Lawson bates and Tiffany Espensen.Photo: aubree belle photography
Bringing Up Batesstar Lawson Bates and actressTiffany Espensenare married!
Lawson bates and Tiffany Espensen.aubree belle photography
Added Espensen, 23, “It feels like we have waited so long for this day. We feel so blessed to finally be “Mr. and Mrs.”
The wedding was yet another chapter in the storybook journey for the couple, who started dating back in February 2021. Just eight months later, Bates wasdown on one kneein Siena, Italy, asking for Espensen’s hand in marriage.
Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen.aubree belle photography
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Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the bride and her bridal party was not only Bates, but his groomsmen which included friend Jonas Thatcher and brothers Nathan, Trace, Jackson, Warden and Isaiah Bates. In California style, the groomsman donned black suit pants and white dress shirts with the sleeves rolled up.
Several little ones added to the family vibe — the groom’s nephews Bradley Bates and Carson Paine served as ring bearers, and the groom’s nieces Kaci and Khloe Bates served as flower girls.
Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen’s wedding.aubree belle photography
Of course, as an aspiring country music artist, Bates paid extra close attention to the evening’s music.
Bates' went on to serenade his bride during the ceremony with “When I Say These Vows,” a song he wrote just for the occasion.
Once the ceremony was over, the evening took a jubilant turn, with the couple dancing their way back down the aisle to the ’60s classic “Everlasting Love.”
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“We are both so grateful to each person who has invested into our lives,” the couple said of the culmination of their time together, especially the big day thanks to wedding coordinator and longtime friend Kim Nafzinger.
They continued, “As we’ve packed bags preparing for our wedding and for the move to our new house in Nashville, Tennessee, we’ve been flooded with memories of our past, and we’ve been reminded of the love people have shown each of us over the years. We owe a huge ‘Thanks’ to you!”
source: people.com
