Browns Surprise Muni Lot Newlyweds with Super Bowl Tickets

Couple who married in Cleveland stadium parking lot invited to attend Super Bowl LX

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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DeSiree "FirstLady" Wheeler and Charles "Brownspider" Bevel Jr., die-hard Cleveland Browns fans who made headlines for getting married in the team's muni lot before the season opener, have been surprised with tickets to attend Super Bowl LX. The couple was invited back to the stadium in October, where they were presented the tickets by Browns players as part of the team's Salute to Service celebration.

Why it matters

The Browns' gesture to the newlyweds highlights the team's commitment to engaging with its passionate fan base in unique ways, while also honoring those who serve the community, like Bevel, a psychiatric mental health nurse at the Cleveland VA. The story showcases the special bond between the Browns organization and its loyal supporters.

The details

DeSiree "FirstLady" Wheeler and Charles "Brownspider" Bevel Jr. made headlines in September when they got married in the Browns' muni lot just before the team's home opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. In October, the couple was invited back to the stadium, where they were surprised by Browns players AP Defensive Rookie of the Year linebacker Carson Schwesinger and wide receiver Cedric Tillman, who presented them with tickets to attend Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

  • The couple got married in the Browns' muni lot on September 7, 2025, just before the team's home opener.
  • In October 2025, the Browns invited the couple back to the stadium to film a segment.
  • During the October visit, the couple was surprised with Super Bowl LX tickets.

The players

DeSiree "FirstLady" Wheeler

A die-hard Cleveland Browns fan who married her husband Charles in the team's muni lot before the 2025 season opener.

Charles "Brownspider" Bevel Jr.

A die-hard Cleveland Browns fan who married his wife DeSiree in the team's muni lot before the 2025 season opener. He is a psychiatric mental health nurse at the Cleveland VA/VOA Domiciliary.

Carson Schwesinger

The Cleveland Browns' AP Defensive Rookie of the Year linebacker who surprised the couple with Super Bowl LX tickets.

Cedric Tillman

A Cleveland Browns wide receiver who surprised the couple with Super Bowl LX tickets.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Browns plan to feature the couple's Super Bowl experience in an upcoming episode of their team-produced documentary series.

The takeaway

The Browns' gesture to the newlywed fans exemplifies the team's commitment to building a strong, engaged community of supporters. By honoring the couple's dedication and surprising them with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the Browns have further cemented their reputation as a franchise that values its loyal fanbase.