ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and his longtime love, Olivia Carter, said “I do” on Saturday, May 2, 2026, capping a whirlwind romance that has captured the hearts of Falcons fans across the city.
The couple, who announced their engagement on Christmas Eve 2024 with a romantic proposal featuring red roses and oversized “MARRY ME” letters, officially tied the knot in what appears to have been an intimate yet star-studded celebration.
Michael Penix Gets Married in Posh Private Ceremony
While full details of the venue and guest list remain private, social media posts from teammates quickly confirmed the big day had arrived — and that Penix was in full celebration mode.
Videos circulating online show the 26-year-old quarterback dancing energetically at the reception, with Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts behind the camera capturing the moment. Videos of the event showed Penix’s impressive mobility just months after focusing on knee rehabilitation.
Teammates Attend Michael Penix Wedding
Fellow teammates wide receiver Bijan Robinson and safety Jessie Bates III were also spotted in attendance, cheering on their quarterback as he stepped into this new chapter off the field.
Penix and Carter have been together since at least late 2023. Carter, a University of Nevada graduate originally from Washington, has been a constant presence by Penix’s side since he was drafted eighth overall by the Falcons in 2024. She supported him through his transition to the NFL, his emergence as the team’s starting quarterback, and the highs and lows of a rookie campaign that ended with him leading the franchise into the 2025-26 season.0
Fans and fellow players have flooded social media with congratulations since the wedding news broke. Many pointed to the couple’s evident chemistry and Carter’s bachelorette celebration back in March as signs that the big day was approaching fast.
“Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Penix,” one Falcons supporter wrote, echoing the sentiment shared by thousands in the Atlanta sports community.
The couple had registered for gifts through Zola with their wedding date publicly listed as May 2 — a detail that had fans counting down the weeks.48
As Penix prepares for the upcoming NFL season, he’ll now do so as a married man. The newlyweds are expected to enjoy a brief honeymoon before returning to Atlanta, where Penix will continue building on the promise he showed in his first full season under center.
Rise Up indeed — both on the field and at the altar. Atlanta News extends its warmest congratulations to Michael and Olivia Penix on their marriage!