Josiah Duggar's Wedding Plans: Date, Details And Duggar Family Drama

Josiah Duggar, the eighth child of Jim Bob and Michelle, married Lauren Swanson in 2018. The couple, who first entered into a courtship in January of that year, announced their engagement in March and were wed in June. Josiah and Lauren's wedding was the subject of the Counting On episode Josiah & Lauren's Prank-Less Wedding?, which aired on 1 October 2018.

Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson's wedding date was June 30, 2018

Josiah and Lauren's relationship moved quickly, with the couple announcing their courtship in January 2018 and their engagement just six weeks later on March 5. They had known each other for a while, as their families were longtime friends. In an interview with People, they shared their excitement about starting a new phase of their lives together and finding a great friend in each other.

Prior to his relationship with Lauren, Josiah had courted Marjorie Jackson in 2015. However, that courtship ended after four months, with no clear reason given by the Duggar family other than it being the Lord's will. The breakup coincided with the emergence of sexual abuse allegations against Josiah's brother, Josh Duggar, which caused a scandal for the family.

Josiah and Lauren's engagement was announced on March 5

On March 5, Josiah Duggar and his partner, Laurens, announced their engagement. The couple shared that they were "overjoyed to begin this new phase of [their] lives together". They also revealed that they had entered into a courtship back in January, telling People magazine:

> "Through the years our families' friendship has allowed us to get to know one another as friends. I can definitely say I have found a great friend ... even better than I could have hoped for or imagined."

Just six weeks later, on March 5, the couple made their engagement official. Josiah Duggar took to Instagram to share the news, writing:

> "I feel like the most blessed guy on earth ... Lauren said YES! God definitely opened our eyes in his perfect timing to show us how we complete each other. The more time I spend with Lauren, the more I realize how I can't live without her. There's no one else I'd rather spend my days and grow old with!"

The couple tied the knot in June 2018, and their wedding was featured in the Counting On episode "Josiah & Lauren's Prank-Less Wedding?", which first aired on October 1, 2018.

Josiah's first courtship was with Marjorie Jackson

Josiah Duggar's first courtship was with Marjorie Jackson. The pair met when Jackson's mother taught Spanish to Duggar and his siblings. Jackson noted in a video announcing their courtship that she had liked Duggar when he first attended her mother's Spanish classes, but it took a trip to El Salvador in 2014 for Duggar to return her feelings.

The courtship was announced to the public on 13 April 2015, with Jackson aged 17 and Duggar 19 at the time. It was intended to be featured on the show '19 Kids and Counting', but the show was cancelled following allegations that Duggar's older brother, Josh, had molested several of his sisters and a family friend.

The couple called off their relationship in August 2015, with Jackson reportedly being the one to end the courtship. While the Duggars initially claimed that the couple had mutually decided to part ways, it was speculated that the reason for the breakup was due to the scandals surrounding Josh Duggar. Jackson's book also hints that she is pointing the finger at Josh Duggar. It is possible that Jackson's family took issue with the fact that the Duggars had covered up such a serious matter.

Following the end of her courtship with Duggar, Jackson went on to enrol in John Brown University, a private Christian college in Arkansas, and later obtained a degree in graphic design. She has also developed her own brand, which includes books, journals, and t-shirts, and moved out of Arkansas to Washington, D.C., where she works for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Josiah and Marjorie's relationship ended in March 2016

Josiah Duggar and Marjorie Jackson's relationship ended in March 2016. The couple had been courting for four months, which is considered a relatively long time when it comes to Duggar courtships. Jackson was 17 when she entered into the courtship with Duggar, who was still very young himself.

The couple met through their families when Jackson's mother taught the Duggar family Spanish. They grew closer during a mission trip to El Salvador in 2014. In a video announcing their courtship, Jackson noted that she had liked Duggar when he first attended her mother's Spanish classes, but it took until the mission trip for Duggar to return her feelings.

The courtship was supposed to be featured on the family's TV show, "19 Kids and Counting". However, in 2015, allegations against Josiah's brother, Joshua Duggar, surfaced, prompting the channel to cancel the show. Joshua Duggar was accused of molesting his sisters and a family friend, and he also admitted to cheating on his wife and opening multiple accounts on Ashley Madison, a website for cheating.

The Duggar family released a statement about Josiah and Jackson's breakup, saying that the two had mutually decided to go their separate ways because they believed it was the Lord's will. However, it was later revealed that Jackson was the one who walked away from the relationship. According to reports, Jackson's book hints at the reason for the breakup, suggesting that she took issue with the Duggar family's cover-up of Joshua's serious indiscretions.

Following the end of their relationship, Jackson enrolled in John Brown University, a private Christian college in Arkansas. She has also started her own brand, which includes books, journals, and t-shirts, and she is not currently dating or courting anyone.

As for Josiah, he moved on from Jackson and began a relationship with Lauren Swanson, whom he married in June 2018. The couple is now expecting a rainbow baby after experiencing a previous miscarriage.

Josiah and Lauren's wedding was featured on Counting On

The wedding of Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson was featured on the TV show Counting On. The couple's first kiss was documented on the show, with Josiah asking Lauren's father, who was also the officiant, "May I kiss her, Daddy?". The couple had been waiting since they began courting in January to share a kiss. The episode also showed the couple reading out 52 reasons they loved each other, which they had written down before their wedding.

The proposal was also featured on the show, in an episode called "Josiah Pops the Question", which first aired on 27 August 2018. The wedding itself was featured in an episode called "Josiah & Lauren's Prank-Less Wedding?", which aired on 1 October 2018.

Josiah and Lauren's wedding was held in the Cathedral of the Ozarks, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Josiah was 21 and Lauren was 19 at the time of their wedding.

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