His Ring Unboxing Video Went Viral: Elexis + Brayden’s Wedding

What happens when a high school romance circles back around years later, picks up right where it left off, and then goes viral on TikTok? You get the story of Elexis and Brayden Stringer—a couple whose heartfelt, funny, and very real journey to “I do” has captured the internet’s attention.

Elexis and Brayden first dated in high school, sharing those formative moments of youth—late night talks, laughter, and first love. Life took them on different paths, and they eventually separated. But fate had other plans. Years later, their lives intersected again, this time with more clarity and intention. “It wasn’t just a fleeting chapter,” said Elexis. “It was a whole story waiting to be written.”

In typical Elexis and Brayden fashion, even the engagement came with its share of chaos. Elexis, a self-proclaimed type A planner, had to trust Brayden’s laid-back, type B nature. The ring arrived just a week before the wedding. “I was so stressed,” Elexis admitted. “I thought I was getting stood up!” Meanwhile, Brayden was just trying to get everything together on time. “I was stressing, too—I didn’t want to mess it up.”

The couple’s viral fame came from a candid video Elexis asked Brayden to film—the moment he first saw her engagement ring. Though hesitant, Brayden agreed. “It was my truest form,” he said, “and I didn’t think anyone would ever see it.” But Elexis, ever the TikTok-savvy partner, posted it. The response? Over 7 million views and a flood of love from viewers who resonated with the raw emotion and humor in the clip.

Rather than a traditional wedding, the couple opted for a unique Vegas elopement at the Glass Gardens in the Chapel of the Flowers. “I wanted Vegas, but not too Vegas,” Elexis explained. The 88-person venue offered the perfect mix of intimacy and flair. After attending countless weddings, the couple realized that their focus was more on the marriage than the spectacle.

Though Brayden joked about being uncomfortable on camera and cried more in private, the wedding was deeply emotional for both. “I cried more than she did,” Brayden admitted. And Elexis described the moment as feeling like they were in a musical—surreal, emotional, and unforgettable.

Elexis and Brayden’s journey is proof that love doesn’t always follow a straight line. Sometimes it’s messy, full of surprises, and perfectly imperfect. And thanks to TikTok, millions got to witness a piece of it.