30 Years, 34 Bates

Three days after Tori Bates' wedding, the Bates clan has another big milestone to celebrate. It's Gil and Kelly's 30th anniversary! When they tied the knot 30 years ago, Gil was almost 23, and Kelly had just turned 21. They welcomed their first baby one year later, and the rest is history.

Gil and Kelly Bates

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Wedding Festivities Have Begun!

Tori Bates' wedding is just one day away! She and Bobby Smith will have a Bates-sided bridal party, made up of 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen. Carlin Bates is the maid of honor, and Kelton Balka--Josie Bates' boyfriend and the mutual friend who introduced Tori and Bobby--is the best man.

Watch season seven of Bringing Up Bates for updates on Carlin and Josie and their boyfriends!

Evan Stewart, Carlin Bates, Josie Bates, Kelton Balka

Photo courtesy of Carlin Bates/thebatesfamily.com