Don't you just love weddings? Josie Bates was a beautiful bride, and she chose classy outfits and decor. Below are a few more snapshots from the day, including photos of both Gil and Kelly, as requested by our readers.
Photos courtesy of Trace Bates, Carlin Bates, UPtv
Josie (Bates) Balka and Trace Bates
Carlin Bates (soon to be Carlin Stewart) and Evan Stewart
Kelly Bates and Evan Stewart
Josie (Bates) Balka and Gil Bates
Photos courtesy of Trace Bates, Carlin Bates, UPtv
Josie is the most gorgeous bride i have ever seen!! And trace is looking really handsome! So happy for yall
ReplyDeleteThat’s Evan with Kelly not Trace
DeleteThe OP is talking about the very first picture, which is of Trace. I agree that he's gotten more handsome as he's gotten older.
DeleteBut Trace is in the first picture with Josie.
Delete@ 7:01, Trace is in the first picture with Josie.
Delete7:01PM: But it's Trace with Josie, that's what the OP was referring to.
DeleteUmm the very first pic is Josie and Trace
DeleteIt's Trace with Josie.
DeleteTrace is in the picture with Josie.
DeleteLove the new photos Kelly looks beautiful, I love the colour of her dress. Carlin and Evan next. Josie looks stunning. And a sweet photo of Gil and Josie.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty bride and her dress is just gorgeous. I have pretty much become a family member just by watching them on tv. Love the show and everyone in it. Do you all want to adopt a 67 year old grandma. I feel as though they are my grand kids,
DeleteI wish we could have a good frontal pic of Josie and her dress with her arms down! Either the bouquet or her arm is hiding her dress and I’d like to see the front so bad! (And back too) I wish wedding bouquets weren’t so big nowadays that it takes the focus off of the dress onto the flowers. I think Tori had a huge wedding bouquet also. I always thought the bouquet was supposed to be a little accent to the dress but things must be changing.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Thankfully here in the U.K. bouquets are still in proportion to the dress, quite neat and small so the dress is still visible. I thought Josie' bouquet dwarfed her!
DeleteKelly looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAgree! Such a flattering style and color for her 👍
DeleteBeautiful pictures, Kelly looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJosie and Kelly Bates look absolutely stunning !
ReplyDeleteMen should wear a jacket to their own weddings.
ReplyDeleteWell, not all do. It’s their choice. We should celebrate their happiness and dedication to one another after a long wait. Wedding attire is nice, but arbitrary. My husb and I wore BDUs heh. What we wear, while nice, can be costly for some or they just enjoy a casual approach. All good either way.
DeleteIt was an outdoor wedding on a beastly hot day. Give them a pass.
DeleteThe setting is more casual so what the guys wore is not inappropriate. My son had a back yard wedding and wore khakis with an open collar shirt. I've also seen guys with a light wear sport coat with open collars. When in a church I would prefer a jacket but even that getting relaxed. I did see a picture of a guest in shorts and flip flops which is taking casual to the extreme.
DeleteMy bff and her husband had a casual outdoor wedding. The guys wore polo shirts and khakis. The girls wore dresses that were not fancy. Everyone bought their own clothing and just stuck to a certain color scheme. At the end of the day, they are just as married. I actually like this more casual look for the setting and it's probably less costly too.
DeleteIn a land of freedom, people get to choose what to wear to their own wedding. What you or I think someone else should wear isn’t relevant. People don’t all fit into the same mold. Styles change. As long as people are dressed modestly, then they should wear whatever they want.
DeleteI’d go even farther and say that even if they are dressed immodestly they should wear whatever they want, even if it’s not what you or I agree with or prefer.
DeleteFor my wedding my husband, the groomsmen, and my father all wore nice dark wash jeans, a long button down selves and a vest with boots. Hubby was in a green vest and the rest where in blue. I loved it and it was totally us. The whole tux and tie isnt us and didn't go with our backyard bbq theme.
DeleteGorgeous bride, happy parents, delightful bride & groom to be.
ReplyDeleteAll of my best wishes to the new couple.
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING bride. We (fans) look forward to seeing the wedding on Bringing UP Bates
Several posts showed concern about Ellie. I hope she is OK.
Congratulations Josie and Evan! Such a beautiful Wedding! Kelly you looked stunning in your Mother of the Bride Dress
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Delete*Carlin & Evan
These are beautiful! Were you able to attend the wedding?
