- “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas got married on Saturday.
- The couple, who became engaged in October 2021, held the ceremony in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
- The wedding reception featured a stilt walker and an aerial performer.
Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas officially tied the knot on Saturday.
According to Peoplesaid the newlywed couple “I do” in front of 220 guests in the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The ceremony was filmed as part of a TV special that aired on Bravo, so it was packed with “Real Housewives” royalties, the outlet reported.
Luis Ruelas and Teresa Giudice got engaged in Greece in October 2021.
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Those in attendance included Giudice’s “Real Housewives of New Jersey” colleagues Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin, Jackie Goldscheider, Margaret Josephs and franchise newcomer Caroline Rauseo, the outlet reported. Other famous faces such as “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Phaedra Parks and “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Ashley Darby were also there, People reported.
Giudice’s four daughters – Gia, 21; Gabriella, 17; Milan, 16; and Audrianna, 12 – who she shares with ex-husband Joe Giudice were bridesmaids at her wedding. People reported that Ruelas’ two sons from a previous relationship, Nicholas and Davis, were also present.
The couple started dating around August 2020, Us Weekly reported, and they were later engaged in October 2021 when Ruelas posed the question while on holiday in Greece.
Friends and family gathered for an intimate rehearsal dinner in New Jersey on Friday night
Teresa Giudice shared photos from her rehearsal dinner on Friday.
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Giudice shared a few behind-the-scenes moments from her Friday rehearsal dinner at the Highlawn in West Orange. Photos shared on her Instagram Stories showed a cozy yet simple candlelit dinner, complete with pink roses.
Teresa Giudice showed off a black cake with the photos of her and Luis Ruelas around the base.
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Giudice later posted a photo of the dessert selections, which included a cannoli and a towering black cake with gleaming gold accents. On the cake were golf clubs, pictures of the couple and the letter L, probably a nod to Ruelas.
On Saturday, Giudice’s costar and daughter offered a peek into the pre-wedding glam session
Before walking down the aisle, members of Giudice’s bridal party began sharing photos of her preparing and getting dressed.
Aydin shared photos of Giudice in a Instagram post that highlighted her extravagant diamond headpiece, earrings and wedding day glamour. The bridal party wore robes, with Giudice in white and everyone else in pale pink.
“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Jennifer Aydin shared a photo of the wedding venue.
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Aydin also offered a look at the wedding venue outside, where Giudice and Ruelas would exchange their vows.
Giudice’s youngest daughter, Audriana, also shared photos of Giudice on her Instagram Stories.
Audriana Giudice shared photos from her mother’s wedding on Saturday.
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“The most beautiful bride,” Audriana captioned the photo before sharing a close-up of Giudice’s pre-wedding outfit and a photo of her sisters.
Giudice wore a glittery headpiece and a form-fitting white wedding dress as she walked down the aisle to “Ave Maria”
According to photos shared onlineGiudice wore a strapless mermaid-style wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline and sheer white gloves, while Ruelas wore a white jacket, black pants and matching shoes.
Luis Ruelas’ sister led their wedding on Saturday.
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People reported that Giudice walked down the aisle to “Ave Maria,” a tribute to her late parents, and the wedding was led by Ruelas’ sister, Dr. Veronica Ruelas. Guidice’s costar Rauseo shared a photo of the couple during the ceremony.
The outlet said the couple’s children also accompanied their parents when lighting unity candles for the occasion. Photos showed that the bridesmaid dresses were pale pink.
The reception was a classy affair with aerial performers, dancers and sweet moments between family
Teresa and Luis’ wedding reception was packed with performances.
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By Saturday night, guests began uploading photos of the larger-than-life wedding reception.
Rauseo shared photos on her Instagram Stories, including the chic venue with ceiling chandeliers and flower bouquets.
Teresa Giudice danced with Luis Ruelas (left) before her four daughters spoke on stage (center) and she played drums (right).
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According to Rauseo’s reports, guests at the reception were entertained by dancers, an aerialist, live music and a stilt walker.
Guests also witnessed the couple’s first dance and all four of Giudice’s daughters were photographed on stage.