Welcome back to Weddings-ish with Jove!

This week, Jove is joined by newlywed author, global educator, creator, and host of And They’re Jewish, Hen Mazzig, for a joyful, emotional conversation about love, identity, and celebrating openly in a complicated world.

Hen shares his modern love story with his husband Mark, from meeting on Tinder in London to navigating long distance, COVID separation, and ultimately building a life together in the UK. Along the way, we hear about a handwritten “be my boyfriend” T-shirt, proposals at sea in Greece, a counter-proposal with three rings, and the quiet care that defines lasting partnership.

We then dive into their stunning Santorini wedding — a celebration that was part fashion show, part spiritual ceremony, and part communal healing moment. From breaking the glass together under the chuppah to a trans rabbi officiating, runway-style blessings, couture fashion, and fireworks over the Aegean Sea, every detail was intentional and deeply meaningful. Hen reflects on reclaiming Jewish tradition, queer visibility, and cultural pride through joy.

Episode Highlights: - Meeting on Tinder and choosing each other through long distance - A Greece proposal that involved swimming away… - Why both grooms broke the glass under the chuppah - Fashion, symbolism, and “coastal babes” wedding styling - Reclaiming tradition and celebrating queer Jewish joy

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This week, Jove sits down with attorney, activist, policy strategist, and Bravo alum Preston Mitchum for one of the most powerful conversations yet. From Capitol Hill to the altar, Preston opens up about love, visibility, and what it means to build a marriage rooted in values, intention, and joy.

Preston shares the full story of meeting his husband Donald, falling in love during the uncertainty of the pandemic, and ultimately choosing partnership grounded in shared values—even when their public lives look very different. Then, we dive into the wedding: a multi-day celebration in D.C. that honored Black culture, queer history, and community above all else. From activist-inspired seating charts and boundary-setting guest attire rules to fashion-forward looks and a Lauryn Hill first dance complete with surprise fog, every detail was intentional—and unforgettable.

Episode Highlights:

- Why representation matters in Black queer relationships - The emotional impact of meeting your partner during COVID - How Preston’s activism informed their wedding choices - Designing a wedding that honored Black history, community, and joy - Loving publicly without making your relationship performative

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Ten years ago, Jove interviewed Ron Ben-Israel when they were both single New Yorkers navigating the wedding industry. Fast forward to 2025, and they're both married men—not to each other, but to wonderful partners who've transformed their lives. This week's reunion episode is equal parts nostalgia, wisdom, and wedding industry tea.

Ron Ben-Israel needs no introduction. He's the designer behind some of the world's most breathtaking wedding cakes, a Food Network star, and a man who's spent 30 years refusing to compromise on his aesthetic vision. But in this intimate conversation, Ron reveals a softer side—one shaped by falling in love with Hiroyuki, a Japanese man who introduced him to hot pot breakfasts, Zen cooking practices, and the art of letting go. From their friends-orchestrated matchmaking dates to their surprise City Hall ceremony (complete with flower crowns!), Ron's love story is as unexpected as it is beautiful.

Episode Highlights: - Creating trends vs. following them: the Ron Ben-Israel philosophy - The evolution from Martha Stewart demonstrations to hosting his own Food Network shows - How friends orchestrated multiple dates before finding "the one" - The one fight they've had in their entire relationship (it was about TikTok) - Why City Hall felt more romantic than any ballroom

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This week, we’re doing something a little different—and very special. In honor of the season of gratitude, Jove is taking you on a nostalgic journey through some of the most unforgettable meet-cutes ever shared on the show.

You’ll hear iconic guests like Rachel Martino, Jess King, Taylor Hastings, Tommy Bracco, Jessica Szohr, Roxanne Kaiser, Benton & Tom Prior, and more, all revisiting the first spark that changed everything. Whether it was a bold first line, a twist of fate, a message that shifted the universe, or a chance encounter with smelly garbage in hand (yes, really), these stories remind us that love shows up exactly when—and how—it’s meant to.

