Real Housewives Real Weddings

The Real Housewives of New Jersey are back for a second season and have shared photos from their wedding days with us! This season, which premieres on May 3rd at 10/9c includes Housewives Dina and Caroline who are married to brothers who own and run a popular wedding catering hall called the Brownstone. Both were married there. Along with Teresa, the three shared some pictures from their nuptials, tips for planning a wedding and their secrets to a happy marriage. —Cari Wolfert

"I was married at The Brownstone of course!" says Housewife Caroline whose husband owns the catering hall in Paterson, New Jersey with his brother who is married to fellow Housewife Dina, Caroline's sister.

__"__The most important tip I can give is to prepare and be organized, but just let the party happen," says Caroline. "Give it its own personality, and have fun!"

"I think the secret to a happy marriage is having someone who has the same basic understanding and agreement on life as you," says Caroline who has been married to her husband for 25 years. "You also have to be able to agree to disagree on certain issues, but being on the same page with the important issues. Most importantly, respect each other and accept each other for the people you, are faults and all."

Caroline's sister Dina was also married at the Brownstone in Paterson. "We closed the entire venue down because we needed every room and the tented parking lot to house our 700 plus guests!" says Dina.

"Take some time to thank your guests but then relax and celebrate the reason why you are throwing this party!" says Dina as her number one wedding planning tip. Aside from being a Housewife, Dina owns an event planning company in New Jersey.

__"__I think it's really important to try your best to stay attractive to your spouse," explains Dina as her secret to a happy marriage. "You need to keep that 'girlfriend' that he fell in love with alive."

A true Jersey girl, Teresa was married at Bascilica Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Her reception was held at Nanina's in the Park in Belleville, New Jersey.

Teresa's best wedding planning tip? "Check out all of your options before making your final decision," she says.

As for her secret to a happy marriage, she tells us what her husband tells her, "Happy wife, happy life!"

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