyboon6259]

@@amiquigonzales7917 I've NEVER seen something like this done during a wedding ceremony!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

[@amiquigonzales7917]

@@tammyboon6259 May God bless their marriage till death do them part.

[@TheBentwrist]

Even the cake was in tiers.

[@lynnecarnivale5085]

OHHHH! Thank you for that! I may have to quote you at some point. Have a "GOD" day. God bless you. Peace, Lynne

[@hembafantilley-gyado9168]

How witty

[@stellaiwueke3462]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Alina-kx1kj]

Best comment! Hilarious!!!

[@kg7yts187]

Imagine if your posted this on Reddit

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

Usually on KZbin, when bridal parties, friends and relatives participate in a dance or song, I'm smiling and laughing but this is the first time I'm actually tearing up. What a wonderful group of friends and relatives and they sound really good (perfect song choice). I hope everyone had a great time at the reception.

[@sennaityohannes2955]

Exactly, a gift in the purest sense of the word.

[@emmanuelosifo3803]

Can’t even hold my tears!! In the office crying like a little baby. This is really nice of the friends and family to put together. Family is everything for sure.

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Get a grip

[@nimonimoh6452]

Emmanuel Osifo Why are you watching videos at the office 🤔🧐

[@angelsambum1163]

Yes.. who knows yours will be like this too...

[@mirjamverbaan9657]

Ok, now i’m in love with you 😉

[@1sTEfFaniE1]

@@nimonimoh6452 because that's what one does in the office.

[@gaylejideofor6198]

priceless! years later when they have aged and all their relatives here are gray, and the little ones grown; this video will be a treasured memory. God bless the happy couple and long life of togetherness for them and their family.

[@Michael-hj9fn]

this is stunning and very emotional, God bless the irish love from glasgow

[@karensimmons4560]

Nice!!!!!!

[@lm3707]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪👍❤

[@annamonastyrska4547]

Imagine the dedication of hours practicing singing and displaying! Well done! What a lovely family!

[@tipsysmichigander6483]

Literally one of the most simple songs in the world... What are you going on about.

[@karyne826]

This wonderful couple will have a blessed life surrounded by these exceptional family and friends.💕

[@diamond_gleeglows6513]

Yes....so blessed

[@karyne826]

It was a beautiful video.

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Get me a bucket

[@Wayniesgirl]

I can't imagine the emotions the bride was feeling watching her sweet father sing for her !! 🥰 Literally has me in tears

[@leonawilson8067]

It must feel great to have such a supportive family

[@brendancook7611]

I am a 50 year old man and I cried like a baby....... when you think life sucks.... watch this.

[@anns1921]

Amen Brendan... amen!!

[@petrakirchhoff349]

❤️

[@bhimjisarwankumar2685]

When i die...i would like them to play this song for me....the original version by Ben E. King!

[@jamesfloyd1864]

Dammit, Brendan, I had just blown my nose and pulled myself together, and then I read your comment. Here I go again.

[@clintonmabilo1144]

I agree with you.

[@brendabaillie6072]

The irish know how to do things properly, All the best to the happy couple

[@gtaylor178]

What is proper about any of that in God's House?

[@brendabaillie6072]

@@gtaylor178 The Irish are big god believers as well you know ..Otherwise they wouldn.t be having a religious ceremony..i think it was lovely thing for them all to do. .Why complain

[@gtaylor178]

@@brendabaillie6072 Not in the house of God.

[@brendabaillie6072]

@@gtaylor178 You seem to to be the only one going on and on about it..Give it a rest now, lifes to short for this..If all you can say is NOT IN THE HOUSE OF GOD.maybe you should ask your own church about it.. GOODBYE..

[@gtaylor178]

@@brendabaillie6072 Thanks Brenda for your important contribution..Emotionalism is for the birds, you enjoy dearie.

[@janh5199]

Well, the groom wasn’t the only one moved to tears. This was beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@JimmyOgilvie52]

The groom wasn't the only guy moved to tears by this. (sniffles here)

[@rhettlover1]

Irish?! I thought it was the American South! God bless the Irish!

[@suzannepisano2750]

The bride was sniffling too...

[@beckybowden8269]

Haha I'm sobbing! 🤣

[@Chloxoxoxoxo]

How do they have so many people in their families with beautiful voices? As well how they all harmonize beautifully...this is a sign they’re meant to be!❤️

[@reckless_kitten347]

I wish there was a love button for KZbin. This is beautiful.

[@aidenw207]

2019: Stand by Me 2020: Stand 6 feet away from Me

[@TobyBanci]

Aiden W 😂

[@jehustrachan6015]

Stale

[@CameronJmom]

😫😫🤣🤣🤣

[@suzannepisano2750]

Brilliant! ;-)

[@bevlambert8544]

😂😂😂

[@shelleyjoiner5305]

Crying my face off. Well done. A good family is everything.

[@catalinaruelas8024]

The groom was not the only one moved by this. This was not a dry face in that church or by anyone who watched this beautiful vifeo on KZbin.

[@kevinjones5715]

I did not cry watching this vifeo.

[@catalinaruelas8024]

@M Detlef i ment to say video. I didnt knkw i wrote vifeo. Im sorry.

[@catalinaruelas8024]

@M Detlef if you put it up sub to my channel so i can watch it. Im engaged and i need ideas to help my husband to be. He a huge huge fan of Mochael Jackson, but its hard to find one that can sing and dance and look like him

[@kellysmith3581]

So is it going to be like a Mochael Jackson Vifeo ?

[@catalinaruelas8024]

@@kellysmith3581 i suffer from Autism i have troblue with letters and words. Im sorry for making a mistake. 😞

[@angie9078]

What a beautiful surprise to do for the happy couple👰💑 I got goosebumps and a happy tear and the proud dad singing his face says it all😀well done to you all👏👏congrats wishing yous love/luck/health/and happiness👍

[@gressamy1]

This video gets to me. This song was “our song” at my wedding 32 years ago. My husband passed away 5 years ago on the 28th of this month. Seeing this song at another wedding brings so many memories back. Best wishes to this couple and their family and friends.

[@kevinpratt6820]

Congrats to the family and friends who obviously care for the bride and groom....WELL DONE!

[@mmddhh100]

The high note harmony in the background gave me chills.

[@DesmondBXChen]

The casual version of the royal wedding

[@djpeekay25]

LMAO

[@duskbloom]

Lol yep. Copycats are never as good as the original.

[@M_J_76]

This is better

[@M_J_76]

@@duskbloom i like this version because ots done by family and it was a surprise, even I had tears in my eyes, the song selection was the same but the execution was superb and heartfelt

[@irenemesecke3076]

Misbah Abdullah now that was nice, sadly, the world could use far more niceness

[@mariegerdes1990]

Such a beautiful community blessing for this newly married couple

[@4shys2]

That was such a beautiful gift!!! Got me crying! I know bride and groom will never forget that moment!

[@jimmyhoffa2458]

A beautiful memory to start your life together.

[@katerh3198]

if my family did this the sound quality would be a bit different !!!

[@Stillcantthinkofaname]

As long as it's from the heart mate.

[@masizibahove8939]

😂😂😂mine too

[@cherylmasson6250]

How different..this was unbelievable..

[@Gigi-zg8zh]

Cheryl Masson meaning they don't have pitch & wouldn't sound as nice I'm guessing.

[@cilandialane7521]

kate you mean like a frigid cold biotch sounds.

[@joannnnnnnnnnnn123]

This is beautiful~! I told my daughter we're going to do this at her future wedding~! Lolol~! My favorite part is how committed to this the father-of-the-bride is~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love, love~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@donellefeltham]

How great is this, not only the best song to get married to, but too have your family and friends singing it. Doesn’t get any better than this.🎼♥️🇦🇺

[@rachedain]

I cannot imagine having this amount of love and support!!! So so beautiful 💓

[@michellsteyn4342]

With this kind of support; no way their marriage can crumble. Love it.

[@thomasodetto4670]

That was one of the most beautiful acts of love that I have ever seen. Best of luck to the bride and groom. Much love and happiness to you both as you journey through life together.

[@aurorepeters-dickie5854]

T8u97

[@debrawronker4932]

A beautiful song ❣️ singing at her wedding ♥️♥️♥️ What a great family.

[@lindavanheeswyk9131]

That was lovely what a nice memory to have in years to come

[@helenblessed3911]

I cried with the groom. God bless this couple🙏

[@roberttakefala4496]

Who knew this would go viral ? And prove the test of time! What a wonderful song and and a group of passionate singers showing their love at a wonderful occasion!!!

[@j.s.8196]

That was heart warming. Congratulations!! I'm a man and this brought tears to my eyes😪😂 what a beautiful family!!

[@terryhogan5808]

The very same here. Just tugs at your heart. Beautiful!

[@pamelakumar8317]

I am speechless beautiful song and beautifully sung by relatives and friends wow

[@zaram131]

Wow this is unbelievable. SO beautiful!! They must have a lot of musical talent in the family!

[@OrangeSkyMusic]

I always cry at Weddings but, this one took it to a higher level.. I wish you both a wonderful life together. ❤️🌹❤️

[@bhanani5480]

Well done family! Priceless and from the heart ❤🥰

[@tracydavid-to9ti]

😭😭😭... the beauty of life... and to see both young and old sing together in such unity... touched my heart and soul 🙆‍♀️

[@annlewis7685]

Congratulations to the couple. Many they have many happy rewarding years ahead in their love for each other. A very moving song with a powerful message.

[@Mama-Ames]

We all need to see beautiful gestures of love such as this during this worrisome time of the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 Virus. God bless the lovely family & friends who organized this heartfelt performance for the couple they clearly love very much. Best wishes for a lifetime of joy & unconditional love for the dear Bride & Groom.💕🙏💕

[@purplepawpaw487]

Congratulations to the blessed couple❤️. Where will the family perform again? I want tickets 😜

[@barbkeen1221]

Hell, I want to be adopted by them!! I can move!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tehelea]

samee

[@Goldun-nah]

I would not recover from the tears lol this is so beautiful. May god bless their marriage forever.

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Real men cry when they need to! Beautiful singing.💓 Best of luck to the happy couple🌻💓

[@ellensankey7126]

Lovely to see such love ( and musicality) from friends and family! What a lucky couple!

[@chriswilliams2468]

Thank you Ben E. King! Classic music and my all time favorite love song.

[@ainawagner-brown571]

This brought me to tears. How beautiful are these words for all of us...especially now.

[@lgreene9608]

Precious!!!! Congratulations. May GOD bless your marriage!

[@gloriamartinez8960]

Families And friends Standing Together.. 😪 as one... Awesome

[@simonvalentine3860]

Was very moving each and every one of those people whom sang they meant every word well done to you all there are nice people in this world you just proved it 🐕👍

[@Bl2311]

They all new the assignment!!! They all sang! Beautiful!

[@robertdemitro1520]

I am sure God was smiling at this wedding and Angel's dancing in the church ! A joyous occasion indeed !

[@piaw1089]

☺❤

[@james2578]

angels never go in churches. they are dark and gloomy, celebrating the murder of a man on a cross.

[@morecm3322]

Wow truly such loving friends and family to do this. It was perfect

[@backandstillbgmsdangerusda5493]

Well damn. Now I'm crying too.

[@worldtraveler457]

So wonderful to see family and friend wanting to bless them in their wedding service vs, just a fun dance at the reception. Shows true love for the couple.

[@kimmason6809]

There is still love in the world how wonderful enjoy your new life together with all of your beautiful family xx💞💞💞💞

[@lifeinlimbo2186]

I never had a big loving supportive family so this was absolutely beautiful to me. You couldn't be more fortunate than to know you have a lot of people who love you and will do anything to help you succeed in every way.

[@lsucollegelife]

This was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Coming from a family that don’t get along, I am in awe!🤗

[@karenaltman6854]

WhT a beautiful way of showing love of the couple outstanding

[@demetriaware7322]

When I first seen this I instantly burst into tears. This is what love, family, and friendship is all about. ♥️

[@janettewoodrum4607]

How could you not like this..tears of happiness

[@janetqureshi5316]

Love this song 🤗 may god give you both long and happy marriage 💕

[@sofhar7162]

This Song is 1 of my most favourite Songs ! That's beautiful that the Guest joined singing this Song for the Bride & Groom to be ! Congratulations & best Wishes for the Future!

[@sonotech8421]

Beautiful and loving gift to the bride and groom! Loved it!

[@VictorCharlesEvans]

Beautiful hearts, beautiful minds, make beautiful people!!!!

[@gh7829]

Thats how it should be done. God bless this you couple.

[@alanalycan3986]

What a lovely memory for their special day!

[@malloryjines5050]

Oh my goodness, this is jut so beautiful! The love this family has!

[@c5d53g2e]

That is one amazing choir. I can't stop crying. Such a blessed family.

[@JMWxx]

*This is actually beautiful!! Congratulations to the happy couple. May your marriage be long and happy together!! The bride truly looks beautiful here. Sending my love and best wishes from me here in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.*

[@bernadettevelasco6323]

God bless all of these wonderful folks. Lovely!

[@peace.404]

That was sooo sweet. The grooms reaction was everything!

[@foxglovepearls]

When your weddings guests break out into an awesome song you know you are loved ♥️♥️♥️

[@SimplyTamanisha]

🎵"I won't cry I won't 🦋shed a tear💧💧" They all cried & shed many💦 tears. Me too❣💕

[@NoniOfFive]

Same!

[@katherineKnight143]

This was beautiful. It made me cry too

[@shaunlowekey4525]

Who else were just watching the video and next you had tears 😭 just flowing down your face.

[@terryhogan5808]

Right here! One of the most moving videos ever.

[@bessiesimmonsmusic1368]

Wow. The harmony was lovely. Even the little kids could sing. I Love it💜

[@DeonneMorris]

Beautiful and heartfelt. First I'm seeing such a creative rendition. Thre melody and harmony are on point. Well done!

[@n_avi8104]

this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

[@gracienash9097]

This is simply beautiful.......I would have cried happy tears!!!!!!

[@sueathomas69]

I'm in tears now! Wow! Beautuful! Just lovely!💋💜💋💜💋💜

[@artieoms]

When the harmonizing is this on point 😭😭😭 best wishes to this wonderful couple and their loved ones 👨‍💼💓👰

[@robertjenkins9747]

Beautiful. Wish you both a long happy marriage.

[@jacksjoy1079]

Wow that is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen today in these times I am forever grateful to have watched such a blessing take place… Best wishes to the happy couple. 💜🙏💚🙏💙🙌🧡🙏

[@landonic81]

Quite honestly one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

[@peggymorris9670]

How the hell can 101 people dislike that video. They have no 💞💕

[@singjenn]

They were blinded by tears in their eyes. They thought they were hitting the thumbs up :)

[@lucynthiaharris4827]

Peggy Morris because their ass buttons...

[@normajoskenbeamora4747]

@Peggy Morris THOSE DISLIKE DOSENT KNOW THE MEANING OF LOVE, THE MEANING OF FAMILY, UNFORTUNATELY FOR THEM.

[@johngreenhorn8853]

Idiots,amazing video.

[@mrsTraveller64]

they have no one to stand by...

[@catg8383]

That is so touching and beautiful... and wow, they can sing!

[@itsmedymon925]

👏 That Was Truly Beautiful, 💕 💑 Congrats To The Happy Couple 💑 💕

[@barblong7661]

SO BEAUTIFUL makes me cry everytime

[@michaelnagel2205]

The singing is nice but did you see the chairs the bride & groom are sitting in? They are beautiful.

[@penguinhunter1357]

I don't know if that's pure Irish wit or you like chairs. I love your comment

[@malikjaalen]

You very observing. The chairs are beautiful dined notice until you pointed out thank you

[@kellyjeffries8953]

I've seen that type of chair on altars. Maybe for deacons or speakers to sit on.

[@trevormann8221]

Moved me to tears as well, great wedding