Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates, 21, marries Evan Stewart, 24, in Tennessee with her best friend Joy-Anna Duggar from Counting On as a guest

Carlin Bates has wed her 24-year-old love Evan Stewart in Tennessee.

The 21-year-old brunette beauty, who is the daughter of Bringing Up Bates stars Gil and Kelly Jo Bates, got married at the Castleton Farms on Saturday as cameras rolled for their reality TV show.

Also there was 21-year-old Joy-Anna Duggar from 19 Kids And Counting as well as Counting On fame. She served as one of the bridesmaids.

Happy wedding: Carlin Bates has wed her 24-year-old love Evan Stewart in Tennessee on Saturday

Happy wedding: Carlin Bates has wed her 24-year-old love Evan Stewart in Tennessee on Saturday

Cameras rolling: The 21-year-old brunette beauty, who is the daughter of Bringing Up Bates stars Gil and Kelly Jo Bates, got married at the Castleton Farms on Saturday as cameras rolled for their reality TV show

Cameras rolling: The 21-year-old brunette beauty, who is the daughter of Bringing Up Bates stars Gil and Kelly Jo Bates, got married at the Castleton Farms on Saturday as cameras rolled for their reality TV show

A lovely portrait: Here Josie Balka shared a photo with the beautiful bride who wore white lace

A lovely portrait: Here Josie Balka shared a photo with the beautiful bride who wore white lace

There were about 500 guests. 

Carlin comes from a very big family and they were all there at the nuptials.

All 18 of the bride’s brothers and sisters — Zach, Michaella, Erin, Lawson, Nathan, Alyssa, Tori, Trace, Josie, Katie, Jackson, Warden, Isaiah, Addalle, Ellie, Callie, Judson and Jeb — serving as matrons of honor, bridesmaids, flower girls, groomsmen, ushers and ring bearers, according to UsWeekly.

So much love: Her father Gil walked her down the aisle and was the officiant
So much love: Her father Gil walked her down the aisle and was the officiant

So much love: Her father Gil walked her down the aisle and was the officiant

Engaged: The couple got engaged in autumn 2018 in Maine after dating for two years

Engaged: The couple got engaged in autumn 2018 in Maine after dating for two years

Beginning: It all began in the fall of 2016, when my mother was asked to speak at a Ladies’ Conference at the Stewart’s church! Evan just happened to be one of the servers for the conference!' Carlin wrote on social media

Beginning: It all began in the fall of 2016, when my mother was asked to speak at a Ladies’ Conference at the Stewart’s church! Evan just happened to be one of the servers for the conference!' Carlin wrote on social media

And her dad Gil walked her down the aisle and served as officiant. 

The couple got engaged in autumn 2018 in Maine after dating for two years. 

'It all began in the fall of 2016, when my mother was asked to speak at a Ladies’ Conference at the Stewart’s church! Evan just happened to be one of the servers for the conference!' Carlin wrote on social media. 

Available: He then invited her to lunch with the Stewarts. 'My sister Erin … told Evan she would love to have him as a brother-in-law, smirking and pointing at me! He said, "Well, I’m available!"'

Available: He then invited her to lunch with the Stewarts. 'My sister Erin … told Evan she would love to have him as a brother-in-law, smirking and pointing at me! He said, "Well, I’m available!"'

A lot of support: There were 500 guests and any of them shared photos from the event

A lot of support: There were 500 guests and any of them shared photos from the event

Happy for the newlyweds: These people said it was an 'honor and blessing' to be there

Happy for the newlyweds: These people said it was an 'honor and blessing' to be there

She was studying and said she made the first move on him: 'I noticed he was nervous and eventually said, "Well aren’t you going to say, Hi’?" He blushed and we chatted briefly.'

He then invited her to lunch with the Stewarts. 'My sister Erin … told Evan she would love to have him as a brother-in-law, smirking and pointing at me! He said, "Well, I’m available!"'

And then she added: 'He is my best friend I can hardly wait to spend forever by his side!'

