For soon-to-be newlyweds Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald, the final wedding countdown neared its end on 19 Kids and Counting Season 15 Episode 8.
Even for someone as non-Bridezilla as Jessa, that meant plenty of things to do and maybe even the tiniest bit of stress as the big day drew closer.
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If you watch 19 Kids and Counting online, you know the Duggar family often does things a bit differently than your own family, and this was no exception.
Case in point: Jessa and Ben's first kiss was saved for their wedding day ... and Jessa's parents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar gave them some tips.
During his personal pre-marriage counseling sessions, as Jim Bob explained, he went over all that they need to know as they embark on this journey.
"All the major topics: education, finances, goals in raising kids and just the importance of making things right every day before the sun goes down."
They also showed Jessa and Ben how to kiss on 19 Kids and Counting Season 15 Episode 8. 'Cause nothing is less awkward than dad telling you that.
"If you kiss straight-on, your noses hit together," said Jim Bob, demonstrating with his wife Michelle Duggar. "See? So, you have to turn one way."
"She turns the other. Decide ahead of time which way you're going to lean!"
We don't know about you, but we're leaning towards cringing just a little.
9 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family
1.
Dates Without Chaperones
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The Duggar parents often accompany their kids on dates in order to maintain "accountability" and "keep things from going in the wrong direction," per Jim Bob. The girls are fine with this, as being alone with men puts them in grave "moral danger." When the parents aren't available, their older siblings will often tag along, making every date a group date and a family affair.
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Non-Group Texts
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Even in the kids' late teens and early 20s, mom and dad are creeping on their text messages. When Ben Seewald jokingly wrote to fiancee Jessa, "Give me a ring," Jim Bob actually jumped in on the group text, writing "No ring yet." With a smiley face emoticon. Seriously, he did that. Jim Bob needs his own Instagram so he can start posting screen shots of this stuff.
3.
Hugs on the Chest
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This moment you see here between Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard would not have been permitted until the couple was married. Side hugs are the preferred method of PDA in order to prevent any further temptation or hanky panky, as has been well documented on 19 Kids and Counting. The Duggars love their side hugs so hard. Any touching beyond that? Save it for your wedding night.
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Alcohol
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This is probably an obvious one if you know anything about the Duggars. The family does not smoke or drink. They do, however, enjoy the occasional sugary dessert or getting high on life and love.
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Romance Novels
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Safe to say the Duggars are in the minority, having not read Fifty Shades of Grey (the movie adaptation of which they won't be seeing either, we're guessing). The Bible warns not to "think about gratifying the pleasure of the flesh," so instead the family studies Christian text and not E.L. James' erotic fiction. The Duggars' option is probably better-written.
6.
Modern Music and/or Dancing
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Avert your eyes, Michelle Duggar! The family matriarch feels that dancing encourages "sensual" feelings, while Jessa Duggar has said that she feels modern music promotes "sex, drugs, all that type of stuff." Instead, the family chooses to play gospel music together.
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The Beach
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Yes, seriously. There is Duggar-approved swimwear (it's conservative and not very revealing, spoiler alert) but when it comes to the beach, that's not happening. At all. Blame the general public. "It's just too hard for the guys to try and keep their eyes averted," Michelle explains. If we happened upon Kaley Cuoco doing beach yoga, we might see her point. But we also wouldn't complain.
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Halloween
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Even if you took out the boozy parties and sexy nurses and cats looking to get frisky, Halloween would still be a no-go for the Duggars. According to the parents, magic and witches are "part of a demonic realm God wants us to stay away from," and this holiday qualifies. To each their own.
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Birth Control
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We don't actually know if there's a definitive rule against the use of birth control in the Duggar household, but it's clearly not something the family is thinking about, or using, ever. Just saying. Once those vows are exchanged, fornication and procreation tend to happen early and often, ensuring that the great state of Arkansas will never have a population shortage of really nice, quirky, family-first, side-hug loving human beings.
The End.
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Not that Ben or Jessa objected. They chose to hold off on the physical activity in case it "lead[s] to stuff we're really trying to avoid before our wedding."
Having said that, any input from mom and dad is welcome, as they've clearly bought into all the Duggar family dating rules and philosophies on life.
On that note, despite getting married in mere days, Jessa and Ben still need chaperones if they go on a date. Enter Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard.
The married, pregnant pair reflected on their counterparts' situation.
"Whenever Ben gives her that look, I know that look ... I used to give Jill that look," Derick said. "It was the look when I thought to myself, 'I need to rein it in right now.'
"So, if I see Ben with that look, I just might have to tackle him."
So basically, Derick knows Ben is a hornball right now.
No one was tackled on last night's episode of 19 Kids and Counting, although the family did tackle a pizza making project that involved 19 children.
Also, the little ones are just so darn cute ...
SO Many Duggars
1.
A Duggar Family Photo
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A nice photo of the Duggar family of TLC fame. They sure do have a lot of children! 19 kids and counting, one might even say.
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A Duggar Family Pic
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are still working on that 20th kid.
3.
Jessa Duggar, Boyfriend
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Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald are courting. They are not exactly going to sleep together before marriage we're guessing.
