Seewalds Celebrate 4 Years

Jessa and Ben Seewald have a reason to be joyful today, and it's certainly not the Northwest Arkansas weather, which is cold and rainy. They are celebrating their wedding anniversary! Four years ago, it was another chilly day, as more than 1,000 guests watched Jessa Duggar marry Ben Seewald at First Baptist Church in Bentonville and then joined the elated newlyweds for an outdoor celebration. We remember the day very well.

Happy anniversary, Seewalds!

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald on their first date

MarketPlace Grill, September 2013

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald, August 2014

(Just days before their engagement)

Jessa and Ben Seewald

Honeymoon, November 2014

 

Jessa Seewald, Ben Seewald, Spurgeon Seewald, Henry Seewald

Early 2017

Photos courtesy theseewaldfamily.com

It's a Boy!

Jessa (Duggar) Seewald and Ben Seewald welcomed their first child into the world on Thursday, and it's a boy! Their son weighed 9 lbs. 11 oz. and was 21 1/4 inches long. Both Jessa and Baby Seewald are doing well.

The Seewalds chose to share the first photo of their baby exclusively with PEOPLE Magazine. The proud parents will share more pictures soon, but for the time being, visit PEOPLE.com to see his beautiful face.

Jessa Seewald is Pregnant!

The Duggars are on a roll! So far this month, they have announced Israel Dillard's birth and Josiah's courtship, and now they have another big announcement to make! Jessa and Ben Seewald are expecting! Baby Seewald is due on their one-year wedding anniversary (November 1st).

The Seewalds revealed exclusively to PEOPLE Magazine that they are looking forward to becoming parents. As Jessa enters her second trimester of pregnancy, she says she is "feeling pretty good," although she still suffers from heartburn. She and Ben are hoping to adopt in the future.

More on PEOPLE.com.

Tonight on 19 Kids

Tune in to TLC tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT for two new episodes of 19 Kids and Counting.

In the first episode, watch Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald create their gift registry and start an exercise program with Jessa's siblings. Then, join Jana Duggar as she helps Jill Dillard make an authentic Nepali dinner for Derick. In the second episode, accompany Michelle Duggar as she attends her 30-year high school reunion.

9pm ET/8pm CT: Michelle's High School Reunion

9:30pm/8:30pm CT: Race to the Altar

Decorate Like a Seewald

Jessa (Duggar) and Ben Seewald are settling into married life in Josh and Anna's old house. Although their home is small, it is beautifully decorated with wedding gifts from family and friends, items purchased secondhand, and lots of framed photos. We thought we would show you a few of the couple's decorations:

The Seewalds received a monogrammed doormat as a wedding gift.

Above their stove is a personalized sign that reads: "The Seewald Family, Established 2014." In their living room, Jessa and Ben have this rustic clock...

...And a "Happily Ever After" sign.

On their bed, the couple has the same "Mr. and Mrs." pillow as Jill and Derick Dillard.

They also have this adorable sign hanging on the wall in their bedroom:

Sledding with the Duggars & Seewalds

The Duggars woke up to a winter wonderland this morning, following a storm that began Sunday night and continued through Monday morning. To celebrate the show day, Jessa and Ben Seewald and Jessa's siblings grabbed a pile of old campaign signs and went sledding on the hill in front of the Duggars' house. They also whipped up a batch of snow ice cream (click here to view their recipe).

 Jessa and Ben Seewald

The Duggars' house

 Jessa Seewald

 Jessa and Ben Seewald

Ben and Jessa

Seewalds Celebrate 1 "Monthiversary"

One month ago, more than 1,000 guests gathered at First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas, to watch Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald become man and wife. The newlyweds shocked the world by choosing not to kiss at the altar.

Jessa and Ben Seewald

Jessa & Ben Go "Dancing in the Mine Fields"

Before being pronounced husband and wife at their wedding, Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald had the sound engineers play a song that they had carefully selected for their special day. It was Andrew Peterson's "Dancing in the Mine Fields," and although it wasn't written for the Seewalds, it is an appropriate representation of their love story. Click here to watch the music video on YouTube.

