Dolores Catania recently celebrated her ex-husband Frank Catania’s engagement to Brittany Mattessich by attending the bridal shower for Mattessich. Dolores shared photos from the event on Instagram, showing her posing with Mattessich at The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ. She looked lovely in a long-sleeved, floral Elliatt dress, while the bride-to-be stunned in a strapless white dress and a chunky pearl statement necklace. Dolores also posed with Frank and their daughter Gabby, as well as with her own mother, Valerie Spagnola.
The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” co-stars Melissa Gorga and Rachel Fuda also attended the bridal shower and shared their own photos with Mattessich on social media. The group took several pictures together and even posed for a 360 slow motion video. Dolores captioned her post on Instagram expressing her excitement for Frank and Mattessich’s upcoming wedding. Gorga and Fuda also posted about the event, congratulating the bride-to-be and sharing their anticipation for her love story to unfold.
On Mattessich’s Instagram page, she posted a photo dump showcasing some of the stunning details from her bridal shower, including flower centerpieces, custom doughnuts, cake pops, white chocolate-covered strawberries, and a gold balloon arch in the shape of a ring. She expressed her gratitude to all the vendors who helped make her bridal shower a dream come true. Frank and Mattessich announced their engagement in October 2023 after dating for over a year, having been friends for more than a decade before taking their relationship to the next level.
Dolores showed her support for Frank and Mattessich’s engagement by posting a photo of the couple on Instagram and expressing her happiness for their love. Despite their previous marriage from 1994 to 1998, Dolores and Frank have remained friends and co-parent their children, Gabby and Frankie Jr. Dolores has been dating her Irish boyfriend, Paul “Paulie” Connell, since early 2022. The entire situation shows a mature and supportive approach to co-parenting and celebrating important milestones in each other’s lives, reflecting a healthy and positive dynamic between ex-spouses.
The bridal shower for Brittany Mattessich was a joyous occasion filled with love, support, and excitement for the upcoming wedding. Dolores Catania, Melissa Gorga, and Rachel Fuda were just a few of the guests who celebrated with the bride-to-be. The event featured beautiful decor, delicious treats, and heartfelt moments shared between friends and family. The supportive atmosphere and genuine happiness expressed by everyone involved showcase the bonds that can remain strong even after significant life changes like divorce. Overall, the bridal shower was a memorable event that marked the beginning of a new chapter in Frank and Brittany’s relationship.
