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The Challengestars Jenna Compono and Zach Nichols are married — and PEOPLE has the exclusive details. The two tied the knot in a private, “mini” ceremony on March 13 in Michigan.
The couple, who got engaged in 2019 and areexpecting their first child together, decided to move forward with an intimate ceremony after having topostpone their weddingdue to COVID-19.
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Compono and Nichols, 33, exchanged vows in front of their immediate family before heading to a small dinner reception.
“It was really special to have both my family and Zach’s family there. Especially my dad, who hasn’t been on a plane in over 20 years,” says the bride. “Although we wished we could have had our big wedding this year, it definitely was more memorable and intimate celebrating with our close family first, and everyone else later on.”
Compono wore a simple whiteShow Me Your Mumugown for the special occasion, paired with “gorgeous, sparkly shoes” fromBella Belle Shoesand anAriel Taubclutch. Nichols, meanwhile, kept his look classic in a sleek black suit.
The two still plan on having a larger ceremony and reception to celebrate with their friends and extended family in April 2022.
“Ourwedding planner Kristinand I are continuing to plan our wedding next year, which will be considered a vow renewal,” says Compono, adding that they will celebrate future anniversaries on their April wedding date.
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“Luckily, we were fortunate enough to get pregnant on our first try and have had zero complications regarding my first trimester,” she added. “We are truly blessed and we can’t wait to meet our little one in August.”
source: people.com
