Millie Bobby Brown'sStranger Things‘Papa’ Matthew Modine Officiated Her Wedding to Jake Bongiovi

Mar. 15, 2025

Matthew Modine attends the “Back To Black” New York Premiere; Millie Bobby Brown attends the Damsel World Premiere

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Matthew Modine can add “wedding officiant” to his résumé.

In the image, Modine — who played the role of Dr. Martin Brenner (AKA ‘Papa’) opposite Brown, 20, in the hit Netflix series — wore a black jacket over a white shirt and black pants for the special occasion.

Standing tall under the floral wedding arch, Modine smiled as Bongiovi, 22, read out his vows to his bride during theMay wedding.

“Amazing. Who’s the old guy with a beard?? 🤪❤️🍀,” Modine joked in Bongiovi’s comment section afterward.

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The outdoor wedding also featured large white flower beds along the aisle as guests looked on to watch the ceremony.

Bongiovi’s carouselthen included a snap of him and Brown smiling at the camera as the actress sat on an armchair, while Bongiovi perched on the edge.

STRANGER THINGS. (L to R) Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven and Matthew Modine as Dr. Martin Brenner in STRANGER THINGS. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2022

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The pair were also snapped sharing a kiss before a black and white photo featured Bongiovi appearing to get ready.

The proud husband then included a photo of himself standing between his fatherJon Bon Joviand Brown’s father Robert Brown.

“Forever and always, your husband,” Bongiovi wrote in his caption.

Brown alsoshared a carouselof wedding photos. After including snaps of the couple, she concluded the post with a solo shot of her blowing bubble gum while wearing a chic silk mini-dress.

“Forever and always, your wife,” her caption read.

source: people.com