THERESA NIST, GERRY TURNER - THE GOLDEN WEDDING.Photo:Disney/John & Joseph Photography
Disney/John & Joseph Photography
Gerry TurnerandTheresa Nistareofficially husband and wife, and Thursday’s liveGolden Weddingwas full of laughs, tears and some hilarious unseen moments.
As the night kicked off several of Gerry, 72, and Theresa’s family members — including their kids and grandkids — excitedly greeted theBachelorNation guests, and many of them seemed starstruck at the familiar faces they were meeting in person for the first time.
The ceremony began around an hour into the live program, at roughly 6:15 p.m. PT, and as preparations began for the bride and groom to arrive,Bachelor in ParadisealumsDean Unglert and Caelynn Miller-Keyeswere posing together on the altar for photos.
DEAN UNGLERT, CAELYNN MILLER-KEYES - THE GOLDEN WEDDING.James Clark/Disney via Getty
James Clark/Disney via Getty
Bachelor Joey Graziadei at the Golden Wedding.James Clark/disney
James Clark/disney
When it was time for Theresa, 70, to make her way to the altar, Susan told the audience to stand up in preparation for the bride, only to take it back and say, “Not yet!” The guests erupted in laughter at the fan-favorite contestant’s commentary.
Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner on the altar with officiant Susan Noles at the Golden Wedding.John & Joseph Photography/disney
John & Joseph Photography/disney
Once Gerry and Theresa hadshared their vows, which they wrote themselves, they said “I do,” and formerBachelorettestars Kaitlyn and Rachel, who were seated together, turned to each other and shared a look of love for the happy couple.
Once the cameras were rolling again, Theresa did a bouquet toss — which she’d previouslytold PEOPLE was a must-do itemon her list for the day — which brought many of theGolden Bachelorladies into the fold, as well as Rachel and former BacheloretteMichelle Young, who made her public debut withher boyfriend Jack Leiusat Thursday’s nuptials.
Ben Higgins, Leslie Fhima and Kathy Swartz at the Golden Wedding.James Clark/disney
The bride and groom were also all over the dance floor at the reception, greeting their excited guests and reconnecting with some old friends. Both Gerry and Theresa shared a private moment with Leslie andFaith Martin, another finalist who has become one of Theresa’s close friends. Faith was in attendance at the bride’s smallbachelorette party, which featured a boudoir photoshoot and a surprise visit from a few Chippendales dancers from Las Vegas.
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source: people.com
