Who is Lindsay Schweitzer? All about Eric Stonestreet's wife amid Kansas City home wedding

Eric Stonestreet has officially tied the knot — and the Modern Family actor couldn’t be happier.

On Sept. 9, the sitcom star announced via Instagram that he had tied the knot with his longtime partner, Lindsay Shweitzer, in an intimate ceremony in Kansas City.

Fans know plenty about Eric Stonestreet's comedic chops, but many remain curious about the woman who stole his heart. Without further ado, here's what you should know about Lindsay Schweitzer.

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Lindsay Shweitzer is a loving mom to twin boys

Lindsay Schweitzer is raising twin sons from a previous relationship.

Eric Stonestreet has spoken warmly about his role in her children's lives, noting that the boys even had a hand in his 2021 proposal.

He previously told People:

“I asked Lindsay’s boys, who are 9… ‘Do you know much about this world?’ And they were like, ‘We watch YouTube videos on this all the time.'"

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She's a pediatric nurse with Kansas City roots

Lindsay Shweitzer and Eric Stonestreet first met in 2016, during the Big Slick charity weekend. The event was backed by Jason Sudeikis and Paul Rudd, aiming to reach millions for Children's Mercy Hospital.

Shweitzer, a pediatric nurse, connected with Stonestreet over their shared hometown values and humor. In a separate chat, Stonestreet told People:

“Humor is such an important part of my life, and she allows me to be humorous. I joke all the time that she’s uniquely qualified to be my [partner] because she can put up with me.”

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Eric Stonestreet's proposal to Lindsay Shweitzer came with a comedic twist

The Dexter: Resurrection star reportedly popped the question with a mix of sincerity and silliness. Posting photos of his reactions to Instagram, he captioned:

“She said, ‘She’d have her people call my people.’”

But Lindsay Schweitzer initially thought he was joking. On The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Eric Stonestreet revealed:

“I wanted to get her somehow [with the proposal].”

He added:

“You know I’ve won a lot in life … but I definitely win with Lindsay."

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She said "I do" at their dream home

Lindsay Shweitzer and Eric Stonestreet dated for nearly a decade before exchanging I dos at their Kansas City dream home — combining the wedding with a housewarming, just as Stonestreet had hoped.

The Secret Life of Pets star captioned his photos with:

“It’s my birthday and guess what I got.”

In the snippets, the actor is in a navy blazer while Lindsay is in a satin gown adorned with a crystal belt. Two of the photos also contained the texts "I GOT MARRIED" and "The Stonestreets," showing the newlyweds standing side by side.

The wedding also illustrated cozy vibes, with a musician in the background and a tall bookshelf that echoes a rustic retreat for the couple.

Meanwhile, Eric Stonestreet also spoke about this dream in 2023, telling People how "great" it would be for him and Lindsay, surrounded by loved ones, to get married at their new home.

"I don't know how often I'm gonna get all my friends to Kansas City, so I would like to do a housewarming and a wedding at the same time."