Honeymooning Duggar

Jessa (Duggar) and Ben Seewald are celebrating one week of marriage as they honeymoon in an undisclosed location. Where do you think the newlyweds are in this picture?

Duggar-Seewald Wedding Party

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald had a Duggar-sized wedding party: 11 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen!

Maid of Honor: Jinger Duggar
Best Man: Dylan McMahan
Bridesmaids: Jana Duggar, Jill Dillard, Joy Duggar, Jessica Seewald, Danielle Seewald, Amara Query, Anna Hackel, Peyton Weiss, Jennifer Hartono, Michelle Seewald
Groomsmen: Daniel Robinson, Kolton Kulis, Russ Seewald, Ryan Schofield, Jake Hendrix, Rob Flowers, Josiah Duggar, Joseph Duggar, Ethan Seewald
Flower Girls: Jordyn-Grace Duggar, Faith Seewald
Ring Bearer: Thomas Seewald

Jessa Duggar's Wedding Look

On her wedding day, Jessa Duggar wore a blush bridal ballgown, made of English net and satin, with a beaded bodice of Swarovski crystals and pearls. She ordered her dress, which is from Allure Bridal's modest collection, through Tesori Bridal.

“It was the second dress I tried on,” Jessa told PEOPLE. “I love it.”

To achieve the style she was looking for, the bride had a few layers of tulle removed from the gown before her wedding day.

Jessa wore her heart-shaped pendant necklace, a gift she received from Ben when the couple began their courtship. Her sisters helped her fix her hair in the curly style that has become the Duggars' trademark. (Watch our Duggar hair tutorial below.)



Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald also chose to write their own vows.

More on PEOPLE.com.

Duggar Comedy Routine by Tim Hawkins

At the request of a friend of Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald's, Christian Comedian Tim Hawkins created a video for the couple. On Saturday evening, Tim entertained guests at the wedding after-party hosted by Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and gave us the link to his hilarious video. Watch it below:

Another Duggar-Sized Wedding

Duggar wedding No. 3 ended up being just as large as Duggar wedding No. 2. This afternoon, Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald recited their marriage vows in Bentonville, Arkansas, in front of more than 1,000 guests.

Jessa wore a lacy, flowing wedding gown in a pale tone with a beaded bodice. Jessa's maid of honor, Jinger Duggar, and ten bridesmaids wore coral dresses that matched Ben's bow tie.

Michelle Duggar calls Ben Seewald a "peacemaker and a gentle, kind man." Dylan McMahan, Ben's best man, says the groom is a "man of integrity."

"We love Jessa so much and are so happy for her." Michelle told PEOPLE.

Jessa and Ben are on their way to an undisclosed honeymoon location. The wedding will air on the next season of 19 Kids and Counting.

Read more at PEOPLE.com.

1 Day 'Till Duggar Wedding #3

The wedding is almost here! Tomorrow afternoon, Jessa Duggar will marry Ben Seewald, the man she has been courting since September 2013. Just over four months ago, the Duggars gave their first daughter away. How do you think Jessa's wedding will compare to Jill's?

In just one day, Jessa and Ben will be prepping for their own wedding.

Jessa ties Ben's tie on the day of Jill and Derick's wedding

Family and friend will gather to celebrate their marriage covenant.

 Michelle Duggar, Ben Seewald, and Jessa Duggar at Jill and Derick's rehearsal dinner

 Jessa Duggar gives a speech

And Jessa Duggar will walk down the aisle to her new life as Mrs. Seewald!

Jessa Duggar as a bridesmaid at Jill's wedding

Photos: Elizabeth Zellon Photography

Seewald Shower for Jessa and Ben

The Seewald family threw a last-minute shower for Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald in time for their November 1st wedding. Here are a few pictures from the event:

 Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald, soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Seewald

 Jessa and Ben open a wedding gift--a colander filled with ingredients to make pasta

 Jedidiah and Jeremiah Duggar 

 Jessa and her future mother-in-law, Guinn Seewald

 Jessa and Ben with Ben's aunt Amy

 Dessert table

The Seewalds served different types of soup at the shower

Both the Duggars and Seewalds are big Razorback fans!

