‘The Golden Bachelor’ cast: Susan, Anna, Kathy, Patty, Peggy, Jeanie, and Joan; Middle Row: Edith, Marina, Sandra, Sylvia, Faith, Christina, and Nancy; Front Row: Leslie, Pamela, Ellen, Natasha, Gerry Turner, April, Renee, Maria, and Theresa.Photo:ABC/Craig Sjodin
ABC/Craig Sjodin
AsThe Golden Bachelorweddingapproaches, many of the former participants — includingJoan Vassos,Kathy Swarts,Ellen Goltzer,April Lynn Kirkwood, Nancy Hulkower and Natascha Hardee— have arrived in Palm Springs, California, to celebrate with the happy couple.
The women documented their journey to the desert, with April, 65, sharing a group photo from the baggage carousel captioned, “Airport reunion before we celebrate love & see two special people tie the [knot] 👰🏻♀️💍🤵🏼♂️💒 ”
April, a therapist, also shared aselfiefrom the plane ride with Ellen, which Ellen had also posted on her own Instagram, writing, “@aprillynnkirkwood and I on the way to The FIRST EVERGolden BachelorWedding!!! We cannot wait!! @goldengerryturner @theresa_nist ❤️💒💍”
In the snap, the friends leaned over the passenger between them as Ellen, 71, joked, “Sorry to this man in the middle seat he is over us already!! 😂”
Ellen, a retired teacher, shared the group photo, too as she said she’s “so happy” for both Gerry and Theresa ahead of their wedding day.
Kathy shared aselfiewith Gerry, 72, and Theresa, 71, as the trio smiled and bright blue skies were on display in the background of the shot. “All smiles in Palm Springs! Ready for the wedding of the year!”
Joan, 60, also documented her travels as she made her way to the wedding. She revealed in avideothat she and Nancy, 60, had traveled together — first to Dallas, then on to Palm Springs — and were excited that “the gang is getting back together.”
Susan Nolesis also on hand, as she was announced on Tuesday to beofficiating the ceremony. She shared thenewson Instagram, writing, “I guess the secret is out! I’m officiating THE GOLDEN WEDDING 💒 and I’m just beyond excited!!”
She added, “Love you so much for being the wonderful woman you are and for doing this for us!!! We cannot wait!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
‘The Golden Bachelor’ stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist.Jim Wright
Jim Wright
In the lead-up to their big day, Theresa previously told PEOPLE thatone of the must-do weddings traditionswill be a bouquet toss, joking of her former competitors: “There’s plenty of women who want to catch that bouquet.”
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The Golden Weddingairs live at 8 p.m. ET Thursday on ABC.
source: people.com
