Daughter of '19 Kids and Counting' Stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Getting Married: Couple Shown Doing 'Side Hug' in Wedding Invites
It was the couple's wedding invitation that revealed that the fifth eldest daughter of "19 Kids and Counting" stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will wed Ben Seewald on Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas,
E! News reports that invitation shows the two lovebirds gazing adoringly at each other and, in classic Duggar style, sharing a side hug.
Duggar and Seewald, who both share strong Christian values, became engaged in August following 11 months of courtship. Planning of the wedding began almost immediately after their nuptials.
"We have most of our planning done," Seewald told People magazine last month. "When you're planning a wedding, you can make it complicated or make it simple, and we are trying to make ours simple. There are some things that have to be done right before the wedding, but for the most part, we're ready."
The 21-year-old reality star already has chosen her wedding dress but has not revealed details.
"I picked out my wedding dress a couple of days ago," Jessa said, according to E! News. "I went with the second dress I tried on -- I love it."
But don't expect adult beverages at the wedding. The Duggars think alcohol is inappropriate for a successful party.
Regarding the honeymoon destination, the reality TV family avoids the beach because "It's just too hard for the guys to try to keep their eyes averted," mother Michelle has explained on her TLC blog.
Mom may not know, but People magazine reported that Jill and Derick spent their honeymoon at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, in a rented beach house.
Duggar Family Dating Rules
This season of TLC's hit reality show "19 Kids and Counting," which stars the Duggar family, has "courting" as its theme.
What is it like dating as a Duggar daughter? According to the "Today" show, the Duggars' deep Christian values and idea of courting involves lots of rules -- seven to be precise:
1. Dad approves (or not) every suitor.
2. The parents are copied on every text message and email.
3. "Courting" is dating with a purpose.
"Courtship is really waiting for the one God has for you and praying through the whole process," Jim Bob told "Today."
4. A chaperone accompanies the couple on all dates.
5. No chest-to-chest contact until the honeymoon; "side-hugs" only.
6. No hand-holding until engagement.
7. No kissing until marriage.
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