Affleck proposed later that year with a pink diamond ring which caught the eye of the media and paparazzi.
The wedding date was set for September 2003, with Lopez’ revealing that she would change her name to Jennifer Affleck — something that filled the headlines.
In fear of the publicity their wedding would receive, the couple considered hiring three decoy brides to be at three different locations on the day.
In a statement to People, they shared how this thought concerned them, as “the happiest day of our lives could be compromised”.
The wedding was postponed just days before the September date, but four months later, in early 2004 the couple announced their break up.