Who Is Trevor Lawrence's Wife? All About Marissa Mowry

The Jaguars quarterback met his longtime love in high school.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with wife Marissa on beach
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Sarah Hanlon
Entertainment & Celebrity Editor
  • Sarah is the Entertainment & Celebrity Editor for The Knot, with special focuses on pop culture and celebrity wedding news.
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Updated Sep 05, 2024

When you know, you know. While Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa (Mowry) Lawrence were just 21 years old when they got married, the high school sweethearts have been thriving ever since they tied the knot. Five months after their wedding, Lawrence made his NFL debut, and Mowry has been a fierce supporter of her husband's career in the public eye. The first overall draft pick of 2021, Lawrence led his team to a division title and playoff win in 2022—their first in five years.

Plus, just before the 2024-2025 football season began, the Lawrences announced they're expecting their first child. So, who is Trevor Lawrence's wife? We break down everything to know about this NFL couple, including how they met and the details of their elegant Southern wedding.

  • Trevor Lawrence is married to Marissa (Mowry) Lawrence. They have been together since 2016.
  • Trevor Lawrence and his wife Marissa met at Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia.
  • Trevor and Marissa Lawrence got married on April 10, 2021, in Bluffton, South Carolina.

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Who is Trevor Lawrence's Wife, Marissa Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence is married to Marissa (Mowry) Lawrence. Both natives of Cartersville, Georgia, Lawrence and Mowry attended the same high school—in fact, they even went to prom together in 2017 and 2018.

Like her husband, Mowry also has an athletic side. After graduating high school, she attended Anderson University in South Carolina where she played collegiate soccer. In 2021, mere months after her own wedding, Trevor Lawrence's wife announced that she'd be joining Love, Gigi Event Design as a wedding and special events planner. "SUPER FUN NEWS!! As many of you know I've always loved events and planning and all things party planning! As I start this new chapter of life I'm so excited to share with you all that I've partnered with @lovegigievents (eeeep!)," Mowry shared on Instagram. "I'm so excited for this new step & chasing my dreams. Go follow along on their page and join THE PARTY 🎉 Excited to plan with you all and make dreams a reality."

How Trevor Lawrence and Marissa Lawrence Met

Trevor Lawrence met his wife Marissa in high school. They both attended Cartersville High School in Georgia and began dating in 2016. Foreshadowing their future, Mowry often attended her then-boyfriend's football games. "Fridays are my favorite day," she captioned an Instagram post of herself with the athlete in 2017.

Trevor Lawrence and Marissa Lawrence's Relationship Timeline

Trevor Lawrence and his wife share a love story reminiscent of a few other famous NFL couples, like Patrick and Brittany Mahomes. Look back on their relationship timeline here, which began in the high school hallway.

2016: Trevor Lawrence and Marissa Mowry Begin Dating

Trevor and Marissa Lawrence met in high school and began dating in 2016. After they attended prom together the following year, she celebrated their impending first anniversary by sharing a photo from the dance on Instagram, writing, "11 amazing months🖤💙."

2020: Trevor Lawrence Proposes to Marissa Mowry

The couple took their romance long-distance after high school. While Mowry attended Anderson University in South Carolina, Lawrence played football at Clemson. After dating for four years, the football player proposed to his longtime girlfriend in his college stadium.

"Easiest YES of my life!!!," she captioned a carousel of photos from the grand engagement. "I love you always Trevor 🤍." He popped the question with a timeless oval-cut diamond on a gold band, which has become one of the most popular engagement ring shapes in recent years.

April 2021: Trevor and Marissa Lawrence Get Married

On April 10, 2021, Trevor Lawrence married his wife in Bluffton, South Carolina. The couple's elegant wedding encapsulated their personalities and featured special touches highlighting their Southern setting. On their first anniversary, Lawrence wrote on Instagram, "There's a lot of things that I could say, but sometimes less is more. You are my best friend and my biggest supporter. You make me better and life is so much more full with you. I love you more every day."

August 2021: Marissa Lawrence Celebrates Her Husband's NFL Debut

Trevor Lawrence made his debut as the Jaguars quarterback on August 15, 2021, and his wife was (unsurprisingly) his loudest fan. "The first of many," she wrote on social media after the game. "so proud of you and so grateful for this new journey!! I love ya always."

In 2022, Lawrence led his team to the NFL playoffs for the first time in five years, a milestone his wife proudly celebrated. Then, after he sustained a season-ending injury in December 2023, she thanked fans for their outpouring of well-wishes. "Really overwhelmed by people's kindness and love," she said in a video on Instagram. "Just wanted to thank everyone truly for your prayers and support. Grateful to be surrounded by so many amazing people."

In a personal essay for The Players' Tribune published in 2023, Lawrence opened up about how his wife supported him through his difficult season that year. "I had a lot of conversations with my wife, Marissa, about the bigger picture of our lives, our journey, who we wanted to be. And her belief in me meant so much, because in talking with her, we just kept coming back to the idea that we're here for a reason," he wrote. "We really do feel that way. We feel like Jacksonville is our home now. And we badly want to be a part of turning this thing around — all the way around."

June 2024: Trevor and Marissa Lawrence Announce Their Pregnancy

Shortly after marking their third wedding anniversary, Trevor and Marissa Lawrence announced they're expanding their family. "A little Lawrence on the way 🤍," the parents-to-be shared in a joint post on Instagram. In July, a gender reveal announcement confirmed they're expecting a baby girl: "Mom & Dad can't wait to meet you!!"

Marissa and Trevor Lawrence's Wedding Photos & Details

Trevor and Marissa Lawrence got married on April 10, 2021. The nuptials took place in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the same venue where Justin and Hailey Bieber got married. The bride worked closely with her event design team at RMC DMC to bring her big day to life—and she loved the experience so much that it inspired her to pursue a job in the events industry.

Mowry wore a timeless Grace Loves Lace wedding dress with a fit-and-flare silhouette, while Lawrence donned a classic black suit. The couple exchanged vows in a candle-lit chapel before riding a vintage trolley to their reception.

The lively party was filled with singing and dancing—and at one point, the bride went crowd surfing while the groom and his friends enjoyed a custom cigar bar.

In a post after the big day, Mowry said their most cherished memory was the private last dance they shared to Justin Bieber's "Anyone." "One of my favorite parts of our wedding was at the very end Trev and I had one last dance together to our favorite song," she reminisced. "It was the most perfect moment [that] I'll never forget. If it's not you it's not anyone."

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