Dozens of couples to say "I do" during Atlanta Gladiators' Valentine's Day game

94 couples will get married or renew vows on the ice during the hockey game's first intermission

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Ninety-four couples have been invited to step onto the ice at the Atlanta Gladiators game on Valentine's Day to get married or renew their vows all at once. The event, called "94 Weddings on Ice", is in its second year after a successful first year with the Gladiators last season. The puck drops at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday and the mass wedding ceremony will take place during the first intermission.

Why it matters

The mass wedding event at the hockey game is a unique and creative way for couples to celebrate their love and commitment on Valentine's Day. It brings the community together and provides an unforgettable experience for the participating couples.

The details

The Atlanta Gladiators, a minor league hockey team, is hosting the "94 Weddings on Ice" event during their Valentine's Day game. Couples can either get married or renew their vows on the ice during the first intermission, which will be officiated by Angie Ward from The Bull radio station. Some of the participating couples, like newlyweds Ridge Beck and Kelly Ahern, and longtime married couple Jeffery and Jamie Durkee, are season ticket holders who see the Gladiators games as a regular date night.

  • The puck drops at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The mass wedding ceremony will take place during the first intermission of the game.

The players

Atlanta Gladiators

A minor league hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jared Youngman

The president of the Atlanta Gladiators.

Angie Ward

A radio personality from The Bull who will officiate the mass wedding ceremony.

Ridge Beck and Kelly Ahern

A newlywed couple of two years who are season ticket holders and will be renewing their vows at the event.

Jeffery and Jamie Durkee

A couple celebrating their 40th anniversary who will be renewing their vows at the event.

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What they’re saying

“I think she might be a little bit shy about it, but I'm pretty excited. I think it would be super fun. It's kind of scary but exciting at the same time. Everyone's watching you, but it's a lot more people than at our wedding.”

— Ridge Beck (CBS News Atlanta)

“I was planning on taking her to the vow renewal as a surprise, then somebody let it out that, 'Weren't you planning on doing that vow renewal thing at the Glades game?' I was like 'Oh yeah, I was, but you weren't supposed to say anything.' So no mystery ride, but still wanted to take the opportunity for our 40th anniversary to renew our vows.”

— Jeffery Durkee (CBS News Atlanta)

What’s next

The mass wedding ceremony will take place during the first intermission of the Atlanta Gladiators' Valentine's Day game on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The "94 Weddings on Ice" event at the Atlanta Gladiators hockey game is a unique and creative way for couples to celebrate their love and commitment on Valentine's Day. It brings the community together and provides an unforgettable experience for the participating couples.