Katie Gaudreau, the sister of former NHL stars Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, has officially married her longtime partner, Devin Joyce, after a nearly year-long delay caused by the heartbreaking loss of her two beloved brothers.
The private wedding, held this past weekend at a vineyard in upstate New York, was attended by close family and friends and served as a celebration of love, remembering, and healing. Katie and Devin had intended to marry in the summer of 2024, but the event was postponed due to the unexpected and untimely deaths of Johnny and Matthew last year, who died within months of each other due to unconnected causes.
Johnny and Matthew, both former NHL players, were well-known not only for their hockey skills but also for their modesty, bright personalities, and strong family bonds. Their absence was felt strongly at the wedding, but Katie and Devin ensured that their legacy was honored throughout the day.
Katie wore a pendant on her bouquet with the initials “J & M” as an emotional homage, and the wedding decor included both brothers’ favorite flowers—white lilies for Johnny and blue hydrangeas for Matthew. During the ceremony, there was a minute of silence before a delicate instrumental performance of Fields of Gold, one of the brothers’ childhood favorites.
Friends of the Gaudreau family characterized the day as “incredibly touching,” with one attendee noting that “there wasn’t a dry eye in the room during the tribute.” But there was also so much joy—Katie and Devin deserved this beautiful moment.”
Devin, a high school sweetheart and former collegiate lacrosse player, gave a moving promise that addressed themes of endurance, grief, and steadfast love. “You never stopped shining, even in the darkest moments,” he said to Katie at the altar. “And today, we walk forward—together, stronger, carrying their love in our hearts.”
Following the ceremony, the couple had a small celebration with laughter, dancing, and toasts honoring the past while looking ahead to the future.
Katie and Devin begin their new chapter together, surrounded by the undying love of family, friends, and the spirit of her brothers. Their union stands as a tribute to strength, healing, and the power of love to overcome even the most profound sadness.