NHLer Ethan Bear marries girlfriend Lenasia Ned: 'Bear Family'

Ethan Bear is officially a married man.

Over the weekend, the former Vancouver Canucks defenceman, 26, tied the knot with his longtime love, Lenasia Ned.

The pair wed in a breathtaking ceremony held at the scenic 50th Parallel Estate Winery in Lake Country, B.C..

The happy couple shared glimpses of their special day on Instagram, including a heartwarming family photo shared by Bear featuring them alongside their daughter, Gracie.

"The Bear family," he captioned the adorable snap alongside a bear and white heart emoji.

Ned also took to Instagram to share a few special moments from their big day, including a photo of the couple's first kiss as husband and wife.

"Mr & Mrs Bear," she penned in the caption.

She also posted a photo of herself embracing her and Bear's Indigenous roots, posing in front of a tipi, showing off her stunning, strapless tulle wedding gown with a floral pattern and a sweetheart neckline.

She captioned it: "Wifey."

Wedding videographer Tim Feeny also shared some "behind-the-scenes" footage on Instagram of the fairytale wedding.

"Yesterday was perfection. Congrats to Lenasia and Ethan Bear on their wedding day," he wrote alongside a montage of sun-soaked clips of the beaming pair. "Loved capturing it all and can’t wait to share more soon."

The Cree-Canadian athlete, who is currently an unrestricted free agent after a shoulder injury sidelined him, showcased his strong NHL network with a star-studded guest list including names like Mathew Barzal from the New York Islanders, Jujhar Khaira from the Chicago Blackhawks, Riley Stillman from the Buffalo Sabres, and Keegan Kolesar from the Vegas Golden Knights.

Chicago Blackhawks player Caleb Jones shared a photo from the wedding on his Instagram story paired with on-screen text that reads: "Congrats to the beautiful newlyweds."

The wedding marked a milestone for the couple, who announced their engagement nearly two years ago.

In an October 2021 Instagram post, Bear expressed his excitement for his future nuptials, writing, "She said yes! Here’s to forever my love! I wouldn’t be where I’m at today if it wasn’t for you! Thank you for everything you do. I can’t wait to marry my best friend!"

The Bears weren't the only NHL wedding of the weekend. Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner exchanged vows with his now-wife, Stephanie LaChance, at the Peller Estates winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont..

Marner took to his Instagram story to share his post-wedding bliss with his fans. He re-posted a selfie of the newlyweds showing off their wedding bands, which LaChance originally shared via her Instagram story.

"Married my best friend yesterday," LaChance penned in her post.

Like the Bears, Marner and LaChance's wedding guest list was one for the books. Numerous Maple Leafs players, including Morgan Rielly, John Tavares, Auston Matthews and T.J. Brodie.

Many former Maple Leafs and other NHL stars graced the event, such as Rasmus Sandin, James Van Riemsdyk, Joe Thornton, Zach Bogosian, Tyson Barrie and New York Islanders player Matthew Martin.

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