Bringing Up Bates’ Warden Bates Engaged Nearly 2 Months After Debuting Kaybrie Patterson Courtship

Bringing Up Bates alum Warden Bates and his girlfriend, Kaybrie Patterson, are engaged after a whirlwind courtship.

“The easiest yes 🤍💍,” the couple captioned joint proposal photos via Instagram on Saturday, May 2.

Patterson shared more photos from the romantic moment via her Instagram Stories, writing, “I cannot wait to be your wife. I love you more than words.”

After Bates got down on one knee and Patterson accepted his proposal, he presented his bride-to-be with a cushion-cut diamond ring and a bouquet of red roses.

“After the proposal, our friends and family surprised us with the sweetest engagement party,” Patterson revealed via her Instagram Stories. “Thank you mom, Jennifer and Kylie. It was amazing.”

Warden, 22, is one of the 19 children of Bringing Up Bates couple Gil and Kelly Jo Bates. 

“So incredibly thankful for this special day to celebrate Warden’s & Kaybrie’s engagement,” the proud parents wrote via Instagram. “We’re beyond thrilled to see the smiles they’ve brought each other, & we’ve already all fallen in love with Kaybrie’s sweet, fun, enthusiastic personality! Couldn’t feel more blessed!”

Gil, 61, and Kelly Jo, 59, were also present at Warden and Patterson’s engagement party.

“[Kelly Jo], you are amazing!” Patterson gushed via her Stories. “Cannot wait to have you as my mother-in-law!”

Kelly Jo reposted Patterson’s upload onto her page, adding that her future daughter-in-law is “such a sweetheart.”

Several of Warden’s siblings also celebrated the occasion.

“So happy for you guys 😍🤍,” Katie Bates commented on Saturday, while Josie Bates added, “AHHHHHH 😍😍😍😍 SO EXCITED. Congratulations! Love you guys so much !! 💕💕💕.”

Warden and Patterson debuted their relationship nearly two months before getting engaged.