Jenna + Paul | Intimate Autumnal Wedding

A simple and intimate fall celebration allows the beauty of the sacrament to shine through, despite the unique challenges of a pandemic wedding.

When Jenna met Paul shortly after downloading a dating app, she never dreamed of actually being “matched” with her future husband.

After finding each other in an unlikely place, Jenna and Paul also learned that their wedding day would be accompanied by some unlikely circumstances.

Yet through it all, God was faithful, and they could feel the Holy Spirit anointing their union.

From the Bride:

Paul and I met on a secular dating app. I had just downloaded it when I matched with Paul, whereas he had been on it for years!

I was just looking to put myself out there, never expecting to meet my soulmate and someone who shared a love for the Lord so deeply, as I did. Paul's bio in the app said, "looking for someone who shares my faith,"—which was exactly what I was looking for!

Paul and I started dating in March, and he proposed at a Marian grotto in June of the following year.

Read: Jenna and Paul’s Engagement Story

Paul and I love going to Mass together, singing praise and worship, praying together, and just sharing what the Lord is doing in our hearts.

He is a total extrovert who loves dancing around the kitchen, singing through the house at 7:00 a.m., and being with friends and family. I am a total introvert who loves silent prayer, being home, and playing piano.

In this way, we truly complement each other so well and bring out the best in each other. He really is my perfect match.

When COVID started, we were hopeful that things would normalize by our wedding date of October 3, but as the months progressed it became clear that would not be the case. We had to make the difficult decision to cancel our big reception.

However, God was so faithful. Our wedding Mass happened with no interruptions (minus some masks!) on a beautiful October day. It was so evident that the Holy Spirit was moving during our Mass through the priests celebrating, our family and friends present, and the beautiful music.

Although we had to cancel our larger reception, we were able to have an intimate dinner afterwards with our closest family.

Looking back, it is so clear that our wedding day was anointed. It was absolutely perfect in every way. The sacraments of the Eucharist and matrimony prevailed over all.

Nothing, not even a pandemic, can prevail against Christ and His Church.