Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart
So far, all six of the Bates couples have been engaged between three and four months before getting married. When Carlin and Evan tie the knot, they will have been engaged for eight months. They started courting in August 2017 after meeting at a women's conference at Evan's church one year earlier.
Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart
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A Spring wedding will be beautiful! Best wishes to Carlin and Evan!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Carlin and Evan took it more slow than some of the others. I can't wait for them to get married!! They are such a cute couple! May is a wonderful time to get married!
ReplyDeleteMaybe to give Carlin more time to mature.
Delete3:30, your comment wasn’t very mature. Even if you feel that way you could practice a little restraint and decorum. She has matured much more in the last two years, and will continue to do so just like any other young adult. Some people just get there sooner than others.
DeleteI agree 3:30. I think that was also stated on the show or in an interview.
DeletePerhaps his parents encouraged him to have a more "normal" engagement period. At least what most people have, although I am not exactly sure why.
ReplyDeleteProbably so the could finish the school year, it’s not that complicated to guess.
DeleteI think the reasons why many people have long engagements are: 1. Venue-lots of venues have a year long waiting list.
Delete2. Having a longer period of time to plan everything is less stressful since you aren’t running around trying to arrange everything as fast as you can
3. Either the bride or the groom or both are finishing their studies and want to wait until they are working so they have an income
And perhaps Carlin's parents encouraged them to make it a longer engagement too, so they can afford it. Josie just got married, so May gives the parents time to recover financially
DeleteFrom a practical perspective, where I live, engagements are usually 6+ months because venues book up months if not a year or more in advance. Also, many wedding dress companies take months to fulfill orders. The Bates and Duggars seem to have better access to dresses given their "celebrity" status and relationships with certain retailers. Carlin and Evan will have beautiful lush backdrops for photos with a May wedding. Engagement is such an exciting time.
DeleteWishing them many years of happiness together.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and looking forward to seeing your wedding. Enjoy this very special time.
ReplyDeleteCongratluations - enjoy this very special time with your families as you prepare to be husband and wife, looking forward to seeing the photos.
ReplyDeleteTime 2:28PM Fri 12/7/18
ReplyDeleteCongrats Evan & Carlin. It's been a long time I made a comment on the blog..
Hope you're doing ok Neddy.
DeleteI love that Evan and Carlin broke the normal timing and did their own thing. If I remember correctly Alyssa and John were married on Papa Bill and Mama Jane wedding date. Congrats to the upcoming Stewarts.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for them and I am excited to see what carlins dress will look like. God bless their union.
ReplyDeleteAwww... Yay, Carlin and Evan! Congrats! I be they are so excited! Can't wait to see Carlin's style for the wedding! I've bet it will be gorgeous like her!
ReplyDeleteIt’s crazy to think that 2019 is just around the corner...🙃
ReplyDeleteMO- I think Evan and Carlin's parents might have been the driving force requiring the long engagement. Just by watching the show, it seemed to me like they wanted to get married ASAP. (when they first started courting) It will be an interesting new season in January! :o)
ReplyDeleteThis couple seems to have allowed a longer period of time for each steps of their relationship. I wonder if they plan to be married for a while before they have a baby?
ReplyDeleteTori and Bobby had similar timelines between meeting and official courtship and between courting and engagement. The reason they pushed their wedding up was due to Bobby's job.
DeleteCongrats on your wedding
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, you are a sweet couple
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice time for a wedding.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your up coming wedding,Evan and Carlin.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the sweet couple. Very glad you found each other and took your time nurturing your life path together.
ReplyDeleteWhat do Evan and Carlin do for a living?
ReplyDeleteMO- Yes, I've wondered the same thing. I'm surprised that there hasn't been much said about what they do to earn money except that Evan sings with his family. :o)
DeleteEvan is going to school for an electrician; however, it seems he's already working.
DeleteCarlin gives piano lessons.
Perhaps that is when both will be finished with school. I personally think it is more mature of them than some people gave them credit for. Hope they are happy.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for them! If I could've picked a month to be born in, I would've picked May!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! My sister is getting married on the 25th, May 2019 as well. Exciting :)
ReplyDeleteAwe I am so happy for you two. Congratulations
ReplyDeleteLooking forward too the new season .Blessing .To all.
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