Inside RHONJ’s Frankie Catania Jr. and Nicole Perricho’s Love Story – Everything You Need to Know

There’s a new engaged couple in the Real Housewives universe to congratulate. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania and Frankie Catania Sr.’s son, Frank Catania Jr., is engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Nicole Perricho.

On February 22nd, The Traitors Season 3 star was at her son’s major life moment as he got down on one knee and popped the question at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Dolores posted numerous photos of the special day, including a surprise engagement party for the couple. Frankie Jr. has been with his now fiancée since 2023, but she has not been featured on the Bravo show.

So, who is Frankie Jr.’s soon-to-be wife, who Dolores called the “Lip Boss of New Jersey?”

Who Is RHONJ’s Frankie Catania Jr.’s Fiancée Nicole Perricho?

Frankie Catania Jr. Proposed To His Long-Term Girlfriend At St. Patrick’s Cathedral In New York City

Frankie Catania Jr. is officially off the market after he proposed to his girlfriend, Nicole Perricho, on February 22nd. While Frankie Jr. has made several appearances on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Nicole has not, but it’s easy to see why Frankie has fallen head over heels with his long-term girlfriend, who has both beauty and brains.

Nicole hails from Monroe, New Jersey, where she works as a senior injector at Dr. Lombardi’s Lips & IV Bar, which is an extension of the Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. A post introducing Nicole on the lipsandivs Instagram page shared more insight on her schooling and experience.

“Meet Nicole Perricho, a Monroe, NJ native with a heart dedicated to nursing and aesthetics. Graduating from Chamberlain University in 2018, she began her journey at Dr. Lombardi’s Eatontown office as an assistant, evolving into a seasoned Senior Injector over her remarkable 7-year tenure.”

“Nicole’s artistic eye crafts customized treatments, delivering naturally beautiful results. Beyond injecting, she passionately assists in post-operative care, embodying her philosophy of “education through experience.”

Additionally, the post shared that Nicole “delves into facial anatomy mastery at conferences” when she isn’t working, enjoys spending time with her family, and is an animal lover. On her personal Instagram page, Nicole shares her work as an injector with before and after photos of her clients. Her role includes doing fillers for the face and botox.

Dolores Catania Clarified That Her Son Did Not Get Married

“Here’s to forever, Frankie and Nicole!” Dolores Catania Wrote In An Instagram Post

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Dolores Catania was present when her son proposed to Nicole. She shared several images on her Instagram of the special day that included a photo of Frankie Jr. down on one knee and popping the question in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Other photos showed the couple’s surprise engagement party that included a “Mrs Catania” bag with a “Bride” eye mask for Nicole, a bouquet of white roses and Dolores hugging her soon-to-be daughter-in-law.

Dolores touchingly captioned her images, “Can’t find the words to depict how much joy we are all feeling since yesterday. My little Frankie, with a heart full of love and a lifetime of memories ahead of him, proposed to his amazing girlfriend Nicole and we couldn’t be happier!!”

However, several fans believed that Frankie Jr. and Nicole had already married as photos showed them standing inside the church and next to a priest. Speaking on the Two Ts In A Pod podcast, Dolores clarified that her son had a church service held for the couple’s engagement. It was a dedication to his grandmother, Dolores’ mother.

“He wanted [Perricho’s] family and my mom to know that he is going to carry on the faith. And have a mass for her and surprise her. To know what an important thing it was for him and his life. And to know, it will be apart of his family in the future,” the star shared.

The Traitors star also tagged all the companies that worked their magic to make Frankie Jr. and Nicole’s engagement possible, including John Anthong Jewelers, where Frankie Jr. had Nicole’s ring made. The jewelry company also posted videos of the stunning ring, which featured a massive oval diamond in the center with smaller diamonds circling the band.

Nicole commented on the Instagram post, “I love it so much!!! Thank you for making the most perfect ring ❤️.” Dolores, who surely had a hand in helping her son choose a ring, also commented on the post, “She is a very happy girl.”

Dolores also tagged the designers of the stunning cake that was created for the newly engaged couple. The white, two-tiered cake is known as a geode cake, which mimics natural formations of rock and stone. The cake was made by Moretti Bakery, located in Staten Island, New York.

Frankie Catania Jr. And Nicole Perricho Live Together

Dolores Spilled On Her Son’s Living Arrangements

As Frankie Jr. and Nicole are making plans for what will definitely be an epic Real Housewives wedding, they have already passed another major milestone—actually living together.

“Frankie moved in with his girlfriend,” Dolores told The Daily Dish in December 2024. “So now Gabby [Catania] lives there with her six dogs and herself,” Dolores said of her son and daughter.

In the same interview, Dolores also spilled on her relationship with her son’s new fiancée, and they appear to be really close. In fact, both families traveled to Portugal together. Dolores also shared photos of their time together in Portugal on Instagram, which included hanging out with Nicole’s family and exploring a church.

“We went to Portugal, we met the family in Portugal. Her family’s beautiful. She’s the nicest girl. She gets along with Gabby so well,” Dolores shared.

The reality TV star also called Nicole the “Lip Boss of New Jersey on Instagram.” She added, “She does injectables. They are beautiful.”

We’re sure Dolores gets the family discount now that Nicole will be part of the Catania family soon!