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- Why Dolores is delaying her wedding until the kids are settled
- Who in Dolores’ family is getting married right now
- Wedding ideas: big party, New Year’s timing, and a casual vibe
- Invite list politics: Taylor Swift’s “invite everyone” approach
- Will cameras be invited? Dolores’ reality-TV instincts
- Dolores’ current TV landscape: RHONJ return and a RHORI cameo
- RHORI premiere details and viewing schedule
Dolores Catania is openly plotting a celebration that mixes celebrity-sized guest lists with family-first timing. As she teases wedding ideas and teases a camera-ready life, the long-running reality star is balancing personal milestones with a busy Bravo schedule.
Why Dolores is delaying her wedding until the kids are settled
Dolores, known to viewers as a steady presence on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, says family priorities will dictate her big day. She made it clear the timeline is shaped by her children’s plans.
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She explained that she does not want her wedding to overlap with major moments for her children. That means holding off until their celebrations are complete.
Family-first reasoning
- Children come first: Dolores stresses she won’t compete with their milestones.
- No same-year weddings: She can’t imagine marrying the same year her kids do.
- Shared joy: The plan allows each event to stand on its own.
Who in Dolores’ family is getting married right now
Two of Dolores’ children have already taken steps toward marriage, which plays into her decision-making.
- Frankie Catania Jr. became engaged in February 2025 to Nicole Perricho.
- Gabrielle Catania revealed her own engagement just weeks ago to Mike Tallia.
- Dolores shares both children with her ex-husband, Frank Catania.
Wedding ideas: big party, New Year’s timing, and a casual vibe
Though a date is not set, Dolores and her fiancé, Paul “Paulie” Connell, have discussed a vision for the event. They picture a festive gathering rather than a formal ceremony.
What they’re imagining
- New Year’s Eve celebration: A high-energy party to ring in a new chapter.
- One big bash: A relaxed, large-scale event in New York.
- Not overly formal: The couple prefers fun over strict tradition.
Invite list politics: Taylor Swift’s “invite everyone” approach
Asked about who would make the list, Dolores referenced a modern celebrity mindset. She admires public figures who embrace wide guest lists and seems open to inviting a large circle.
Her comment reflects both gratitude for longtime friends and a desire to include the supportive Bravo community she’s known for years.
Will cameras be invited? Dolores’ reality-TV instincts
Dolores did not shy away from the possibility of documenting her wedding on camera. For her, public life and private celebration are not mutually exclusive.
- Open-book persona: She recognizes that viewers have followed her life closely.
- Comfort with cameras: She indicated she would welcome cameras at the event.
- Shared experience: Bringing cameras in would let fans share the moment.
Dolores’ current TV landscape: RHONJ return and a RHORI cameo
Before she ties the knot, Dolores is busy with TV obligations. She’ll return to The Real Housewives of New Jersey this season.
She will also appear as a “friend of” on the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. That role lets her support a new cast while keeping a lighter footing.
Her take on the Rhode Island cast
Dolores praised the new RHORI women for authenticity. She said they weren’t trying to imitate others.
- She applauded their hard work and willingness to share personal stories.
- She highlighted cast members including Ashley Iaconetti, Kelsey Swanson, and Alicia Carmody.
RHORI premiere details and viewing schedule
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island opens on Bravo Thursday, April 2, at 9 p.m. ET. A second episode airs Sunday, April 5.
New episodes broadcast on Sundays, with the following-day streaming available on Peacock.
