New episode tonight!

We are so excited to share that there is new episode tonight on Counting On! We will be posting our recap later tonight! 

 

Recap: Joy and Austin's camping Trip

Joy and Austin have three weeks until their wedding. Joy and Kendra are heading to the salon to try out different hairstyles. Joy reveals to her hairstylist that her first date with Austin was in late August.
Kendra reveals that it is her first time getting her hair done by a professional. Joy chooses to get her hair done with a full while Kendra does half back. The girls later do their makeup with fake eyelashes.
Down in CA, Jill films as the family is playing outside. She reveals that Israel loves food, talk very much and is lay back.
Austin keeps working on their house. He knows that they are not going to be fully finished with the house in two weeks but they are still hoping to have the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom finished.
It's time for their camping trip and many of the siblings and friends are getting ready for it. The plan is to go kayaking and rafting down the river, cooking out and sleeping in tents or hammocks.
Joy has lay down the law about not bringing a motor-home. Josiah reveals that their family enjoys camping as long as they have whatever they need in the camper.
Jeremy reveals that he and Jinger are not the camping type but more of the civilization type. Jana is not happy about camping but is happy that it's only one night. She is determined to have fun.
Jeremy and Jinger are picking platters for Joy and Austin's rehearsal dinner. They will be serving fajitas.
Joy reveals that they prefer to have not so wild parties for bachelor and bachelorette party.
Jana doesn't want to flip since the water could be cold. Austin flips his canoe and then Joy tries and then flips her as well.
They make it to the campsite and build tents and hammocks. They were concerned that the trees have poison ivy and so they ended up creating them with the backs of their trucks.
Jana reveals that it's mixed emotions as anyone is getting married in their family. They say it's going to be hard to let her go.
Laura host a round of a shoe game for the engaged couple. The group enjoys the camping trip.
Ben and Jessa are taking their boys with Jessa's brother (Jackson) and cousin (Tyler) to a thrift store. Jessa reveals what is going on with Tyler. Tyler's mother is having a hard time and working through it so Jim Bob and Michelle have taken him in and currently raising him. The couple ends up finding some stick horses and rocking horses. Ben doesn't want to get them since he is not sure that they will fix in the van plus Ben is not a fan of buying second hand stuffed animals  that are attached to wood and are unable to clean.
Ben feels that it's important to be patient and decided if it's a big deal or not. He knows that Jessa really wants them so he lets her. Jessa adds that they are two different people and have different ideas but it's important not to let little things become big things.
The couple ends up getting the items.

October Episode Preview

Joy and Austin's Camping Trip
October 2, 2017
Joy and Kendra visit a salon to get some hairstyle ideas for Joy's wedding; Joy and Austin celebrate their bachelor and bachelorette weekend with a fun camping trip; Jinger and Jeremy do some shopping for Joy and Austin's rehearsal dinner.

Tomboy Joy
October 9, 2017
Joy's siblings prepare some special gifts for the wedding and take a trip down memory lane remembering Joy through the years.

Joy and Austin Tie the Knot
October 16, 2017
Joy's wedding day is finally here after months of planning, and the final touches are added as family and friends come together to celebrate Joy and Austin becoming Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth.

TBA
October 23, 2017
TBA

Preview: Finding Joy's Dress

Joy travels to Kentucky to find her perfect wedding dress, but with so many options, the overwhelmed bride has to make some big decisions; Austin and Joe enjoy some bonding time with their future father-in-laws; Israel celebrates his second birthday.

Recap: Let them eat Cake

Before we get tonight's recap, make sure that you check out Joe and Kendra's wedding special on TLC Me Go!

Joy and Austin are heading to the house that they recently brought. They know that the house needs some work but it will turn into a profit in the future. Jedidiah comes with his sister and Austin to chaperone the couple.

Joy is the first daughter to have brought her own home and it feels amazing. Austin thinks they will live there for about two years and maybe will have their first child there.

