Go big or go home.
Teresa Giudice's bridal hair definitely opted for the former, as the Real Housewives of New Jersey star rocked a sky-high 'do complete with several layers of curls and braids at her and Luis "Louie" Ruela's wedding on Aug. 6. The look immediately divided the internet, and now, Teresa's stylist Lucia Casazza is ready to offer a few explanations.
As Lucia explained on the Aug. 8 episode of Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show Radio Andy, she's been doing Teresa's hair since season three of RHONJ in 2011 So, when it came time to dream up a wedding look, Lucia knew that as "the queen of New Jersey," Teresa needed hair that was fit for royalty. Added the stylist, "Teresa said, 'My hair has to be over the top.'"
Thankfully, it didn't take long for Teresa to find a hair piece she loved—Lucia said the Bravo star discovered "the one" at a bridal boutique in New York City with her daughter, Gia—and her decision was solidified by the fact that Luis loved her hair out of her face.
Afterward, Lucia quickly began building a hairstyle around the piece selected by Teresa. The final look—which cost more than $7,000, not including the nearly $2,500 styling—was "magic," Lucia said, revealing that it was made up of seven bundles of keratin fusion extensions, one pack of clips, more than 1,500 bobby pins, and three pieces of mesh brought together and stitched to create the insert for the volume.
The removal process was just as tricky as the application. According to Lucia, Teresa's makeup artist Priscilla spent two hours helping the RHONJ star take out all of the hair, which she said is now in a pile somewhere.
To see the look for yourself, along with more photos from Teresa and Luis' wedding, keep scrolling.
Here Comes the Bride
Teresa walks down the aisle, as seen in this photo shared by Jill Zarin.
Wedding Veil
Teresa makes her way down the aisle.
Fab Five
Teresa poses with her four daughters.
Exchanging Vows
Teresa and Luis are seen at their wedding ceremony at the Park Chateau Estate in East Brunswick, NJ on Aug. 6, 2022.
You May Kiss the Bride
Mazel tov!
Real Housewives Bridesmaids
RHONJ's Jennifer Aydin appears with co-star and fellow bridesmaid Dolores Catania.
Wedding Ceremony
Taja Abitbol shared this pic of the bride and groom.
Walking Down the Aisle
Happy Tears
Loni Love sheds a tear as Tre makes her way down the aisle.
First Dance
The bride and groom enjoy their first dance at their reception.
They Do
The newlyweds match in all-white.
Dancing Like Nobody's Watching
The couple shares a special moment on the dancefloor.
Kiss the Bride
The two kiss at their reception.
Presenting the Bride and Groom
Taja Abitbol shared this video of the bride and groom arriving at their reception.
Hi Jill
Jill shares a selfie with partner Gary Brody.
Reception Look
Taja Abitbol shared this pic of herself with the bride at the reception.
On the Mic
Luis and Teresa talking to their guests.
Reception Fun
Loni poses with the newlyweds.
Giudice Sisters
Teresa's daughters and bridesmaids Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana Giudice film a TikTok dance.
Real Housewives Unite
The Real Housewives of New York City's Dorina Medley poses with bridesmaid and Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jennifer Aydin.
Jennifer Aydin
Reporting for bridesmaid duty!
Audriana Giudice
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star's youngest daughter, 12, poses for a mirror selfie.
Mother & Daughter
Audriana Giudice shares a selfie with her mom.
Teresa's girls
Teresa's daughters and bridesmaids Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana Giudice pose for a pic.
Wedding Party
Teresa and Louie pose with the wedding party, including all of their children.
All Together Now
Loni grabs a snapshot with RHOA's Kenya Moore and Phaedra Parks and a few of the evening's entertainers.
Pure Bliss
The happy couple steals a minute alone.
Wedding Prep
The bride gets ready for her big day. "Love makes you beautiful @teresagiudice," wrote her co-star Jennifer Aydin. "#Congratulations! #LouResa!!"
Housewives Crossover
RHOA meets RHODubai.
Group Shot
Teresa and her daughter pose with fellow Housewives.
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