‘Bringing Up Bates’ Star Tori Bates Announces Her Engagement — See Her Ring!
She’s off the market! Bringing Up Bates star Tori Bates recently announced that she’s engaged to her longtime love, Bobby Smith! The soon-to-be Mrs. Smith couldn’t help but gush about the proposal, which took place at a scenic overlook in North Carolina.
!['bringing up bates' tori bates engaged shannon benfield 'bringing up bates' tori bates engaged shannon benfield](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bringing-up-bates-tori-bates-engaged.jpeg?fit=400%2C267&quality=86&strip=all&resize=400%2C267)
The day was a dream come true for Tori and Bobby, who were first introduced by mutual friends back in 2015. They’ve been courting for nearly a year, and even remained long distance while Bobby was in school.
“We’ve been looking forward to this day for so long and it’s finally here — we’re engaged! The day could not have been more magical, and the moments we shared will never be forgotten,” the newly engaged stars gushed to People. “It feels like a dream and our hearts are overflowing with excitement. Thank you for all of your love and support.”
!['bringing up bates' tori bates engagement ring shannon benfield 'bringing up bates' tori bates engagement ring shannon benfield](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/tori-bates-engagement-ring.jpg?fit=400%2C293&quality=86&strip=all)
Tori and Bobby will get their own special episode of her family’s TV show — which will air on Sept. 28 at 9 p.m. on UP TV. We can’t wait for the wedding planning to begin! Congrats, you two!
Scroll through the gallery below to learn more about the Bates family!
Have a tip? Send it to us! Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com.
![Zach bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/zach-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Michaella bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/michaella-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Erin bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/erin-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Lawson bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/lawson-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Nathan bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/nathan-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Alyssa bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/alyssa-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Tori bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/tori-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Trace bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/trace-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Carlin bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/carlin-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Josie bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/josie-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Katie bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/katie-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Jackson bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jackson-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Warden bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/warden-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Isaiah bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/isaiah-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Addallee bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/addallee-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Ellie bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ellie-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Callie bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/callie-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Judson bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/judson-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)
![Jeb bates](https://www.intouchweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jeb-bates.jpg?fit=750%2C750&quality=86&strip=all)