Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson: ALL Over Each Other on Instagram!

MAJOR PDA ALERT!

We repeat:

MAJOR PDA ALERT!

By Duggar standards at least, that is.

In a new Instagram photo of Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson (not the one above), these two crazy and in-love kids are getting hot, heavy and very steamy in front of their many social media followers.

The couple, who stunned fans by getting married in late June, may not have swapped any spit until becoming husband and wife…

… but they’re clearly making up for lost tonsil hockey time these days.

More into public displays of affection that most members of their famous family, Lauren and Josiah are seemingly always touching and kissing, perhaps never more so than in the red hot new photo below.

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The stars shared the photo on their joint Instagram account, including with it a very simple caption of a heart emoji.

And nothing else.

Because what ekse even needs to be said, right?

“What a joy it is to be husband and wife!” Josiah and Lauren told People Magzine shorly after they exchanged vows in Arkansas this summer, adding at the time:

“Our wedding day was absolutely perfect!”

The pair had reportedly been planning a December wedding and hadn’t even announced the major change of date prior to shocking fans with these June nuptials.

As a result, a natural question has since been asked of Lauren and Josiah:

IS SWANSON PREGNANT?

Was this what many people refer to as a “shotgun wedding?”

Thus far, neigher Swanson nor Duggar has said one way or the other — but the former is not showing any baby bump just yet, for whatever that is worth.

“From walking down the aisle, to looking in his eyes and saying the vows was probably one of my favorite moments,” Lauren later said in a TLC-produced video.

In this same video, Josiah said the following:

“What we’re looking forward to…is really spending time with each other as a couple, and really slowing down.

“For me, I made a priority years ago, for my first year of marriage especially, to just slow down on as much work stuff as I can and really focus on our relationship with each other.”

Slow down, huh?

It doesn’t sound like someone ready to be a father just yet, does it?

“It’s been especially fun to simply work on setting up our house together and just settle into life,” the couple expressed a short time after their marriage, speaking to Us Weekly, concluding in July:

“We’re enjoying dreaming and thinking of the future together.”

Take a look through photos from their wedding below:

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Lauren Swanson Wears Nude Heels (!!!), Pays Tribute to Josiah Duggar

Lauren Swanson has gotten naked, folks.

Kind of. Sort of.

Okay, not really at all.

But the newlywed wife of Josiah Duggar has made headlines both for what she just wrote about her husband on Instagram and for what she wore while doing so.

Yes, to be more clear, of course Swanson wore clothing.

She isn’t that much of a rule-breaker.

She hasn’t gone full Cardi B on her conservative in-laws or anything.

But Swanson did get all dolled up in a flowing green skirt, striped top and nude heels to pose alongside Josiah and write the following over the weekend:

“Can’t believe it’s almost been 2 months since I married my best friend!!!’

She concluded with the hashtags “#2monthiversary #marriageisthebest #amazonoutfit.”

Swason and Duggar got married on June 30, shocking fans and supporters because they had not confirmed their wedding date ahead of time.

The ceremony took place at John Brown University Cathedral of the Ozarks in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

It was officiated by Lauren’s father and the couple gushed afterward to People Magazine:

“What a joy it is to be husband and wife! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect!” 

And then Duggar on his own stated:

“What was even more perfect was to see my beautiful bride walking down the aisle.

“We are so thankful the Lord has brought us to this place and we can’t wait to begin our journey as husband and wife!”

Ever since their big day, there’s been speculation that Swanson is pregnant, which would explain why the stars moved so quickly to exchange their vows.

This speculation has not been verified, however.

But while having sex and getting pregnant before marriage would be the ultimate in Duggar family rule-breaking, Swanson’s ensemble in the photo far above isn’t that far off.

(Okay, fine. It’s pretty far off from premarital sex. But it’s still very very frowned upon by Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.)

According to TLC.com:

“You won’t catch any of the Duggar girls in trendy crop tops or mini skirts. Instead, they practice modest dress, which means keeping shoulders, thighs, and cleavage covered.

“Not only does it prevent distractions while dating, but it also ‘keeps the relationship pure’ according to Michelle.”

Is Swanson exposing any cleavage in the photo in question? No.

But she’s coming close to a dress that goes above the knee and some might label those “f-ck me heels” and she also shared the image directly above on Instagram.

It features her and Josiah making out in the dark — and while some may interpret it as sweet and artistic, the elder Duggars may interpret it as akin to pornography.

We’re not kidding.

