S13.E16: Teresa Wedding Special

[chediavolo]

On 5/24/2023 at 4:30 PM, Hedgehog2022 said:

He's supposedly a sexaholic...his former wife has said he needed to have sex 3 or 4 times a day.

🤮 (Why don’t we have a barf emoji here?)

[chediavolo]

On 5/26/2023 at 7:16 PM, Stats Queen said:

I do appreciate on this forum we can have people on multiple sides expressing their viewpoints, no matter how divergent- we can all still get along - it is rare these days. I do love the rare forum where you are allowed to express your opinion and it’s okay.

Agree, let it rip and be civil about it and it seems like it is what is done here because we are adults and don’t need to be policed. .This is definitely not the way it is done on many of the show forums on this site for sure. I have been reprimanded for total bullshit before from tight ass moderators or been turned in by a snowflake. 

[kristen111]

On 5/23/2023 at 10:31 PM, ZettaK said:

Also, really Theresa? Greeks didn't understand because they don't speak English (at her engagement in Greece)? At a country that has more than 3 times the number of foreign tourists than its actual population? At a popular luxury resort (Amanzoe)? Greeks that are relatively younger (50, or 60 years old and younger) not only speak English, but a good percentage speaks a second foreign language. Not to mention that a high percentage of people have a college degree.

Yes, I don't doubt it's doable. I went to destination weddings in other parts of the country, and even outside the country. I meant that it was most probably compensated, and she could have chosen another venue anyway.

I thought they were getting married at Oheka Castle on Long Island.  Being she’s the Queen of the Housewives.

[kristen111]

Oh, sorry.  Teresa was married the second time to Joe Gudice at Oheka Castle on Long Island.  Another big splashy wedding.

[kristen111]

4 hours ago, chediavolo said:

🤮 (Why don’t we have a barf emoji here?)

I think it’s Teresa that wants the sex.  🤮🤮

[chediavolo]

10 hours ago, kristen111 said:

I think it’s Teresa that wants the sex.  🤮🤮

Barf 

[ZettaK]

On 5/29/2023 at 8:35 PM, kristen111 said:

I thought they were getting married at Oheka Castle on Long Island.  Being she’s the Queen of the Housewives.

Teresa was discussing her engagement to Louie. It was her wedding special after all. He asked her to marry him during their trip to Greece in the fall of 2021. Specifically at the Amanzoe resort in Porto Heli, in mainland Greece (south Greece- the Peloponnese). The couple visited the neighboring islands of Spetses, and Hydra, Santorini, and Athens too. There are photos like this one (of the proposal) from her social media and other sources.

Edited May 31, 2023 by ZettaK

[Chalby]

On 5/29/2023 at 2:57 AM, chediavolo said:

WTF. Spectrum did not record this. Is it on demand or the Bravo app? Would you search by Teal Housewives of New Jersey or was there a different title to this episode? Thanks. 

It's funny you'd mention this. I've set my machine to record all new episodes, but this week housewives and vanderpump were skipped. I can watch both using "on demand", but it was odd they weren't recorded.

[Chalby]

On 5/24/2023 at 7:12 AM, twilightzone said:

Let’s be real – she and Melissa are just TV “friends”.  Remember she had no problem gossiping to Jenn that Joe Gorga doesn’t pay his bills.

It drives me nuts when I miss important information on these episodes.  Which episode shows Marge telling Jenn about non payment? I remember a realtor insinuating her hubby wasn't paid for something,  but that wasn't to Marge. Please point me in the right direction. 

***Just checking in because, again, I see no episode of Marge stating Joe Gorga doesn't pay his bills. ***

I cant let that out into "websphere" unless it's documented. Someone, please tell me which episode did this happen?

Edited June 3, 2023 by Chalby

[Chalby]

On 5/23/2023 at 7:06 PM, njbchlover said:

Overall, I thought this wedding was exactly what I was expecting and so much more.  I'm not always a fan of Teresa's, but I thought this wedding was definitely all her! 

I think Teresa's wedding was brilliant in regards to optics. She invited every bravolebrity, whether they liked her or not. She looks like the one who took the high road, and I guarantee she wasn't insulted about some of the early departures.

Everyone who attends a wedding should understand their gift should be on par with the cost of inviting them (or more). I would bet money that Margs gift was either money or a $300 gift that can be exchanged. 

