When it got here time to decide on their wedding ceremony bands for the Golden Wedding ceremony, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist knew precisely the place to show — Bachelor nation’s beloved jeweler Neil Lane.
The Golden Bachelor stars collaborated with Lane on customized designs for his or her televised Jan. 4 wedding ceremony that symbolized their bond and second probability at love.
Gerry, 72, opted for a hand-crafted carved meteorite ring, which Lane tells PEOPLE, “resonated with him as he felt a lot gratitude and fortune to seek out love with Theresa — like heaven on earth.”
Theresa, 70, wished one thing extra conventional than her groom with “a number of sparkle” to match her vintage-inspired Neil Lane engagement ring.
Her traditional eternity band options 18 spherical sensible lower diamonds totaling over 4 carats and set in platinum.
Throughout Thursday’s stay wedding ceremony particular, Gerry shared how essential the symbolism of the marriage band was to him when he sat down with Lane to select his design.
“The marriage band signifies the dedication of 1 particular person to a different,” he stated. “It is saying to your accomplice it doesn’t matter what I’ll stand by you.”
Theresa, who opted for a low-cut Badgley Mischka wedding ceremony costume and delightful veil, additionally accessorized with classic items from the couture jewellery designer’s assortment.
“The thought of carrying all classic jewellery was so thrilling and romantic,” Lane tells PEOPLE of Theresa’s bridal bling lineup, which included a necklace made in Paris in 1875 and set with over 25 carats of outdated European lower diamonds, plus a big pure pearl.
Lane shares that her bracelet hails from the Edwardian interval round 1900 and is ready with 20 carats of outdated European lower diamonds and coloured pure pearls. She topped off her look with earrings boasting greater than 9 carats in diamonds, additionally from 1900.Courtesy Neil Lane
As for his or her wedding ceremony day wardrobes, the couple additionally opted for a traditional bride and groom aesthetic.
“I used to be introduced with these extremely beautiful robes from Badgley Mischka, and I used to be overwhelmed,” Theresa instructed PEOPLE in an unique interview 4 days earlier than the couple’s wedding ceremony. “I requested every certainly one of these lovely girls to go decide their favourite. After which I picked three of mine, and I walked down the steps with them. And when it was the costume, they unanimously thought this was the great robe. I believe Susan was so proud as a result of that is the one I picked out!”
Gerry stated he contemplated a blue swimsuit (his consolation zone) however after dialogue with Theresa, they modified course.
“We talked one night time, and we got here to the conclusion {that a} black tux would look a bit of extra formal,” he shared. “And that is the place I am going, the black tux.”
Gerry and Theresa, who bought engaged throughout The Golden Bachelor’s Nov. 30 finale, additionally opened up about solely having weeks to plan their dream wedding ceremony, noting they’ve acquired plenty of help from their households, particularly Theresa’s daughter Jen, 39.
“I can not say sufficient about how great she’s been,” Theresa instructed PEOPLE. “There are such a lot of selections to be made, and plenty of, many occasions we weren’t out there to offer a solution, and she or he’s supplied it. After which his daughters are concerned, and my daughter’s speaking to his daughters — it has been a household occasion.”
