Considering how touching Gerry Turner and Theresa Nestor's journey to Bachelorette was, it's no surprise that the couple's wedding vows left fans in tears. They wrote meaningful handwritten letters ahead of the golden wedding special on January 4.
"This is very personal to me," Gerry told People ahead of the big day , with Teresa adding, "We just hope we get to say our vows right!"
Of course, she didn't have to worry. After reflecting on her relationship with Gerry, Theresa recited a series of beautiful vows.
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"I promise to keep you calm in the storms, to comfort you when you are sad, to laugh with you when you are happy, and to be there for you through it all," Teresa said. "But most importantly, in our Have fun with the rest of your time here on earth - it may be another hour. I love you with all my heart and I can't wait to be your wife."
Looking back on his journey with Teresa on The Golden Bachelor , Gerry said, "The hand of God and the winds of fate had destined this moment" before sharing his commitment.
"I promise if you were my life partner, I would make you the happiest woman on earth," Gerry said. “I promise to choose you as the one I love every day and never take your heart for granted. I promise to shout “I love you” out loud during the day and whisper it softly at night. I promise to keep you safe, and I promise to keep you safe. Your confidence fills you in difficult times and fills you with joy in great moments.”
Gerry continued: "I promise that in those dark pillow talk moments, when the silence is deafening, I will share my innermost thoughts with you. And listen to you gently and carefully. Because there is something we cannot break. trust."
Before ending his vows, Gerry joked that he also promised to record Teresa's reading glasses - which he should!
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It didn't take long for fans at home to join the couple in tears as they both read their vows with tears in their eyes.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) said Teresa made them a "crying mess." Another commented: "It's been a long time since a bachelor's wedding was so touching and real." In fact, there are only a handful of these shows - and most aren't live.
