Gerry Turner has found the love of his life. Well, that is enough to make a headline. However, when it comes to Turner, we cannot expect a low key news. Moreover, as sources report, the couple have been busy preparing for their weddings following the grand event.
Incidentally, let me remind you that he is the winner of ABC’s first season of The Golden Bachelor. The marriage was telecasted as a live event on ABC, in the presence of former Bachelor Nation couples and contestants at the California desert nuptials.
Who is Theresa Nist?
Theresa Nist, recently married to Gerry, radiated elegance in a Badgley Mishka gown during their wedding in Palm Springs, Calif. The 70-year-old New Jersey grandmother looked ethereal in the off-the-shoulder mermaid dress, escorted down the aisle by her son, Tommy, in the “Golden Wedding” special. The gown showcased a plunging neckline and a graceful tulle train, completing the bride’s stunning wedding day look.
About The Telecast
The two-hour special, hosted by Jesse Palmer, carried the ambience of an awards telecast. Bachelorette star Charity Lawson and Golden Bachelor contestant Kathy Swartz played the roles of “Gold Carpet” correspondents at the La Quinta Resort & Club outside of Palm Springs. Swartz conducted interviews with attendees, including Turner’s daughters and fellow contestant Leslie Fhima, the runner-up who experienced heartbreak on national television when the Golden Bachelor chose Nist instead.
Turner became emotional as Nist entered the aisle in her designer gown. The ceremony was officiated by the lively Susan Noles, a contender for Turner’s affection on The Golden Bachelor.
Details Of The Event
The special began with Turner and Nist celebrating Christmas with their families, recalling their first meeting over a milkshake and the amusing story of registering for wedding gifts on Amazon. Arriving at the resort, a wedding planner efficiently handled china and flower choices. Excited about the elaborate arrangements, Nist tried on her first wedding gown in 51 years at a Badgely Mischka boutique, where the designers were present. During the pre-wedding party, Brayden Bowers from Bachelor Nation proposed to Christina Mandrell, leading to a lighthearted moment about manicures and the engagement ring.
Everything in the special seemed unintrusive and unexploitative until ABC made an unusual choice—some Golden bachelorettes celebrated with Nist by posing for boudoir photos. Following this, a quartet of Chippendales dancers performed and even gave the bride a lap dance, adding an unexpected twist. Despite the special starting at 8 p.m. ET, the actual ceremony did not commence until an hour and 15 minutes later.
Final Words
The Golden Bachelor wedding isn’t a first in Bachelor’s history. The inaugural Bachelorette, Trista Rehn, was the first to have this honour when she married Ryan Sutter in 2003. Evan Bass and Carly Waddell were the most recent couple to follow suit in 2017, although they have since divorced.
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