Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Are Married

25.05.2024: Millie Bobby Brown, the beloved ‘Stranger Things’ star, and Jake Bongiovi, model and son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, are officially married! PEOPLE has learned that the couple, aged 20 and 22 respectively, secretly exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony last weekend.

A Low-Key, Romantic Celebration

According to The Sun, the wedding was a private affair attended by close family members, including Bongiovi’s parents, Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi, as well as Brown’s parents. “It was a very low-key, romantic affair with their closest family with them as they said their vows,” reported the outlet. The couple is planning a larger celebration later this year.

From Friends to Forever

Brown and Bongiovi’s romance began in June 2021 when Bongiovi shared a selfie with Brown on Instagram, sparking dating rumors. Initially friends, they soon became a couple, as Brown revealed in a 2022 interview with Wired. Their relationship blossomed as they were seen holding hands in New York City and making several red carpet appearances together, including the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards and the premiere of ‘Stranger Things’ season 4.

A New Year, A New Chapter

In 2023, Brown kicked off the new year by calling Bongiovi her “partner for life.” Just four months later, Bongiovi proposed, and Brown announced their engagement on Instagram with a heartfelt black-and-white photo. The caption included a line from Taylor Swift’s “Lover”: “I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, I want ’em all 🤍.”

Family Blessings and Wedding Preparations

Jon Bon Jovi expressed his support for the young couple during an interview on Radio Andy. “I don’t know if age matters,” he said. “If you find the right partner and you grow together…my advice really is growing together is wise.” He added that his son is “very, very happy” with Millie, whom he described as “wonderful.”

Following their engagement, Brown shared updates about their wedding planning, expressing her excitement to Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). She mentioned that the process was “so fun” but also emphasized the importance of keeping intimate details private to cherish those once-in-a-lifetime moments.

A Special Ceremony

Matthew Modine, Brown’s ‘Stranger Things’ co-star, revealed in March 2024 that he would officiate the wedding. “I have one of those licenses to get people married, and Millie thought it’d be great,” Modine shared. “I wrote the wedding vows, and they loved what I wrote for them to join hands and to become husband and wife.”

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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s wedding marks a beautiful chapter in their love story. With the support of their families and friends, their journey together continues to inspire fans worldwide.