Jon Bon Jovi’s son Jesse Bongiovi recently married his longtime girlfriend Jesse Light in Las Vegas, Nevada at the same chapel where Jon and his wife Dorothea eloped in 1989. The couple obtained a marriage license on May 7. Light, who works as an executive producer on reality TV shows, shared photos from her bachelorette party, including one of her in a bedazzled dress and veil. Bongiovi and Light got engaged in August 2022, with photos posted on Instagram showing the romantic proposal.
Jon and Dorothea’s younger son, Jake Bongiovi, is also engaged to actress Millie Bobby Brown. The couple announced their engagement in August 2023, with Brown posting a photo of her diamond ring on Instagram. Jon has been supportive of his sons’ and daughter’s relationships, stating that if they find the right partner, age does not matter. Jon and Dorothea, who have been high school sweethearts, have been candid about the ups and downs of their marriage. Jon has expressed gratitude for Dorothea’s role in their family and emphasized the importance of mutual respect and admiration in a lasting relationship.
Jon Bon Jovi, who is known for his music career, reflected on the mistakes he made in his relationship with Dorothea during an interview in April 2024. He acknowledged that as a rock star, he had opportunities to be with other women but emphasized that he would never do anything to jeopardize his marriage. Jon credited Dorothea with keeping their family together and highlighted the mutual respect and admiration they have for each other in their relationship. The couple has been open about the challenges they faced and the work they put into maintaining a strong, lasting marriage.
The recent wedding of Jesse Bongiovi and Jesse Light comes as a happy occasion for the Bon Jovi family, with both of Jon and Dorothea’s sons now engaged. Jon, who is now 62 years old and has four children with Dorothea, has expressed his support for his children’s relationships and emphasized the importance of finding the right partner to grow together with. Jon and Dorothea serve as an example of high school sweethearts who have maintained a lasting and loving marriage through mutual respect and admiration. The Bon Jovi family continues to celebrate milestones and moments of happiness together with love and support for one another.
