WWE's Lilian Garcia Celebrates Vegas Honeymoon Before WrestleMania

The longtime ring announcer married her partner Patrick Ellrich just days before the big event.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:36pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of two shiny wedding rings resting on a plush, velvety surface, capturing the luxurious and glamorous mood of a celebrity wedding celebration.The sparkling wedding rings of WWE announcer Lilian Garcia and her new husband Patrick Ellrich reflect the glamour of their Vegas honeymoon at WrestleMania 42.Las Vegas Today

WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia recently got married to her partner Patrick Ellrich, and the couple is planning to spend their honeymoon in Las Vegas just before WrestleMania 42. Originally, Garcia and Ellrich had planned a bigger wedding with more friends and family, but they ultimately opted for a smaller, more peaceful ceremony after feeling overwhelmed by the planning process.

Why it matters

Lilian Garcia has been a fixture in WWE for over two decades, and her wedding and honeymoon plans add a personal touch to the buildup of WrestleMania, one of the company's biggest annual events. The decision to scale back their wedding also highlights the challenges that come with planning a high-profile ceremony.

The details

Garcia and Ellrich's wedding took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, just six days before WrestleMania 42 was set to begin in Las Vegas. The couple originally wanted a bigger ceremony with more friends and family, including WWE stars like Trish Stratus and Candice Michelle, but they ultimately opted for a smaller, more intimate event after feeling overwhelmed by the planning process. Garcia described the ceremony as 'so peaceful,' with the couple overlooking a bridge and hearing the sound of flowing water and birds in the background.

  • Garcia and Ellrich got married on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • WrestleMania 42 is set to take place in Las Vegas the following weekend, from April 18-20, 2026.

The players

Lilian Garcia

A longtime WWE ring announcer who has been with the company for over 20 years.

Patrick Ellrich

Lilian Garcia's new husband, whom she married just days before WrestleMania 42.

Trish Stratus

A former WWE Superstar who was ready to fly in for Lilian Garcia's original wedding plans.

Candice Michelle

A former WWE Superstar who was also ready to fly in for Lilian Garcia's original wedding plans.

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What they’re saying

“It does make too much sense. Yeah, it's like, boom, we get married, and then we're off to Vegas for a WrestleMania honeymoon.”

— Patrick Ellrich

“Yeah, we were gonna do a bigger wedding with more friends, Trish Stratus was ready to fly in. Candice Michelle, like yeah, there were some people that were ready to fly in. But as we were preparing, it started getting very overwhelming. So, the joy started depleting and the stress of it started piling on.”

— Lilian Garcia

What’s next

It's unknown if Lilian Garcia will have an on-screen role at WrestleMania 42, but at the very least, it appears she and her new husband Patrick Ellrich will take in the sights and sounds of Las Vegas during their honeymoon.

The takeaway

Lilian Garcia's wedding and honeymoon plans add a personal touch to the buildup of WrestleMania, one of WWE's biggest annual events. The decision to scale back their original wedding plans also highlights the challenges that can come with planning a high-profile ceremony, and how sometimes a smaller, more intimate event can be the right choice.