Millie Bobby Brown is officially off the market folks! The Stranger Things star tied the knot with Jake Bongiovi and let me tell you their wedding sounds like it was anything but ordinary. Get ready for fake cries decoy dresses and a Grease dance routine that lasted six minutes! This couple is seriously goals.
Sneaky Sausage! Millie Bobby Brown's Oscar-Worthy Performance to Outsmart Paparazzi at Wedding Dress Fitting
Millie is not just an amazing actress on screen she is apparently got some serious skills in real life too! She told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show a hilarious story about how she totally tricked a photographer who was trying to sneak wedding dress pics. Picture this Millie is heading to her final dress fitting. Paparazzi is lurking. Big glass window at the dress shop. Uh oh!
Millie being quick-thinking queen she is grabbed a dress that was the opposite of her actual wedding gown. Think mermaid style sparkly jeweled detail everything she was NOT going for. Then she walked out in front of the window fake cried and pretended it was THE dress. The photographer ate it up! Millie even showed Fallon the video she took of her performance calling it "the best acting of my career". Talk about dedication to privacy!
Papa Officiated! Stranger Things Co-Star Matthew Modine Marries Millie and Jake in "Perfect" Ceremony
Who officiated Millie and Jake's wedding? None other than Matthew Modine aka Papa from Stranger Things! How cool is that? Millie said she knew right after Jake proposed that she wanted Modine to marry them. She even calls him "papa" referencing his Stranger Things character. Apparently Modine thought she was kidding at first but eight months later he was there ready to go.
Millie described the ceremony as "perfect". She admitted to being a bit of a director even on her wedding day making sure things were just right. But when she started walking down the aisle she said everything became real and pure. It wasn't a production it was meaningful and beautiful and the most special thing she has ever done.
Grease is the Word! Six-Minute Choreographed Dance and Heartfelt Vows at Millie and Jake's Wedding
Forget a typical first dance Millie and Jake went all out. They did a Six-Minute choreographed Grease dance routine for their guests! Yes you heard that right. They dressed up as Sandy and Danny and danced to a medley of Grease hits like "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights". It took them over a year of practice and dance lessons to nail it but they did not miss a beat! Millie said it was like putting on a show for everyone and it sounds absolutely epic.
When You Know He's "The One": Millie Bobby Brown Shares the Moment She Fell Deeper for Jake Bongiovi
When did Millie know Jake was the one? She revealed it happened after they moved in together. Just doing everyday things taking care of their dogs and animals she realized she could not see him as anything other than her forever person. It was about the ease of daily life and also connecting on bigger things like politics and how they want to raise kids. These were topics Millie had never discussed seriously with anyone before. She knew then "Okay maybe I do wanna be with you forever."
Getting married young also felt natural to Millie and Jake. Both of their parents married young and have great marriages. They had awesome role models for young love and commitment. It just felt right for them.
A Timeline of Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's Sweet Romance
- June 2021: Sparked romance rumors with their first Instagram photo together.
- November 2021: Officially confirmed their relationship with a cute PDA pic.
- November-December 2021: Shared fun and sweet holiday photos together.
- February 2022: Twinning at Millie's 18th birthday celebration.
- March 2022: Made their red carpet debut at the BAFTA Film Awards.
- May 2022: Looked adorable at the Stranger Things season 4 premiere.
- January 2023: Millie called Jake her "partner for life" in a New Year's post announcing their serious commitment.
- February 2023: Jake's sweet birthday tribute for Millie's 19th birthday with cute photos.
- April 2023: Announced their engagement on Instagram quoting Taylor Swift's "Lover".
- May 2024: Secretly tied the knot in a private ceremony.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi: A Love Story That's Just Getting Started
From tricking paparazzi to choreographing epic dance routines Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's relationship is full of fun personality and genuine love. Their wedding sounds like it was a perfect reflection of them: meaningful beautiful and a little bit unconventional. These two seem totally smitten and ready for their "year of mrs bongiovi" and beyond. We can't wait to see what adventures they have next!