Portland Photographer Captured Super Bowl Halftime Couple's Engagement

Nate Meeds photographed Eleisa Aparico and Thomas Wolter's proposal before their surprise Super Bowl wedding

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Portland wedding photographer Nate Meeds was watching the Super Bowl halftime show when he recognized his clients, Eleisa Aparico and Thomas Wolter, getting married on the field. Meeds had previously photographed the couple's engagement proposal.

Why it matters

The surprise Super Bowl wedding captured the attention of millions of viewers, and the fact that the photographer had previously captured the couple's engagement adds an interesting personal connection to the story.

The details

Meeds was shocked to see his clients getting married during the Super Bowl halftime show, as he had previously photographed their engagement proposal. The couple, Eleisa Aparico and Thomas Wolter, had hired Meeds to capture their special moment when Thomas proposed.

  • Nate Meeds photographed Eleisa and Thomas' engagement proposal prior to the Super Bowl.
  • The surprise Super Bowl wedding took place during the halftime show on February 10, 2026.

The players

Nate Meeds

A Portland wedding photographer who previously photographed the engagement proposal of Eleisa Aparico and Thomas Wolter.

Eleisa Aparico

A woman who got married to Thomas Wolter during the Super Bowl halftime show, after Nate Meeds had photographed their engagement proposal.

Thomas Wolter

A man who got married to Eleisa Aparico during the Super Bowl halftime show, after Nate Meeds had photographed their engagement proposal.

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What they’re saying

“I go; 'I know those guys. That is a couple that I photographed their proposal,'”

— Nate Meeds, Portland wedding photographer (KOIN)

The takeaway

This story highlights the unexpected and heartwarming connection between a Portland wedding photographer and a couple whose surprise Super Bowl wedding captivated millions of viewers.