Snooki's Wedding: Vinnie's Absence Explained

Nicole Snooki Polizzi and Jionni LaValle got married in 2014, and most of the Jersey Shore cast were invited to the wedding. However, Vinny Guadagnino was notably not invited. Vinny and Snooki had a history, having hooked up on the show, and Vinny believed that this was the reason for his absence from the wedding. Snooki, however, denied this, saying that it was Vinny's jokes about their past hookups that offended her and led to her decision.

Vinny joked about hooking up with Snooki

Vinny Guadagnino and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi hooked up before she married Jionni LaValle. In an interview with Life & Style in 2017, Vinny said he believed he wasn't invited to Snooki's wedding because of their history. He added that it was Snooki's decision for him not to attend, and Jionni didn't make the decision himself.

Snooki had previously mentioned that she disapproved of Vinny joking about their past hookups. This may have also impacted her decision regarding his wedding invitation. "That was kind of our little falling out," Snooki told Life & Style in 2018. "That's why I kind of stopped talking to him for a little while. Just because I get it, it was in the past, whatever — but to use me for comic relief? Like, knowing that it's not cool to talk about that anymore, you know, when I'm married — that's just not really something a friend would do, you know?"

Vinny also talked about his jokes regarding their past flings. "I would tell stories about hooking up with her," he told Life & Style. "This is my life and I'm going to tell it. That's what people want to know."

Snooki and Jionni decided that no former lovers would be at the wedding

Snooki and Jionni got married in 2014, and most Jersey Shore cast members were invited to the wedding. However, Vinny did not receive an invite. He believed it was because of their past hookups. He told Life & Style in 2017:

> "I think [I wasn’t invited] because we hooked up to some capacity in the past," [...] "Maybe it wouldn’t have been the best for me to [go].”

Vinny added that it was Snooki's decision for him not to attend, and Jionni didn't make the decision himself. However, Snooki denied this, saying that Vinny's absence had nothing to do with their intimate relationship. Instead, she was apparently offended by Vinny's thoughtless words.

Snooki and Vinny's falling out was also due to Vinny's jokes about their past hookups. He would tell stories about it during his comedy routines and on podcasts. Snooki told Life & Style in 2018:

> “That was kind of our little falling out,” [...] “That’s why I kind of stopped talking to him for a little while. Just because I get it, it was in the past, whatever — but to use me for comic relief? Like, knowing that it’s not cool to talk about that anymore, you know, when I’m married — that’s just not really something a friend would do, you know?”

Vinny, however, didn't see an issue with his jokes, saying:

> "I would tell stories about hooking up with her," [...] "This is my life and I’m going to tell it. That’s what people want to know."

Snooki and Vinny had a falling out

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Vinny Guadagnino had a falling out due to Vinny's jokes about their past hookups. Snooki and Vinny hooked up while she was dating another man, and after they stopped, Vinny continued to pursue Snooki during a rough patch with her now-husband, Jionni LaValle.

In an interview with Life & Style, Vinny said he believed he wasn't invited to Snooki's wedding because of their history, stating:

> "I think [I wasn’t invited] because we hooked up to some capacity in the past...Maybe it wouldn’t have been the best for me to [go]."

Vinny also told Life & Style that he would tell stories about hooking up with Snooki during his comedy routines and on podcasts, saying:

> "I would tell stories about hooking up with her. This is my life and I’m going to tell it. That’s what people want to know."

Snooki was not happy with Vinny's decision to use their past relationship as material for his comedy. She told Life & Style in 2018:

> "That was kind of our little falling out...That’s why I kind of stopped talking to him for a little while. Just because I get it, it was in the past, whatever — but to use me for comic relief? Like, knowing that it’s not cool to talk about that anymore, you know, when I’m married — that’s just not really something a friend would do, you know?"

Snooki and Vinny's falling out also seems to have been influenced by Vinny's behaviour while the two were filming together. During an episode of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation", Snooki accused Vinny of "trying to ruin" her marriage. In the episode, a drunk Vinny danced with Snooki and initiated a conversation about their "boundaries". Snooki felt that Vinny was emulating grinding and that he knew he would get a reaction from her, especially as he was drunk.

Despite the falling out, Snooki and Vinny appear to have reconciled. In 2018, Snooki said that she and Vinny were "over it" after talking it out.

Snooki wanted to protect her marriage

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Vinny Guadagnino hooked up in the past. In an interview, Vinny revealed that he was not invited to Snooki's wedding to Jionni LaValle because of their history. He believed that Snooki did not want him there because of their past hookups.

Snooki avoided Vinny at all costs to protect herself and her marriage. She also did not invite Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino to her wedding. Snooki and Mike had a major falling out due to his drug use and a rumour that they hooked up.

Snooki and Vinny's relationship soured when Vinny started using their hookup as material for his comedy shows. He made jokes about Snooki's firstborn being his child. Snooki disapproved of Vinny joking about their past hookups and this impacted her decision regarding his wedding invitation. She felt that Vinny was using their friendship for "comic relief" and that it was not something a friend would do.

Snooki wanted to set clear boundaries with Vinny to protect her marriage. She wanted to ensure that her relationship with Jionni remained strong and that there was no confusion or tension caused by Vinny's presence. By not inviting Vinny to the wedding, Snooki was able to create a safe and respectful space for herself and her partner.

Vinny didn't respect Snooki and her husband

Vinny Guadagnino and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi had a history of hookups before Snooki married Jionni LaValle in 2014. While the two had seemingly reconciled, Vinny went on to tell stories about hooking up with Snooki during his stand-up comedy shows and on podcasts. Snooki, now married, was offended by Vinny's jokes and thought it showed a lack of respect for her and her husband.

In an interview with Life & Style in 2017, Vinny said:

> "I think [I wasn't invited] because we hooked up to some capacity in the past...Maybe it wouldn't have been the best for me to [go]. I think it was just because of me doing comedy and going on [a] podcast and going up on stage. I would tell stories about hooking up with her. This is my life and I'm going to tell it. That's what people want to know."

Snooki, however, denied that their past hookups were the reason for not inviting Vinny. In an appearance on "The Wendy Williams Show" in 2014, she claimed that it was Vinny's thoughtless words that offended her and led to his absence from her wedding.

Snooki and Vinny's relationship took a turn for the worse during the first season of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation." Snooki avoided Vinny at all costs to protect herself and her marriage. One incident that caused tension between the two involved Vinny drunkenly dancing on Snooki and initiating a conversation about their "boundaries." This incident became a major storyline on the show, with Snooki being accused of overreacting by some viewers.

Ultimately, it seems that Vinny's jokes about his past hookups with Snooki, as well as his lack of respect for her and her husband, led to his exclusion from the wedding. Snooki drew a hard boundary between herself and Vinny, prioritizing her marriage and family over their friendship.

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