Instagram (ABC) Golden wedding scene.
The memes, GIFS and jokes flew fast and furious on social media during and after the “golden wedding.”
Theresa Nist and “Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner officially tied the knot live on television on January 4, with former contestant Susan Noles officiating. The two-hour special also featured former “Golden Bachelor” contestant Kathy “zip it” Swarts taking a spin at interviewing guests and former contestants alongside former “Bachelorette” Charity Lawson.
Many of the former stars of Bachelor Nation were there, including OG couple Ryan and Trista Sutter.
Here are more than 20 memes, jokes and GIFs relating to the golden wedding.
1. Fans Caught Glimpses of Kaitlyn Bristowe
Kaitlyn is my spirit animal…me at weddings stuffing my face with free meatballs and champagne! 🤣 (@ 18- min mark) #KaitlynBarstowe #GoldenBachelor #GoldenBachelorWedding
#BachelorNation #CaughtonCamera
Former “Bachelorette” Kaitlyn Bristow downing meatballs on camera got some people’s attention.
Anytime Kaitlyn bristowe shows up on my screen when I’m just trying to watch this damn wedding #thegoldenbachelor #goldenbachelor #goldenwedding
Kaitlyn: not looking for attention.
Kaitlyn at the Wedding:
2. Leslie Fhima’s Reaction Resulted in Some GIFS
Did they send Ben Higgins in to diffuse the tension because Leslie looked like she was going to cry???? #GoldenBachelorWedding #GoldenWedding #GoldenBachelor
“Golden Bachelor” Leslie Fhima attended the golden wedding, which caused some fans to scrutinize her reaction and imagine what she was feeling.
3. People Thought the Wedding Singer Was Pretty Funny
NO WAY that’s the wedding singer from Hangover doing the Golden Bachelor wedding 🤣🤣🤣 #GoldenBachelorWedding
One fan thought they spotted a familiar face. Other people noticed the same thing:
#GoldenWedding
Yooo….it’s the wedding singer from The Hangover! Dan Finnerty!
4. Some Memes Dealt With the Show’s Commercialism
Watching the live Golden Bachelor wedding, aka an Amazon registry commercial, and just had to make this #TheGoldenBachelor
The fact that the show was touting an Amazon wedding registry wasn’t lost on some people.
5. A Lot of People’s Animals Were Glued to the Television
When my golden cat watches #GoldenWedding
One fan has a golden cat.
6. Some Fans Tried to Figure Out What Ryan Sutter Was Saying
Ryan Sutter’s comment to wife Trista was the subject of scrutiny.
7. Lots of Fans Love Sandra Mason
You go girl!! #TheGoldenBachelor
#GoldenWedding
Former “Golden Bachelor” contestant Sandra Mason remains a fan favorite.
8. Charity Lawson’s Love Life Caused Fan Scrutiny
Me watching Joey and Charity interact. 👀 AND THEN watching Charity interact with Zach and Kaity and bringing Dontun over right after. #GoldenWedding
The tangled relationships of the past hit center stage.
9. The Golden Wedding Proposal Didn’t Go Over Well With Some
Rule #1 Never propose to someone at someone else’s wedding. #TheGoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding
You’re not supposed to propose at someone else’s wedding!
10. Some Aspects of the Golden Wedding Received Positive Reviews
@thedanband at the end of the #GoldenWedding was absolutely #ChefsKiss 😆 #DontStopBelievin
Fans raved about some aspects of the golden wedding.
11. Fans Were Bothered by the Constant Commercials
If I see another commercial #GoldenBachelor #goldenwedding #thegoldenwedding @GoldenWedding
🙄
That’s live TV for you, though. But fans of streaming services might not be used to commercial interruptions anymore. So many commercials!
Not another damn commercial 😵💫 #GoldenWedding #GoldenBachelor
12. The Kris & Caitlyn Jenner Comparisons Continue
Why were @KrisJenner and @Caitlyn_Jenner at the Golden Wedding? #TheGoldenBachelor #GoldenBachelorWedding #GoldenWedding
No, they weren’t really at the golden wedding.
Susan is amazingggg #GoldenWedding #TheGoldenBachelor
Tonight is the Susan show!
13. Kathy Swarts Remains a Controversial Figure
Whose idea was it to have Kathy at the center of the show? #GoldenWedding #GoldenBachelor
People seem to either love or hate Kathy Swarts.
Charity is so over Kathy & her slick comments hahahaha #GoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding #BachelorNation
Producers making Charity babysit Kathy #GoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding #TheGoldenWedding #TheGoldenBachelor
14. Everyone Wanted That Bouquet
A truly chaotic bouquet toss with pushing, a near nip slip and flowers torn to absolute shreds, I want a Golden Bachelor in Paradise season so bad #TheGoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding
The golden wedding bouquet toss got a little…chaotic.
15. Just 1 Song!
Guess they only have time for one song after all the commercials #GoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding
All those commercials again.
16. Fans Had Their Favorites
This would have been my wedding crew 😭 #TheGoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding #GoldenBachelor
This fan imagined the best wedding crew.
17. People Played Spot Your Favorite Contestant From the Past
Dean & Caelynn sighting!!
We remember Dean!
18. Susan Noles’ 10-Years Question Sparked Some Hilarity
“Where will you be in 10 years??”
Theresa: Dead
HELLOOOOO 😭😭 WHAT
#GoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding #TheGoldenWedding #TheGoldenBachelor
In 10 years, they will be over 80.
19. Someone Made a Golden Wedding Bingo Card
I just need Neil Lane to be at the reception (not counting Gerry picking the ring out). #GoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding
Because why not?
20. Theresa Nist Was Obviously the Object of Attention
Teresa, you good girl? You breathing a little hard
#GoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding
Fans hoped she was doing well.
21. The Camera Operator Was Brutal to Cut to Leslie Fhima During the Vows
Leslie AT the wedding listening to these vows #TheGoldenBachelor #GoldenBachelor #GoldenWedding
Fhima’s reaction was scrutinized.
22. People Consider Susan Noles a Queen
Susan is a natural at this #goldenwedding
She occupied center stage, continuing to be a fan favorite.
23. Some Questions Lingered
Did Gerry sign the Pre Nup? #goldenwedding
It was never verified that there was a prenup, of course.
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