Some people understand the "rules". 

[Chalby]

On 5/24/2023 at 6:30 PM, ichbin said:

Anybody buy Margaret's version of why her mother didn't attend the wedding?  She seems to enjoy being on camera.  She doesn't seem to be in tight with the Gorgas.
 

I think Marge keeps her mom at arm's length because of past issues. She's said once her mom has a couple of drinks, she can and will say anything that brings her attention. Given Marge is similar (just omit the drinks as she's all about the spotlight) she'll send mom home if it competes with her few minutes on camera.

Edited June 3, 2023 by Chalby

[Salacious Kitty]

3 hours ago, Chalby said:

I think Marge keeps her mom at arm's length because of past issues. She's said once her mom has a couple of drinks, she can and will say anything that brings her attention. Given Marge is similar, she'll send mom home if it competes with her few minutes on camera.

Marge doesn't drink.

[Chalby]

5 hours ago, Salacious Kitty said:

Marge doesn't drink.

I wasn't alluding to the drinking, I was alluding to the fact that they both want the attention.

[Baltimore Betty]

13 hours ago, Chalby said:

Everyone who attends a wedding should understand their gift should be on par with the cost of inviting them (or more). I would bet money that Margs gift was either money or a $300 gift that can be exchanged. 

 

I cannot remember clearly but there was a wedding on RHOA, either Nene renewing her vows with Greg or maybe it was Kim Z's wedding but someone got ONE plate, it might have been Versace but the guest gifted one plate, for all I know it was a $300 plate but one, why not give a pair of something that equals said amount?

35 years ago when I married for the first time I went to a couple of stores and registered for gifts as the bride does, from a person who is now my very best friend she gave my husband and myself a sculpture of a little boy and a dog. As a newly married woman I had neither a little boy or a dog, she ignored the registry and went rogue, it was on display until I moved to the next house and it got "lost" when we moved. 

I am hoping Teresa got a lot of useless cheap gifts.

Edited June 2, 2023 by Baltimore Betty

[SweetieDarling]

1 hour ago, Baltimore Betty said:

I cannot remember clearly but there was a wedding on RHOA, either Nene renewing her vows with Greg or maybe it was Kim Z's wedding but someone got ONE plate, it might have been Versace but the guest gifted one plate, for all I know it was a $300 plate but one, why not give a pair of something that equals said amount?

35 years ago when I married for the first time I went to a couple of stores and registered for gifts as the bride does, from a person who is now my very best friend she gave my husband and myself a sculpture of a little boy and a dog. As a newly married woman I had neither a little boy or a dog, she ignored the registry and went rogue, it was on display until I moved to the next house and it got "lost" when we moved. 

I am hoping Teresa got a lot of useless cheap gifts.

Part of me kind of loves this idea (I'm not right in the head). I've looked at registries and thought "who do they think they're inviting? the Rockefellers?" I, usually find something appropriate or go rogue but keep it tasteful. It hasn't gotten to the point of spite dish giving. yet.

We had friends gift us one of the ugliest ceramic vases I had ever seen. I had left it on a table, with the gift receipt inside, to remind me to return it. The friend came over unexpectedly, saw it on display, recognized it's hideousness,  and gave me a big smile (obviously they hadn't seen the gift receipt). It went back the  next day.

[Chalby]

17 hours ago, Baltimore Betty said:

35 years ago when I married for the first time I went to a couple of stores and registered for gifts as the bride does, from a person who is now my very best friend she gave my husband and myself a sculpture of a little boy and a dog. As a newly married woman I had neither a little boy or a dog, she ignored the registry and went rogue, it was on display until I moved to the next house and it got "lost" when we moved. 

Lol, well, 31 years ago I was a little more blunt. Given I had been on my own for a number of years, there wasn't much I wanted, so I said no gifts necessary UNLESS it's something the guest insists upon, so i will never be offended by monetary gifts. Hubby and I had more than enough household supplies once we combined.

[Chalby]

On 5/30/2023 at 10:20 PM, ZettaK said:

 

I love the optics, I just wish she was with a guy who won't try to take over her life and money. Louis's red face matches all the red flags flying over his head.

