12 Weeks Until Carlin's Wedding!

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart are just 12 weeks away from their May 25th wedding! Evan proposed in September, which means that this couple's engagement has been significantly longer than the usual three to four months that past Bates siblings have had between their engagement and wedding.

Carlin has her wedding dress, and the Bates have finally made progress on finding a wedding venue near Knoxville. The Bates recently mentioned Castleton Farms as a hopeful wedding location.

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart

The outfit that Carlin is wearing in the photo above is the Xena Ruffle Dress from Charming Charlie.

Photo courtesy of Carlin Bates

Carlin Visits Nashville

This weekend, Carlin Bates is in Nashville visiting boyfriend Evan Stewart. With Evan's sister Kailyn as their chaperone, they enjoyed a date at Pie Five Pizza and a shopping excursion at Charming Charlie. On September 17th, the couple celebrated the one-year anniversary of when they first became friends.

This summer, Evan received permission from Gil and Kelly to ask Carlin to begin an official courtship. Watch upcoming episodes of Bringing Up Bates to see their relationship progress.

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart

Photo courtesy Carlin Bates/thebatesfamily.com