On August 6, 2022, The Real Housewives of New Jersey OG, Teresa Giudice, tied the knot with her beau Louie Ruelas in a lavish New Jersey affair. After getting engaged in October 2021, Teresa and her family have been working around the clock on the wedding of her dreams.
After getting divorced from the father of her children, Joe Giudice, in 2020, Teresa didn't wait long before jumping into the dating pool. RHONJ viewers saw a change in Teresa when she met Louie and described their quick romance to the cameras. And while their relationship has not been easy, the two looked happy and in love on their big day
A Special Message On Her Veil
There may be a lot of unpopular opinions out there about Teresa, but there was one thing that viewers can agree on: she looked beautiful on her wedding day. Teresa wore a stunning wedding dress by designer Mark Zunino, according to Page Six. Ironically, Zunino was the same designer who designed Tamra Judge's wedding dress from The Real Housewives of Orange County.
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While Teresa's blush gown was stunning, it was her show-stopping veil that had the Internet talking. At 100 inches long, the veil had a large embroidered Italian saying at the bottom that said Sempre Insieme — a message for her late mother. This is the same saying that Teresa has tattooed on her, meaning, "Always together."
Who Were Teresa’s Bridesmaids?
There were a lot of rumors about who Teresa's bridesmaids would be leading up to the wedding. Because of Teresa and Melissa's ongoing feud, fans predicted that Melissa wouldn't have been chosen as a bridesmaid, but would at least go as a guest.
Wearing pink satin dresses, Bravo noted that Teresa's four daughters—Gia, Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana—were all bridesmaids. Next to her daughters were RHONJ's own Jennifer Aydin and Dolores Catainia. Louie's sisters also joined the wedding party, with one officiating the wedding!
Which Housewives Attended?
When Teresa and Louie got engaged, Bravo fans everywhere wanted to know if Andy Cohen and the Housewives were going to attend. After being on the series for almost 13 seasons, Teresa has met many of the Housewives so it wouldn't have been far-fetched if those from different franchises showed up.
As seen on social media, everyone from season 12 of RHONJ attended (except for sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, which is dissected below). Also in attendance was The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kenya Moore, Phaedra Parks, and Cynthia Bailey. The Real Housewives of Potomac's Ashley Darby popped up, as did The Real Housewives of Miami and Dubai's Alexia Echevarria and Chanel Ayan. Dorinda Medley and Jill Zarin from The Real Housewives of New York were also guests!
All About THAT Hair
Teresa's had some great outfits over the years on RHONJ. And as amazing as she looked on her wedding day, the one thing that everyone talked about was her hair.
Teresa's hairstylist, Lucia Casazza, joined Andy Cohen on his radio show to talk about Teresa's wedding hair. Casazza said there were "Seven bundles of keratin fusion extension, three pieces of mesh stitched together to create an insert for volume, and over 1,500 bobby pins." This over-the-top hairstyle cost just under $10,000.
What To Know About Her Two Dresses
Although Teresa has made some shocking decisions over the years, her wedding dresses were one of the best she ever made. As mentioned, Teresa wore a custom mermaid-style dress by Mark Zunino to walk down the aisle. On Instagram, Zunino went on to say, "She told me that everything in her life happens in threes, and with the number 3, thus three pink hearts were embroidered over her heart and three '3’s' were embroidered down the inside of her bodice."
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However, Teresa swapped for a different look once the party started. For the reception, she wore an off-the-shoulder princess gown that was free-flowing and glitzy.
It’s All About Music
Knowing how big of an event Teresa's wedding was, fans of the RHONJ wondered what kind of music was played at the wedding. Particularly, the special songs played as she walked down the aisle and for their first dance.
According to People, Teresa walked down the aisle to a beautiful rendition of "Ava Maria." As for the romantic song they danced to for their first dance, the bride and groom chose Ruelle's "I Get To Love You."
It’s Time To Party!
Although Teresa and Louie haven't known each other for long, fans supported her dream wedding. After a harsh first marriage with Joe Giudice, Teresa deserved to be happy.
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For the big day, Daily Mail noted that Teresa and Louie had 220 people attend the gorgeous Park Chateau Estate in New Jersey. Witnesses said the couple had plenty of food, including late-night snacks from Shake Shack and a pizza truck! There were also dancers and entertainers throughout the wedding to add to the party atmosphere.
Three Important Faces Were Not There
Despite not being a bridesmaid in Teresa's wedding, Melissa said at the season 12 reunion that she held nothing against Teresa and that she could do what she wanted for her big day. However, when it came to the actual day of the wedding, Melissa and Joe Gorga (Teresa's only brother) were absent.
On her podcast, Melissa Gorga On Display, the Gorgas explained that drama went down during the filming of season 13 that led to the Gorgas deciding not to attend. Along with Melissa and Joe, former Housewife and Teresa's best friend, Dina Cantin, was also absent. Rumors swirled about a new feud between Dina and Teresa but Cantin has stayed mum on the subject... for now.
Fans Will Be Able To Watch On Bravo
Teresa's wedding wouldn't be the only Real Housewives wedding shown on Bravo. She would follow Housewives like Cynthia Bailey, Kim Zolciak-Biermann, and Denise Richards, to name a few.
Distractify explained that this royal wedding will be turned into a Bravo special in the future. It's unknown when the special will release, but fans are guessing it would be after or before season 13 releases.
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