Blood doesn't seem to be thicker than water.
Melissa and Joe Gorga were pictured returning home from a beach trip on Sunday after skipping Teresa Giudice's wedding to her Luis "Louie" Ruelas.
The stars of The Real Housewives of New Jersey - who decided last minute not to attend the wedding - spent the weekend on the beach before returning to Toms River, New Jersey. 9}
The reality stars dressed casually to head home.Melissa opted for a strapless beige bikini top and a colorful sarong.
Friends and family seemed to be on vacation, Melissa posted snaps to Instagram of the kids jet skiing.
Page 6 states that Joe and Melissa came to support earlier this week whenTeresa said "I will" to Ruelas at the Park Chateau.on Saturday, the estate of East Brunswick, N.J. .
"They were invited," an insider said.
Additionally, photos of the reception subsequently released on social media reveal that Joe and Melissa's names have not been removed from the seating chart.
Apparently sat at the same table with Teresa's family, including four daughters.
While giving a speech late at night, thevideo When went viral on social media, the bride apparently overshadowed her brother and sister-in-law for not attending the show when she shouted "chosen family."
Bravo Her fans began to wonder if Mr. and Mrs. Gorgas would attend the wedding. At this time, the author of "Turning the Table" announced in March that Melissa would not be one of her bridesmaids.
Melissa said on the podcast, that she said "no problem" with her sister-in-law's decision, and she wondered if "her new sister-in-law" would attend the bridal party.
"Is it like a Norfem wedding except for four daughters, her four beautiful daughters, and a few of her friends?" Melissa asked. "If so, I think it makes perfect sense."
Teresa was joined by co-stars Dolores Catania and Jennifer Aydin. , her daughters Gia, 21, Gabriella, 18, Milania, 16, and Audriana, 13, served as bridesmaids on the big day.
She wears a Marc Zunino gown, Bridal Styles Couture crystal tiara, and embroidered Bridal Reflection. A veil that matches the tattoo she got in honor of her late mother, Antonia Gorga, who walked down the aisle.