Brendan Hunt married Shannon Nelson in a private ceremony in Ireland. Read the story of the kids, photos and engagement.
Sudden but Sweet Decision
Ted Lasso co-creator and star Brendan Hunt married his longtime partner Shannon Nelson in Ireland.
He wrote on Instagram that the wedding took place “a few weeks ago,” with a few guests and very little pre-planning—a simple yet very private ceremony.
Some Special Moments from the Celebration
A fun addition to the carousel post of wedding photos was that his co-star, Jason Sudeikis, stood between the couple and officiated the wedding ceremony; Hunt quipped that he suspected Jason was just pretending.
Brendan himself wore an Emerald velvet tuxedo, while Shannon chose an off-the-shoulder floral gown and a floral headband—both filmy and effortless.
Family Presence and Children’s Joy
The most special thing was that their little boys were present at the ceremony; Brendan wrote, “Our little boys saw it all.”
The couple has two children—elder son Sean and younger son Archie—and Brendan also shared this quote about how precious it is to have a partner in a young-at-heart life: “It’s so much better to have a teammate.”
The Journey From Engagement to Marriage
Brendan and Shannon announced their engagement in June 2023, just days after the season 3 finale of Ted Lasso.
At the time, Brendan shared a photo of Shannon’s dimple-cut engagement ring, and both expressed that they prioritized family life first—marriage would come later, at the right time.
Two More Baby Delays
In September 2023, Shannon announced that another baby was on the way; son Archibald (Archie) was born on March 1, 2024.
Brendan expressed his joy on social media that little Archie had met his first son and shared the family’s joys, both big and small.
Private Traditions and Comfort
The two haven’t kept their relationship very public, but special occasions have made it clear how devoted they are to each other.
Shannon sent loving messages to Brendan on Father’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and Brendan also shared small family moments of his own.
Closing
Brendan and Shannon’s secret, beautiful wedding is a reminder that big life decisions can hold great meaning in private.
Behind the glitz and glamour of showbiz, a simple and loving family story shines through.
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