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Browns Superfans 'Brown Spider' and 'First Lady' Marry in Muni Lot Before Opener

Local footage plus an official team shout-out turned the tailgate wedding into a viral moment.

Overview

  • Charles "Brown Spider" Bevel Jr. and DeSiree "First Lady" Wheeler were married Sunday morning in the Muni Lot outside Huntington Bank Field before the Browns faced the Bengals.
  • The ceremony began around 9:30 a.m. with a stage and about 100 seats after pre-dawn setup in rainy conditions.
  • Former Browns receiver Webster Slaughter served as a surprise officiant as guests in team colors looked on.
  • Video from accounts including @ImFromCle, @ultCLEsports and @MikeLucasTV circulated widely, followed by a congratulatory post from the Browns' official account naming the couple.
  • The pair met through fan functions and began dating in 2024, issued an open invitation in August, and plan an early-October London honeymoon tied to the Browns–Vikings game.