The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner's Wedding to Theresa Nist: Full Recap of the Couple's Live Nuptials

Mar. 15, 2025

Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner.Photo:Eric McCandless/disney

Eric McCandless/disney

Wedding bells rang forGolden BachelorGerry Turnerand his fiancéeTheresa Nist!

After getting engaged duringThe Golden Bachelorfinalein November, Gerry, 72, and Theresa, 70, decided to say “I do” inThe Golden Wedding, alive, televised specialthat aired Thursday on ABC.

In addition to Gerry and Theresa’s friends and family, members ofBachelorNation — includingWells Adams,Ben Higgins,JasonandMolly Mesnick,DesireeandChris Siegfried, andTristaandRyan Sutter— all attended at the Southern California nuptials. AndGolden BachelorcontestantSusan Noles officiated.

But before the couple tied the knot and the former rose collectors hit the dance floor, formerBacheloretteCharity LawsonandGolden BachelorcontestantKathy Swartshosted a “Gold Carpet” as guests arrived for the big day.

Theresa Changes into a Second Look for the ReceptionJanuary 05, 2024 02:53 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostFor the party that took place after the cameras stopped rolling, the bride changed out of her Badgley Mischka gown into another white frock featuring a sleek bandage-style silhouette and a sheer pleated skirt. Theresa toppedthe slinky dresswith a cropped, white feathered jacket.Molly Mesnick/InstagramRead more about what you didn’t see at The Golden Weddinghere.

Theresa Changes into a Second Look for the Reception

January 05, 2024 02:53 PM EST

For the party that took place after the cameras stopped rolling, the bride changed out of her Badgley Mischka gown into another white frock featuring a sleek bandage-style silhouette and a sheer pleated skirt. Theresa toppedthe slinky dresswith a cropped, white feathered jacket.

Molly Mesnick/Instagram

Read more about what you didn’t see at The Golden Weddinghere.

Gerry Closes Out the Night with Words of InspirationJanuary 04, 2024 10:12 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog Post"I have a whole new outlook on life because of this journey and because of this woman," Gerry said at the end of the special. “And I’d almost forgotten the really important advice: don’t stop believing!“From there, wedding cover band The Dan Band, which also appeared inThe Hangover, launched into a version of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'' to get the party started. Jesse toasted the camera with a glass of champagne before rushing home to his pregnant wife. TheGolden Bachelorcontestants continued grooving to aBruno Marsselection.Theresa shared a hug with contestantFaith Martinon the dance floor.Theresa Nist and Faith Martin at the Golden Wedding.Topher Gauk-Roger

Gerry Closes Out the Night with Words of Inspiration

January 04, 2024 10:12 PM EST

“I have a whole new outlook on life because of this journey and because of this woman,” Gerry said at the end of the special. “And I’d almost forgotten the really important advice: don’t stop believing!”

From there, wedding cover band The Dan Band, which also appeared inThe Hangover, launched into a version of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'' to get the party started. Jesse toasted the camera with a glass of champagne before rushing home to his pregnant wife. TheGolden Bachelorcontestants continued grooving to aBruno Marsselection.

Theresa shared a hug with contestantFaith Martinon the dance floor.

Theresa Nist and Faith Martin at the Golden Wedding.Topher Gauk-Roger

Topher Gauk-Roger

Gerry and Theresa’s Wedding Reception CommencesJanuary 04, 2024 10:09 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostJesse introduced Gerry and Theresa for the first time as husband and wife and shared that Theresa wanted to do her bouquet toss before the party got underway. Her fellowGolden Bachelorcontestants gathered towards the front of the crowd and multiple women launched themselves at the mix of white, ivory and pink flowers when Theresa shot them in the air.Ultimately, Kathy, Joan Vassos and Anna Zalk each walked away with a handful of flowers.

Gerry and Theresa’s Wedding Reception Commences

January 04, 2024 10:09 PM EST

Jesse introduced Gerry and Theresa for the first time as husband and wife and shared that Theresa wanted to do her bouquet toss before the party got underway. Her fellowGolden Bachelorcontestants gathered towards the front of the crowd and multiple women launched themselves at the mix of white, ivory and pink flowers when Theresa shot them in the air.

Ultimately, Kathy, Joan Vassos and Anna Zalk each walked away with a handful of flowers.

