Dolores Catania Joins Bridal Shower Celebration for Her Ex-Husband Frank's Fiancée

Dolores Catania celebrated ex-husband Frank Catania's engagement to Brittany Mattessich by attending her bridal shower. The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star shared photos from the event on Instagram, posing with Mattessich at The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ. Dolores wore a long-sleeved, floral Elliatt dress for the occasion and stood next to Mattessich and Frank with a smile. Meanwhile, the bride-to-be looked stunning in a strapless white dress with a high slit, paired with a chunky pearl statement necklace. She also posted snaps with Frank's daughter Gabby Catania and another with her mom Valerie Spagnola. "Had a blast showering the gorgeous bride-to-be! So pumped for these two @frank." "Catania. SR & @missbrittyann 🤍," Dolores captioned her post on Monday.

Dolores' "RHONJ" co-stars Melissa Gorga and Rachel Fuda also attended the bridal shower and shared their own pictures with Mattessich. They all took multiple pictures together and even posed for a 360 slow motion video. Excited for @frank.catania! Congrats to sr & @missbrittyann on their upcoming wedding! #wedding #rhonj. Happy Shower Day to the bride-to-be! 👰🏼✨ Can't wait to witness your love story unfold 🤍.

"Mattessich shared a photo dump on her Instagram page, showcasing the beautiful details of her Bridal Shower. The tables featured stunning flower centerpieces, custom doughnuts, cake pops, white chocolate covered strawberries, and a gold balloon arch in the shape of a ring. She expressed immense gratitude to her vendors for making her dream come true. It was an amazing and unforgettable time for her."

Frank and Mattessich got engaged in October 2023 after dating for a year. They had been friends for over a decade. After their announcement, Dolores expressed her support on Instagram, sharing a photo of the couple with the caption "Congratulations on the engagement! All you need is love and that ring, wow! ❤️🤩" Dolores and Frank were previously married from 1994 to 1998 but have remained friends while co-parenting their children, Gabby, 28, and Frankie Jr. Dolores has been dating her Irish boyfriend Paul "Paulie" Connell since early 2022.