[ZettaK]

On 6/3/2023 at 12:26 AM, Chalby said:

I love the optics, I just wish she was with a guy who won't try to take over her life and money. Louis's red face matches all the red flags flying over his head.

Louie is not after her money because she doesn't really have money. A lot of Teresa’s money goes toward liens because of her past fraud, and tax fraud cases. She didn't only go to prison, she had to repay credit card debt (she paid all of it), restitution to creditors, repay loans her and Juicy received, and back taxes (I'm sure with fines on top of them) because Joe Guidice didn't pay taxes for many years. He went to prison, and he was then deported, so she has to pay all. She has a $17,000 lien for 2020, and 2021 (from the past) and she still owes just over a million in taxes (from 2000, and on). She makes significant timely monthly payments, and will continue to do so until those liabilities don't exist per her attorney.

https://realityblurb.com/2023/06/02/report-rhonj-star-teresa-giudices-tax-debt-totals-over-1-million-after-getting-new-17k-tax-lien-as-her-rep-speaks-out/

Edited June 4, 2023 by ZettaK

[candle96]

On 5/25/2023 at 2:54 PM, RedInk said:

You wrote what I couldn’t quite put my finger on. It WAS Marge Simpson she was channeling 😂 

I’m going to throw Teresa a compliment, but don’t worry - it’s backhanded! I think she’s actually beautiful. When she’s bare-faced and natural (like when she was listening to Luis rant about Joe in the previous episode), it startles me how pretty she is. And how she absolutely ruins it with her level-five tan, jet black hair, and frosted makeup. In my experience, no one pulls off that super-dark look unless they’re born with it. It’s like too many gradients removed from their natural state or something. These housewives always remind me of the scene in Goodfellas where the wife remarks on how bad the women look: “they wore too much makeup, and their skin was bad.” 

I actually agree with you. When she came home from prison, of all things, I thought she looked great - her natural skin and just long straight hair.

But I don't mind the darker hair, think it suits her. I thought the hair color she had for this wedding was an awful choice. Too close to the fake tan of her skin. 

[ZettaK]

On 6/5/2023 at 12:07 PM, candle96 said:

I actually agree with you. When she came home from prison, of all things, I thought she looked great - her natural skin and just long straight hair.

But I don't mind the darker hair, think it suits her. I thought the hair color she had for this wedding was an awful choice. Too close to the fake tan of her skin. 

She looked a lot better in the early seasons, especially when she was not attending events. No bad plastic surgery, little and natural makeup, no fake tan, only natural tan in the summer.

[dancingdreamer]

On 6/2/2023 at 1:21 AM, Chalby said:

I wasn't alluding to the drinking, I was alluding to the fact that they both want the attention.

Everyone  on the show wants attention,  everyone. 

[Baltimore Betty]

On 6/6/2023 at 7:11 PM, ZettaK said:

no fake tan,

There is no way that tanning spray is not coming off on sheets and towels, right?

 

[mostlylurking]

On 5/26/2023 at 10:59 AM, kassa said:

As I recall she was a dead ringer for Joe Giudice's mom. She appeared in some scene and we all said "OMG, THAT'S who she looks like!"

To me Gia and Milania look like Tre and Gabriela and Audriana look like Joe.  It’s funny because Gia and Milania both seem perfectly fine with the cameras, like Teresa, and the other two shy away from them like Joe used to.  He never did any TH’s, unlike his brother in law who can’t seem to get enough of them 🙄

[kristen111]

On 5/23/2023 at 11:53 PM, mbaywife123 said:

Joe & Mel need to just fade into the sunset. They have NO storyline and if I hear Tre or Loony’s names come out of either of their mouths one more I will turn this show off right quick.

Thy never have a good storyline.  Besides,as long as Andy is alive, they will be on he show in some capacity.  Andy LOVES them.  They also go out to the Hamptons a lot and mingle with the rich and famous.

When is this show coming back?  I haven’t read all the comments.  I’m missing the craziness.

