'Die-Hard' Bravo Fan SneaksHousewives-References into Wedding Blessing: 'May It Always Be Turtle Time'

Mar. 15, 2025

Erika and Jake Malone.Photo:Lauren Dobish

Lauren Dobish

Erika and her husband Jake got married on Sept. 6, at Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port, Mass. — and ensured their passion for reality television made its way into the ceremony.

“We love to watch Bravo together. Ever since we started dating, I got Jake into theReal Housewives of New Jersey,” Erika tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview. “We go toBravo Contogether every year and make a little trip out of it. Jake actually has more fun than me meeting the housewives' husbands and taking photos.”

She adds: “Our officiant wanted to incorporate Bravo because it’s such a huge part of our lives and she came up with this ‘Bravo Blessing’ with all housewife quotes from different franchises.”

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The officiant then leads guests in a blessing sprinkled with references from the couple’s favorite show.

“May your family be thick as thieves, and take each other ‘til the end,” the officiant says, referencingReal Housewives of New Jersey(the bride’s favorite of all the franchises, she tells PEOPLE).

She continues: “May you both always be gone-with-the-wind fabulous,” a nod toReal Housewives of Atlantastar Kenya Moore, who coined the phrase in a 2012 episode and later recorded it as a single.

Erika and Jake Malone.Lauren Dobish

“May it always be turtle time,” the officiant continues, in a reference to HousewifeRamona Singer’s favored catchphrase, and, “May you have glam wherever you go,” a nod to theReal Housewives of Salt Lake Citycast.

“And now, and forever, may you watch what happens live,” the officiant says in closing the blessing.

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“I have been obsessed with Bravo for many years and being able to share my passion with my husband is a dream come true,” Erika tells PEOPLE.

The only thing that could have made the moment even more special? If Andy Cohen himself had been on hand.

“If only @Andy Cohen was here to give us a Mazel!” Patnaude wrote on TikTok, before offering a thoughtful suggestion to his home network. “@Bravo sign me and my husband up to bartendWatch What Happens Live!”

source: people.com