Welcome back to Weddings-ish with Jove!

This week, Jove is joined by reality TV icon, entrepreneur, and newlywed Alexis Bellino for a heartfelt, honest, and surprisingly emotional conversation about love after divorce, faith without judgment, and creating a wedding that truly reflected her family.

Alexis opens up about her journey on The Real Housewives of Orange County, navigating public scrutiny, heartbreak, and finding her way back to love with her husband John.

She walks us through the details of her Colorado-inspired wedding day: a circular ceremony with guests surrounding the couple, her children walking her down the aisle, emotional vows, multiple statement dresses, karaoke, surprise entertainment, and a cake deeply connected to her late mother.

Episode Highlights: - How Alexis was cast on RHOC and what returning to reality TV was really like - Meeting her husband John through a friend who secretly played matchmaker - Why her children walked her down the aisle - Why there are no “rules” when it comes to weddings - Alexis’s message of love, inclusion, and acceptance

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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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Welcome back to Weddings-ish with Jove!

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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