Best friend: And then she added: 'He is my best friend I can hardly wait to spend forever by his side!'
Best friend: And then she added: 'He is my best friend I can hardly wait to spend forever by his side!'

Best friend: And then she added: 'He is my best friend I can hardly wait to spend forever by his side!'

First move: She was studying and said she made the first move on him: 'I noticed he was nervous and eventually said, "Well aren’t you going to say, Hi’?" He blushed and we chatted briefly'

First move: She was studying and said she made the first move on him: 'I noticed he was nervous and eventually said, "Well aren’t you going to say, Hi’?" He blushed and we chatted briefly'

Ring it in: They also shared a photo of their wedding jewelry as they went on their honeymoon

Ring it in: They also shared a photo of their wedding jewelry as they went on their honeymoon

They will be moving to Nashville, where Stewart is an electrician apprentice: 'I’m super excited about starting a home with him there.'

Bringing Up Bates launched in 2015 and revolved around Gil and Kelly Jo Bates who wed in 1987.

The synopsis reads: 'They didn't plan to have kids, but something changed over time; now they're parents to 19 children -- yes 19! When they range from toddler to 20-something and live under one roof, challenges abound, even for a tight-knit family like the Bates brood. 

Nashville bound: They will be moving to Nashville, where Stewart is an electrician apprentice: 'I’m super excited about starting a home with him there'

Nashville bound: They will be moving to Nashville, where Stewart is an electrician apprentice: 'I’m super excited about starting a home with him there'

The family: From Bringing Up Bates: (L-R, standing) Erin, Lawson, Michael, Trace, Kelly Jo Bates, Gil Bates, Jeb (on Gil's shoulders), Nathan, Carlin, Ellie, Tori, Judson (being held by Zach), Alyssa, (L-R, seated) Jackson, Isaiah, Addallee, Katie, Warden, Josie and Callie (sitting on Josie's lap) pose for a photo October 2014 in Lake City, Tennessee

The family: From Bringing Up Bates: (L-R, standing) Erin, Lawson, Michael, Trace, Kelly Jo Bates, Gil Bates, Jeb (on Gil's shoulders), Nathan, Carlin, Ellie, Tori, Judson (being held by Zach), Alyssa, (L-R, seated) Jackson, Isaiah, Addallee, Katie, Warden, Josie and Callie (sitting on Josie's lap) pose for a photo October 2014 in Lake City, Tennessee

Reality TV: Bringing Up Bates launched in 2015 and revolved around Gil and Kelly Jo Bates who wed in 1987

Reality TV: Bringing Up Bates launched in 2015 and revolved around Gil and Kelly Jo Bates who wed in 1987

'Among those are the parents' strict rules, which include everyone's chores, watching little to no TV, and the girls wearing only dresses. 

'Gil runs a tree service that employs some of his sons, while Kelly Jo stays home to make the meals and do the laundry, home schooling and other tasks. As the eldest child gets older, new issues - including romance, careers and babies - enter the picture.'

The Bringing Up Bates baby specials will air on UPtv on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET through June 20. 

Rules: 'Among those are the parents' strict rules, which include everyone's chores, watching little to no TV, and the girls wearing only dresses

Rules: 'Among those are the parents' strict rules, which include everyone's chores, watching little to no TV, and the girls wearing only dresses

Wedding party: 'Gil runs a tree service that employs some of his sons, while Kelly Jo stays home to make the meals and do the laundry, home schooling and other tasks. As the eldest child gets older, new issues - including romance, careers and babies - enter the picture'

Wedding party: 'Gil runs a tree service that employs some of his sons, while Kelly Jo stays home to make the meals and do the laundry, home schooling and other tasks. As the eldest child gets older, new issues - including romance, careers and babies - enter the picture'

Specials: The Bringing Up Bates baby specials will air on UPtv on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET through June 20

Specials: The Bringing Up Bates baby specials will air on UPtv on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET through June 20

She made the event too: Here Joy-Anna Duggar is seen in a social media post from earlier this year

She made the event too: Here Joy-Anna Duggar is seen in a social media post from earlier this year

 

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Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates, 21, marries Evan Stewart, 24

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