Carley Shimkus, the bright and quick-witted co-host of Fox Nation’s Primetime Highlights and a familiar face to Fox News viewers, is known for her early mornings, sharp reporting, and upbeat energy.
But in a recent candid conversation with Abby Hornacek on Ride to Work, the journalist revealed a more personal side of her life — one filled with humor, long-distance love, and a surprising touch of Game of Thrones. During the episode, Shimkus shared a story that made both fans and the host laugh: her husband’s only request for their wedding in 2015 was music fit for a fantasy epic.
“This is gonna sound totally nuts,” Carley admitted with a grin. “When we were planning our wedding, I pretty much planned the whole thing — that’s what I wanted, and he said yes to everything. Then one day he said, ‘How do you feel if our wedding party walked out to the Game of Thrones theme song, and then when we walk out, we walk out to the Michigan fight song?’” She couldn’t help but laugh as she recalled it. It was an unusual combination — part medieval grandeur, part college football pride — but for the couple, it was the perfect reflection of their personalities.
The detail quickly became a defining anecdote from their big day, a symbol of how their relationship balances her structured, detail-oriented approach with his sense of humor and spontaneity. “He’s from Michigan, so the fight song was a must,” Carley explained. “And we were both obsessed with Game of Thrones at the time — so honestly, it kind of worked.” The image of guests watching a wedding party stride out to the thunderous strings of Ramin Djawadi’s iconic score perfectly captured the lighthearted, personal spirit that Carley and her husband share.
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