Summary

• Gerry Turner's 92-year-old father, Everett, was unable to attend the Golden Wedding due to his health, but Gerry found a way to include him by sending him a replica of the wedding cake.
• Gerry and Theresa had two wedding cakes, one chosen by each of them, with different flavors.
• The Golden Bachelor Golden Wedding was a beautiful and inspiring event that showcased the power of love at any age.

The Golden Bachelor couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist were married on January 4, but Gerry's father, Everett, wasn't in attendance. Gerry and Theresa included both of their beloved families in their wedding party. Theresa's son, Tommy, walked her down the aisle, while her daughter, Jen, whose birthday was the same day as the wedding, served as her mother's maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Theresa's daughter-in-law, Amanda, and Gerry's daughters, Angie and Jenny. Gerry's granddaughters, Payton and Charlee were junior bridesmaids. Gerry chose his son-in-law, Rob, to be his best man, while Theresa's son-in-law, Matt, was a groomsman. Theresa's grandsons, Dempsey, Leo, Brandon, Brody, and Braxton were junior groomsman, while Henry was the ringbearer.

In addition to Gerry and Theresa's families, two The Golden Bachelor contestants had important roles at the wedding. Kathy Swarts was a "Gold Carpet" correspondent along with The Bachelorette season 20 star, Charity Lawson. They interviewed guests as they arrived for the wedding. In addition, Susan Noles officiated the wedding ceremony. Although the wedding was filled with all of the people Gerry and Theresa love the most, one family member was absent from the festivities - Gerry's father, Everett.

Who Is Gerry Turner’s Father Everett Turner?

Gerry's father is Everett Turner. Everett is 92 years old and lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Everett is married to his wife, Norma, who is 91 years old.

Why Wasn’t Gerry’s Dad At The Golden Bachelor Wedding?

In an interview with for the Golden Wedding because of his health, Gerry came up with a different way to include his dad in his special day. He said, "I made arrangements with a baker in Fort Wayne to take a small replica of the wedding cake to his home address the night of the wedding. He has had watch parties every Thursday, and so we'll take a little bit of the wedding to him."

Theresa and Gerry had two wedding cakes because they each selected one. The larger one, chosen by Gerry, was vanilla with chocolate mousse and cappuccino cream frosting. The smaller cake featured Theresa’s choice of raspberry and lemon. It's very sweet to picture Everett enjoying his cake after watching his son get married on national television.

It's wonderful that Gerry included his father in the Golden Wedding because he couldn't attend the event. It's obvious that Gerry and Theresa value family very much, and they wanted to honor every member of their families in some way. The Golden Bachelor Golden Wedding was a spectacular event that was hopeful and inspiring. It proved that people can find love at any age if they open their hearts and minds to it. Gerry and Theresa are wished all the best as they begin their new chapter as husband and wife.

Sources: People, The Golden Bachelor/Instagram