Former AEW star Zack Clayton tied the knot with Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWoww” Farley. The couple surprised guests with a secret wedding after everyone believed they were attending a movie screening.
According to PEOPLE, the couple planned a secret wedding with around 50 guests in attendance. The celebration took place on Wednesday, June 24. It was held at Madison Modern Social in New Jersey. Guests were welcomed by the local mayor, who also served as the wedding officiant.
Clayton has previously competed for AEW, ROH and TNA. Meanwhile, Farley is best known for her role as JWoww on Jersey Shore.
Former AEW star Zack Clayton and JWoww kept their wedding a surprise
Farley told PEOPLE they wanted a meaningful celebration instead. She said, “We envisioned a small, meaningful celebration focused on the people who matter most to us. We weren’t interested in throwing the biggest wedding possible. We wanted an unforgettable moment shared with our closest family and friends. The goal was creating memories, not creating a production.”
Farley also explained why the surprise mattered so much. “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.”
The couple said revealing the wedding to guests became their favorite moment. “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 for Nanny Cam to realizing they’re actually at our wedding will be a moment we’ll never forget.”
Instead of a traditional wedding entrance, both chose different songs. Clayton entered to music from Casino Royale and Farley walked in to Lana Del Rey’s “Young and Beautiful.” The newlyweds will celebrate with a trip to Italy. They also plan to visit Switzerland with close friends.
The couple said the wedding celebrated their whole family. “This wedding is about our family, not just the two of us. We wanted the day to celebrate not only our love story but also the family we’ve built together over the last seven years.”
Farley and Clayton started dating back in 2019. They got engaged during Farley’s birthday in 2021 and the proposal happened at the Empire State Building.
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