A couple who exchanged vows during Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show are now reflecting on the extraordinary moment they’ll never forget.

Midway through the performance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Eleisa “Elli” Aparico and Thomas “Tommy” Wolter surprised viewers when they were married live on the field. Surrounded by performers dressed in white, the ceremony unfolded as part of the show, culminating in a kiss before the newlyweds cut into a towering wedding cake and shared their first dance. The romantic moment was set to a salsa-style rendition of “Die With A Smile,” performed by Lady Gaga.

Following the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, Aparico shared footage of the ceremony on her Instagram Story, expressing gratitude and joy. “My heart is so full,” she wrote, calling the experience “truly amazing.” She also thanked Bad Bunny — whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — in Spanish for highlighting love, adding that it’s something the world always needs. She ended her message with a loving note to her husband, telling him how much she loves him.

Wolter also took to Instagram earlier that day, sharing his excitement and emotions ahead of the ceremony. He described the occasion as one of the most meaningful days of his life and expressed appreciation for his loved ones and his bride before writing, “Let’s do this.”

Additional details about how the surprise wedding came together were later shared in a press release from the Apple Music Halftime Show team. According to the statement, the couple had originally invited Bad Bunny to attend their wedding. Instead, they were offered the chance to be married live during the halftime show. Bad Bunny acted as a witness and even signed the marriage certificate, transforming the performance into a real-time celebration of love.

The wedding segment was intentionally woven into the halftime show as part of a larger tribute to Puerto Rican culture and the theme of unity. As the performance drew to a close, a message displayed prominently read, “The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is Love,” reinforcing the show’s central message.