Weddings-ish with Jove

Love Stories TV

A podcast all about joy, love, and weddings-ish including a special guest each episode! Explore the colorful world of weddings and beyond in ’Weddings-ish with Jove’. Join the celebrated wedding planner and designer in candid, fun and heartfelt conversations with fabulous special guests you know and love, or will get to know and love. Expect to learn, laugh, and celebrate everything!

  1. His Boyfriend Literally Swam Away During the Proposal

    JAN 22

    His Boyfriend Literally Swam Away During the Proposal

    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 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or Love Stories TV’s YouTube channel. 💌 Have a question for Jove? Send a voice memo or email to hi@jovemeyer.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram at @jovemeyer, @henmazzig, and @lovestoriestv

    56 min
  2. What It Means to Love Publicly as a Black Gay Couple with Preston Mitchum

    JAN 8

    What It Means to Love Publicly as a Black Gay Couple with Preston Mitchum

    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 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or Love Stories TV’s YouTube channel. 💌 Have a question for Jove? Send a voice memo or email to hi@jovemeyer.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram at @jovemeyer, @prestonmitchum, and @lovestoriestv

    1h 5m
  3. They Planned a Secret Second Wedding Behind His Back! Inside Ron Ben-Israel's Iconic Celebration

    12/11/2025

    They Planned a Secret Second Wedding Behind His Back! Inside Ron Ben-Israel's Iconic Celebration

    Welcome back to Weddings-ish with Jove! 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 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or Love Stories TV's YouTube channel. 💌 Have a question for Jove? Send a voice memo or email to hi@jovemeyer.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram at @jovemeyer, @ronbenisraelcakes, and @lovestoriestv!

    56 min
  4. The Most New York Wedding We've Ever Seen: Citi Bikes, Jeans and a Courthouse

    10/30/2025

    The Most New York Wedding We've Ever Seen: Citi Bikes, Jeans and a Courthouse

    Welcome back to Weddings-ish with Jove! 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 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or Love Stories TV’s YouTube channel. 💌 Have a question for Jove? Send a voice memo or email to hi@jovemeyer.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram at @jovemeyer, @bentonmclintock, @tompryor, and @lovestoriestv for more love stories and behind-the-scenes moments!

    1h 9m
  5. She Wore a GREEN Wedding Dress?! Are colorful weddings the new trend?

    10/16/2025

    She Wore a GREEN Wedding Dress?! Are colorful weddings the new trend?

    Welcome back to Weddings-ish with Jove! 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 #ad #jewelersmutual This episode is brought to you by Jewelers Mutual - the easiest way to insure your jewelry. Get a quote, apply, and protect your jewelry—it's that simple. Learn more at https://www.jewelersmutual.com/. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or Love Stories TV’s YouTube channel. 💌 Have a question for Jove? Send a voice memo or email to hi@jovemeyer.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram at @jovemeyer, @madisonchamberlain, and @lovestoriestv for more colorful wedding inspiration!

    1h 25m
5
out of 5
40 Ratings

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A podcast all about joy, love, and weddings-ish including a special guest each episode! Explore the colorful world of weddings and beyond in ’Weddings-ish with Jove’. Join the celebrated wedding planner and designer in candid, fun and heartfelt conversations with fabulous special guests you know and love, or will get to know and love. Expect to learn, laugh, and celebrate everything!

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