Charity Makes an Announcement About Her Own WeddingJanuary 04, 2024 10:05 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostCharity regrouped with Kathy after Gerry and Theresa said “I do,” and her fiancé Dotun joined, too, to share a “tidbit” about his future with theDancing with the Starsalum.“Me and this beautiful Charity Lawson here will be getting married in the fall of 2025,” an excited Dotun announced.

Charity Makes an Announcement About Her Own Wedding

January 04, 2024 10:05 PM EST

Charity regrouped with Kathy after Gerry and Theresa said “I do,” and her fiancé Dotun joined, too, to share a “tidbit” about his future with theDancing with the Starsalum.

“Me and this beautiful Charity Lawson here will be getting married in the fall of 2025,” an excited Dotun announced.

Susan Pronounces Gerry and Theresa Husband and WifeJanuary 04, 2024 10:01 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAfter Gerry and Theresa exchanged vows, Susan encouraged the couple to take in the moment.“Take a few seconds and look into each others' eyes,” Susan said to Gerry and Theresa at the altar. “Think about the happiness that you’re feeling in this place, in this moment, really let that feeling register in your heart and your mind.“They had a laugh when Susan asked Gerry and Theresa to imagine where their lives would be in 10 years before Susan made things official.“Now may you take on the world together with all your hopes and dreams,” she said before instructing Gerry to kiss his bride.Jen handed her mom her bouquet and Gerry took Theresa’s hand as they walked back down the aisle as husband and wife.Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner.abc

Susan Pronounces Gerry and Theresa Husband and Wife

January 04, 2024 10:01 PM EST

After Gerry and Theresa exchanged vows, Susan encouraged the couple to take in the moment.

“Take a few seconds and look into each others' eyes,” Susan said to Gerry and Theresa at the altar. “Think about the happiness that you’re feeling in this place, in this moment, really let that feeling register in your heart and your mind.”

They had a laugh when Susan asked Gerry and Theresa to imagine where their lives would be in 10 years before Susan made things official.

“Now may you take on the world together with all your hopes and dreams,” she said before instructing Gerry to kiss his bride.

Jen handed her mom her bouquet and Gerry took Theresa’s hand as they walked back down the aisle as husband and wife.

Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner.abc

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Gerry and Theresa Exchange Vows

January 04, 2024 09:54 PM EST

“Right at that moment, I started believing that there could be something between us,” Theresa, whose right strap broke off her wedding gown, told Gerry at the altar. “And I witnessed you being the most wonderful, kind, sensitive human being. Just a man of honor and integrity. And I grew to love you. And I do Gerry, I do love you.”

Theresa then looked forward to their lives together.

“We have that same deep love of family,” she said. “We have so much love to share and now so many more people to share it with. I promise to be your calm in a storm, to comfort you when you’re sad, to laugh with you when you’re happy and to stick with you throughout it all. But most of all, to have fun for the rest of the days that we have left on this earth, which could be another hour.”

Theresa Nist.abc

Next, Gerry shared his vows.

“I learned that you are the woman I can’t live without,” Gerry told Theresa. “I learned that you make me clam with the touch of your hand. I’ve learned that you make me laugh with the easy comfort of a long-lost friend. I’ve learned that you’re a strong and independent woman, and your strength gives me joy. I’ve learned that you make me a better person, a better man, because of your sensitivity and your soft voice. And so Theresa, I know I found a full partner to share all of life’s experiences that are thrown at us.”

Read more about Theresa’s gown accidentally snappinghere.

Theresa Nist’s ‘Golden Wedding’ gown.abc

The Daughters Give Speeches at the Ceremony

January 04, 2024 09:42 PM EST

Gerry’s daughters Angie and Jenny stepped up first to share some kind words about the couple.

“We’re just so proud of you for taking this journey in the first place,” Angie began. “You laid your heart out there, you were vulnerable and for that, we’re so incredibly proud.”

Jenny praised Theresa. “He found a fantastic woman that is beautiful inside and out to spend the rest of his life with,” Jenny said.

Then Theresa’s daughter Jen came to the podium.

“Mom, you found your person to go to Italy with. And Gerry, you’ve got your person to share a sunset with,” she said. “And you have the love and support of all your children and grandchildren. And Toni and my dad, I just know it. We’re beyond thrilled that you’ve brought us together as family.”

The Guests Rise for Theresa’s Grand Entrance — and Gerry’s Tears FlowJanuary 04, 2024 09:28 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostTheresa’s son Tommy walked her down the aisle, and as soon as Gerry saw her in her Badgley Mischka gown, he began to cry. After Tommy handed Theresa off to Gerry, her daughter Jen fixed Theresa’s gown and took her bouquet. Once settled at the altar, Susan welcomed everyone to the Golden Wedding: “For those of you that don’t know me, I just don’t know why!“Susan Noles (center) with Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner.abc

The Guests Rise for Theresa’s Grand Entrance — and Gerry’s Tears Flow

January 04, 2024 09:28 PM EST

Theresa’s son Tommy walked her down the aisle, and as soon as Gerry saw her in her Badgley Mischka gown, he began to cry. After Tommy handed Theresa off to Gerry, her daughter Jen fixed Theresa’s gown and took her bouquet. Once settled at the altar, Susan welcomed everyone to the Golden Wedding: “For those of you that don’t know me, I just don’t know why!”

Susan Noles (center) with Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner.abc

The Ceremony Starts at La QuintaJanuary 04, 2024 09:22 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostWith all of Theresa and Gerry’s friends and family in place — and resort guests peeking over to catch a glimpse — Gerry walked down the aisle to officiant Susan as an orchestra played classical music. Theresa’s grandsons, who served as junior groomsmen, followed, and then came the bridal party: Gerry’s two granddaughters Payton and Charlee, his daughters Angie and Jenny, his daughter-in-law Amanda and Theresa’s daughter Jen.

The Ceremony Starts at La Quinta

January 04, 2024 09:22 PM EST

With all of Theresa and Gerry’s friends and family in place — and resort guests peeking over to catch a glimpse — Gerry walked down the aisle to officiant Susan as an orchestra played classical music. Theresa’s grandsons, who served as junior groomsmen, followed, and then came the bridal party: Gerry’s two granddaughters Payton and Charlee, his daughters Angie and Jenny, his daughter-in-law Amanda and Theresa’s daughter Jen.

Sandra Mason Shows Off Her New ManJanuary 04, 2024 09:09 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostGolden Bachelorcontestant Sandra brought a date to the Golden Wedding, too: Chippendales dancerShyllon Melatti, who she met at Theresa’s bachelorette party.“This is Shyllon. He’s my escort today,” Sandra explained to Jesse. “His name is a misnomer because he’s not shy.“Sandra proceeded to introduce Shyllon’s “six roommates” — aka his abs.Sandra Mason.James Clark/disney

Sandra Mason Shows Off Her New Man

January 04, 2024 09:09 PM EST

Golden Bachelorcontestant Sandra brought a date to the Golden Wedding, too: Chippendales dancerShyllon Melatti, who she met at Theresa’s bachelorette party.

“This is Shyllon. He’s my escort today,” Sandra explained to Jesse. “His name is a misnomer because he’s not shy.”

Sandra proceeded to introduce Shyllon’s “six roommates” — aka his abs.

Sandra Mason.James Clark/disney

James Clark/disney

Brayden Bowers Proposes to Christina MandrellJanuary 04, 2024 09:01 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBrayden Bowersbrought his girlfriend,Bachelorseason 27’s Christina Mandrell, who he started dating afterBachelor in Paradiseseason 9 wrapped filming, to the Golden Wedding. Brayden told Jesse that he and Christina got together after she slid into his DMs and they bonded over the band Tenacious D.Then Brayden passed his and Christina’s microphones over to Jesse and grabbed Christina’s hands.“Christina, from the moment that I picked you up form the airport with your crazy ass rose and your fake disguise, I just knew that there was special and there was something different,” Brayden said to the mom of 7-year-old daughter Blakely.Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell.James Clark/DisneyBrayden proceeded to tell Christina that she made him feel like he could be himself “unapologetically.““And I have no doubts that I want to spend the rest of my life with you,” Brayden continued. “And like Gerry said, it’s like, you know ,we have such little time and … I just know that I want to spend the rest of my days with you.“Brayden then dropped to one knee and pulled out an engagement ring.Christina Mandrell’s engagement ring from Brayden Bowers.Topher Gauk-Roger"This is why we got our nails done?” Christina exclaimed while accepting Brayden’s proposal.Jesse explained that Brayden got Gerry and Theresa’s approval to pop the question at their wedding. “Brayden actually called Gerry and Theresa and made sure he got their blessing before he proposed,” the dad-to-be said.Read more about the proposalhere.

Brayden Bowers Proposes to Christina Mandrell

January 04, 2024 09:01 PM EST

Brayden Bowersbrought his girlfriend,Bachelorseason 27’s Christina Mandrell, who he started dating afterBachelor in Paradiseseason 9 wrapped filming, to the Golden Wedding. Brayden told Jesse that he and Christina got together after she slid into his DMs and they bonded over the band Tenacious D.

Then Brayden passed his and Christina’s microphones over to Jesse and grabbed Christina’s hands.

“Christina, from the moment that I picked you up form the airport with your crazy ass rose and your fake disguise, I just knew that there was special and there was something different,” Brayden said to the mom of 7-year-old daughter Blakely.

Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell.James Clark/Disney

James Clark/Disney

Brayden proceeded to tell Christina that she made him feel like he could be himself “unapologetically.”

“And I have no doubts that I want to spend the rest of my life with you,” Brayden continued. “And like Gerry said, it’s like, you know ,we have such little time and … I just know that I want to spend the rest of my days with you.”

Brayden then dropped to one knee and pulled out an engagement ring.

Christina Mandrell’s engagement ring from Brayden Bowers.Topher Gauk-Roger

“This is why we got our nails done?” Christina exclaimed while accepting Brayden’s proposal.

Jesse explained that Brayden got Gerry and Theresa’s approval to pop the question at their wedding. “Brayden actually called Gerry and Theresa and made sure he got their blessing before he proposed,” the dad-to-be said.

Read more about the proposalhere.

A Toast to the Happy Couple! Wells Adams Introduces Gerry and Theresa’s Signature CocktailsJanuary 04, 2024 08:42 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostKathy and Charity made their way to the bar withThe Golden Bachelorcontestants Edith Aguirre and April Kirkwood andBachelor in Paradisebartender Wells introduced the night’s signature drinks. The list includes: the Turner Her into a Mrs, a vodka cranberry with a twist of lime; the Birthday Suit, a spicy margarita; The Final Rose; an old fashioned; and the One Headlight, a Prosecco and elderflower cocktail.The Golden Wedding cocktail list.Topher Gauk-Roger

A Toast to the Happy Couple! Wells Adams Introduces Gerry and Theresa’s Signature Cocktails

January 04, 2024 08:42 PM EST

Kathy and Charity made their way to the bar withThe Golden Bachelorcontestants Edith Aguirre and April Kirkwood andBachelor in Paradisebartender Wells introduced the night’s signature drinks. The list includes: the Turner Her into a Mrs, a vodka cranberry with a twist of lime; the Birthday Suit, a spicy margarita; The Final Rose; an old fashioned; and the One Headlight, a Prosecco and elderflower cocktail.

The Golden Wedding cocktail list.Topher Gauk-Roger

Check Out the Seating for Gerry and Theresa’s WeddingJanuary 04, 2024 08:38 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostFamous wedding planner Mindy Weiss set the dramatic and beautiful scene for the first-ever televised Golden Wedding. And the seating for the ceremony is fit for the starry guests. TheBachelorNation alumni, as well as the family members and friends, will witness the ceremony from beautiful, cream and gold-colored sofas, loveseats and regal chairs. The seats themselves are adorned with matching pillows as well as rolled-up shawls for all the female guests in case things get chilly.And here’s who will be sitting with whom: The first two rows on Gerry’s side will be his family, and behind them will be most ofBachelorNation.In row 3, from the aisle: Trista Sutter, Ryan Sutter, Max Sutter, Blakely Sutter, Desiree Siegfried, Chris Siegfried,Zach Shallcross,Kaity Biggar.The Tolberts' seats at the Golden Wedding.Topher Gauk-RogerIn row 4, from the aisle: Ben Higgins, Wells Adams,Jared Haibon,Ashley Iaconetti, Jade Tolbert, Tanner Tolbert, Michelle Young, Jack Leius,Mari Pepin,Kenny Braasch.In row 5, from the aisle:Dotun Olubeko, Charity Lawson,Kaitlyn Bristowe, Rachel Recchia.And jeweler Neil Lane will be sitting in the front row of Gerry’s family side, in the very end seat.Seating at the Golden Wedding.Topher Gauk-Roger

Check Out the Seating for Gerry and Theresa’s Wedding

January 04, 2024 08:38 PM EST

Famous wedding planner Mindy Weiss set the dramatic and beautiful scene for the first-ever televised Golden Wedding. And the seating for the ceremony is fit for the starry guests. TheBachelorNation alumni, as well as the family members and friends, will witness the ceremony from beautiful, cream and gold-colored sofas, loveseats and regal chairs. The seats themselves are adorned with matching pillows as well as rolled-up shawls for all the female guests in case things get chilly.

And here’s who will be sitting with whom: The first two rows on Gerry’s side will be his family, and behind them will be most ofBachelorNation.

In row 3, from the aisle: Trista Sutter, Ryan Sutter, Max Sutter, Blakely Sutter, Desiree Siegfried, Chris Siegfried,Zach Shallcross,Kaity Biggar.

The Tolberts' seats at the Golden Wedding.Topher Gauk-Roger

In row 4, from the aisle: Ben Higgins, Wells Adams,Jared Haibon,Ashley Iaconetti, Jade Tolbert, Tanner Tolbert, Michelle Young, Jack Leius,Mari Pepin,Kenny Braasch.

In row 5, from the aisle:Dotun Olubeko, Charity Lawson,Kaitlyn Bristowe, Rachel Recchia.

And jeweler Neil Lane will be sitting in the front row of Gerry’s family side, in the very end seat.

Seating at the Golden Wedding.Topher Gauk-Roger

New Bachelor Joey Graziadei Joins ‘Bachelor’ Nation in Golden FashionJanuary 04, 2024 08:32 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostWhen Joey showed up on the Gold Carpet, Charity couldn’t help but gush about him being the next Bachelor. Kathy stated that she’d want the tennis pro to date her daughter if her daughter wasn’t already happily married. Joey just wanted to celebrate Theresa and Gerry.“I love weddings,” he told Charity and Kathy. “I love love. Just to be here and see them and how happy they are, it’s going to be a good time tonight. I just feel lucky to be here.“Joey Graziadei.James Clark/disney

New Bachelor Joey Graziadei Joins ‘Bachelor’ Nation in Golden Fashion

January 04, 2024 08:32 PM EST

When Joey showed up on the Gold Carpet, Charity couldn’t help but gush about him being the next Bachelor. Kathy stated that she’d want the tennis pro to date her daughter if her daughter wasn’t already happily married. Joey just wanted to celebrate Theresa and Gerry.

“I love weddings,” he told Charity and Kathy. “I love love. Just to be here and see them and how happy they are, it’s going to be a good time tonight. I just feel lucky to be here.”

Joey Graziadei.James Clark/disney

Gerry’s Finalist Leslie Fhima Arrives at the Golden Wedding After Health ScareJanuary 04, 2024 08:28 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostGerry broke up withLesliejust before proposal day, but she still showed up to support him on his wedding day.“At our age, we have to celebrate love,” Leslie, who revealed earlier this week that she spent her recent65th birthday in the hospitalhaving surgery, said on the Gold Carpet. “I was very good friends with Theresa. We support[ed] each other throughout the whole time in the house and all the way through this journey, and I’m so, so happy for her and Gerry. I really am. I’m here at the end of the day to support love in any way.“Ben Higgins crashed Leslie’s interview to tell her loves to “start a wedding dance party” and invited her to join him on the dance floor later in the night.

Gerry’s Finalist Leslie Fhima Arrives at the Golden Wedding After Health Scare

January 04, 2024 08:28 PM EST

Gerry broke up withLesliejust before proposal day, but she still showed up to support him on his wedding day.

“At our age, we have to celebrate love,” Leslie, who revealed earlier this week that she spent her recent65th birthday in the hospitalhaving surgery, said on the Gold Carpet. “I was very good friends with Theresa. We support[ed] each other throughout the whole time in the house and all the way through this journey, and I’m so, so happy for her and Gerry. I really am. I’m here at the end of the day to support love in any way.”

Ben Higgins crashed Leslie’s interview to tell her loves to “start a wedding dance party” and invited her to join him on the dance floor later in the night.

Gerry’s Daughters Angie and Jenny Walk the Gold CarpetJanuary 04, 2024 08:18 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostGerry’s two daughters Angie Warner and Jenny Young chatted with Kathy in their light blue strapless bridesmaids gowns.“I’m just really excited to see him so happy,” Jenny told Kathy of what she was looking forward to at the wedding.Kathy also joked with Angie and Jenny about once being in the running to marry their dad.“I know that you have been up all night crying because I am not going to be your stepmother,” Kathy said. “Believe me, I gave it my best shot!“Kathy Swarts (far right) with Gerry Turner’s daughters Angie Warner (center) and Jenny Young.abc

Gerry’s Daughters Angie and Jenny Walk the Gold Carpet

January 04, 2024 08:18 PM EST

Gerry’s two daughters Angie Warner and Jenny Young chatted with Kathy in their light blue strapless bridesmaids gowns.

“I’m just really excited to see him so happy,” Jenny told Kathy of what she was looking forward to at the wedding.

Kathy also joked with Angie and Jenny about once being in the running to marry their dad.

“I know that you have been up all night crying because I am not going to be your stepmother,” Kathy said. “Believe me, I gave it my best shot!”

Kathy Swarts (far right) with Gerry Turner’s daughters Angie Warner (center) and Jenny Young.abc

Jesse Palmer Welcomes Everyone to the Golden WeddingJanuary 04, 2024 08:09 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostGolden BachelorhostJesse Palmerkicked off the night — and revealed healmost didn’t make it to the weddingbecause his wifeEmely Fardois expecting their first child any day now. “Please call me if you need anything!” Jesse said to Emely. The former NFL pro also introduced the night’s Golden Carpet correspondents, Charity Lawson and Kathy Swarts.“Who thought it was a good idea to put a microphone in my hand on live television?” Kathy joked.Kathy also suggested that she and Charity take a sip of champagne each time Gerry and Theresa kiss — and the former Bachelorette agreed.Kathy Swarts and Charity Lawson.abc

Jesse Palmer Welcomes Everyone to the Golden Wedding

January 04, 2024 08:09 PM EST

Golden BachelorhostJesse Palmerkicked off the night — and revealed healmost didn’t make it to the weddingbecause his wifeEmely Fardois expecting their first child any day now. “Please call me if you need anything!” Jesse said to Emely. The former NFL pro also introduced the night’s Golden Carpet correspondents, Charity Lawson and Kathy Swarts.

“Who thought it was a good idea to put a microphone in my hand on live television?” Kathy joked.

Kathy also suggested that she and Charity take a sip of champagne each time Gerry and Theresa kiss — and the former Bachelorette agreed.

Kathy Swarts and Charity Lawson.abc

Golden Wedding Guests Start to Arrive and Await Walking the Gold CarpetJanuary 04, 2024 08:00 PM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAs the beginning of the wedding nears, attendees begin to show up to La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California.BachelorNation starsDean Unglert,Caelynn Miller-Keyes,Jade Roper TolbertandTanner Tolbert, Wells Adams,Tayshia Adams,Raven GatesandAdam Gottschalk, new BachelorJoey Graziadei, Trista and Ryan Sutter and their kids,Rachel Recchia,Michelle Youngand boyfriendJack LeiusandKatie Thurstonare among some of the first guests to arrive.

Golden Wedding Guests Start to Arrive and Await Walking the Gold Carpet

January 04, 2024 08:00 PM EST

As the beginning of the wedding nears, attendees begin to show up to La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California.BachelorNation starsDean Unglert,Caelynn Miller-Keyes,Jade Roper TolbertandTanner Tolbert, Wells Adams,Tayshia Adams,Raven GatesandAdam Gottschalk, new BachelorJoey Graziadei, Trista and Ryan Sutter and their kids,Rachel Recchia,Michelle Youngand boyfriendJack LeiusandKatie Thurstonare among some of the first guests to arrive.

Theresa and Gerry Start Their Wedding Day with a PEOPLE Digital Cover

January 04, 2024 04:47 PM EST

Jim Wright

Before theGolden Weddingfun kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, the happy couple began their day with a PEOPLE cover story, where they shared some of the details of their special day.

And the wedding day just happens to be Jen’s birthday as well!

“​​I can’t believe it’s on her birthday, because it started on my birthday,” Theresa, 70, says. “We’re both on the fourth of the month; what are the chances?”

Read the full cover storyhere.

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source: people.com