Real Housewives of New Jersey gem Dolores Catania is booked and blessed. She is a cast member of the new housewives franchise, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. RHORI is set to premiere soon. And now that her daughter, Gabrielle Catania, is set to walk down the aisle, you know that Dolores will be in wedding-planning mode.
Gabrielle Catania and Mike Tallia are engaged
PEOPLE reported that Gabrielle’s boyfriend, Mike Tallia, proposed on March 19 in Aspen, Colorado. He popped the question atop a snowy mountain during a snowboarding outing. Meanwhile, Gabrielle reportedly had “zero clue” about the upcoming proposal. Mike gave Gabrielle a stunning 5.03-carat, oval-shaped diamond.
Following the proposal, the duo enjoyed a romantic dinner. “When your children are little, you think about so many things for their future,” Dolores told PEOPLE. “I never imagined both of my kids would be engaged at the same time. Family is everything to me, and I am happy they have found their forever.”
Of course, Gabrielle shared the news via Instagram, and RHONJ stars hopped into the comments. “Congratulations gabby and Mike we are so happy for u god bless and love u always,” proud mom Dolores wrote. “Omg!!!! She is the sweetest girl in the world. Congratulations!!!! The whole Catania family is getting married!!!!!!” Melissa Gorga commented.
Former RHONJ star Caroline Manzo wrote, “Oh my God!!!!!! Congratulations, Gabby! Xoxoxo.” And Teresa Giudice wrote, “Congratulations. So happy for both of you.”
As for Frankie Jr.? In February 2025, he asked his girlfriend, Nicole Perricho, to marry him. The couple is set to walk down the aisle in Portugal in August.
Congratulations and best wishes, Gabrielle and Mike!
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres Thursday, April 2, at 9/8c on Bravo. The Real Housewives of New Jersey is streaming on Peacock.
TELL US – ARE YOU EXCITED FOR GABRIELLE AND MIKE? IS IT WILD THAT DOLORES, FRANKIE JR., AND GABRIELLE ARE ALL ENGAGED AT THE SAME TIME?
