The 50-year-old “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star and the 48-year-old businessman tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony and reception on Saturday in front of family, friends and co-stars. Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas waved to guests from the alter in their first moments as husband and wife.Instagram/@Kennethcooperfilms The festivities unfolded in East Brunswick, NJ, on the sprawling 15 acres of Park Château Estate & Gardens. The picturesque site features a palatial mansion and an adjacent chapel, with an all-white facade inspired by the romantic, ornate style of 17th-century French Gothic architecture. After the ceremony, Giudice took a break from the action to change into her second dress of the night, which she accessorized with a huge tiara and an even bigger ‘do.Instagram Giant, white rose-adorned hearts could also be seen rising around the Versailles landscape, some apparently placed during last-minute preparations for the celebration. Also spotted: a bevy of attendants carrying a black sheet and white umbrellas, apparently shielding the bride from an early reveal as she crossed the lawn. Giudice’s four daughters, Gia, 21, Gabriella, 17, Milania, 16, and Audriana, 12, served as bridesmaids, as did her “RHONJ” co-stars Dolores Catania and Jennifer Aydin. Among those in attendance could also be seen a veritable who’s who of “Real Housewives,” including Margaret Josephs and Jackie Goldschneider of “New Jersey,” Jill Zarin and Dorinda Medley of “New York City,” Alexia Echevarria from “Miami” and Chanel Ayan. of “Dubai”. Comedian Loni Love was also in attendance, taking selfies left and right with guests. The ceremony took place in the gardens towards dusk, ending as a stunning sunset began to cast a soft pink mist over the blissful scene .The bride wore a fitted strapless gown with a mermaid silhouette, accessorised with a sweeping veil embroidered with huge, interlocking hearts and the words ‘sempre insieme’ – meaning ‘always together’. The crowd then gradually made their way to the main house where the real party was just getting started. Before the reception, the bride took a break from the action to change into her second dress of the evening: a voluminous, open ball gown embellished with floral embroidery, accessorized with a huge, glittering tiara and an even bigger ‘do. Shortly after, Giudice and Ruelas had their first dance as a married couple. As the newlyweds swayed to Ruelle’s “I Get To Love You” in Park Château’s luxurious, grand ballroom, an ethereal white mist rolled across the floor, making them appear as if the birds were floating on a cloud. Later, another sweet interaction surfaced, as Ayan’s 14-year-old son Taj got down with Giudice to the beat of “Yeah!” by Usher. Giudice and her four daughters moved in with Ruelas last fall.teresagiudice/Instagram Ruelas proposed to Giudice in Greece in October 2021 after dating for just over a year. Around the same time, the lovebirds moved in with Giudice’s daughters and Ruelas’ sons, Luis Jr. and Nicholas, from previous marriages. Giudice’s engagement came a year after her divorce from ex-husband Joe Giudice was finalized after 20 years of marriage. The cookbook author told Page Six exclusively in July that her wedding would “definitely” not be filmed for “RHONJ,” but her sister-in-law and co-star Melissa Gorga teased that a spinoff or standalone special was in the works. . “I mean, I can’t imagine it hasn’t been filmed. Let’s just say this,” Gorga, 43, told Page Six in June. Season 13 of “RHONJ” wrapped up with a fabulous Gatsby-themed party earlier this week.