Austin and his friends start to take down some walls. He hopes that they are done by the wedding day because not the couple will live in a camper or in apartment. During the take down of walls, Joy arrives to the house to get a swatch from his mom's grown to add to her dress. The girls are about to head to Renee Miller's shop to search for the right dress.

Joseph and Kendra are heading for their first date with James and Jackson. James is training Jackson how to be a chaperone. It's a rollerblading date. Kendra has a hard time at first and Joseph is right there to help his girlfriend.

Joe and Kendra set a rule that they were not going to hold hands during their courtship however Kendra does hold his hand to help herself during rollerblading date. They reveal that they talked ot both set of parents to make sure that it was fine to do so.

Joy and Austin bring Michelle and Josie to the bakery for a cake taste test. The couple decide on a white cake with buttercream frosting.

Joy teases that he is going to feed her first and then she is going to mash him.

Jinger and Jeremy are heading to La India for a cooking class.

Joy, Michelle, Jana and little girls head to Ben and Jessa's house to shop for dresses online for the bridesmaid. They pick navy color but a few of the cuts will be different. The girls finally get their dresses and try them on.

Ben and Jessa are enjoying a quite evening at home with the boys. Spurgeon and Ben love to wrestle. 

Derick helps his wife hear Samuel's heartbeat. Jill recently entered her second trimester.

Check out these other blogs:
* Last week's episode recap 
* September episode preview

Recap: A New Courtship

Ben and Jessa are getting ready to go to San Antonio which holds a special place in their history with Jeremy. They are looking forward to spending time with Jeremy and Jinger. The couple gives up on Henry who is two months old. He currently weights 15 pounds. Ben says that his son's personality is very intense.
Jeremy and Jinger are getting ready for their road trip. Jinger says that the couple is just enjoying being together and having a joyous time. Jinger  is getting adjusted to her new sleep schedule since The family are night owls and Jeremy likes to go bed early and get up early.
The reunion is a joyful. Jinger reveals that they have transition from one child to two little boys very well. She says that she thinks that it could be challenging.
Jeremy reveals that they have a soft spot for their nieces and nephews. The couple are looking forward to having a family.
The couple heads to the paletas which are Mexcian Popsicle. They end up trying pickle paleta.
Jeremy and Jinger keep asking Ben and Jessa to move to Texas. Ben and Jessa say that it could be possible in the near future. Jessa reveals that they are not staying in Arkansas forever but will go anywhere that the Lord calls them to be.
Joy only has two months to plan her May wedding to Austin. She has her mom, Michelle, and her mom's friend, Cindy, to go the church for a visit.
Austin and Joy reveal that they want to make sure that their wedding ceremony is present with the Gospel. Austin reveals that he just wants to get out of there after the reception.
The couple's wedding party had 24 members which is bigger than her siblings.
Joy reveals that she wants elegant but simple for their wedding decor.
Joseph is getting ready to asked Kendra to begin a courtship. Jana is giving Joseph a little trim. Joseph invites Kendra and her father to attend a car auction. He also brings his sister, Jana, and brother, James along with Kendra's sister Lauren to come with.
Joe wants to ask her when they are at the house where he was born. He buys Kendra a promise ring rather than a heart necklace.
John thinks that it's different that his brother is asking her after a car auction and old slab of concrete.
Jessa reveals that her brother is the most tender-hearted out of all the brothers.
Joy has known Kendra for the past five years and thinks that the couple is a good match since her friend laughs at all of her brother's jokes.
They end up buying three cars and head to the church where their house used to sit at.  The siblings show Kendra, her father and sister around. Joseph then asked if she wants to take their relationship to the next level and she says yes. Joesph gives her the gift which goes on her right ring finger.
The newly courting couple sets guidelines which they are not going to hold hands or say I love you until they are engaged. Both Caldwells and the Duggars are there to greet them and congratulate them.

Recap: The After Show, Part 2

It is time for the second part of the interview with Daphne Oz. She starts out with Jeremy and Jinger's honeymoon. She asked the couples which one likes PDA and they agree that Derick and Jill love it. Derick and Jill were unable to make the after show since they will welcome their second child any day.
Jim Bob and Michelle arrive with their grandsons, Spurgeon and Henry. Ben and Jessa asked their oldest son if they want to hold baby and he says no and squirms away.
Jim Bob answers one of the questions about grandchildren and says that if each one of the 19 children have five children, they will have over 100 grandbabies.
Daphne asked about the questionnaire that Jim Bob and he got the idea fro another family. He says that he just does it to make sure it's best for them. Daphne asked if they have passed with flying colors. Jim Bob says they all passed and if they hadn't they would not have gotten married.
Now it's time to bring out Kendra, both Joy and Kendra were friends before Joe and Kendra started their courtship.
Daphne airs a clip of the proposal of Joy and Austin, the couple admits that they shared a hug that was not a side hug.
The couple shares that after their first kiss, Austin asked her if she wanted him to carry her out and she said no because she did not want to mess up her dress.
It's time for the couple showdowns. The couples are asked what was the memorable part of their honeymoon. Everyone says that it was being alone for the first time expect for Jessa. She and Ben were supposed to say Rome however Ben forgot to say it.
The next question is "I wish my spouse would stop ______"
        Jeremy: Doubting herself
        Joy: biting his nails
        Austin: whooping me in pool
        Ben: getting down about her weight
The next question is who takes up more than half says their spouse expect for Jessa, who says her son, Henry.
Joseph and Kendra come out for the next question which is "What pet name does your wife/fiance call you?" Jeremy says Baaaaabe" while the others say babe or lovely.
Kendra gets asked about Joe's hidden talent and she reply "Most people would say that he is not talkative but he is good talking with people.
It's time for another question "My spouse/fiance is afraid of_____"
        Jinger: bad breath
        Jeremy: Texas bugs
        Joy: nothing really
        Austin: nothing
        Jessa: GMOs, MSG, partially hydrogenated oils, TBHQ, cheap candles, and germs
        Ben: bugs and spiders
        Kendra: being in water
        Joseph: bugs
    Joy and Austin are the winners.


Last week's recap: http://theduggarblogs.blogspot.com/2017/07/recap-after-show-part-1.html
Counting returns: http://theduggarblogs.blogspot.com/2017/07/counting-on-news_17.html

The aftershow, part 2

Host Daphne Oz gets the Duggars' reactions to some of the biggest moments of the season; the couples square off in a fun game of ``The Couples Showdown''; a special guest or two show up.

Recap: Joy gets engaged

Derick and Jill invite Derick's side of the family over to the guest house. They are getting ready for another short visit to Central America before baby #2 arrives. The couple decides to give Derick's mom their keepsakes for right now until they return. The couple announces their son's name which will be Samuel Scott. They say that Samuel was the first judge of Israel and it also means hears from God. Jill has a lot to do on her to-do list and has the girls come over to help her. Derick decides that it's time to cut his hair since it's viewed differently in Central America so he has his wife cut his hair. Derick thinks that it's going to be hard to adjust to short hair again. Jill reveals that she is sad about the haircut but also like changes.
Jinger decides to put together a care package to send to her family back home. She buys many things like clothing to food. When the package arrives to the Duggar family home, everyone is thrilled to get it. They are missing Jinger so much.
It's time to see the Dillard family off. Jeremiah says that it's hard to see one sibling missing. Derick and Jill film a small clip on the way down to Central America. When they arrive to Central America, they are greeted by many friends and it's a joyful reunion.
Austin is getting ready to propose to Joy since now his house just sold. He enlist the help of his father and Aaron, who is a close friend, to haul the items that he needs for the proposal. They managed to get everything ready.
To keep Joy distracted, Jessa has her come over to help with the kids. Jessa says that her sister is great with the little ones and loves helping. Joy reveals that they have both agree to allow God to control the size of their family. Right before the proposal, Joy returns home to pick up Jennifer and Johannah since she thinks that it's a horseback riding outing. Austin says that she makes him feel complete and calms him down. After they have been riding for a while, Austin has them stretch their legs and ask the girls to run ahead. Austin blindfolds Joy to head to the proposal site. He asks her to marry him and she says yes. The ring has a diamond in it that has been in the family for five generations.
Austin's father appears and gives the couple a big hug before allowing the couple to enjoy the dinner cooked by his friend, Aaron.
Later on, Joseph heads to ask Kendra's father permission to start courting and he agrees to it. The boys reveal that they have been praying and talking about entering a courtship for a while.

Recap: A New Baby

Jill and Jana arrive at Ben and Jessa's house. Jessa says that this pregnancy has gone a lot faster than the last one. She is only three weeks away from her due date.  Jill and Jessa both get to listen to their heart beats. Jill is only 13 weeks along and could feel her baby kicks.

Jessa is a little worried from the last experience with Spurgeon. She had a long and difficult labor and ended up going to the hospital after the baby was born.

Jill and Jessa end up going house hunting. Ben and Jessa are outgrowing the home. Derick and Jill need to find a place where they can come back home for visits.

Jessa reveals that she loves having a small house but they need more room. The girls head to the Bennett house that their father just brought. Jessa claims that the house looks like it's ready for Halloween. The house used to be owned by a family friend and has a huge indoor pool but needs a lot of work. Neither one of the girls are eager to own it.

Austin and Joy are still working on Austin's fifth house. Austin's father is their chaperone. Austin gives Joy so many praises as they have revealed what they have learned.

A few days later, Austin is finishing up at the house alone when Jim Bob arrives to get a tour. Austin wants to asked if he can propose to Joy. Jim Bob takes a few moments and says words about their relationship and how the family feels about it. He reveals that he has their blessing. Austin reveals that he wants to sell the house before popping the question.

The girls are up in the girls room for a video chat. Jill asked if she is pregnant yet and Jinger looks with a blank stare. She reveals that they are currently not pregnant. Jessa reveals that she told them not to asked.

Jana heads over to the house to get the newborn stuff out of storage and get ready for the birth. Jana feels that there could be some jealousy issues with Spurgeon when the baby arrives since he needs to learn how to share.

At the family home, Sierra arrives to help with Jessa's baby shower. They know that there will be more than 100 guests but since they did not asked for RSVP, they are unsure of the amount of guests.
Jessa reveals that she requested for the guests to bring donations for Loving Choices pregnancy center. Friends arrive to the house to make food and set up decorations. The boys help with the items as well.

Everyone shows up and the party starts. Joy says that it could be very likely that the three older sisters and her could be pregnant at the same time in the near future.

They plan to put the gift bags together for the moms instead of playing games. Ben and Jessa know that the baby is a boy along with Jana and Joy. Joy says that she told Austin along with Jana told someone but won't say who it was.

Some of the siblings decide to fill two plastic bags with blue or pink balloons. They plan to reveal the gender to the other siblings from releasing the balloons from the ceiling.

Jessa and Spurgeon have a video chat with Jinger. She reveals that she is helping Jeremy start a Spanish ministry at their church. Jinger reveals that she doesn't think that she will be video chatting while Jessa is in labor since it's not her thing.

The Seewalds head to Tacos 4 life for a family date night. They reveal that they will head to the hospital if the labor goes for as long as Spurgeon's.

At 11pm on February 5th, Jessa's water breaks. After a little bit, Ben calls Jill, Michelle and Jana over to the house to help with the birth along with another midwife.

Jessa's delivery with baby #2 is a lot quicker than Spurgeon. Henry was born after about five hours of labor. Both parents starts to cry and emotions continue as Jessa is in the after-birth stage. