{"id":475306,"date":"2026-05-30T22:23:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T22:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/475306\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T22:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T22:23:18","slug":"pr-guru-rob-kenny-ties-the-knot-in-fabulous-french-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/475306\/","title":{"rendered":"PR guru Rob Kenny ties the knot in fabulous French ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rob Kenny chose the beautiful setting of the French Riviera to marry his longtime love, Shane Cassidy, on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>It was only fitting that the PR guru and his hubby chose the fabulous city of Antibes for their nuptials, since that&#8217;s where they <a href=\"https:\/\/evoke.ie\/2023\/08\/07\/entertainment\/celebrity\/rob-kenny-engaged\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">got engaged<\/a> in August 2023.<\/p>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/evoke.ie\/2026\/05\/29\/entertainment\/celebrity\/rob-kenny-wedding-guests\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a lavish soir\u00e9e<\/a> on Thursday, Rob and Shane said &#8216;I do&#8217; in front of their friends and family on May 23, at Bastide du Roy. It&#8217;s a former royal residence that was later bought by fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rob1.jpg\" alt=\"Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150600\"  \/>Rob Kenny and Shane Cassidy exchanging vows during their wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the estate has changed hands, but its beauty and integrity have remained intact; Just ask Bianca and Mick Jagger, who rented the residence for an entire summer in 1921.<\/p>\n<p>Rob and Shane were fortunate enough to have been the first Irish couple to book their nuptials in the French venue, but because of their lengthy engagement, another Irish couple &#8216;swooped in&#8217; and have already tied the knot there.<\/p>\n<p>Not to worry, though, as the couple&#8217;s nuptials were still beyond magical. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rob0.jpg\" alt=\"Glam guests at Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150605\"  \/>Glam guests at Rob Kenny&#8217;s wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>The way their wedding was organised, their guests were treated to a welcome reception in the estate&#8217;s &#8216;Versailles-esque&#8217; gardens, which restricted their view of the venue.<\/p>\n<p>The guests were then led into the ceremony garden, which Rob told EVOKE is &#8216;equally as beautiful&#8217;. <\/p>\n<p>Then, led through to the Champagne garden, guests were treated to Rob&#8217;s favourite Champagne, Laurent Perrier.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rob3.jpg\" alt=\"Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150601\"  \/>Rob Kenny&#8217;s wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>The couple&#8217;s wedding hosted a live string quartet in the Champagne garden, and then it was through to the pool area, and Rob&#8217;s epic tablescape, which is where guests got their first glimpse at the venue.<\/p>\n<p>The PR guru managed to wrangle Irishwoman Niamh Costelloe as one of his wedding planners through a connection she has with Glenda Gilson. <\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re assured Niamh is the best in the biz and helps plan A-list celebrities&#8217; summers in the French Riviera.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ron9.jpg\" alt=\"Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150604\"  \/>Rob Kenny&#8217;s wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be a Rob Kenny extravaganza without a star-studded guest list, and a host of well-known faces voyaged to the South of France to celebrate the PR guru and his hubby.<\/p>\n<p>Glenda Gilson, Shauna Lindsay, Triona McCarthy, Avila Lipsett, James Kavanagh, Thalia Heffernan, Eric Roberts, Louise Cooney, and Lynn Kelly were all in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rob44.jpg\" alt=\"Glam guests at Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Ashley Kehoe \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150595\"  \/>Glam guests at Rob Kenny&#8217;s wedding. Pic: Ashley Kehoe \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>Photos from the wedding show the venue in all its glory, with the guests going all out with their outfits on the day.<\/p>\n<p>The couple is set to host their day two at Copal Beach in Cannes, which Rob joked was &#8216;an absolute miracle&#8217; to secure a booking at, as it&#8217;s one of the most famous beach clubs in the area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rob11.jpg\" alt=\"Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150606\"  \/>Rob Kenny opening a gift from his husband before the wedding ceremony. Pic: Rob Kenny \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We have some amazing surprises up our sleeves for that day to keep guests entertained,&#8217; Rob teased, as he shared his excitement at securing a hot spot for Hollywood A-listers.<\/p>\n<p>Rob popped the question to his longtime love, Shane, in August 2023. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/glen.jpg\" alt=\"Glenda Gilson at Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Glenda Gilson \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150598\"  \/>Glenda Gilson at Rob Kenny&#8217;s wedding. Pic: Glenda Gilson \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>At the time, he shared that he was officially off the market&#8230; forever, by writing: &#8216;To the future Mr &amp; Mr. The most magical few days\u2026 I\u2019m still bawling.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>See more photos from Rob and Shane&#8217;s wedding below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/th.jpg\" alt=\"Thalia Heffernan at Rob Kenney's wedding. Pic: Thalia Heffernan \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150607\"  \/>Thalia Heffernan at Rob Kenney&#8217;s wedding. Pic: Thalia Heffernan \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eric.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Roberts and his wife Niamh at Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Eric Roberts \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150596\"  \/>Eric Roberts and his wife Niamh at Rob Kenny&#8217;s wedding. Pic: Eric Roberts \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/glen3.jpg\" alt=\"Glenda Gilson at Rob Kenny's wedding. Pic: Glenda Gilson \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150609\"  \/>Glenda Gilson at Rob Kenny&#8217;s wedding. Pic: Glenda Gilson \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wed.jpg\" alt=\"Shauna Lindsay and Ashley Kehoe at Rob Kenney's wedding. Pic: Ashley Kehoe \/ Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-2150602\"  \/>Shauna Lindsay and Ashley Kehoe at Rob Kenney&#8217;s wedding. 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