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WARDROBE MALFUNCTION: 'The Golden Wedding' fans empathize with Theresa Nist after bride's strap break mid-vows

During her vows to Gerry Turner, Theresa Nist had an embarrassing wedding dress wardrobe malfunction at 'The Golden Wedding'

PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA: Theresa Nist, star of 'The Golden Bachelor,' suffered a wardrobe malfunction during her wedding. Gerry Turner and his new wife Theresa were married on a live broadcast of 'The Golden Bachelor' on January 4, and viewers couldn't help but sympathize with the bride's straps breaking mid-ceremony.

The bride looked stunning in a pure white mermaid gown with a lovely design. The "traditional and modern" Badgley Mischka gown glistened in the light of the ceremony and the cameras.

She donned a big white veil that covered her arms and the full back of her gown. It was still see-through enough to show off her sweetheart neckline and off-the-shoulder straps on both arms.

Fans noticed that the strap on her right arm, facing the audience, was no longer linked to the front of her garment during the couple's vows. Fortunately, the strap on Theresa's dress was reattached during a commercial break, and she was ready for the reception.

Bachelor Nation was quick to spot the wardrobe malfunction, and many felt sorry for the reality star. On X, one user wrote, "First Theresa’s dress rips then the ring box breaks."

Another user chimed in, "say a prayer for Theresa's wardrobe stylists. They're probably freaking out right now. A broken wedding dress on live tv has gotta be a stylists' literal worst nightmare."

One user asked, "Did Theresa’s strap break on her dress?" A fourth user noted, "You mean to tell me that we went to commercials and no one attempt to fix Theresa’s broken sleeve on her dress during that break?!!" 

Some people tweeted, "Someone fix her wedding dress strap!!!" "did Theresa’s strap break?? someone get the safety pins asap," wrote another. 

What did Gerry Turner wear to 'The Golden Wedding'?

Gerry kept things simple. 'The Golden Bachelor' chose the usual way for his second shot at love and second journey down the aisle.

To profess his vows to Theresa, the winner of his final rose on the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor,' he wore a sleek black tux.

"We talked one night, and we came to the conclusion that a black tux would look a little more formal," Gerry told PEOPLE of his decision to wear a black tux to the wedding. "And that's where I'm going, the black tux."

Who officiated 'The Golden Wedding'?

Meet the officiant, Susan Noles.

Her "girl's girl" spirit peaked when she said she would preside over the event.

"I guess the secret is out! I'm officiating THE GOLDEN WEDDING and I'm just beyond excited!" she posted on Instagram.

Where was 'The Golden Wedding' filmed?

On January 4, 2024, Gerry and Theresa married on the wedding special 'The Golden Wedding,' which aired on 'The Golden Bachelor'. The ceremony took place at the La Quinta Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, where previous seasons of 'The Bachelorette' were recorded.

'The Golden Wedding' airing live on ABC on January 4 at 8 pm ET