4.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard
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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are engaged! Congratulations you too!
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Jill Duggar, Derick Dillard
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"I feel like I'm dreaming," Derick Dillard said of his engagement to Jill Duggar. "It was great to grab her hand for the first time."
6.
The Duggars
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have a lot of kids! This isn't even all of them - she just had another!
7.
Josh Duggar Gun Photo
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Josh Duggar poses with a gun on Twitter. The pic has generated some controversy online.
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Jana Duggar Photo
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Jana Duggar from TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. She is the elsdest of the Duggar children.
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Josh Duggar, Family
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Josh Duggar and family. Cute kids! Always a group that provokes strong opinions, too.
10.
Josh and Anna Duggar and Kids
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Josh and Anna Duggar pose here with their kids, Mackynzie and Michael. They welcomed a third in June 2013.
11.
So Many Duggar Kids
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There are so many members of The Duggar Family! Seriously. It's amazing.
12.
Duggar Family Pic
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This is the Duggar Family. They have lots of children.
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13.
Jessa Duggar, Gun
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Jessa Duggar packing heat in a photo that packed Instagram with a lot of critical comments.
14.
The Duggar Family Photo
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The Duggar family poses for a sweet photo. What do you think of these TLC reality stars?
15.
Jim Bob, Michelle Duggar, Family
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The Duggar family, stars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. Soon to be 20 ...
16.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Image
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar with their 19th baby Josie. Will they go for #20 again?
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17.
Michelle Duggar Image
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Michelle Duggar made a sad admission in early 2014: she has struggled in the past with an eating disorder.
18.
Josh and Anna Duggar Picture
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Josh and Anna Duggar with their new baby. How magical.
19.
Michelle Duggar Pic
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This is Michelle Duggar with husband Jim Bob Duggar. They are always in the news.
20.
Jill Duggar, Derick Dillard, Michelle Duggar
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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard with her mom Michelle Duggar in a cute photo.
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21.
Duggar Family, Santorum
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar like to spread Santorum wherever they go.
22.
Josh and Anna Duggar
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Josh and Anna Duggar pose here with their kids,: Mackynzie and Michael. It's a pretty cute family.
23.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Interview
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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are getting married soon. Here's an interview with the couple.
24.
Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald
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Jessa Duggar and boyfriend Ben Seewald share details of their courtship – like saving their first kiss for marriage.
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25.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard: HUGGING!
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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard hug on 19 Kids & Counting. Sound the alarm.
26.
Duggar Family Dating
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The Duggar Family has some interesting policies on dating. Only side-hugs.
27.
Jill Duggar and Derek Dillard Finally Meet!
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Jill Duggar meets her fiance for the first time. Yes, they got engaged before they met.
28.
Amy Duggar Photo
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Amy Duggar is the star of A Duggar Leaves Home. She's a cousin to the Duggar Family.
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29.
Duggar Fam
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their many, many kids. That is a large family.
30.
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar share a passionate embrace.
31.
Old Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Picture
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar back in the day. They are just as much in love in the present day.
32.
Duggar Family Picture
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The Duggar family. It's a pretty big family as you can tell.
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33.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Then and Now
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar then and now. They are still so in love.
34.
Jill Duggar with Derick Dillard
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Jill Duggar with Derick Dillard in a cute Instagram photo. Aww.
35.
Jill Duggar Wedding Photo
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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are married! Look at this gorgeous wedding photo!
36.
Jill Duggar Wedding Pic: First Kiss!
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Derick Dillard and Jill Duggar recently got married. This was their first kiss EVER!!!!
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37.
Jill Duggar, Derick Dillard Photo
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Derick Dillard and Jill Duggar recently tied the knot. That is so awesome for them, and for the whole happy family.
38.
Derick Dillard, Jill Duggar
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Derick Dillard and Jill Duggar recently got married. That is so awesome for them.
39.
Jill Duggar Wedding Picture
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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard share an epic first kiss. On their wedding day.
40.
Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Picture
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Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald of 19 Kids and Counting fame on TLC. Nice looking couple.
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41.
Derick Dillard With Jill Duggar
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Derick Dillard with Jill Duggar in yet another very sweet photo. We're so excited for the couple to have their baby.
42.
Duggar Family: 19 Kids and Counting ...
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The Duggar family knows how to procreate. No one can ever take that away from them.
43.
Josh and Anna Duggar, Family
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Josh and Anna Duggar pose with their family for a very cute photo.
44.
Jana, Jill, Jinger and Jessa Duggar
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Jessa, Jinger, Jana and Jill Duggar in a cute family photo. These are the four oldest daughter daughters of the 19 Kids and Counting!
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Duggar Girls
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Jessa, Jinger, Jana and Jill Duggar in a cute family photo. These are the four oldest daughter daughters.
46.
Amy Duggar Pic
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This is Amy Duggar. Remember her? She's back on 19 Kids and Counting!
47.
John David Duggar, Girlfriend
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John David Duggar and his girlfriend (supposedly, at left) out to dinner with some friends.
48.
Duggar Date Night
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It's a quadruple Duggar date! Can you name all the Duggars and in-laws up in here?
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Jill Duggar Wedding Party
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