Gia Giudice Says Mom Teresa Was 'So Beautiful' as She 'Walked Down the Aisle Alone' at Her Wedding

Mar. 15, 2025

Gia Giudicehad nothing but pride for her mom,Teresa Giudice, on her wedding day.

While appearing on a panel atBravoCon 2022on Sunday, Gia opened up about her favorite memory from her mom’s wedding toLuis Ruelasin August.

“She held her head so high, she walked down the aisle alone, and she was so beautiful,” Gia added. “I don’t think you can name a lot of people that have walked down the aisle alone before, and she did it.”

AsRHONJfans know, Teresa opted to walk down the aisle alone after her dad,Giacinto Gorga, died in April 2020. Teresa and her family were devastated when he passed as they all shared a close bond with him. In recent years, Teresa has continued to honor his life and even recentlydedicated a dance to himwhile she competed onDancing with the Stars.

Gia Giudice and Teresa Giudice.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

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During the “Jersey Ladies & Their Men” panel on Saturday, Teresa and Luis, 47, shareda clipof theirAugust nuptialsat thePark Chateau Estate & Gardensin East Brunswick, New Jersey.

In the video, the reality star got ready for the big day and walked down the aisle as her new husband fought back tears. The pair then exchanged vows and kissed.

Teresa Giudice.Jill Zarin/Instagram

Missing from the big daywere Teresa’s brother and sister-in-law,Joe GorgaandMelissa Gorga, as well asRHONJalumDina Manzo, who was previously said to be a bridesmaid.

Teresa Giudice’s daughters at her wedding.Milania Giudice/TikTok

Teresa began dating Luis in 2020 after he asked for her phone number when they met organically off camera.

While the two have been vocal about being happy in their “love bubble,” the relationship has not been without its share of controversy. People in Teresa’s life have also questioned the coupling — including Gia, who worried it wasmoving too quickly.

Still, Teresa and Luis have been steadfast in insisting their love has carried them through every obstacle, and she told him on Instagram in June: “I love you endlessly.”

The couple’s wedding special is set to air a week after theRHONJseason 13 finale.

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BravoCon 2022 is taking place through Sunday at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

source: people.com