## Joe Keery explains viral wedding video
"Stranger Things" star Joe Keery spoke about the now-viral clip of him officiating a wedding in California while dressed as Steve Harrington in his Scoops Ahoy uniform. The actor said the idea came from the couple, and he agreed because the event was a Halloween-themed celebration where guests were encouraged to wear costumes.
## Why he officiated as Steve
Keery explained that the wedding was for his friends Veronica Capaldi and Matt Williams, and the bride specifically requested that he appear and officiate in character as Steve. He described it as a fun way to lean into the theme and to make the ceremony more personal and memorable for the couple.
## The Scoops Ahoy costume
The actor confirmed that he wore the original Scoops Ahoy sailor outfit from the show, complete with Steve’s recognizable hairstyle. Fans noticed details like the full uniform and hair, commenting that he looked exactly like his character at the altar.
## Fan reaction to the clip
After guests shared photos and video from the ceremony online, the moment quickly spread across social media and fan accounts. Many viewers praised Keery for committing fully to the bit and joked that officiating a wedding in costume was “peak Steve Harrington” behavior.
## Joe Keery on the moment
Keery joked during the ceremony that he had been ordained “yesterday,” leaning into the playful tone of the event. When later asked about the wedding, he emphasized that everyone was dressed up, but the viral images made it look like only he was in costume next to a traditionally dressed bride and groom.
### Author’s summary
Joe Keery turned his friends’ Halloween wedding into a fandom moment, honoring their request to marry them as Steve Harrington in full Scoops Ahoy gear and delighting fans when the playful clip went viral.
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USA TODAY on MSN — 2025-11-29