Michael and Brandon at a Keilen Wedding

Michaela Keilen and Brandon Keilen with Becky and Tim

Over the weekend Michael and Brandon Keilen watched Becky, one of Brandon's sisters, tie the knot in Florida. All the bridesmaids wore different purple dresses, so Michael was able to wear the bridesmaid dress that she wore for Tori's wedding, after having shortened the sleeves.

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Photo courtesy of brandonandmichaela.com

17 Days!

With Josie and Kelton's wedding just around the corner, Gil and Kelly Bates are scrambling to prepare for their sixth child to walk down the aisle. The big event will take place on October 5th in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Josie and Kelton will each have six people standing up with them on their wedding day. Alyssa Webster is the maid of honor, and the bridesmaids are Katie Bates, Whitney Bates, Carlin Bates, Kelton's sister Ariana, and one other. Bobby Smith is the best man, and the groomsmen are Evan Stewart, Trace Bates, Kelton's brother Grant, and two others.

Josie Bates and Kelton Balka

Utah proposal trip

Photo courtesy of thebatesfamily.com

'Yo, Girl, Will You Be My Maid of Honor?'

Just finished watching tonight's new episode of Bringing Up Bates. Be sure to come back to the blog when the show ends to read our written recap. ("Save the Date and Decisions to Make" premieres at 9pm ET/8pm CT on UP.)

After nailing down a wedding date, it's time to start planning for the big day. Tori has come up with roles for all her siblings. The older ones will be part of the bridal party, which will include 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen, while the younger ones will have other tasks. Some will be flower girls and ring bearers, while others will be ushers and program attendants.

In the video below, we see Tori's nonchalant method for asking her sisters to stand up with her at the altar.

Photo/video courtesy of UP

Exciting New Season

Tori Bates and Bobby Smith are celebrating their first "weekiversary" today. (They married last Saturday at a Knoxville church and spent their first two days in Gatlinburg before flying out to California.)

The new season of Bringing Up Bates returns in less than three weeks and will feature tons of exciting, new content. Are you looking forward to watching Tori and Bobby's engagement and wedding?

Artwork courtesy of UP

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Tori and Bobby's Honeymoon Location Revealed

 Tori (Bates) Smith and Judson Bates

Tori and Bobby Smith have been husband and wife for four days. Following their winter wonderland wedding, they rode off into the sunset as Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and we know you all are wondering where they went.

The newlyweds spent the first two nights in Gatlinburg so they could relax and enjoy the beautiful Smoky Mountains before traveling far. They met up with Gil and Kelly Bates for lunch on Monday so they could hand off the wedding gown and suit, and then they headed to the airport to fly out to California. Nathan Bates' hint about where they are is that they are continuing the winter wonderland theme. Any guesses as to what they might be doing?

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Wedding photos are courtesy of tarynyagerphotography.com/UP/lawsonbates.com/thebatesfamily.com/

Carols By Erin and Lawson

As the holiday season heats up, the Bates are running around like chickens with their heads cut off, setting up for the big wedding tomorrow and preparing for Christmas. In the video clips below, two of the most musical family members, Erin Bates Paine and Lawson Bates, sing Christmas carol duets.

Jingle Bells

Go Tell it on the Mountain

Photo/videos courtesy of UP

Bates Wedding #5 in 1 Week!

 

In exactly one week, Tori Bates will recite her marriage vows in front of family and friends and become Tori Smith. This will be the fifth wedding for Gil and Kelly Bates' super-sized clan.

Tori Bates and Bobby Smith will have 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen, with a winter wonderland theme. Their decor is white, silver, and a beautiful shade of purple.

Photo courtesy of Shannon Benfield, UP
Click here to see more photos of Tori's engagement on the UP website.