Duggar Engagements

Six down, 13 to go! As of May 26th, six of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's 19 children were engaged or married. Each proposal was unique and different.

Josh Duggar proposed to Anna Keller by surprising her at Gator Landing, a Florida restaurant where she was dining with her parents on her 20th birthday (June 23, 2008). We don't have any official photos of that moment, but here is a short video:

Derick Dillard proposed to Jill Duggar in late March 2014, after having a singer-songwriter perform a song about their relationship. Her response was, "Yes, totally!" Click here to read the details.

Ben Seewald's proposal to Jessa Duggar took place five months later on August 14th, 2014. Ben got down on one knee at Throncrown Chapel, following an elaborate engagement scavenger hunt. A teary-eyed Jessa accepted with a simple "yes." (Click here to read all about it.)

Almost two years later--in late July, 2016--Jeremy Vuolo popped the question to Jinger Duggar on a New York City rooftop. A very stunned Jinger responded with a whispered, "Yes."

The following spring, in early March 2017, Austin Forsyth asked Joy-Anna Duggar to marry him during a horseback ride through the beautiful Arkansas hills. The full proposal has not yet aired on TLC, but the couple celebrated with an outdoor dinner.

And most recently, Joseph Duggar proposed to Kendra Caldwell during Joy and Austin's wedding reception. Kendra was shocked!

Which Duggar do you think will be next to announce an engagement?

Video courtesy Josh and Anna Duggar; photos courtesy DCL, TLC, Lissa Chandler Photography/DCL

Photos of Jessa Duggar's Engagement

Take a look at these photos from Jessa Duggar's engagement, which took place on August 14th and aired last night on TLC.

Ben went to a local coffee shop to brainstorm ideas for the proposal in private. His goal was to create a scavenger hunt that would allow Jessa to relive moments from the couple's courtship.

The night before the big scavenger hunt, Jessa and Ben went on a triple dinner date with Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and Michael and Guinn Seewald at Marketplace. 

Flashback! Jessa and Ben ate at Marketplace on their first date in September 2013.

Now let's get back to the proposal story. After dinner, Ben handed Jessa a package and told her it contained the first clue to the rest of her life. He instructed her to wait until the following morning to open it.

The box contained an iPad, with a video message from Ben explaining the first clue of the scavenger hunt.

Jessa and Jinger embarked on the scavenger hunt by flying with Captain John-David Duggar to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

After the flight, Jessa received another clue. In order to complete the scavenger hunt, she had to get a hole-in-one at a mini golf course, identify Washington D.C. monuments while riding a trolley, and gather a dozen roses scattered around a park.

At the end of the day, Jessa and Jinger met up with the Duggars and the Seewalds for a train ride.

Meanwhile, Ben was waiting at nearby Thorncrown Chapel, where Jessa joined him after the train ride. 

"I trust you have had a wonderful journey today, but I trust by the grace of God that another journey is about to begin," Ben told Jessa when she reached the front of the chapel. He got down on one knee and popped the question: "Jessa Lauren, will you marry me?"

Jessa said 'yes,' and Ben slipped a .75-carat diamond ring on her finger. The two shared a sentimental hug.

"It's beautiful," said Jessa, looking down at the ring. The two grabbed hands for the second time ever.

The couple walks outside the chapel to announce their engagement to their families.

Jessa and Ben married on November 1st at First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas, and are currently on their honeymoon. The plan is to air the wedding on next season of 19 Kids and Counting, but we will keep you updated as more information is released.

Photos: DCL