Bringing Up Batesstar Josie Bates married her fiancé Kelton Balka in a romantic outdoor ceremony overlooking the Tennessee mountains on Friday.
Bates, 19, wore an A-line, long-sleeve white gown with a high-necked lace bodice and flowing skirt with a long train, according tophotos posted to theUPtv reality series’ Instagram page. Her blonde locks styled down in beach waves, Bates opted for a crown of green leaves, with the natural accessory matching the bouquet of flowing wild greenery and flowers she carried.
Balka, 23, kept it casual in a dark suit and vest worn without a jacket. Paired with a crisp white shirt, he accessorized his wedding look with a floral red tie.
Both said “I do” in front of a circular arbor made of lush greenery while an audience of family and friends looked on.
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The couple’s courtship goes back toJuly 2017,per social media.
“I cannot wait to marry the love of my life,” Bates wrote on Instagram followingtheir engagement in June.
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Their wedding party, which wastagged in another photo onBringing Up Bates‘ Instagram, included Bates’ sisters Alyssa Webster, Carlin Bates and Katie Bates, as well as her sister-in-law Whitney Bates and Kelton’s sister Ariana Balka.
All the bridesmaids were dressed in coordinating pink dresses and their hair was pulled back in messy buns, and each carried bouquets similar to Josie’s.
Bradley and Kaci Lynn Bates, Josie’s niece and nephew, also had a special part in the ceremony. Zach and Whitney Bates’ adorable kids wore outfits similar to the bride and groom and walked their cousins down the aisle.
According toUs Weekly, Josie’s father, Pastor Gil Bates, officiated the ceremony — which took place atCove Lake State Park in Caryville, Tennessee. Josie’s sisters Tori, Erin Paine, and brother Lawson Bates all contributed music.Several members of the Duggar family were also on hand,Usreports, including Jim Bob, Michelle, Josh, Anna, Jedediah, Joy-Anna and Jackson.
Late last month, Josie shard a photo ofshe and Kelton picking up their marriage licenseat the Knox County Clerk Office.
Wedding bells will next be for Carlin and Stewart.PEOPLE reported their engagement exclusively in September. “To say ‘yes’ to the man of my dreams is an opportunity that is a once in a lifetime dream come true!” Carlin said.
source: people.com
