Touchdown at the Altar: The Super Bowl Halftime Wedding That Shook the World
- WeddingPlanningGuide.ca
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While the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions were battling for the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LX, the real history wasn't made on the scoreboard, it was made at the 50-yard line. In a move that redefined "grand entrance," Eleisa "Elli" Aparicio and Thomas "Tommy" Wolter tied the knot in front of a global audience of over 140 million people during Bad Bunny’s historic halftime performance. Here is how the most-watched wedding in history went down.
The Ultimate RSVP
Most couples are lucky to get a "Maybe" back on their wedding invites, but when Elli and Tommy sent an invitation to Bad Bunny, they got a counter-offer they couldn't refuse. The superstar invited the Los Angeles-based couple to turn the Levi's Stadium stage into their wedding chapel.
A Set-List Ceremony
The ceremony took place mid-set, nestled between high-octane hits. The stage transformed into a lush, tropical plaza, a nod to Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican roots, complete with thousands of white orchids and a full brass band.
The Vows: The couple exchanged "I dos" while Lady Gaga joined the stage for a surprise, stripped-back salsa rendition of "Die With a Smile."
The Witness: In perhaps the coolest legal detail in matrimonial history, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny) served as the official witness, signing the marriage license on a Swarovski-encrusted clipboard.
The First Dance: The newlyweds shared their first dance to the live debut of "Baile Inolvidable," with the stadium lights synced to pulse with their movements.
Why It Worked
Beyond the spectacle, the wedding felt grounded in the theme of the night: celebration. In a year where wedding trends are leaning toward "maximalism" and "unforgettable experiences," this halftime union set the bar impossibly high.
It wasn't just a stunt; it was a 100% legal ceremony. From the cutting of a five-tier cake (distributed to the front-row fans) to the custom-engineered bridal gown designed to be seen from the nosebleed seats, every detail was a masterclass in wedding production.
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