ReplyDeleteNot loving the picture of Carlin and Evan, but the bride was gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCarlin and Evan's photo reminds me of the pose from my son's sr. prom. Love it.
DeleteWhy?? It’s adorable!
DeleteCome on....you don't say that!!!!
DeleteOh Good Grief! It’s a sweet, fun picture of a young couple in love.
DeleteIf they were married, I would think it's cute. But they're not, and I don't.
DeleteCarlin and Evan are in love and having fun! Why do you have to be so mean spirited…if you don't like the picture…don't comment. Those kind of comments are hurtful. I am excited for them and can't wait to see their Wedding. Congratulations to Josie and Kelton…your pictures are stunning. Josie looks gorgeous and Kelton looks so handsome. Love the wreath in her hair and all the flowers. Everyone looks amazing!
DeleteLoved the picture!!
DeleteWell 8:42. Aren’t you just full of fun and romance😬
DeleteHaha, 8:15, I am actually both a fun and romantic person. Just ask my husband! ;)
DeleteAnother commenter mentioned the flashing of a leg. I think that (you can actually see the whole line of her leg in that pic) is what I don't like about the picture. Kind of unexpected coming from this family.
DeleteOh no..it’s the WHOLE line of her leg? Yikes! How many centimeters between her feet and knee would be non-sinful?
DeleteCarlin acts like she's married already in this pic. Calm down girl! There's no need to try and outshine your little sister. Had you been more mature you would be married before her, as it is I think you are still getting married too early, before you all are financially ready.
DeleteChill out 8:33. Carlin did not outshine Josie with one cute picture of she and Evan. You also know nothing of their finances, which is probably a whole lot more than you or I. She is a reality tv star and will no doubt get a big paycheck from her magazine deal when she marries Evan. And, no need to be so mean-spirited about why you believe Josie married first. It’s not a contest or something to chastise about. People need to back off from Carlin. Her personality is fine, her finances are fine, and her pictures with Evan are fine.
DeleteCarlin and Evan are just a young couple having fun together. I love their spontaneous nature. I think she will have beautiful wedding.
DeleteLove this family! Any news on when Carlin's wedding is?
ReplyDeleteI just don't understand the whole crown of leaves thing?
ReplyDeleteIt’s a wreath and because it’s beautiful
DeleteThat’s my favorite part!
DeleteI love it to be honest. To each their own. My sister wore a tiara last summer hahha
DeleteI believe she chose to wear that instead of a veil.
DeleteJosie looked radiant but I don't get the leaves either. They take over and detract from her face and dress. Something with smaller leaves and more small flowers probably would've looked better.
DeleteHe bouquet took away from her dress.
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DeleteCongratulations Josie and Kelton. The wedding was beautiful. Wishing you all the best.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn,Joan and Marion
QUE HERMOSO VESTIDO, ME ENCANTAN LAS MANGAS, MUY ELEGANTE. LASTIMA QUE CARLIN SALIERA ASI EN ESA FOTO, ME PARECE UN POCO OSADA, ALGO FUERA DE LUGAR, YA QUE TODAVIA NO SE HA CASADO, BUENO LOS TIEMPOS CAMBIAN Y PARECE QUE LOS BATES, DEJAN SUS COSATUMBRES ANTIGUAS DE LADO, YA QUE ANTES NO LE PERMITIAN A SUS HIJAS NI SIQUIERA TOMARSE DE LA MANO, HABIA CIERTA DISTANCIA. YA NO SON COMO ANTES, CREO QUE HAN PERDIDO EL TEMOR DE DIOS.
ReplyDeleteInterpretation please?
Delete¿PORQUE NO USA EL TRADUCTOR PARA ENTENDER LO QUE ESCRIBO EN ESPAÑOL? NO MANEJO BIEN EL INGLES.
DeleteJust translations to ANA CUNEO
DeleteWhat a beautiful dress, I love the sleeves, very elegant. It's a pity that Carlin came out that way in that photo, it seems a bit daring, something out of place, since she has not been married yet. Well times change and it seems that the bates leave their old customs aside, since before they did not allow their daughters to even hold hands. There was a certain distance. They are not like before. I think they have lost the fear of God
Cali
Ana I don’t see how you think they’ve lost their fear in God just because you can see Carlin’s leg.
DeleteI believe that Michael and Brandon chose a more hands off approach to courtship.
DeleteNathan was holding hands with Ashley before they courted.
Tori & Bobby held hands during their courtship.
