Who's attending ‘The Golden Wedding’? Families and fellow co-stars set to grace Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s big day
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist are gearing up to tie the knot, and their upcoming "big day" is expected to draw the attendance of numerous notable personalities.
'The Golden Wedding' couple is set to exchange vows in a televised ceremony scheduled to air on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 8 pm ET on ABC.
As per a promotional invitation, “You are cordially invited” to attend the highly anticipated wedding through the small screen.
Jesse Palmer who served as the host of ABC's show 'The Golden Bachelor' has disclosed that the families of the bride and groom will be present with them on their special day, as per Forbes.
On Theresa's side, her son Tommy, son-in-law Matt, daughter Jen Woolston, daughter-in-law Amanda, and her six grandkids Leo, Dempsey, Henry, Brandon, Brody, and Braxton will attend the wedding.
Theresa‘s daughter Jen will be her maid of honor.
On Gerry's side, his two daughters Angie and Jenna, his son-in-law Rob, and his granddaughters Payton and Charlee will be there for him on the big day.
Gerry's son-in-law Rob will be his best man.
Along with this, “all the Golden Women are going to be there.”
All 21 of Nist's former fellow contestants, including Leslie Fhima who thought she would be marrying Turner, will be present to witness their wedding vows.
The ladies who took part in 'The Golden Bachelor' are as follows: Faith Martin, Ellen Goltzer, Sandra Mason, Susan Notes, April Kirkwood, Kathy Swarts, Nancy Hulkover, Christina Kempton, Joan Vassos, Edith Aguirre, Jeanie Howard, Peggie Dercole, Natascha Hardee, Marina Perera, Anna Zalk, Maria Trice, Pamela Burns, Patty James, Renee Halverson-Wright and Sylvia Robledo.
As per Just Jared, the other guests set to attend 'The Golden Wedding' include Trista Sutter, Ryan Sutter, Desiree Siegfried, Chris Siegfried, Jason and Molly Mesnick, Wells Adams, and Ben Higgins.
When did ‘The Golden Wedding’ couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist get engaged?
Gerry and Theresa got engaged at the end of the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor.'
In November 2023, Turner got down on one knee and popped the big question to Nist.
And now, the viewers will get a golden chance to witness the pair's wedding.
Soon after getting engaged on television, Turner stated that he and his 70-year-old ladylove wouldn't waste any time and get married soon.
Gerry was previously married to his late wife Toni Turner.
On the other hand, when we shed some light on Nist's personal life, prior to this, she was hitched to William "Bill" Nist.
What to expect from ‘The Golden Wedding’?
A press release about the event has revealed very few details about 'The Golden Wedding.' It states, "After lifetimes of love and loss and a whirlwind journey on The Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist will walk down the aisle to begin their next chapter, happily ever after.”
'The Golden Wedding' special will be hosted by Jesse Palmer who also fulfilled the hosting duties for the first season of the senior love-match series.
After getting married, Gerry and Nist plan to depart for their honeymoon.
During the grand finale of the show, Palmer disclosed that the pair would be heading on a romantic trip to Italy.
At that point in time, after hearing the piece of good news, Turner said, “We can use that as our honeymoon trip!”
How to watch ‘The Golden Wedding’?
Mark your calendars for January 4, 2024, as 'The Golden Wedding' extravaganza takes center stage.
Witness Turner and Nist saying "I Do" in a lavish ceremony airing on ABC at 8 pm ET.
In addition to this, the fans of the popular 'Bachelor' franchise can also watch the wedding on Hulu, just a day after its television broadcast.
'The Golden Wedding' will be broadcast on Thursday, January 4, 2024, on ABC at 8 pm ET.
