Congratulations to Jersey Shore star Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley and pro wrestler Zack Carpinello [professionally known as Zack Clayton] on their marriage.
In an exclusive with PEOPLE, the couple shared how they celebrated their big day, which was a surprise ceremony for their fifty guests. Expecting a movie screening, guests quickly realized they were attending the couple’s Beauty and the Beast-inspired wedding.
“We envisioned a small, meaningful celebration focused on the people who matter most to us. We wanted an unforgettable moment shared with our closest family and friends. The goal was creating memories, not creating a production.”
“More than anything, we wanted the day to feel authentic to us. The surprise element, the family focus, and the intimate guest list all allowed us to create something personal and meaningful.”
When guests arrived at Madison Modern Social in New Jersey, they were welcomed by their local mayor, who doubled as the wedding officiant and announced the surprise.
“We’ve spent months keeping this secret, creating invitations, planning the movie-themed details, and building the surprise. Seeing our family and friends go from thinking they’re attending a special screening to realizing they’re actually at our wedding will be a moment we’ll never forget.”
The couple chose to tie the knot at the restaurant rather than a traditional wedding venue. It allowed them to “focus on the moment itself instead of the pressure and expense that often comes with weddings.”
Jenni shares two children with her ex-husband, Roger Mathews. She and Zack wanted the kids to feel “celebrated and included every step of the way.”
“This wedding is about our family, not just the two of us,” the couple shares, noting, “We wanted the day to celebrate not only our love story but also the family we’ve built together over the last seven years.”
