Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist were “fine” with Brayden Bowers' proposal
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist
Disney/John & Joseph PhotographyGolden bachelor'S Gerry Turner And Theresa Nist are weighing Brayden Bowers' decides to propose Christina Mandrell during the day The Golden wedding.
“I've heard a few comments like, 'Oh dear, that was inappropriate' and, 'Why steal the thunder and spotlight from the wedding?'” Gerry, 72, said during the Tuesday, January 16, episode of the “Bachelor happy hour” podcast. “Brayden called [me]and he was very sincere and earnest in his request.'
Before Gerry gave Brayden, 25, an answer, he asked Theresa, 70, who was excited about the idea of the proposal. Gerry then called Brayden, who he considers “a pretty good friend,” and told him to “go for it.”
Theresa added that the proposal “didn't disrupt” their wedding as it took place before she and Gerry arrived. Theresa noted that she and Gerry later looked at the proposal and thought it was “so cute.”
“I say live and let live. The more love, the more joy! It's fine,” Theresa insisted.
Gerry noted that the proposal “made their big day more exciting,” and went on to say that the wedding was “a really well thought out, well put together production.”
Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell
Disney/Eric McCandlessDuring the live The Golden wedding which aired earlier this month, viewers were shocked when Brayden popped the question to Christina, 28, after several months of dating. .
“I just knew there was something special, and there was something different, and then I got to spend time with you and spend time with Blakely… and introduce you to my family,” Brayden said, referring to Christina's daughter with her. ex husband. “For the first time in my life, I feel like I've found someone with whom I can be unapologetically myself. And I have no doubt that I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
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Host Jesse Palmer later revealed that Brayden had received permission from Gerry. After accepting the proposal, Christina praised Gerry and Theresa for letting Brayden get down on one knee ahead of their party.
“I am overjoyed and so grateful to @goldengerryturner and @theresa_nist for giving their blessing to @braydenbowersofficial (my FIANCÉ) to introduce me on their special night!” Christina wrote via Instagram.
Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell
Disney/Eric McCandlessBrayden shared a carousel of snaps via Instagram from the moment he asked Christina to marry him.
“They say when you know, you know, and from the first moment I met @christinamandrell I knew I had found my person,” Brayden wrote. “She is my favorite person in the world and I am so lucky to spend the rest of my life with her.”
Disney/James Clark Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell's relationship was one that none of us saw coming after his appearance on Bachelor in Paradise season 9. “She DMed me! She added my DMs and it was funny because we hit it off,” Brayden revealed ahead of The Golden Wedding in January 2024. “We […]
Brayden and Christina met outside of the franchise and their romance was revealed during the Bachelor in paradise season 9 finale, airing December 2023.
“Now Brayden is dating Christina from Zach's season,” read a message during the BiP finale. “Brayden teaches Christina's daughter how to make accessories.”