Priscilla Presley’s son Navarone Garcia marries wife Elisa in lavish wedding 1 year after Benjamin Keough’s tragic death
PRISCILLA Presley's son, Navarone Garcia, quietly married fiancée Elisa Achilli in Switzerland on Tuesday.
The pair got engaged on Christmas in 2020.
Navarone confirmed his marriage to , gushing about his now-wife.
The musician told the outlet: "I never thought I would find a counterpart that is so understanding and supportive.
"She makes everything we do effortless, and I can't imagine life without her."
The bride told People: "Navarone is truly the most genuine, sweet and sensitive man I have ever known and I'm so lucky that after four years of long-distance, we can start our life together as husband and wife."
Navarone and Elisa tied the knot in an outdoor ceremony at the Schloss Hünigen hotel with family and friends in attendance.
Elisa wore a dress designed by Anastasia Bull.
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After the couple exchanged vows, guests – including Priscilla – showered them in colorful flower petals.
The mother-of-the-groom told People she was "overjoyed" for her son and Elisa.
She added: "They've been together for four years and we all have been waiting patiently for this day."
She also shared a post about the union, posting photos from the wedding.
In her caption, she gushed: "Navarone and Elisa are MARRIED!!!
"The wedding was at the beautiful Schloss Hunigen Hotel in Switzerland.
"I couldn't be happier!"
THE PROPOSAL
Navarone popped the question on Christmas in 2020.
The couple shared their happy news via Instagram.
The Them Guns singer shared a photo of his fiancée's ring on the photo-sharing app.
He wrote: "SHE SAID YESSSS!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!"
Priscilla shares Navarone with ex-husband Marco Garibaldi.
The pair divorced in 2006.
Nararone's half-sister is Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley's daughter.
Priscilla was married to Elvis for six years.
They divorced in 1973.
He is close with her children, and spoke out following the death of nephew Benjamin Keough.
REST IN PEACE
In 2020, months before Navarone and Elisa's , Benjamin died by suicide.
He was 27 at the time.
An autopsy reported that his cause of death was an intraoral shotgun wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene in his Calabasas, California home.
Following the tragedy, Navarone – Benjamin's uncle – released a statement.
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He told at the time: "On behalf of everyone Ben touched: We are all shocked and heartbroken to have lost such a caring, compassionate soul.
"It's absolutely devastating. We appreciate everyone's support and understanding at this time. He will always be a part of us."
You're not alone
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