Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Recap: Jessa's wedding!

Just 24 hours until their big day and everyone is trying to make sure that everything is done. Ben and Jessa meet with their pastor who will perform their ceremony. Mike has been in the family for the last few years as he is the founder of the S.O.S Ministries.
Their pastor wants to make sure that they made this decision about saving their first kiss was a personal one since the bible doesn't command it.
Jessa decided to reuse Jill's decorations since their wedding was really close and so they are a family on a budget. The family is grateful for the many family and friends that volunteer to make sure that their wedding goes off right.
Sierra meets with the volunteers and go over everything that needs to be done. Joy Anna has decided to help her.
Ben's mom, Guinn, is getting their rehearsal dinner ready for everyone. The family is trying to get the ceremony planning all done and everyone knows what to do. Jim Bob is trying to hold in the tears but still manages to let a few out.
The family is touched by all the beautiful things that Seewalds family had put together and even the a special table to honor Grandpa Duggar who was not able to attend the wedding.
Grandma Duggar remembers that marriage is a sacrifice and gives her granddaughter advice.
During the dinner, the family shares how much they love Ben and Jessa. Jinger's speech is emotional since they have been best friends since they were little. Jana thinks that it's hard for her sister, Jinger, to say goodbye to Jessa since they are entering a new part of life.
The morning of the wedding, Ben and Jessa arrive at the church for the wedding with Jinger. Sierra is a little worried when the weather is a little chilly then what they thought that it would be. Sierra decided that she wanted to try to rent a few heaters to make sure that the guests stay warm but it doesn't happen.
Jessa wanted the whole wedding party to arrive at 9am so they can start getting ready. Since Jill is about 20 weeks pregnant at this time and can't reach her feet, Derick paints her toenails for her.
Michelle arrives to give her daughter a high protein snack to make sure that she keeps up her energy. Ben remembers that he forgot his bride's wedding ring at the family home but lucky Jim Bob has it.
Josh arrives before the wedding begins since he had a business meeting that he could not move around.
Jessa puts on her dress while her bridesmaids wait. She comes out and stuns both her bridesmaids and her father. Jim Bob starts to cry since he can't believe that his little girl is grown up and ready to be married. Jessa starts crying.
Ben and the boys head out to take pictures while the girls are doing the same. They do their best to get thru the wedding pictures since it's still cold out.
Jim Bob and Jessa share another moment together before they both start crying. The girls start to pray for Jessa while the boys pray for Ben.
It's time for the wedding, Jessa is happy that it's time to walk down the aisle for the last time as a Duggar. Jim Bob knows that it's going to be hard to give away another daughter but knows that she is happy with Ben. The ceremony was short and sweet. Ben and Jessa chose to recite their own vows which they adapted from the internet.
Ben and Jessa decided that they wanted to do a unity sand which their colors were green and yellow. Their parents joined them up stage for a moment of prayer.
They are pronounce husband and wife and run out of the room as Mr. and Mrs. Ben Seewald for the first time. Their pastor announce that they had decided to have their first kiss in private rather in front of everyone.
"Our first kiss was nice and slow and romantic," says Jessa.
Ben and Jessa enjoy their first time alone and then gather with their family to take pictures and sign their marriage certificate.
Outside the guests enjoy their ice cream, Ben and Jessa enjoy their sundae by feeding each other and get a few more kisses.
Ben and Jessa managed to get a horse-drawn carriage, She decides that she is going to try to hug as many family and friends as she can before they leave for their honeymoon which they went to Europe.

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