[RealHousewife]

On 6/4/2023 at 8:23 AM, ZettaK said:

Louie is not after her money because she doesn't really have money. A lot of Teresa’s money goes toward liens because of her past fraud, and tax fraud cases. She didn't only go to prison, she had to repay credit card debt (she paid all of it), restitution to creditors, repay loans her and Juicy received, and back taxes (I'm sure with fines on top of them) because Joe Guidice didn't pay taxes for many years. He went to prison, and he was then deported, so she has to pay all. She has a $17,000 lien for 2020, and 2021 (from the past) and she still owes just over a million in taxes (from 2000, and on). She makes significant timely monthly payments, and will continue to do so until those liabilities don't exist per her attorney.

https://realityblurb.com/2023/06/02/report-rhonj-star-teresa-giudices-tax-debt-totals-over-1-million-after-getting-new-17k-tax-lien-as-her-rep-speaks-out/

Thank you for clarifying this. I've seen so many posts talking about Luis being with Teresa for her money. I know she makes a good salary, but with her history and Housewives not being a forever gig, I don't think of her as someone you'd want to be with for money. Maybe Luis thinks Teresa is beautiful, fun, and enjoys her company. 

If anyone could have pulled off that hair, it's Teresa! The wedding looked like a blast, but I didn't think the burlesque was a good idea for a family event. 

There have been instances I absolutely sided with Margaret and the Gorgas over Teresa, but they've even annoyed me lately. If you're not happy for Teresa and Luis STAY HOME. Don't make passive-aggressive posts online either. A part of Joe should still want his sister to be happy and enjoy her big day. I thought it was ridiculous how much they wanted Melissa's family to be at the wedding in the first place when none of them like Teresa. I've never been married, but I can understand on such a special day, it should feel like a big, huge LOVE BUBBLE. :) Not people who only want to be there for the cameras or whatever. 

I didn't like Jen bringing up the Gorgas either. I think Gabriella was dreading the drama, and it got her emotional. 

Are there things about Luis that are concerning? Yes. But I still am not convinced he's horrible when his whole family and Teresa's dorters love him. I've seen comparisons to Brooks from RHOC, and that was quite different imo. He said and did a number of creepy things, including hitting on Briana in a very crude manner, having relations with a porn star around the age of his kids, then the cancer scam.

Maybe I'm missing something, but I haven't heard anything about Luis that compares to that. Has he been fake the last few years dating Teresa? Does he come from an entire family of con artists who pretend to love Luis and are being fake nice to Teresa? I truly don't know. Perhaps he has a temper and a past but isn't this evil guy. Maybe Teresa can understand that and it doesn't bother her given she's not the girl next door herself. Anyway, I wish them well. Teresa went through a lot in a very short time span, and I think she deserves a break and happiness.

[mostlylurking]

On 5/25/2023 at 2:56 PM, Hedgehog2022 said:

That hairdresser was way out of line. Just STFU and concentrate on the 10 foot hair piece and giant tiara. Jen Aydin is just stupid. No social IQ at all.

What was weird was that the makeup girl was saying it’s inappropriate for Jen to be talking to Teresa about Joe when SHE was the one who brought it up first!  
 

The dorters all looked beautiful.  They all look 35, but beautiful 35 year olds.

I actually really liked Teresa’s ceremony dress, it was all the “extras” that made it absurd.  Her little Bo peep lingerie reception dress however, not so much.  Now on Luis I preferred his darker jacket for the reception to the ceremony white.  I never liked white dinner jackets though, they just remind me of waiters.

Did we really need that flurry of name tags every time someone we’ve been watching all season came on the screen??  Like we know who Paul, Delores’ boyfriend is, and unfortunately we know who Jackie is.  I wish I didn’t, but I do. You don’t have to keep telling us five thousand times.  It was distracting.  I’m guessing most of the women who received name tags were housewives, I only watch NY and NJ so I only recognized Dorinda and I think Jill was there.

If I was Fessler and her husband I would have stayed.  Maybe they were contractually obligated to leave.  I would have been pissed.

Edited April 18, 2024 by mostlylurking

[mostlylurking]

On 5/23/2023 at 7:22 PM, Baltimore Betty said:

was going to comment on that, firstly her work was not even done by Bill and wouldn't it sound better if it was Ayden Cosmetic Surgery instead of Plastic?

This has probably already been discussed as I’m watching this a year too late, but I think Bill does reconstructions and things of that nature, so not purely “cosmetic” surgery.  I may be wrong though.

On 5/23/2023 at 8:34 PM, Doublemint said:

I'm in New Jersey, and I saw it at 8 pm (for the folks who said it was blacked out).   It was a $500,000 circus.   She has daughters to put through college and 4 weddings to pay for in the future.  At the rate she's going, those girls will have to elope.