And neither was Josiah when he said THIS about marriage, keeping it as real as one can about this blessed union.

Check out pictures from Duggar and Swanson’s wedding below, including the very first look at their very first kiss:

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Lauren Swanson: Pregnant ALREADY?!

It’s been over a month since Lauren Swanson and Josiah Duggar got married.

And that can only mean one thing — the girl is already knocked up!

Or at least that’s what fans think.

These days, the Duggar message boards are loaded with sleuths who claim to have it on good authority that Josiah and Lauren are already expecting.

But as far as we can tell, their “proof” consists of little more than the fact that Lauren is a Duggar now, and thus, must constantly be knocked up.

In less psychotic corners of the internet, fans are still obsessed with the state of Lauren’s uterus, but their comments on the matter are inquisitive, rather than declarative:

“Sooo when’s the baby due???” one fan asked on Facebook.

“The baby is due in eight months,” another responded, offering nothing in the way of evidence.

“Woohoo baby announcement here in about another four to six weeks,” remarked a third

To be clear, we’re not saying that Lauren is definitively not pregnant.

Hey, with the way Josiah and Lauren broke the courtship rules, she might have been knocked up before they even walked down the aisle!

But we are saying there’s nothing in the way of conclusive evidence at the moment, just a lot of persuasive people with very strong hunches.

Last we checked, Josiah and Lauren were on their honeymoon in Austria, a location they chose due to their shared love of a family-friendly flick.

“We chose Austria for our honeymoon because of The Sound of Music,” Lauren told People Magazine.

“I’ve always wanted to come here, and I’m loving all the scenery and traditional Austrian clothing.

“I am also loving the people and the culture. Travel like this reminds me that people everywhere are really the same, even if the culture and some experiences are different.”

We take back everything we said; Lauren is 100 percent expecting.

It’s impossible to take such a sexy trip and not come home pregnant with octuplets.

We looked it up.

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Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson: Look at Us On Our Honeymoon!

Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson are currently in their honeymoon phase of marriage.

And we mean this literally:

The newlyweds are actively in Vienna, Austria, having the time of their lives after making the romantic committment of their lives.

Duggar and Swanson shared the snapshot above of themselves on this special vacation, with Josiah adding in an extended comment to Us Weekly:

“We’re so excited to be in Vienna on our honeymoon and spending this time together!

“It’s a beautiful place, with a beautiful wife. What more could a guy ask for than that?

“We are loving every minute of it. It’s still mind-blowing to think that we have the rest of our lives together. God’s goodness is overwhelming!”

Swanson also chimed in with a glowing remark about her husband and their trip.

She even included a note about why the couple selected Austria for their destination.

“We chose Austria for our honeymoon because The Sound of Music,” Swanson told the aforementioned tabloid, adding in more detail:

“I’ve always wanted to come here and I’m loving all the scenery and traditional Austrian clothing. I am also loving the people and the culture.

“Travel like this reminds me that people everywhere are really the same, even if the culture and some experiences are different. People everywhere want joy, happiness and good things for their children and so much more.

“This trip makes me love people and desire to deliver God’s love and care to people more than ever before.”

The Counting On cast member and his life partner exchanged vows on June 30 at John Brown University Cathedral in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

The nuptials came as a surprise to even the most ardent of TLC viewers, considering Josiah and Lauren had not revealed their wedding date ahead of time.

There was even chatter that the ceremony would take place closer to the end of the year, causing some to speculate over why the wedding was moved up.

Specifically, did the pair get married in a pinch because Swanson is pregnant?

Josiah, often considered the most rebellious of Jim Bob and Michelle’s children, had previously dated Marjorie Jackson in 2015.

It then took him over two years to find someone else to court.

Eventually, though, he settled on Swanson, who has been known to wear shorts that stop above the knee, which is equivalent to starring in an adult film when it comes to the Duggars.

These crazy kids are clearly meant for each other.

“What a joy it is to be husband and wife! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect!” Duggar and Swanson said about becoming husband and wife.

“What was even more perfect was to see my beautiful bride walking down the aisle.

“We are so thankful the Lord has brought us to this place and we can’t wait to begin our journey as husband and wife.”

As for those curious for a look at the couple’s wedding and their first kiss?

Wait no further! Just click down below!

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Josiah Duggar & Lauren Swanson Relive Their Whirlwind Courtship on Counting On!

A new season of Counting On debuted on TLC Monday night, and we think it"s safe to say the premiere delivered everything that fans have come to expect from the Duggar clan.

