Turner choked up as Nist walked down the aisle in her designer gown.

An effervescent Susan Noles, who competed for Turners love onThe Golden Bachelor, officiated the ceremony.

I witnessed you being the most wonderful, kind and sensitive human being.

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THERESA NIST, GERRY TURNERDisney/Eric McCandless

I grew to love you.

I learned you are the woman I cant live without.

We supported each other .. and Im so happy for her and Gerry.

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JOAN VASSOS, CHARITY LAWSON, KATHY SWARTZ (Disney/Eric McCandless)

(Product placement alert!).

Nist was giddy about all of it, particularly since her first wedding was held in a basement.

Youre such a pain in my ass, Bowers replied on live TV.

A quartet of Chippendales dancers then performed for the women and gave the bride a lap dance.

After the special began at 8 p.m.

ET, the actual ceremony didnt kick off until an hour and 15 minutes later.

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