I think you might be confusing some of the Duggar relationships with the Bates.
Kelly looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful autumn wedding!! Congratulations to Kelton and Josie!!
ReplyDeleteGOD BLESS THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY OF GOD. MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE THIS YOUNG COUPLE INTO HIS FRUITS AND HIS PLANS, THE PLANS HE HAS DESIGNED JUST FOR HIM. TO HIM BE THE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER
ReplyDeleteIN JESUS NAME, AMEN.
Is this you Justine Kessner? It looks like something you’d write :)
DeleteI’m not sure about the flashing of a leg. Enough said.
DeleteI didn’t mean to write my 7:07 pm comment here. I don’t know how it got here.
DeleteIt's just the bottom half of a leg. She's not naked!
DeleteWho is Kelly Bates in the picture with Evan Stewart????
ReplyDelete... what do you mean who is Kelly Bates? She’s the mom of the family
DeleteHow can you follow the Bates and not know Kelly 😅
Reread the comment! It’s who is IN the pic with Kelly!
DeleteMaybe she meant why instead of who.
DeleteI sure do wonder what the Bates girls do with all their bridesmaids dresses they get for every wedding! That’s a lot of $ tied up for each sister! I wonder if they ever rewear them for a special event but you never see them again for any special event in a show. It’s always new stuff. Just musings.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be surprised if UP purchased the bridesmaids dresses for the on-air weddings and the vow renewal. Especially since the recent weddings are more extravagant than previous ones.
DeleteWe don't see much of their lives, it's likely that they rewear the dresses for other events. A new bridesmaid dress for a wedding is perfectly normal as each bride wants a different look.
They probably sell them. The sale would help them to buy the next dress 😀
DeleteI've noticed they do bridesmaids dresses that can be reworn. They probably wear them to church or other special events.
DeleteKelly is gorgeous! That is a very flattering color on her.
ReplyDeleteKelly’s dress color is gorgeous on her!
ReplyDeleteWhere did Josie get the bridesmaid dresses?
ReplyDeleteThe bridesmaids dresses were designed by Renee Miller. She designed wedding dresses for Tori and a few of the Duggars. Josie's gown was the work of designer Leanne Marshall.
DeleteLily and Ellie
Everyone looked so lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely wedding! Congratulations to the happy couple. I just love that picture of Kelly and Evan, they look so funny :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Everyone looks great! And I never noticed how much Josie looks like her dad before :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful wedding, the outdoor setting was magical. Josie was one of the most gorgeous, natural looking brides I have ever seen. The Bates Family, are so sweet, the love they have for one another is so evident in all the pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family and God has blessed them with wonderdul spouses. Kelly and Gill Will help me pray for our daughters. Kimberly Grace 15. Sarah Hope 14, Ariana Elizabeth 10, and Abigail Faith 9. What's amazing we adopyed these girls. We were livense fosyer parents. We've had to youngest since they were 2 and 3. Thank God for his grace and mercy. Sending hugs grom Pembroke NC.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised they had an outdoor wedding, and didn't get married in a church. I always thought it was important to be married in a church. I understand that the definition of "church" is really wherever people are gathered, but still I am surprised they got married outdoors.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than God’s outdoor Cathedral. He’s the Creator of those beautiful Tennessee mountains. Being married in a church building is just that...a building.
DeletePretty sure Adam and Eve were married in an outdoor garden😉
DeleteA church building is a building 1.52pm but it's also a place where Gods presence dwells through decades or even centuries of prayer and worship and unity in the building that has been as sanctified. And where Gods presence is you find you're blessed with His peace and it's easier to hear His voice of love to you.
Delete5:09- I believe that where a person finds God's presence is strictly a personal matter, whether it's in a brick-and-mortor building, on a beach, or under a tree.
Delete“Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am there.” - God
DeleteLooks like everybody and everything was beautiful! Wouldn't change a thing. Congratulations to Josie and Kelton...Jane
ReplyDeleteJosie made a breath taking bride😍 Now when Carlin & Evans big day? Cant wait to see what she will look like? Feel like it will be Christmas like Tory's or no later then maybe Valentines day wedding 🤔cant wait but those Bates boys need to get on ball be nice see at least 1 enter courtship before Katie an Callie get married lol come on boys put some points on board girls winning 5 to 1
ReplyDeleteI'm Makayla's Grammy. I'd love to see a clear picture of her. I don't live near her and treasure every picture or visit.
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