The episode centered around the wedding of Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson.

Not only did fans get their first look at the couple"s massively-attended ceremony, we also got to circle back and relive Lauren and Josiah"s courtship.

As we"ve known for months, Lauren and Josiah are not your typical Duggar couple.

And last night"s two-hour-plus mega-episode was not your typical season premiere.

Check out some highlights from Josiah and Lauren"s big day in the gallery below:

1. The Happy Couple

Josiah and Lauren have been head-over-heels for one another from the moment their courtship began. On this week’s episode of Counting On they relived their whirlwind romance.

2. Starting at the End

The episode kicked off at the conclusion of Josiah and Lauren’s courtship, as the excited couple put the finishing touches on their wedding preparations. It then circled back to fill fans in on their brief bur passionate romance.

3. They DO Have a Sense of Humor!

“I can’t wait to meet you at the altar and marry you,” Josiah tells Lauren early in the episode. The comment prompts a Counting On producer to joking suggest that the couple “get a room.”

4. Meet Josiah

At one point, the episode throws it waaaay back to Josiah’s childhood, as his siblings lovingly recount their memories of the family’s resident prankster.

5. Meet Lauren

From there, Lauren was introduced to viewers, and the Duggars spoke just as lovingly about their new sister-in-law. “Lauren is already one of the sisters,” Jessa Duggar remarked.

6. A Courtship Begins

Both Lauren and Josiah can barely contain their joy while discussing the early days of their relationship and the manner in which he proposed.

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Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson: See Their First Kiss... EVER!

As of late June 2018, Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson are husband and wife.

The young couple got married in Arkansas in front of over 1,000 guests, exchanging vows in front of friends, family members and and an officient who knew the twosome well:

Swanson"s father!

For the first time, TLC has released images from the couple"s wedding, which was especially notable because it featured Josiah and Lauren"s first kiss.

As husband and wife? Yes.

But also just their first kiss… period!

Check out the romantic snapshots below…

1. There is the Bride!

Here comes the bride? There is the bride! What a lovely image of Josiah and Lauren holding hands at the altar.

2. Lost in Each Other’s Eyes

Cue the Debbie Gibson, folks! Lauren and Josiah are clearly lost in each other’s eyes while getting married in this photo.

3. The Parental Walk

Lauren’s father walked his daughter down the aisle and then officiated the ceremony. That’s pretty darn special, wouldn’t you say?

4. Here Come the Tears

The waterworks are underway! Josiah simply could not hold them back while the ceremony got underway.

5. The Vow Recital

Josiah breaks out a piece of paper and recites his vows to his soon-to-be-wife here. How very romantic, right?

6. Lauren on the Mic

When you have over 1,000 people at your wedding, you need a microphone to be heard. She’s reciting her romantic vows in this picture.

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Jill Duggar and Lauren Swanson: Unexpected Feud Alert!

It’s only been a few weeks since Lauren Swanson married Josiah Duggar, but it seems the newest member of reality TV’s favorite fundamentalist family is already clashing with her in-laws.

Yes, it seems the latest Duggar wedding didn’t quite go according to plan — and Lauren may feel that one of Josiah’s many siblings is partially to blame.

The speculation that Jill Duggar and Lauren Swanson are not exactly getting along began when Jill posted a link on her Instagram page promising “New pics and videos up! link in bio!!”

Jill promptly deleted the link without explanation, leading fans to theorize that she was instructed to do so by Lauren.

Of course, pics and videos from the wedding are everywhere on the internet.

So why would Lauren lay the smackdown on Jill in such public fashion?

Well, that’s where this story gets interesting.

As we said earlier, Josiah and Lauren were not able to get hitched without a hitch.

In fact, it sounds like the wedding was more or less a disaster.

Guests described the event as a “chaotic,” disorderly affair that seemed to have been thrown together at the last minute.

Now given how many times Josiah and Lauren’s wedding date changed, it’s possible that it was thrown together at the last minute, but that’s a conversation for another time.

At this point, you might be thinking:

So the wedding was a mess. What does that have to do with Jill?

Well, possibly nothing. But possibly everything.

Jill is the oldest married Duggar woman of her generation.

As such, she assumes certain responsibilities, among them — you guessed it — assisting with wedding planning.

In the past, Jill has proven up to the task, but this time it seems she may have dropped the ball.

Another theory holds that Jill rushed to post the pics so that she could cash in on the ensuing traffic.

You see, Jill quit Counting On after her husband, Derick Dillard, was fired from the show last year.

