Spice things up with these steamy flicks.
Updated Oct 14, 2024A Definitive Guide to the Best Bravo Weddings of All Time
Long live Scheana Shay's crop top wedding dress.
Scandoval. Scary Island. Sprinkle cookies. The morally corrupt Faye Resnick. To the average reader, these phrases mean nothing—but to Bravo fans, they represent some of the most iconic moments ever witnessed on reality television. The network's repertoire of unscripted series has provided decades of entertainment and meme-worthy one-liners that have defined pop culture, but we'd be remiss not to celebrate all of the incredible Bravo weddings we've witnessed over the years too.
Whether you've been watching since RHOC's inception in 2006 or you're a more recent viewer, you've probably seen photos and videos of the most eye-popping, unforgettable Bravo weddings on your feed. (Think: Scheana Shay's crop top. Kandi Burruss' feathered dress. Teresa Giudice's hair.) It's nearly impossible to rank the best Bravo weddings, because they're all special in their own unique way—but that won't stop us from reminiscing on our favorite nuptials. From lavish vow renewals to jaw-dropping fashion, we tapped @BravoHistorian, a fan account run by Samantha Bush with over 200,000 followers, to help us relive the most iconic weddings featured on Bravo.
FEATURED VIDEO FROM THE KNOT
Tamra and Eddie Judge's Wedding
Who could forget the ambiance at Tamra and Eddie Judge's RHOC wedding? This couple tied the knot on June 15, 2013, and their big day was featured in a wedding special on Bravo later that year. The wedding took place at Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Now, over a decade of marriage later, the Judges are happier than ever.
While we love this Bravo wedding for the sentimentality—Eddie read vows to Tamra's children, which is one heartfelt moment that didn't make it on air—it's the decor that still lives on our minds rent-free to this day. "I think about this wedding a lot because of the bicycle that hung above their altar," Bush says of the accent, a nod to the groom's love of cycling. "That was a beautiful moment."
NeNe and Gregg Leakes' Wedding
Photo: Wilford Harewood/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal | Getty Images
Bravo has featured plenty of vow renewals, to the point that some consider it a curse. (It's widely believed among fans that couples who renew their vows on camera are doomed to split in the future.) This was not the case for Real Housewives of Atlanta stars NeNe and Gregg Leakes…because they had already split prior to their reconnection. After originally getting married in 1997, the couple parted ways in 2010 while filming RHOA. They eventually reunited and announced their second engagement in 2013.
Bush has a soft spot for NeNe and Gregg Leakes' sequel ceremony, which took place on June 22, 2013, at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta. The couple's subsequent wedding day and planning experience was documented on the September 2013 special I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding. "I really loved their love of each other," she muses. "This was the real deal." The couple remained married until Gregg tragically passed from colon cancer in September 2021.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker's Wedding
Photo: Wilford Harewood/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal | Getty Images
Although Kandi Burruss wore a polarizing feathered wedding dress, that bold fashion choice solidified Bush's affinity for this RHOA wedding. "I love anyone that owns who they are, and that's why I love Housewives so much," she says. "They live out loud."
Burruss and her husband, Todd Tucker, hosted a Coming to America-themed wedding, inspired by Eddie Murphy's 1988 rom-com, on April 8, 2014. The lavish nuptials were chronicled in a five-part series on Bravo titled Kandi's Wedding, which aired later that year.
Scheana and Michael Shay's Wedding
Photo: Nicole Weingart/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal | Getty Images
Long live the crop top wedding dress. Even though the marriage only lasted two years, Scheana Shay's first wedding is one that Vanderpump Rules fans still talk about to this day. Then 29 years old, Scheana married Michael Shay on July 27, 2014, at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, California. Her rather chaotic wedding day was featured on a February 2015 episode of Vanderpump Rules, which has become a cult classic among fans.
