Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 13, 2025 · Entertainment

From Heartbreak to Hope: Katie Gaudreau's Emotional Wedding Journey

Katie Gaudreau, the sister of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, tied the knot this weekend

TRAGEDY TURNED TRIUMPH: KATIE GAUDREAU EXCHANGES VOWS WITH HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART DEVIN JOYCE IN EMOTIONAL CEREMONY

In a heartwarming turn of events, Katie Gaudreau, the former fiancée of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, has finally tied the knot with her high school sweetheart Devin Joyce in a stunning ceremony. The couple's special day was a far cry from the tragedy that struck just 11 months ago when Katie was set to say "I do" for the first time.

As you may recall, August brought devastating news when Johnny and his brother Matthew were tragically killed in a bike accident, mere hours before Katie was supposed to walk down the aisle. The brothers were set to serve as groomsmen on Katie's big day, but fate had other plans.

Her wedding was postponed eleven months after her brothers' untimely deaths last August

Fast-forward to today, and Katie has finally found happiness again, exchanging vows with Devin at St. Mary's Church in Gloucester City, New Jersey. The emotional ceremony marked a new chapter for the loving couple, who have been inseparable since high school.

"It's hard to put into words how much has shifted and how much I've carried in my heart since last August," Katie exclusively revealed to TheScholarlyNote.com. "I remember the way John and Matty lit up – how genuinely happy they were to celebrate Devin and me. Their joy was radiant, effortless, and contagious."

As Katie reflected on the past year, she admitted that she's been struggling to come to terms with her new reality without her brothers by her side. "And I know, deep in my heart, that they would have wanted us to feel love – not just their love – but all of it: the kind that surrounds us, uplifts us, and reminds us that we are not alone in any of this," she shared.

Katie and her husband, Devin Joyce, exchanged vows in New Jersey on Saturday

The couple's special day was attended by loved ones, including friends from the hockey community. Devin, who has been Katie's rock throughout this difficult time, told TheScholarlyNote.com, "We knew this wedding would be completely different from what we planned last year – we're missing two of the most important people who should be here with us. It wouldn't be the same, but it would still be a celebration of love – ours and theirs."

Katie revealed that she had initially planned to host the reception at The Lucy in Philadelphia, but after re-scheduling due to her brothers' untimely deaths, she knew she needed something different. "The Lucy was never going to be what my dream wedding was because I was missing two essential pieces of our day," she shared.

Instead, the couple chose The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia, which offered an attached hotel for their guests. Katie explained that this decision was crucial for her, as it allowed everyone to stay together and celebrate late into the night. "I wanted a space where we could all be together the night before – somewhere we could sleep over, wake up together, and just be, without having to leave or be separated," she said.

The couple then went to Philadelphia for a reception to celebrate their union

In a heartwarming display of community support, over a dozen vendors donated their services for the ceremony and reception out of the kindness of their hearts. "This past year has brought the kind of grief that changes you. Many days, the ache of missing them was so deep, it felt hard to breathe," Katie shared. "But alongside that pain, there has also been immense and unwavering love."

Katie went on to express her gratitude for the outpouring of support she and Devin have received from their friends, family, and fans across the country and around the world. "It's impossible to describe what it means to feel that kind of support when your world has been shattered. But we felt it. And we still do," she said. "Our family will carry that love with us forever."

As Katie and Devin begin their new life together, they're doing so with a deep sense of gratitude and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Katie admitted to having anxiety about her ceremony relating to the tragedy from last summer