And here's a copy of the couple's wedding invitation, in case you missed it the last time we posted:

Photos: Seewald family

Jessa Duggar: "I Might Have More than 19 Kids"

How soon do you think Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald will be making a pregnancy announcement? Their wedding is in three days, so Jessa could be a mom as early as July 2015. In the following video, the bride-to-be informs viewers that she might end up having more kids than her parents did.

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6 Days 'Til Duggar Wedding #3

In less than one week, Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald will recite their wedding vows in front of family and friends. The engaged couple took a break from wedding prep this weekend to join several members of Jessa's family on the Family Research Council Action Bus Tour. The Duggars stopped in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, yesterday and are now on their way to Georgia. Click here for a complete schedule.

 Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald

Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald, Michelle Duggar, Jackson Duggar, and Johannah Duggar

Duggar Wedding Date and More Details

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald have officially announced their wedding date. The two will recite their vows in front of family and friends on Saturday, November 1st.

Their wedding is less than eight weeks away, and the future Mr. and Mrs. Seewald say they have already finished most of the planning.

"When you're planning a wedding, you can make it complicated, or make it simple, and we are trying to make ours simple," Ben told PEOPLE. "There are some things that have to be done right before the wedding, but for the most part, we're ready." 

One of the most time-consuming parts of planning a Duggar wedding is choosing the wedding party and finding outfits for everyone to wear.

"We have the bridal party picked, and the colors are done," Jessa told PEOPLE. "The bridesmaids dresses are selected."

Considering they have only been engaged for just over three weeks, that is quite impressive! Jessa is also happy to report that she recently went wedding dress shopping and fell in love with the second gown she tried on.

In the evenings, Jessa works on wedding planning while Ben, a college sophomore studying political science, completes online school assignments.

Jessa and her fiancé, who recently moved in with the Duggars and spends his days doing odd jobs for Jim Bob and Michelle, have also made a point to exercise together.

"We do a lot of weight lifting and cardio together, trying to stay fit," Ben told PEOPLE. "Some of the other kids, like Joy and Jason, sometimes join in. We have a little workout club going."

Jessa and Ben...19 Kids?

In the midst of wedding planning, Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald are also discussing the size of their future family. The engaged couple recently told ABC News that they are looking forward to having kids together and that it is quite possible that they will have their own super-sized family one day.

"Whatever God's plan is, we’d be good with that!" Jessa Duggar told ABC News. "It's probably not possible for me to have 19 kids naturally, but we might adopt and get up to that number." 

Both Jessa, who is number five of 19, and Ben, who is the oldest of seven, enjoy having little ones around.

"We both love kids," Jessa told ABC News. "We'll play it by [ear] as we go along. We’ll see how it goes!"

The future Mr. and Mrs. Seewald also announced that they plan to tie the knot before the end of the year.

Planning for the Next Duggar Wedding

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald are in the thick of wedding planning. Their guest list is complete, and the couple drove to Bed, Bath, and Beyond yesterday to finish their gift registry.

"The guest list is pretty big, but not as big as my sister's," Jessa Duggar told ABC News. "My list is a little smaller [than Jill's was], but then Ben’s guest list is bigger Derick's. It will be another Duggar-sized wedding!"

Jill (Duggar) and Derick Dillard invited approximately 3,000 guests to their wedding and ended up with a crowd of around 1,500.

Jessa is following in the footsteps of her siblings Josh and Jill, who tied the knot before her, by saving her first kiss for the altar.

"We’re really looking forward to the first kiss!" Jessa ABC News. "We're talking about it -- what if we miss or mess up? We're gonna have to plan this out or something!" 

Jessa and Ben plan to reuse Jill and Derick's decorations and flower girl dresses, as they hope to keep their wedding as cost-effective as possible so they can splurge on their honeymoon.

"We’re gonna go really simple with a lot of our food and even flowers and that type of stuff," Jessa told ABC News. "People spend so much on flowers, it’s outrageous! I'll go to the grocery and buy flowers! I don’t know how many flowers we'll have in nature if it's cold outside but I was like, 'How about we just go pick [some]?'" 

The couple has chosen a wedding date but has not announced it to the public. They have hinted that it will be sometime this fall or winter. The wedding and part of the honeymoon will air on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting.