Love knows no age, and Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, affectionately known as “The Golden Bachelor,” are the living proof. The golden couple, both in their 70s, are set to tie the knot in a live, televised wedding, and their journey is nothing short of heartwarming.
In a recent interview, Gerry, 72, and Theresa, 70, shared the delightful details of their love story and the anticipation of their upcoming nuptials. Reflecting on their previous marriages, the couple expressed the excitement of finally having the time to plan and savor every moment of their dream wedding.
“Theresa didn’t have much time to plan her first wedding, and truth be told, I didn’t either,” Gerry explained during their red carpet debut in New York City. Both faced unique challenges in their previous unions, with Theresa’s first husband being drafted during the Vietnam War while she was still in college. Gerry, on the other hand, lost his first wife, Toni, to cancer in 2017.
Their initial weddings were hurried affairs due to limited time and financial constraints. Now, as they embark on this new chapter, they want to ensure they don’t miss any of the magical moments. Gerry acknowledged the significance of this union, emphasizing, “This is kind of big.”
Despite the swift planning, Gerry and Theresa expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from their families. Gerry, a father of daughters, shared the excitement and encouragement he received from his family. “They were just pulling for us that we would be happy at the end. They were excited,” he said.
Theresa, too, felt the warmth of support, although some friends were initially skeptical. She recalled their concerns, saying, “My friends who didn’t know until when it was announced, they just wanted to make sure, ‘Are you really in love? Are you really happy?’ Yes, I am.”
The couple, engaged in August, acknowledges the quick turnaround from proposal to wedding, but they are wholeheartedly committed to this whirlwind romance. Gerry highlighted the difference in perspective when you’re in your 70s, stating, “In your 70s, the clock ticks faster.” He expressed certainty in having found the right person and questioned, “So it’s like, why not?”
Theresa echoed his sentiments, emphasizing the joy of finding the man of her dreams. While their timeline may deviate from the traditional, she described the prospect of the wedding of their dreams as “spectacular, incredible, wow!”
Gerry, a retired restaurateur, expressed a heartfelt concern for Theresa’s experience, wanting her to savor every moment without feeling rushed, unlike her first marriage. He ensured that she was comfortable with the timeline, emphasizing the importance of allowing her to relish the anticipation, joy, and planning.
As Gerry and Theresa embark on this enchanting journey into matrimony, their love story serves as a testament to the enduring nature of love and the belief that, no matter the age, everyone deserves their shot at a fairy tale ending. The Golden Bachelor and his beloved Theresa are ready to say “I do” in a celebration that promises to be filled with love, joy, and the magic of a dream come true.
