The Duggar Family: A Timeline of Endless Weddings

The Duggar family is constantly celebrating a new engagement and then, a short time after, a new wedding and marriage.

And then children. The endless, endless stream of Duggar children.

Part of that is ideology — the Duggars are diehard fundamentalists who believe in strictly controlling their children, even as adults.

That means strict chastity and closely monitored courtships, which help motivate their kids to walk down the aisle without pausing to ask themselves what they want out of life.

But this endless series of back-to-back weddings help to keep the Duggars relevant — or close enough.

Let"s take a look at how many of these Duggar kids have already been married off. Who"s next?

1. First we have to start with … him

Josh Duggar proposed to Anna on her birthday in 2008. They apparently followed all of the courtship rules, not even kissing until their wedding date.

2. Josh and Anna married, really testing the for-better-or-for-worse vow

Josh and Anna got married on September 26, 2008. And, even after it became global knowledge that Josh had molested 5 young girls, including 4 of his young sisters, they remained married. Even after everyone learned that he had cheated on Anna, they remained married. She is a prisoner of the culture in which she was raised.

3. Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard

Jill and Derick got engaged back in April of 2014.

4. Jill and Derick’s Wedding

Jill and Derick got married on June 21 of 2014. That’s, what? A two-and-a-half month engagement?

5. Next up are Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald

Jessa and Ben (seen here AFTER their marriage — what do you take her for, some sort of scarlet woman?) got engaged on August 4 of 2014. though they had been courting for longer than Jill and Derick.

6. Jessa and Ben got married

Jessa and Ben’s wedding was on November 1, 2014. And Jessa still hasn’t quieted down about it.

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The Real Housewives of New York Season 10 Episode 11 Recap: Faux Weddings and a Funeral

Jill Zarin returned on The Real Housewives of New York City Season 10 Episode 11, and we wish it was under better circumstances. 

The former cast member reunited with the ladies as she geared up for her late husband, Bobby Zarin’s funeral. 

“I got a text from mutual friends and Jill herself that Bobby passed away. It’s really sad. I knew how close they were,” said Ramona Singer while chatting with Dorinda Medley. 

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Ramona went on to confirm that she met up with Bobby and Jill while he was ill, and they put the past behind them. That’s a pretty big move when you consider the history between the three of them. 

“Bethenny hasn’t seen her for six years,” continued Ramona, which essentially confirmed we were going to be in for one of the most awkward reunions in the history of reunions. 

If you watch The Real Housewives of New York City online, you know that Bethenny and Jill were once best friends, but a falling out paved the way for them to part ways and never speak again. 

“Despite what happened with Jill, Bobby loved me,” said Bethenny of the whole situation, and made her way back from Aspen in luxury via a private jet for the event. 

Bethenny maintained that she was going to pay her respects and make a swift exit, but it all hit home for her when she was there. 

“I don’t know why I’m not leaving. I want to see her again. I’m feeling bad for a woman who lost her husband. It’s a real loss,” Bethenny said to the audience. 

Their reunion was as heartbreaking as one would expect. Jill admitted that she was in a difficult spot because she had not been alone since her 20s. 

“So proud. Bobby loved you,” Jill declared. 

“Where are the gift bags? Terrible funeral,” Bethenny said, clearly attempting to make light of a dire situation. 

After the funeral, Luann appeared in the episode thanks to the power of the telephone. Bethenny hit her up, and they got talking. 

Luann was mad that she missed the funeral, but she realized she needed to get herself better or she was going to end up in some serious trouble. 

“It was a wake-up call for me. This is the bottom,” Luann shared with her friend.

But Luann was looking at the positive side of things and admitted that it was for the best she was arrested because it gave her the nudge in the right direction she needed. 

Tinsley’s mother, Dale, was in the city and met up with her daughter. It quickly emerged that Dale was meddling in her daughter’s life by telling Scott Tinsley’s biological clock was running out. 

“Oh my god. Literally,” Tinsley said, before telling her mother to stay out of her life if her aim was to mess things up. 

Despite all of the drama, Tinsley went to look for wedding dresses with her mother. Is there actually hope for them to get married?

There may be a way for them to have kids. Tinsley made a video call to Dr. Denker aka her fertility specialist, and he showed them a picture of her eggs. 

“I’m looking at what potentially could be my children,” said Tinsley.

We finally got more intel from Luann as the episode drew to a close. 

“This past month for me has been eye-opening,” Luann said to the audience. 

“I feel really, really good,” said Luann on a phone call to Dorinda. “I’ve been self-medicating for a while. I binge in order to cover my emotions.” 

