The Bates family is growing! Trace BatesEngaged to Girlfriend Lydia Romeike, Us WeeklyOnly confirms.
The 25-year old reality star proposed to her partner on March 21 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Knoxville. Trace, a 24-year-old UPtv personality, and Lydia were surrounded by two floral towers of flowers and romantic candles when Trace got down to one knee.
“It’s hard to describe the emotions you feel when you are fixing to ask the girl of your dreams to marry you,” the son of Kelly Gil BatesIn an exclusive statement Use. “I just know that Lydia is my best friend, and she’s the most positive thing in my life. It’s hard to imagine a day going by without seeing her or talking to her. I knew I wanted her to be by my side forever, but planning the where and the how and all of the details of the engagement was a task!”
Trace continued: “I wanted the timing and setting to all be a huge surprise, so I was grateful for the help of my sister Josie [Bates]Chloe and her friend. It’s hard to believe we are finally engaged and are making wedding plans!”
Josie, 22, and their friend arranged the white bouquets that decorated the rooftop on the happy couple’s big day. Lydia shared her story. Us that she was “totally shocked” by the proposal.
“I thought Trace was in Nashville helping his brother Lawson renovate his newly purchased home,” the future bride recalled. “He even texted me pictures of himself working in the house, which I later found out had been taken earlier just for this occasion. He had our friend Chloe ‘hire’ me to do a photo shoot on the roof, so I actually thought I was going to work.”
The doors to the rooftop had been covered with a black curtain, but Lydia said she “didn’t even notice” that attempt at concealing the surprise. “When I opened the door, Trace was standing in his suit in front of this gorgeously decorated backdrop and I think I just stood there stunned for a few minutes,” she gushed. “Our song was playing over the hotel speakers, and Trace dropped to one knee to propose.”
Lydia shared her story Us, “I don’t think I’ve ever admired him more or been more speechless! He went through so much to make my day perfect, and I feel so fortunate to be preparing for marriage to someone that loves me so deeply. I’m overjoyed!”
The couple became engaged in August 2021. They confirmed their love via Instagram in December. “So blessed to call you mine ❤️❤️❤️,” Trace wrote at the time.
Weeks before marking their relationship milestone, Lydia shared a series of sweet snaps with her beau, gushing via Instagram on March 7, “I love you more everyday♥️.” The official Bates family account replied, “Y’all are so cute!😍.”
Trace previously dated Chaney KahleThis confirms the beginning of their relationship in September 2019. The couple decided to end their courtship in February 2019.
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