"Lot of anxiety": Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's sister opens up about ‘anxiety' and heartbreak as she finally gets married after the tragic loss of both brothers
Nearly a year after the tragic loss of her beloved brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, Katie Gaudreau found a way to turn heartbreak into a tribute of love, resilience, and memory.
On July 11, she finally walked down the aisle to marry her longtime partner, Devin Joyce — a moment that had once been filled with anticipation but became a symbol of strength following unimaginable grief.
Katie Gaudreau walks down the aisle after postponing wedding due to brothers' deaths
Originally planned for August 30, 2024, the wedding was postponed after the sudden death of Johnny and Matthew, who were struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while cycling in their New Jersey hometown. Both brothers were slated to be groomsmen.
Their loss devastated not only their family but also the hockey community — Johnny had been a standout for the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Matthew built his career across leagues including Boston College, the AHL, and ECHL.
Despite the overwhelming sorrow, Katie and Devin, who first met in high school and got engaged in May 2023, chose to embrace love and healing. '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,' Katie told People.
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Her wedding became a poignant blend of celebration and remembrance. From her veil stitched with personal messages in her brothers' handwriting — 'Love you — Matty' and 'Love ya — John' — to socks worn by groomsmen bearing Johnny and Matthew's jersey numbers (13 and 21), every detail was intentional. A moving video montage of the brothers' joyful moments played during the reception to the tune of 'Mr. Brightside,' a favorite of Katie's.
Planning the ceremony wasn't easy. Katie admitted that the venue had to be changed to a more comforting environment. '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. I was having a lot of anxiety about everyone leaving the venue after the reception and something happening, so I wanted a space where we would all be together.
' she said, reflecting on her fears of being separated from loved ones again.
Her bouquet, too, told a story — arranged with 21 standard roses and 13 spray rose blooms in honor of the Gaudreau brothers' hockey numbers. Even her father, Guy Gaudreau, and Devin wore suits lined with photos of Johnny and Matthew — keeping their presence tangible in the most meaningful way.
'It's hard to put into words how much has shifted and how much I've carried in my heart since last August,' Katie shared. But through sorrow, she created a wedding day that radiated the very love her brothers once shared: 'Their love didn't leave.'
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