“I want to see what it’s like to be sober, see if I can actually enjoy myself without it,” Luann said as the episode closed. 

What did you think of the episode?

Hit the comments below!

The Real Housewives of New York City continues Wednesday on Bravo!

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So low down, in fact, that we didn"t even know they were planning on getting hitched until the big day had already come and gone!

Some of these surprise celebrity marriages may even last, too, although in some cases, more forethought may have been prudent …

1. JENNIFER ANISTON AND JUSTIN THEROUX

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2. IAN SOMERHALDER AND NIKKI REED

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3. KRISTEN BELL AND DAX SHEPARD

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1. JENNIFER ANISTON AND JUSTIN THEROUX

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux told guests in August 2015 that they were attending a birthday party at their home. But then they went ahead and got hitched!

2. IAN SOMERHALDER AND NIKKI REED

Four months after announcing their engagement, Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed quietly exchanged vows in Santa Monica … without anyone outside their inner circle knowing about it until it had already gone down!

3. KRISTEN BELL AND DAX SHEPARD

Kristen Bell and Dax Shephard got married on the spot in 2013 after a court employee offered up an immediate ceremony. The entire thing cost $ 142.

4. KELLY CLARKSON AND BRANDON BLACKSTOCK

Kelly Clarkson and Brandom Blackstock engaged vows in an intimate ceremony in Tennesse. The singer simply told fans about it the next day via social media.

5. KERRY WASHINGTON AND NNAMI ASOMUGHA

Kerry Washington and Nnami Asomugha got married in Idaho… and that’s still all we know. Few stars are as guarded with their personal information as the Scandal beauty.

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Counting On Season 3 Trailer: Pregnancies! Weddings! COURTING!

The trailer for Counting On Season 3 has been released by TLC, and it seems the Duggars are out to prove three things:

1. They still star in the most confusingly-titled reality show on television, and;

2. They still live to plan weddings, and stoke pregnancy rumors, and;

3. There are so many kids left to start courting!

Yes, despite cancelation rumors, the Duggars will be returning to TLC to further document the run-up to Jinger"s life as a married woman.

You may have thought you knew everything there is to know about the build-up to Jinger"s wedding event. Apparently, you were wrong!

Of course, that"s not the only thing going on the lives of reality TV"s largest family. Not by the longest of shots, ladies and gentlemen.

Coming in January, there"s a whole lot going on in Northwest Arkansas, and much (okay, all) of it centers around babies and weddings.

Jessa Duggar is pregnant with her second – and possibly third? – babies; Jessa, with help from Jill, loves to tease that it"s twins this time.

(It"s not, but hey).

Meanwhile, Joy-Anna Duggar is courting childhood friend Austin Forsyth, and may (okay, will) be next to walk down the aisle.

Also everyone is eating off of incredibly tiny plates at some sort of buffet! It"s almost too much for a single season on TLC.

Or, it"s just enough to stretch out into an entire season if you throw in 4-5 clip shows and other filler like recycling the courtship rules breakdown.

Yeah, more likely that.

Anyway, if this family has proven anything with its second TLC series, it"s that people will tune into watch the Duggars do literally anything.

These people could base an entire season around paying their taxes and they"d still have the highest rated show on TLC.

Well, at least until the Sister Wives leave Kody.

Or Kate Gosselin reaming out Jon, which is even more baffling because they got divorced like nine years ago and she is STILL ON THE AIR.

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So low down, in fact, that we didn"t even know they were planning on getting hitched until the big day had already come and gone!

Some of these surprise celebrity marriages may even last, too, although in some cases, more forethought may have been prudent …

1. JENNIFER ANISTON AND JUSTIN THEROUX

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux told guests in August 2015 that they were attending a birthday party at their home. But then they went ahead and got hitched!

2. IAN SOMERHALDER AND NIKKI REED

Four months after announcing their engagement, Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed quietly exchanged vows in Santa Monica … without anyone outside their inner circle knowing about it until it had already gone down!

3. KRISTEN BELL AND DAX SHEPARD

Kristen Bell and Dax Shephard got married on the spot in 2013 after a court employee offered up an immediate ceremony. The entire thing cost $ 142.

4. KELLY CLARKSON AND BRANDON BLACKSTOCK

Kelly Clarkson and Brandom Blackstock engaged vows in an intimate ceremony in Tennesse. The singer simply told fans about it the next day via social media.

5. KERRY WASHINGTON AND NNAMI ASOMUGHA

Kerry Washington and Nnami Asomugha got married in Idaho… and that’s still all we know. Few stars are as guarded with their personal information as the Scandal beauty.

6. ANNE HATHAWAY AND ADAM SHULMAN

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