Episode: Jessica Szohr

On this week’s episode of Weddings-ish with Jove, we’re joined by the radiant and refreshingly real Jessica Szohr. You may know her from Gossip Girl, but this conversation goes far beyond the screen. Jessica shares her unexpected and beautiful journey to love, motherhood, and a four-day wedding celebration that was filled with intention, emotion, and personal touches.

Just days after a breakup, Jessica headed to Coachella with no expectations—only to meet her future husband in a tent. What started as a spontaneous festival moment quickly turned into something so much more. She opened up about the early days of their relationship, including stepping into an already existing family dynamic with grace and heart. One of the most powerful parts of our conversation was her story of becoming close friends with her husband’s ex and co-parenting their daughter together. Their blended family dynamic is deeply rooted in love and mutual respect, and Jessica shares the realities of that with such honesty.

As if that wasn’t already swoon-worthy, we talked about her daughter, Bowie—named after a pandemic-era camping trip and a retro van—which feels so quintessentially them. And then there’s the proposal: low-key, sweet, and completely unexpected. Think zit cream, bedtime, and the purest kind of surprise. That moment set the tone for everything that followed. When it came to the wedding, Jessica and her husband leaned into celebration. They planned a four-day wedding weekend in Flagstaff, Arizona, bringing together all their favorite people in a way that was immersive and deeply personal. She wore two custom Galia Lahav gowns, honored her late grandfather with a tribute on her veil, and made sure her grandparents were center stage during the celebration. The dance floor was packed, the love was palpable, and the energy was joyful from start to finish.

Of course, we had to dip into the stars. As a classic Aries, Jessica owns her fire. “I’m passionate. I go all in. I love big—and sometimes I have to remind myself to breathe,” she laughs. Her openness around growth, self-awareness, and learning how to balance intensity with grace is something so many of us can relate to. Astrology may not run her life, but it definitely brings a playful lens to love and relationships.

We also touch on her time in reality television—and how unexpected, real-life connections often form in the most unfiltered environments. “You think it’s all for the cameras, but the bonds that happen behind the scenes? That’s the real stuff.” Her own podcast, XOXO with Jessica Szohr, captures that very spirit: intimate, unguarded conversations that reveal more than what’s on the surface.

And yes, we talked weddings. Jessica believes the best ones are the ones that feel deeply personal. “It’s a celebration of your love—but also of your people, the ones who’ve supported you along the way,” she says. From the playlist to the guest list, she encourages couples to design a day that feels like them. Forget the trends—just make it true.

As our conversation winds down, Jessica leaves us with this: love isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. It’s in the quiet moments, the unexpected laughter, the challenges that shape us. Whether you're planning a wedding, building a family, or simply figuring it all out, her reminder is clear: be where your heart is, and the rest will follow.

“There’s this strange space where your personal life doesn’t always feel like it’s yours,”

Jessica on being in the spotlight

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