Since then, money has been tight around the Dillard household (as will happen when you have two kids and no income) , and some fans think Jill tried to score a little extra cash by being the first to link to her brother’s wedding pics.

It’s also possible that TLC put the kibosh on Jill’s efforts, as they no longer have a working relationship with Jill.

Whatever the case, it’s an interesting situation.

Duggar feuds are nothing new, but a newcomer like Lauren coming after an OG like Jill?

Now, that could make for some entertaining television.

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Lauren Swanson: Disturbing Video Prompts Concerns For Josiah Duggar"s Bride

Last week, Josiah Duggar married Lauren Swanson in one of those massive Duggar ceremonies that"s attended by pretty much the entire population of Arkansas.

Duggar courtships are always of intense interest to the family"s legion of fans, but Josiah and Lauren attracted even more attention than usual for a number of reasons.

The most obvious of which is that this was not Josiah"s first courtship.

In an unprecedented turn of events, Josiah broke up with Marjorie Jackson for reasons that remain mysterious.

Adding to the enigmatic nature of Josiah"s love life is the fact that very little is known about Marjorie compared to others who have married into the Duggar clan.

It"s not that she"s been hiding from the public — quite the opposite, in fact.

The Duggars have posted videos in which Lauren introduces herself to fans.

Swanson has been a fixture on Josiah"s Instagram page, and we know she"ll be appearing on the upcoming season of Counting On.

But many fans think there"s something a bit … off about Lauren.

Maybe it"s just nerves, or perhaps it"s the fact that she seems to be reading her lines from a cue card, but whatever the case, it seems Lauren doesn"t give off the "giddy new bride" impression that viewers were expecting.

"Wow! Lauren was super nervous and obviously reading lines…But looked so beautiful!" wrote one YouTube commenter.

"Lauren sounded like she was about to burst into tears," remarked another.

"I guess that"s to be expected when you"re a teenager and have just been forced into a marriage to a guy you barely know."

"Super awkward; Lauren looks so uncomfortable & I want whatever drugs she is on because she looks stoned," a third fan wrote.

"She pulled away from that kiss quick."

Others suggested that Josiah might be to blame for Lauren"s bad case of the nerves.

"He seems like he"d rather be with someone else…. Like Lawson Bates perhaps?" one commenter joked.

Obviously, Lauren"s not totallhy comfortable here, but it"s really not all that surprising. 

After all, not only did she just become a wife — she also just became a reality star.

Check out the clip below to diagnose the newest Mrs. Duggar for yourself:

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Josiah Duggar & Lauren Swanson Spill ALL Their Wedding Details

Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson shocked the world to close out June.

After getting engaged in January, and then announcing a summer wedding date, and then pushing back that wedding date by six months…

… the reality stars went ahead and got married on Saturday at John Brown University Cathedral of the Ozarks in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

The vows-exchange came as a surprise to even the most ardent Duggar Family, considering Duggar and Swanson had not said very much in public of late about their plans to wed.

Could that be because Swanson is pregnant and this was a shotgun marriage?!?

Perhaps, but that"s obviously not a topic the newlyweds touched on in their first joint interview since becoming husband and wife.

“What a joy it is to be husband and wife,” the 18-year old and 21-year old told People Magazine very soon after getting married, adding:

“Our wedding day was absolutely perfect!”

Now, in the video above, Lauren and Josiah talk in even more detail about their big and blessed day.

“From walking down the aisle, to looking in his eyes and saying the vows was probably one of my favorite moments,” Lauren says in the above.

This video was filmed so shortly after the wedding that Lauren was still in her gown and Josiah was still in his tuxedo.

“What we’re looking forward to…is really spending time with each other as a couple, and really slowing down,” Josiah says in this same footage, adding:

“For me, I made a priority years ago, for my first year of marriage especially, to just slow down on as much work stuff as I can and really focus on our relationship with each other.”

Sounds like a life lesson everyone could and should heed.

Lauren wore a white cap sleeved bridal gown for the ceremony, which was actually officiated by her father.

Heart-shaped strawberry shortcake was served to the guests; while, the night before the wedding, the couple’s families had a "summer-style indoor cookout rehearsal dinner with burgers, hot dogs and sides on the menu," accoriding to People.

In the TLC-sponsored video featured here, Josiah teases that the “journey" to his and Lauren’s wedding day will be a major focus of the upcoming new season of Counting On.

This new season premieres on July 30.

