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In this beautifully candid and soul-stirring episode, host Jove Meyer sits down with married couple Samantha Wynn Greenstone and Jacob Hoff\u2014two performers whose love story defies labels and redefines what it means to find your person. From theater auditions and deep friendship to a viral wedding and a forthcoming documentary, their journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Episode Highlights:
<\/strong>\ud83c\udfad Meeting during a Fiddler on the Roof audition\u2014and instantly feeling the spark
\ud83c\udf08 Falling in love as a straight woman and a gay man\u2014and navigating the emotions, questions, and truth of that reality
\ud83d\udc8d The transformative proposal at the Beverly Hills Hotel\u2014complete with a surprise Santa
\ud83d\udcfa How social media helped them share their love story and connect with others in mixed-orientation relationships
\ud83c\udfac A behind-the-scenes peek at their wedding documentary and the dream team that captured their day
\ud83d\udc70\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Walking down the aisle to Diane Warwick, a Phantom mask entrance, and all the joyful chaos only theater kids can bring to a wedding
\ud83d\udc8c Radical honesty, queer joy, chosen love, and the power of breaking the mold\u2014told with warmth, humor, and unapologetic realness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re curious about unconventional love stories, questioning what love really means, or just here for the drama and Diane Warwick\u2014this episode is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This episode is brought to you by BriteCo. Visit https:\/\/www.brite.co\/jove\/<\/a> for a fast, free quote today. Planning a wedding is stressful, but insurance can help you worry less and celebrate more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loved this episode? Watch more episodes of\u00a0Weddings-Ish With Jove<\/a>,\u00a0like this one with the one and only\u00a0Rachael Ray<\/a>,\u00a0The Bachelor\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0Colton Underwood<\/a>, and more! Looking for\u00a0even more<\/em>\u00a0wedding advice and inspo?! Check out our other\u00a0Love Stories by David’s podcasts<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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