Episode Highlights: - A Disney cruise meet-cute worthy of a movie - The “gay best friend” friendship that became soulmates - Jess King’s unforgettable (and hilarious) first line that initially got her rejected - Taylor Hastings’ surreal Love Is Blind connection - “I knew instantly” moments we all hope for

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This week, Jove is joined by the iconic, incomparable, deeply fabulous Styles Familia, the internet’s most extra couple whose wedding quite literally broke the internet. From their legendary Home Depot meet-cute to a 12-hour wedding day that took guests across New York City, every single part of their love story is cinematic.

They unpack the intentionality behind every detail of their viral wedding day: the 20-foot ponytail, custom fashion, a branded double-decker bus, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, and a deeply emotional movie moment revealing their IVF journey. And yes, they explain once and for all why they charged $333 per person—and why they refunded every single guest.

Episode Highlights:

- Their rom-com worthy meet-cute in Home Depot - The bold first date that broke the ice instantly - The surprise proposal at Hudson Yards (that almost didn’t happen) - Why they planned a 12-hour “ultimate date night” wedding - Behind the scenes of the 20-foot ponytail and iconic fashion - The truth behind the ticketed wedding

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This week, Jove is joined by not one but two special guests, content creator and actor Benton McClintock and his husband Tom Prior. From a fated fashion week party meet-cute to a cross-country proposal in Montana and a spontaneous New York City Hall wedding, their story is the definition of modern romance.

Benton and Tom open up about how they fell in love at first sight (and first flirt), what it’s like to navigate a long-distance relationship across continents, and the deeper connection they found through sobriety and shared creativity. The pair also dive into their viral engagement video, their hilariously relatable City Hall wedding, and their dream of one day hosting an intimate celebration in Italy.

Episode Highlights: - Their chaotic and cinematic meet-cute during Fashion Week - Falling in love (and saying “I love you”) just two days into their London trip - How sobriety shaped their relationship from day one - Tom’s surprise proposal in the mountains of Montana - The 77-second City Hall ceremony

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This week, Jove sits down with the wildly creative bridal designer (and recent bride!) Madison Chamberlain, whose colorful, textured, and joy-filled designs are redefining what it means to be a bride. Madison’s one-of-a-kind veils and gowns have taken the internet (and the bridal world) by storm. She opens up about her transition from corporate fashion to full-time entrepreneurship, what “nontraditional bridal” really means, how she built a business from the ground up, and the creative freedom that comes with designing for brides who want to do things differently.

And of course, Madison shares all the behind-the-scenes details of her own magical wedding day—complete with a mint green gown, a Barbie-inspired mini dress, and a life-sized cake entrance you have to hear to believe.

Episode Highlights:

- Why Madison quit her “dream job” at Free People without a plan - How one custom colorful wedding dress changed her entire career - The viral veil moment that launched her brand - The reality of dealing with copycats and knockoffs online - How she designed her own mint-green wedding gown - The message she wants every bride to remember

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In this triumphant, emotional, and inspiring episode, host Jove Meyer sits down with world-renowned bridal designer Hayley Paige to talk about her extraordinary comeback story. After a five-year legal battle that took away her name, her career, and even her right to design wedding dresses, Hayley is finally free—and she’s back, designing again on her own terms.

From testifying at the U.S. Senate alongside Elizabeth Warren to creating an entirely new sizing system that redefines how brides experience fittings, Hayley shares everything: the fight to reclaim her identity, the lessons she learned about contracts and courage, the launch of her new collection, and what’s next for her own wedding.

Episode Highlights:

- The five-year legal saga that took her name and how she got it back

- Testifying at the U.S. Senate in a true Elle Woods moment

- Reinventing bridal sizing with flowers instead of numbers

- Launching her first new collection since the legal battle

- Updates on her engagement and wedding planning

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