"When I saw my father walking up to the front by himself, that was the first time that [the emotions] really hit me, and I was struggling a lot with that. Bobby knew exactly what was going on, and he pulled me over and started praying with me right there."
-Kelton Balka
Have you heard the big news? Josie and Kelton Balka are expecting! But before we start focusing on their preparations for parenthood, we first must watch their wedding episode. It airs tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT, in honor of Valentine's Day.
Scroll down for photos and another episode preview. As usual for Bates weddings, you'll likely need a stash of tissues as you watch tonight. As many of you know, Kelton's mother passed away when he was thirteen, and as you'll see in the scene below, the wedding was an especially emotional time without her there.
Picking up the backdrop for the ceremony
Whitney Bates paints Brooklyn Paine's nails
Kelton gets ready with his groomsmen
Flower girls and ring bearers
Gil Bates and Josie Bates (now Josie Balka)
Photos/video courtesy of UPtv
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ReplyDeleteMO- Yeah, I lost my Mom when I was a teenager and special events always trigger a lot of emotion. Your Mom would be very proud of the young man you've become Kelton! I'm sure she's smiling down at you from heaven. :o)
ReplyDeleteMy heart so goes out to Kelton. That’s gotta have been one hardest things to go through. (Next to actually losing her) Not having your mother there to celebrate the most special day of your life! And now with them expecting their first baby... He won’t be enjoying his mom being the doting grandma... I’m so sorry Kelton and Josie.
ReplyDeleteBut I am so happy for the two of you (and now your precious little one!:) that you found each other. I don’t know either of you, but in following on the blog for a long time, I believe that your match was made in heaven! 😊 May God be near to you and bless you!!
Amen. Beautifully said.
DeleteI don't think it's appropriate to film a young man grieving over the fact that his mother could not be at his wedding.
ReplyDeleteIt sure beats ignoring her and the fact that she existed. It is a reality of life that grief sneaks up on us at times. I am glad that she was mentioned several times in the episode and that her family has stayed close. They did a beautiful job helping with the rehearsal dinner.
DeleteHe wasn't ignoring her! But he's entitled to grieve in private, without a camera in his sad young face. He's grieving his mom, not satisfying our curiosity!
DeleteHe misses and loves her dearly. How special she is to him. She must be smiling from above with ❤! That's why it was a fairy tale romance and wedding. So beautiful with all the happiness.
DeleteI can't believe a cameraman stood there recording Kelton as he cried for his mother. It seems so heartless. Turn away and give the young man a moment of privacy.
DeleteAww... So sweet of Bobby to be such a caring discerning friend. I'm sure there will be some tears tonight. 😢
ReplyDeleteBobby’s groomsmen speach was awesome.
DeleteI agree, how sweet Bobby is from his rehearsal speech to his prayer with Kelton at the wedding. He is the best friend, anyone could wish for. My eyes were filled with tears.
DeleteMy dad died when i was 14 and i miss hom everyday you feel like you have prepared for your parent who has passed not to be at your special moments in life yet the emotions seen to sneak ip on you. Kelton you are a very brave guy and i am so happy for you and josie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding!!! Bobby is a very caring friend. May God continue to bless this couple.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it was emotional. Nice pix
ReplyDeleteThat is so incredibly sad. I think his Dad should have walked him down the aisle, who cares if it's not traditional.
ReplyDeletePlease consider doing the flowers with fewer leaves at the next wedding. The flowers can hardly be seen.
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