Jon Bon Jovi’s Son Got Married in Secret – Everything We Know about His ‘Small Family Wedding’

Jon Bon Jovi, who previously discussed the couple’s decision to take the plunge at a young age, confirmed that his second oldest son secretly tied the knot to an English actress.

Jake Bongiovi is now a married man at age 22, and his proud father opened up about his commitment at a young age and how he provided a normal life for his children.

Jon Bon Jovi prioritized giving his children a normal life despite his fame. “My life is much more normal than one would imagine,” said the rockstar, adding there are no platinum records displayed in his home. “The trappings of rock stardom were never a part of my home,” Jon revealed.

The family man also disclosed that for a long time, his young children were not sure what he did for a living. He and his wife, Dorothea Hurley, share four kids: Stephanie, Jesse, Jake, and Romeo Bongiovi.

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Jon has had a massive influence on his kids’ lives. Jake, his second youngest, is a perfect example. In 2018, Jake and a fellow student, Rickey Eng, were inspired by a national student walkout movement on Instagram. This followed a tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed.

“It’s enough. It’s happened too many times that we watch it. And we cannot let it go away this time,” said Jake, then 15. With support from their school’s administration, he and Rickey organized an apolitical event to unite students around the goal of increasing safety.

Jake had been involved with activism before, attending Women’s Marches and protests with his family. He credits his dad’s philanthropy, mainly through the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, for influencing his desire to promote causes he believes in.

“He’s really been some sort of an inspiration to me,” Jake shared about his world-famous father, adding that the passion of his peers also played a significant role.

Jake Bongiovi was born on May 7, 2002, in Palm Beach, Florida. He is a model and actor, known for films including “Hallo Deutschland,” “Rockbottom,” and “Sweethearts.”

He is currently married to Millie Bobby Brown, an English actress and model. She rose to fame for her role as Eleven in the Netflix series “Stranger Things” (2016), earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination at age 13.

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She is also the youngest person to feature on the TIME 100 list. Millie has appeared in “NCIS,” “Modern Family,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and the BBC America series “Intruders” (2014).

Her portrayal of Eleven received critical acclaim and earned her several awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Millie, then 17, and Jake, 19, began dating in June 2021. The actress confirmed their relationship on Instagram, posting a blurry photo of them embracing each other.

They made their public debut walking side-by-side in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. Millie later revealed in 2022 that the couple met on Instagram, adding they were friends for a while before they took their relationship to the next level.

The couple made several red carpet appearances together, including the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards and the season 4 premiere of “Stranger Things.” On New Year’s Day in 2023, Millie gushed about Jake in an Instagram post alongside a gallery of images of the lovebirds.

She captioned the post, “Endlessly in love with the year I’ve had! Grateful for my friends, family, […] and my partner for life. Here’s to another year with you and the wonderful people and animals around us, let’s do it again but better!”

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In April of that same year, the television actress announced the couple’s engagement on Instagram. She posted a black and white photo of the duo happily smiling at the beach showing her engagement ring. Millie captioned her post with a line from Taylor Swift’s song “Lover,” writing, “I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, I want ’em all.”

On “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Millie revealed that Jake proposed to her on vacation. While there, he told her that they would need to wake up at 8 a.m. because they were going on a dive.

He said they were going to the same spot they usually go to, and she found it boring, telling him they should rather go somewhere else. However, Jake insisted they go to their usual spot.

While deep underwater, Jake gave Millie a shell which had a ring. “And I looked at him, and he was like, “BIIII!” Millie remembered. She was puzzled by that and showed him the “okay” gesture.

“And I think it was underwhelming but we freaked out,” Millie admitted. Jake put the ring on her finger and soon as she was about to show him her hand, the band fell off.

Millie shared that it plummeted so fast that it seemed like it was something from a cinematic movie. In reaction, Jake threw himself so deep into the water and saved the ring.

From that moment on, she realized that it is the true reflection of who he is and believes they will always be there for each other. “And if anyone drops the ball, we got it,” said Millie.

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After their engagement, Jon Bon Jovi gave the couple his blessing on “Radio Andy.” He was asked how he felt about the couple being so young while planning their life together. “I don’t know if age matters. If you find the right partner and you grow together, that would be my advice. Growing together is wise.” he said.

He praised Millie and expressed confidence in their relationship. The father of four complimented his future-daughter-law describing her as “wonderful” while adding that his son Jake is “very, very happy.”

After they got engaged, Millie shared several wedding planning updates. In August 2023, she admitted to having fun planning for the ceremony, adding it was an exciting time in her life.

She and Jake planned their wedding together and she said the experience was enjoyable and that they were both looking forward to their future together.

Whenever they met to discuss their wedding, they took a picture of moment of the planning process and Jake loved every second. The bride-to-be also stated that the couple would be keeping intimate details of their nuptials private.

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Meanwhile, her “Stranger Things” co-star Matthew Modine shared another wedding update in March 2024. He revealed he would be officiating Millie and Jake’s ceremony.

The actor explained that he has a license to get people married and Mille thought it would be a good idea to do it for her and Jake, who also agreed. That said, Matthew wrote wedding vows for the bride and groom to be who loved what he wrote for them.

Millie and Jake secretly married in a small family ceremony in the US in late May 2024. Jon and Millie’s parents attended the wedding. The couple plans a bigger ceremony later this year but has legally married and completed all the paperwork.

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“It was a very low-key, romantic affair with their closest family with them as they said their vows,” a source said. Jon compared their relationship to his own with Dorothea, having met as teenagers. He praised Millie’s work ethic and expressed his support for their union.

Jon confirmed the wedding during an appearance on “BBC The One Show,” stating, “It was a very small family wedding. And the bride looked gorgeous, and Jake is happy as can be. And yeah, it’s true.”

Millie and Jake displayed their wedding rings during a romantic stroll in New York City on May 28, 2024, shortly after their private wedding was revealed.

Millie wore a sporty crop top and low-rise pants, accessorizing with a white sweater, newsboy hat, and sunglasses. She also flaunted her diamond engagement ring.

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Jake complemented her look with blue shorts and a v-neck sweater. The couple appeared happy, sharing smiles and affection. This outing followed their recent trip to the Hamptons, where they were seen enjoying a car ride together.

Jake and Millie’s secret wedding marks a significant moment in their young lives. With support from their families, they look forward to growing together. Their private ceremony reflects their desire to cherish their intimate moments while planning a larger celebration for the future.