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Updates: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially married! ‘It ended with a kiss’

The police have declared a no-fly zone for the weekend, applied to all areas within a three-miles radius, and guards are handing out wristbands to avoid any issues.


Senior Writer
Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
AUGUST 20, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially tied the knot for a second time! The Hollywood star wore a couture Ralph Lauren gown made in Italy especially for the occasion. The beautiful ceremony was officiated by celebrity life coach Jay Shetty, and a close source to the couple told to E! that “it ended with a kiss,” celebrating their love in front of their family and friends, with everyone attending wearing all-white outfits.

Taking place at the actor’s $8.9 million property in Georgia, the couple made sure to have everything planned, as guests arriving in the morning, including Ben’s best friend, Matt Damon.

It was reported that the company Pearl Street Films, founded by Ben and Matt, made a series of requests to the authorities. Including two boats and four officers that will be guarding the property for 50 hours, keeping the star-studded wedding safe.

Here are more details about the wedding:

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Guests were spotted arriving to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s wedding ceremony. It was reported that family and friends of the couple were wearing white for the celebration.

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150 guests were expected to arrive for the ceremony and there is a secret name which was revealed to be ‘Winston Birthday.’ The police have declared a no-fly zone for the weekend, applied to all areas within a three-miles radius, and guards are handing out wristbands to avoid any issues.

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Inside the property

Trams arrived at Ben Affleck’s 87-acre home ahead of his wedding ceremony with Jennifer Lopez.

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Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso arrived via private plane on Friday. It’s reported that Jimmy Kimmel and Casey Affleck would also be in attendance, even if Affleck was spotted in Los Angeles this weekend. When it comes to Jennifer Lopez’s guests, her close friend Leah Remini is expected to be in attendance and so is Drea de Matteo, Lopez’s costar on the TV show “Shades of Blue.” Lopez and Affleck’s five children are expected to accompany their parents.

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Ben’s brother, Casey Affleck.

It seems Casey Affleck will not be attending the ceremony, as he is currently in Los Angeles. The actor was asked if he was flying to Georgia for the wedding, revealing that he “fell asleep” and not giving a further explanation.

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The wedding venue

The wedding will be hosted in one of Affleck’s estates, in Georgia. The 87-acre Riceboro property is by the river and, according to TMZ, is decorated with chairs and tables by a waterside gazebo, with there being two pink chairs for the bride and groom.

Per The Daily Mail, the wedding price tag is over $400,000.

This estate was supposed to host Affleck and Lopez’s wedding 20 years ago.

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The schedule

The celebration kicked off this Friday, with Lopez and Affleck welcoming guests with ATV rides to a bonfire. Later, they attended a rehearsal dinner. The wedding itself will be celebrated on Saturday night, with the ceremony being officiated by Jay Shetty (podcast host and author) and with there being live music and a fireworks display at some point in the evening according to TMZ. On Sunday, guests will attend a goodbye barbecue before they leave home.

According to Fox News Digital, all through the weekend, guests may be treated to yoga sessions and other relaxing activities.

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An ambulance call

On Friday, the ambulance was called to the rehearsal dinner. Per the Daily Mail, Ben Affleck’s mother, Christopher Anne Boldt, fell off the dock and cut her leg. She was taken to a hospital in Savannah and was visited by the couple.

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The wedding dress

According to Elle, Jennifer Lopez will be wearing a custom Ralph Lauren gown. For her wedding in July, Lopez wore a Zuhair Murad wedding gown and an Alexander McQueen dress.