Jay Shetty ‘will officiate Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding’ as they are set to throw extravagant three-day celebration at Georgia estate – just one month after elopement in Las Vegas
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck will continue celebrating their love with a three-day wedding extravaganza, following their impromptu July Vegas nuptials.
And one of the 53-year-old singer’s closest pals Jay Shetty is expected to officiate the ceremony in Georgia this weekend, Page Six revealed.
Celebrity life coach and podcaster Jay, who has hosted stars such as Kobe Bryant and Will Smith on his On Purpose podcast, has reportedly been close to Jennifer for a number of years.
Couple: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck will continue celebrating their love with a three-day wedding extravaganza, following their impromptu July Vegas nuptials
Jay previously officiated Lily Collins and director Charlie McDowell’s wedding in Colorado September last year.
In February, Jennifer invited him to officiate four weddings that she organised as part of a PR stunt for her latest movie Marry Me.
At the time, he penned on social media: ‘When Jennifer Lopez asks you to officiate 4 weddings and speak on the power of love during her ‘Marry Me’ Special Performance you say yes.
‘What an incredible experience it was seeing 4 beautiful couples take their vows and having Jennifer Lopez and Maluma as their wedding singers! Their stories and journeys brought tears to everyone’s eyes and I’m so grateful I got to be a part of it.’
Wedding: One of the 53-year-old singer’s closest pals Jay Shetty is expected to officiate the ceremony in Georgia this weekend, Page Six revealed
Pals: In February, Jennifer invited him to officiate four weddings that she organised as part of a PR stunt for her latest movie Marry Me
Jennifer and the former monk previously appeared on the YouTube series Coach Conversations together.
In the episode titled ‘What’s Your Calling?,’ Jay and J.Lo’s conversation touches on themes such as finding your purpose, the difference between a ‘calling’ and a ‘career,’ and why striving for your best makes all the difference.
Who is Jay Shetty?
- He is a celebrity life coach and known for hosting his own podcast On Purpose
- Stars such as Alicia Keys, Khloe Kardashian, and Kobe Bryant have appeared on his show, resulting in 64 million downloads
- Jay moved to New York from the UK in September 2016
- He graduated with a 1st class BSc (Hons) Degree in Behavioral Science from Cass Business School
- At 22 he went to live as a monk across India and Europe
Jennifer and Ben, who celebrated his 50th birthday on Monday, are set to have their dream wedding celebration at Ben’s Riceboro estate in Georgia this weekend, according to Page Six.
The gorgeous estate features a central mansion designed in a plantation style over 4,000 acres, according to Homes And Gardens.
Speaking about the second wedding, an insider told Page Six: ‘It’s going to be all about J.Lo. Ben wants all of the focus to be on her for their big day.’
The weekend festivities with family and friends will start with a rehearsal dinner on Friday, according to the source.
It will be followed by a ceremony on Saturday, and the couple will close out their celebrations with ‘a barbecue and picnic’ on Sunday.
The Hustlers star will reportedly be wearing a custom couture Ralph Lauren dress made in Italy, after previously wearing two different dresses for her Vegas wedding, including a wedding dress ‘from an old movie’ she worked on and a lacy creation designed by Zuhair Murad.
The superstar’s wedding fashion is also going to be documented for Vogue magazine.
Among the celebrity guests expected to attend is Ben’s best friend Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel, Drea de Matteo and brother Casey Affleck.
Loved up: Jennifer and Ben are seen during their intimate Las Vegas wedding last month
Though it’s not known who else is on the guest list, Jennifer’s closest family members are her twins Maximilian and Emme, 14 — whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony, 53 — as well as her mother Guadalupe and father David, and sisters Lynda and Leslie.
Her best celebrity friends are Leah Remini, Jane Fonda and Renee Zellweger.
Meanwhile Ben shares daughters Violet, 16, and Seraphina, 13, as well as son Samuel, 10, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 50.
Forever: The couple tied the knot last month in Vegas, three months after becoming engaged again, and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee in 2003
Ben and Jen picked the actor’s Riceboro home for the event, with the songstress planning the party soon after their Vegas wedding according to TMZ. The publication has reported that it was where they were supposed to tie the knot 20 years ago, however, reports at the time stated it was meant to be in Santa Barbara.
The home — located in the coastal town of Riceboro, Georgia, which is just outside of Savannah — is a two-story mansion with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. There are also two other smaller properties on the grounds with additional bedrooms.
Ben and Jen have been doing a lot of travel since their July 16 wedding in Las Vegas.
The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in Paris, France, before traveling to Italy for the UNICEF concert in Capri, where the hitmaker headlined a show for Ukrainian relief. It was followed by a trip to New York, with their blended brood.
Blushing bride! The Hustlers star will reportedly be wearing a custom couture Ralph Lauren dress made in Italy, with her fashion being documented for Vogue magazine. Lopez wore two different dresses for her Vegas wedding
The dynamic couple tied the knot three months after becoming engaged again, and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee in 2003.
Jennifer and Ben rekindled their romance last year. The couple first started dating in early 2002 after meeting on set of Gigli.
They became engaged in November 2002, with Ben proposing to her with a 6.1 carat radiant cut pink diamond ring from Harry Winston.
They were set to get married in September 2003, but postponed their wedding and eventually broke up in January 2004.
Mr and Mrs: JLo shared details of their special day and signed the statement from ‘Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck’
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