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The rest was history, says Jenna.

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Photo: Greg Finck

When we arrived, Zach took me out on the rooftop and got down on one knee!

The surprises continued, as Zach had invited over 100 friends for an engagement party that night.

As avid travelers, the couple knew they wanted to host a destination wedding.

The duo hired plannersMatthew RobbinsandLuis Otoyato help them achieve their vision.

I have always loved planning events whether it was birthday parties, family reunions, vacations, and more.

Jenna’s mother is the one who discovered their venueLa Cervara, a 14th-century abbey outside of Portofino.

Tragically, Jennas mother was unable to make it to see her daughter tie the knot.

You would have never known how sick she truly was because she always kept a smile on her face.

It was scheduled for July 1, 2023, says Jenna.

Sadly, my mother passed away just the day before.

For their Italian wedding, Jenna was determined to double-check her mother was there in spirit.