Emerson Hope Bates (née Wells) (born April 22, 2003) is the fifth child and second daughter of Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells.
She is the sister of Katya Ortiz, Makenzie Contestabile, Mariana Wells, Hunter Wells & Nic Wells.
She is the wife of Jackson Bates.
Early life[]
Emerson Hope Wells was born on April 22, 2003, in Florida, to Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells. She was their third biological child and they went on to have one more child after her.
Personal life[]
Relationship with Jackson[]
Courting
On July 9, 2022, Jackson Bates posted a picture on his Instagram hugging an unknown girl. He did not show her face or reveal her name. On July 16, 2022, he posted a photo of them together, stating: "So thankful for you and I'm excited to see where God takes us! ❤️" Several comments identified her as Emerson. They met through mutual friends at a rodeo in Florida. They then exchanged numbers and have talked every day since. They spent nearly their entire courtship long-distance. Emerson met Jackson at a rodeo in March 2022, where they were introduced by mutual friends. On April 23, Emerson's birthday, Jackson took her on picnic date at sunset, where he asked her to be his girlfriend.
Engagement[]
Engaged
On March 11, 2023, Emerson announced that she was engaged to Jackson Bates. They got engaged on March 10, 2023 at Kraft Azalea Park in Winter Park, Florida.
SHE SAID "YES!" I can't wait for "I DO!"
Marriage[]
Just married
On October 14, 2023, Emerson married Jackson Ezekiel Bates at the Bramble Tree Estates in Sorrento, Florida. The wedding was officiated by Jackson's father Gil Bates and Emerson's brother-in-law Jono Contestabile. Jackson's best man was his brother Warden. His groomsmen were his brothers Zach, Trace, and Isaiah, Emerson's brothers Hunter and Nic, and his friends Jason Duggar and Nathanael Wissmann. The ring bearers were Jackson's nephew Kade and Emerson's nephew Judah Wells. Emerson's matron of honor was her sister Makenzie. Her bridesmaids were Jackson's sisters Addallee, Ellie, and Callie, her sister-in-law Morgan Page, and her friends Savannah Richard and Hannah South. The flower girls were Jackson's nieces Lexi, Khloé, and Layla.
Their honeymoon destination is unknown.
Career[]
Education[]
Along with her siblings, Emerson was homeschooled growing up. She graduated in 2021. As a child, she participated in numerous sports and by the age of sixteen she received her first black belt in martial arts.
She is a sophomore at Lake Sumter State College.
Dental Asistant[]
Emerson works as a Dental Asistant in Clermont, Florida.
Wedding involvement[]
Emerson was a bridesmaid at her brother Hunter's wedding to Morgan Page on November 11, 2018.
She was a bridesmaid at her sister Makenzie's wedding to Jono Contestabile on March 19, 2021.
