Jacob and Jenna’s love story began in the summer of 2020, after months of texting without ever meeting in person. On August 30th, 2020, they finally had their first date at Eno River Farms. They spent the afternoon eating ice cream in rocking chairs and talking for hours, and it was there that Jacob asked Jenna to be his girlfriend. From that moment, it was clear there was something special between them. At 15 and 17 years old, they instantly connected and quickly became inseparable.

Throughout high school, Jacob played football and Jenna cheered from the sidelines, but outside of school, they spent almost every moment together—hanging out at each other’s houses, sharing laughs, and making memories. They went to prom and celebrated their high school graduations side by side. When Jacob graduated, Jenna still had one more year of high school, but their connection remained just as strong. Jacob went off to UNC Charlotte, but he came home almost every weekend to see Jenna. After Jenna graduated, she went off to Elon University, and despite the distance, they made it a point to see each other almost every weekend, never wanting to be apart.

Oak Island became one of their favorite places to visit, and they spent many weekends there with Jacob’s family, making unforgettable memories. In January 2025, while Jenna was studying abroad in Greece, Jacob spoke to her parents and secretly bought an engagement ring, knowing he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. After Jacob graduated from college in May 2025, they took a vacation to the beach before returning to work and school. On May 17th, 2025, Jacob got down on one knee on Caswell Beach, NC, at sunset and asked Jenna to be his wife. Surrounded by their favorite place, Jenna said yes, marking the beginning of their forever.

Jacob and Jenna have shared so many beautiful moments together—through high school, college, and every adventure in between—and they can’t wait for the many more to come as they begin this next chapter of their lives.

J&J

Wedding Day