Counting On alum Jana Duggar is back with a new YouTube video following her wedding with Stephen Wissmann. Fans have been celebrating the pair’s nuptials, which were held on August 15 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Jana caught many people off-guard with her surprise marriage reveal. But it seems she’s ready to take everyone into a deeper dive between her and Stephen. Keep reading to see their courtship video.
Counting On: Jana Duggar & Family Continue To Share Wedding Photos
Jana and some of her siblings have uploaded clips and pictures from her wedding. Some photos proved that her sister, Jill, was present at the ceremony. It was suspected that Jill didn’t attend due to her strained relationship with Jim Bob. However, she later uploaded photos from the wedding herself.
Jana has also changed her last name to Wissmann on Instagram and has revealed her plans to move to Nebraska with her husband. This made many people curious regarding their whereabouts today. However, it seems Jana wants to share their journey first before giving updates about their current status.
Jana Releases Courtship Video With Stephen
In a YouTube post, Jana shared a video of her driving to her then-boyfriend, Stephen Wissmann. The two were only courting at the time. But the Counting On alum decided to surprise her man while he was at work. Some of Jana’s younger siblings came with her as chaperones. The couple shared hugs when they saw each other. Stephen was also surprised by their sudden visit. Moments later, Jana shared a glimpse of them in the car. She was holding Stephen’s hands while he was driving. They also mocked an engagement proposal in which Stephen gave Jana a candy ring.
- “Thank you 100 times over for bringing us along your journey!! Girl you didn’t have to give us nothing and yet you did! Congratulations.”
- “I love that he’s waited for you for years and years and now you are a happy couple! Congrats! He has a great smile!”
- “I can’t say how much I love this for you! A loving true partnership is absolutely worth waiting on God’s timing!”
- “Girl I’m giving that wedding a rating of “Chefs Kiss”. It was so beautiful and perfect for you. It was both classic and classy but also fairytale princess in the best way.”
Counting On: Jana Duggar & Stephen Wissmann Defied Courtship Rules?
During the same vlog, Jana also shared a clip of her and Stephen doing frontal hugs, which is strictly against the family’s courtship rules. The couples weren’t supposed to make any physical contact before marriage. This fueled speculation that Jana and Stephen had already kissed even before their nuptial, based on how confident they were about kissing each other at their wedding.
- “Holding hands, front hugs and listening to Michael Bublé…..such a change in your life style from your sister’s relationships. I’m so happy to see this. Congratulations!”
- “Front hugs and holding hands?!? I am so happy for you two!!”
- “I’m so glad y’all moved past side hugs!”
- “I doubt they always had. She lives on her own. Plus, at a certain age those rules are just ridiculous.”