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Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson: Married!!!!!!

Yup, celebrity gossip fans, they sure do!

Counting On star Josiah Duggar exchanged vows with Lauren Swanson on Saturday afternoon at John Brown University Cathedral of the Ozarks in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

The ceremony came as a surprise to even the most loyal followers of this couple, seeing as they kept their wedding date a secret ever since getting engaged.

“What a joy it is to be husband and wife!” Josiah and Lauren told People Magzine shorly after they became husband and wife, adding in an interview with the publication:

“Our wedding day was absolutely perfect!”

Added the TLC personality himself:

“What was even more perfect was to see my beautiful bride walking down the aisle.

“We are so thankful the Lord has brought us to this place and we can’t wait to begin our journey as husband and wife!”

Per this same publication, you can scroll down for more details from the big, romantic day…

– The ceremony was officiated by Lauren’s father Dwain Swanson.

– The decorations included flowers, wood and iron.

– For their wedding colors, Duggar and Swanson selection a combination of grey and blue, pink and olive; plus green and white.

– Lauren looked resplendent in a gown from The White Dress Boutique, while her eight bridesmaids donned blush-colored dresses handmade by Jana Duggar and Josh Duggar’s wife Anna. 

The couple started courting in January and starting talking marriage almost immediately afterward.

Even for members of this… ummm… interesting family, they seemed to move very quickly.

Josiah, typically considered the most rebellious of Jim Bob and Michelle’s kids, had previously dated Marjorie Jackson in 2015.

This pair split after just a few months, however, and it took Josiah two-plus years to find another worthy dating mate in Lauren.

Similarly rebellious, Lauren has often been spotted in shorts that stop above the knee, which is usually a major no-no within the rules of Duggar courtship.

Duggar and Swanson were originally scheduled to get hitched this summer… only to postpone the date and reportedly considering walking down the aisle on New Year’s Eve instead.

But then the twosome switched their wedding back to June 30 instead, prompting an obvious rumor:

Was this a shotgun wedding? Is Lauren Swanson pregnant?!?

We’ll find out soon enough, but even if this is the case, we’re sure the family will allege that Lauren and Josiah simply did the unprotected deed on their honeymoon; hence their procreation.

You can track the dating and engagement timeline of the couple below:

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Upon confirming his engagement about six months ago, Josiah said the following to People:

“We are overjoyed to begin this new phase of our lives together.

“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.”

Josiah added of Lauren, who has known the Duggars for years and who has seven siblings of her own:

I so appreciate Lauren’s Christlike character and tender heart toward others.

She bring sunshine into the room and encourages everyone around her.

It’s always stood out to me that in every situation, she looks for the one who appears to be sad or lonely and quickly can brighten their day by sharing words of hope, an encouraging scripture, a prayer or even a simple smile with them.

TLC’s Counting On, meanwhile, returns with new episodes on Monday, July 30 at 9/8c.

Congrats to the newlyweds on their wedding!

And on their baby, whether they are expecting one now; or for when they will be expecting one, which we’re sure should be any day now.

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Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson: Inside Their Scandalous Love Story

Sometime in the near future, Josiah Duggar will marry Lauren Swanson.

As for exactly when the couple will say "I do" … well, the Duggars are keeping that information under their hats.

Why? Well, they would have us believe it"s because they don"t want obsessive fans crashing the party.

But fans think there"s something much more sinister going on here.

So join us as we take a deep dive into the most scandalous Duggar courtship to date and try to sort out the mystery that is Josiah and Lauren"s romance:

1. Young Love

Josiah and Lauren reportedly hit it off immediately and began talking marriage just days after their courtship began back in January.

2. International Intrigue

Rumors of Josiah and Lauren’s courtship began when Swanson was spotted traveling with the Duggar clan during their trip to Australia. The couple announced their courtship shortly after returning to the States.

3. Making It Official

Of course, fans couldn’t really be sure this thing was for real until the family released one of their traditional welcoming videos in which Jim Bob and Michelle do all the talking, and it’s mostly about Jesus.

4. Keeping Up Appearances

At this point, Josiah and Lauren’s courtship appeared to be very similar to the Duggar romances that preceded it. Of course, there were already some key differences.

5. A Different Breed

Josiah has always been regarded as the most rebellious of his siblings. So perhaps it’s fitting that he’s taken the loosest interpretation of his family’s strict courtship rules.

6. Round Two

The most obvious way that Josiah is unique among his siblings is that his first courtship didn’t result in marriage.

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