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Couple Gets Married at Halftime of Mavericks-Timberwolves Game in Dallas

It's the first-ever wedding during an NBA game, per the Mavericks

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It’s the first ever marriage during an NBA game, per the Mavericks.

Love is in the air -- specifically, in Dallas.

During halftime of the Mavericks-Minnesota Timberwolves game at the American Airlines Center on Monday, a couple exchanged vows and married on the Dallas center logo.

"Reid and Ellyn will now exchange rings as a symbol of love and commitment to each other," the marriage officiant said. "It is the seal of the vows you have just taken to love each other without end."

They then repeated vows said by the marriage officiant before making it official.

"By the power vested in me and with 20,000...as witnesses, it's my delight to declare you husband and wife," the marriage officiant said.

Engagements and proposals have been common throughout sporting events, but the Mavericks said it is the first-ever wedding to take place during an NBA game.

Courtesy: Reid Malone and Ellyn Piatt
Malone first proposed to Piatt at a previous Mavericks game.
Courtesy: Reid Malone and Ellyn Piatt
Reid Malone proposes to girlfriend Ellyn Piatt.
Courtesy: Reid Malone and Ellyn Piatt
She said yes!
Courtesy: Reid Malone and Ellyn Piatt
Malone and Piatt exchange vows at the American Airlines Center on Monday, February 13, 2023, as the Dallas Mavericks took on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Courtesy: Reid Malone and Ellyn Piatt
The first kiss as a married couple.
Courtesy: Reid Malone and Ellyn Piatt
Malone and Piatt's first dance.
Courtesy: Reid Malone and Ellyn Piatt
Cheering on the Dallas Mavericks!
Courtesy: Reid Malone and Ellyn Piatt
A game souvenir.

According to the Mavericks, the marriage was the first to happen during an NBA game. The team also stated the bride and groom are big fans of the team and got engaged at a game in 2021.

Now that's one way to remember Valentine's Day.

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