Boston – On Saturday morning, Lauren Andriolo, a 30‑year‑old event planner from Watertown, was getting ready for her wedding at The Langham hotel when she discovered that former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was staying on the same floor. The surprise visit turned her wedding preparations into a memorable moment for the couple.
Unexpected celebrity greeting
Andriolo, a lifelong Patriots fan, said she learned that Brady was in the hotel just as she was putting on her makeup. “He was kind enough to take a minute out of his day to oblige a bride and lifelong Patriots fan and take a photo with me on my wedding morning while I was getting ready,” she said.
Brady was on his way to attend Rob Gronkowski’s induction ceremony at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro when he stopped by Andriolo’s door. “My makeup artist said, ‘Let me just make sure you have some lip gloss before you meet Tom Brady,’” Andriolo recalled, laughing.
A brief encounter, lasting impression
Although the meeting was brief, Andriolo described it as a “pinch‑me moment.” She said they shook hands and Brady offered his congratulations: “He said, ‘Congratulations, have a great day.’” The bride quickly texted the photo to her fiancé, Nick, who responded with an excited “OH MY GOD” in all caps.
The couple and their 12‑member wedding party, a nod to Brady’s number 12, continued down the aisle later that day. Andriolo called the experience “the icing on my wedding cake” and said it made the day “spectacular and truly the best day of my life so far.”
Celebration continues on a mini‑moon
After the ceremony, the newlyweds headed to Maine for a short “mini‑moon,” sharing the story on social media where it quickly went viral. The unexpected encounter has added a unique chapter to their love story, delighting friends, family, and fellow Patriots supporters.
Andriolo and her husband, a 32‑year‑old salesman, plan to cherish the memory as they begin their married life together, grateful for the unexpected blessing from a hometown hero.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