Perhaps one of the most noteworthy details from this Bravo wedding was the dress: a crop top look with a bedazzled bustier bodice, which she paired with a mid-length veil. "She had a look that she was going for, and she accomplished it," Bush recalls. "Scheana's wedding was so Scheana."
Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz's Wedding
Photo: Brian Baer/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal | Getty Images
The "Bubbas" may no longer be together, but Katie and Tom Schwartz's Pump Rules wedding was a core moment in the show's history. The longtime couple exchanged vows on August 17, 2016, at Twenty Mile House in Lake Tahoe, California. The most defining element of this Bravo wedding was the boho-chic aesthetic, which aligned with the outdoor setting. Maloney wore a memorable long-sleeved lace wedding dress, while Schwartz opted for a colorful ensemble tailored to the venue. "I loved Tom's green suit, which was very woodsy," Bush says.
The Knot caught up with the couple in 2017 to reminisce on their wedding day, breaking down their favorite details and the moments that didn't make it on TV. In addition to loving their signature cocktail (aptly called the "Bubba Bomb"), the couple was happy they splurged on keeping the party going late into the evening. "We ended up extending," Schwartz told us. "We paid a little extra because people wanted to hang out."
LuAnn de Lesseps and Tom D'Agostino Jr.'s Wedding
Considering The Countess is her favorite Housewife, Bush says LuAnn de Lesseps' wedding to Tom D'Agostino Jr. is one of the best to ever make the air: "Her dress was just so good," she raves of the slinky Randi Rahm gown with lace overlay.
The RHONY stars enjoyed a three-day celebration over New Year's Eve in 2016. Surrounded by 250 guests, the weekend included dinner on a yacht, a performance by a mariachi band, and multiple outfit changes. Alas, this Bravo wedding resulted in a short-lived marriage. By August 2017, just seven months after they tied the knot, the couple announced their separation.
Candiace Dillard-Bassett and Chris Bassett's Wedding
When it comes to the most extravagant Bravo weddings, this Real Housewives of Potomac celebration takes the cake. "Candiace Dillard-Basset's wedding is my favorite Bravo wedding," Bush gushes. The singer married restaurateur Chris Bassett in Washington, D.C. on August 11, 2018.
With towering trees, suspended florals and glowing chandeliers, the event was as grand and opulent as it gets. "I don't know any other Bravo wedding, in my opinion, that could top it," Bush adds. Of course, it wouldn't be a Candiace wedding without a live performance. During the reception, the entertainer took the floor to perform for her new husband and their 260 guests. "To see him sitting in the chair and blushing and all his guys were patting him on the back, that was a moment," she recalled to People.
Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke's Wedding
Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula's relationship has been a constant storyline since Summer House premiered in 2017. Despite their ups and downs, the couple finally got married in her parents' New Jersey backyard in 2021. Their tumultuous planning journey was chronicled throughout the show's sixth season, which culminated with their wedding day. "This wedding was the perfect way to wrap up that season and kickstart the future of the show," Bush notes.
As fans will recall, the Cooke x Batula wedding kickstarted a new wave of drama for the series. Not only was it where rumors of Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover's relationship picked up, it's also believed to be the start of Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke's relationship, which ended in an explosive breakup just months before their would-be wedding in 2023.
Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas' Wedding
We'll never forget where we were when RHONJ's Teresa Giudice married Louie Ruelas, because the glam was just so mesmerizing. (Her towering updo required 1,500 Bobby pins alone!) "It was so Jersey," Bush says of the ensemble. "I was in awe. No one could have seen that hair coming."
This iconic Bravo wedding took place on August 6, 2022, one year after Ruelas proposed in Greece. The couple was joined by 220 guests in East Brunswick, but the wedding wasn't without drama. Notably missing from the occasion were Giudice's brother and sister-in-law Joe Gorga and Melissa Gorga, as well as RHONJ alumna Dina Manzo, all of whom have been steeped in familial drama throughout the show's tenure on air.