I’d be shocked if she paid even a fraction of that cost.  Andy and co. really went all out for this season with the European vacay and then this outlandish wedding.  I’m surprised, he’s been pretty stingy the last few seasons.

[RoseAllDay]

Watching this for the first time (not a regular watcher of this franchise but got sucked in this week, totally fascinated by the never-ending fights).

It was a nice wedding. It’s just too bad Teresa was there with her tackiness. “Oh my God, here she comes.” People could take that a couple of ways, Looie.

Joe and Melissa did the right thing. No sense in being hypocrites.

And no, doubtful Tre and Looie paid a fraction of this. Bravo probably saw it as a safe gamble with the expected ratings.

What’s the over/under on this blessed union lasting? 

(Liked the invite cards that introduced each segment, 🤣. I felt so honored.)

EDIT: The preview of the reception.. W. T. F. 😵‍💫

Edited May 5, 2024 by RoseAllDay

[ZettaK]

On 3/20/2024 at 12:44 PM, RealHousewife said:

Thank you for clarifying this. I've seen so many posts talking about Luis being with Teresa for her money. I know she makes a good salary, but with her history and Housewives not being a forever gig, I don't think of her as someone you'd want to be with for money. Maybe Luis thinks Teresa is beautiful, fun, and enjoys her company. 

If anyone could have pulled off that hair, it's Teresa! The wedding looked like a blast, but I didn't think the burlesque was a good idea for a family event. 

There have been instances I absolutely sided with Margaret and the Gorgas over Teresa, but they've even annoyed me lately. If you're not happy for Teresa and Luis STAY HOME. Don't make passive-aggressive posts online either. A part of Joe should still want his sister to be happy and enjoy her big day. I thought it was ridiculous how much they wanted Melissa's family to be at the wedding in the first place when none of them like Teresa. I've never been married, but I can understand on such a special day, it should feel like a big, huge LOVE BUBBLE. :) Not people who only want to be there for the cameras or whatever. 

I didn't like Jen bringing up the Gorgas either. I think Gabriella was dreading the drama, and it got her emotional. 

Are there things about Luis that are concerning? Yes. But I still am not convinced he's horrible when his whole family and Teresa's dorters love him. I've seen comparisons to Brooks from RHOC, and that was quite different imo. He said and did a number of creepy things, including hitting on Briana in a very crude manner, having relations with a porn star around the age of his kids, then the cancer scam.

Maybe I'm missing something, but I haven't heard anything about Luis that compares to that. Has he been fake the last few years dating Teresa? Does he come from an entire family of con artists who pretend to love Luis and are being fake nice to Teresa? I truly don't know. Perhaps he has a temper and a past but isn't this evil guy. Maybe Teresa can understand that and it doesn't bother her given she's not the girl next door herself. Anyway, I wish them well. Teresa went through a lot in a very short time span, and I think she deserves a break and happiness.

One of Louie's sisters is a doctor of optometry, the other is an attorney. His brother is also a professional of some kind (I don't exactly remember), so they are a decent family, meaning nothing negative was heard about them. They seem to love him. As for being "fake" to Teresa, is it impossible that he might actually like her? She seems to take care of her family, including Joe Giudice who was not exactly the best husband, so I assume she does the same with Louie.

Edited May 9, 2024 by ZettaK

[RealHousewife]

6 hours ago, ZettaK said:

One of Louie's sisters is a doctor of optometry, the other an attorney. His brother is also a professional of some kind (I don't exactly remember), so they are a decent family, meaning nothing negative was heard about them. They seem to love him. As for being "fake" to Teresa, is it impossible that he might actually like her? She seems to take care of her family, including Joe Giudice who was not exactly the best husband, so I assume she does the same with Louie.

Thank you for the information. They sound like a solid, hardworking family who doesn't need Bravo cameras or money.

100% Teresa isn't my favorite Housewife, but I can see she has some wonderful qualities. She seems to adore her family and be loyal to a fault. The relationship she has with her daughters is very sweet. She loved her parents. She did her best with Juicy. The only family members she has issues with are her brother and SIL. I can absolutely see Luis genuinely liking her. She's attractive, fun, and has a big heart for those she cares about.