Confirmed! The union of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, famously known as “The Golden Bachelor” couple, is now official. The couple, engaged in a memorable November finale, exchanged vows in a Thursday evening ceremony at La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif. The wedding, conducted by contestant Susan Noles, was broadcast live on ABC.
Gerry Turner
In her vows, the 70-year-old bride, Nist, expressed the shared deep love of family and the eagerness to share it with a broader circle. Promising to be Turner’s calm in a storm and to provide comfort and laughter, she emphasized the commitment to enjoy life together. Turner, the 72-year-old groom, teary-eyed, acknowledged the significance of their journey, attributing their union to the hand of God and the winds of fate. He praised Nist for making him a better person and celebrated her strength and authenticity.
Noles, who officiated the ceremony, humorously recounted her own memorable introduction to Turner, setting a light tone for the event. She reflected on witnessing the couple’s deep love and remarked on the unexpected joy of officiating a ceremony for two people who had fallen deeply in love.
The wedding procession was a family affair, with Nist’s son escorting her down the aisle, grandsons serving as junior groomsmen and the ring bearer, and her daughter and daughter-in-law taking on significant roles. Turner’s family, including daughters, granddaughters, and son-in-law, also played key parts in the ceremony.
Notable attendees from “The Golden Bachelor” and Bachelor Nation added to the celebration. The joyous occasion saw Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell getting engaged on the red carpet, ahead of the televised wedding ceremony.
While the couple has been together for just four months, they decided not to delay their nuptials and opted to share their intimate wedding experience with the viewers, considering the impact of the show on the audience. The event was attended by various Bachelor Nation personalities, creating a memorable celebration of love and commitment.
