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Melissa Gorga Just Got a *Very* Luxe Birthday Gift from Some of Her RHONJ Castmates (PHOTOS)

The RHONJ cast member shared a look inside her special celebration with Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, and Jennifer Fessler.

By Cynthia Robinson

As you can see in the trailer above, we have much to look forward to with Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey

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While we wait for the season to drop (Sunday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, by the way), we continue to keep up with all the ladies, including Melissa Gorga, who recently had an early birthday celebration in New York City with a slew of friends and a gorgeous gift. Included in the mix were a few of Melissa's family members and several pals, including Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, and Jennifer Fessler

Inside Melissa Gorga's birthday celebration with Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, and Jennifer Fessler 

"OK! so my birthday is next week, but I had the best lunch today with my people!" Melissa captioned a series of photos shared to her Instagram on March 16. "[N]othing better to me [than] good friends mixed with a little family [...] And a random gorgeous dog," she wrote, highlighting the numerous friends in the photo and a fluffy Pomeranian dog she posed with in some of the snapshots. 

As previously mentioned, among Melissa's crew were Dolores, Margaret, and Jennifer. Dolores rocked a denim maxi skirt and a long-sleeved black top, while both Margaret and Jennifer wore patterned shirts and jeans. Melissa, for her part, a yellow-and-white-printed halter top, light-wash jeans, and a light white jacket draped over her shoulders.

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Elsewhere in her Instagram Stories, Melissa shared more details from the outing in the Big Apple, including a gorgeous quilted pink Chanel bag that the group presumably gifted her, and photos of cocktails from Dante, a restaurant in the West Village. 

Melissa Gorga of The Real Housewives of New Jersey posts her birthday drinks on her Instagram story.

"Happy early birthday to me!" Melissa wrote over her Story. "I have the best girlfriends [and] cousins in the world!" 

Melissa Gorga of The Real Housewives of New Jersey posts her Chanel birthday gift on her Instagram story.

Who Is the Cast for Season 14 of RHONJ?

In addition to Melissa, Dolores, Margaret, and Jennifer, who is rejoining the group as a friend, Teresa GiudiceJennifer AydinDanielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda are all returning to RHONJ for Season 14. Jackie Goldschneider is also returning as a friend. 

The cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey in front of a purple backdrop.

When does Season 14 of RHONJ premiere on Bravo?

Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey premiers on Sunday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will be available to stream next day on Peacock.

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