Teresa Giudice, known for her appearances on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, recently tied the knot with Luis “Louie” Ruelas last August. Despite the family drama that surrounded her wedding, the reality star remains a blushing bride and is eagerly anticipating revisiting her special day in the upcoming TV special “Teresa Gets Married.”

A wedding for themselves: Teresa’s perspective on the celebration

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Giudice reveals that she thoroughly enjoyed her wedding day and deliberately focused on making it a celebration for herself and her new husband. She explains: “This time, our wedding, everything we did was for us. I didn’t think about everyone else.” By prioritizing their happiness, Giudice and Ruelas were able to create a memorable and joyful event.

Coping with drama: Family tension and wedding planning

Before her wedding, Giudice experienced tension with her brother Joe Gorga and sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, which led to their exclusion from the ceremony. The family rift stemmed from allegations and rumors about Melissa’s infidelity. Despite the drama, Giudice and Ruelas remained determined to plan their wedding their way and reject outside pressure or interference. Giudice claims, “We did what we wanted to do … nobody’s going to tell you what to do.”

Giudice is eager for viewers to witness the joy and fun she experienced on her wedding day in the upcoming TV special “Teresa Gets Married.” She expresses excitement about reliving the moments and emphasizes the involvement of her new husband in the planning process. While the TV special may bring back both happy and frustrating memories, Giudice stresses that she is ready to move past the ongoing drama with her brother and sister-in-law. Her focus now lies on her happiness and the well-being of her family. As viewers tune in to ‘Teresa Gets Married,’ they will see a wedding filled with love, joy and the freedom to celebrate on their terms. Catch the special on May 23 at 8pm ET on Bravo.

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