'Stranger Things' star Joe Keery on why he officiated wedding as Steve

Author Summary

Joe Keery, known for playing Steve Harrington in "Stranger Things," dressed as his character to officiate a friend's Halloween-themed wedding in California, using an original costume lent by the show's costumer. (148 characters)

Key Event

"Stranger Things" star Joe Keery shared the story behind a video showing him leading a California wedding ceremony while dressed as his character, Steve Harrington.

The event took place last month in Simi Valley, where Keery conducted the marriage of close friend and bandmate Matt Williams to Veronica Capaldi.

Reason for Costume

It was a Halloween wedding, so all guests wore costumes—Keery donned Steve's Scoops Ahoy sailor uniform from season three, at Capaldi's suggestion.

“Amy Parris, who creates the costumes for the series, lent me the outfit,” Keery noted on The Tonight Show.

He stressed it wasn't random, countering photos that only captured the couple's formal wear amid costumed attendees.

Additional Context

The authentic costume fit a bit differently after years, but Keery reprised Steve in the show's final season, with episodes rolling out through New Year's Day.

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USA Today USA Today — 2025-11-27

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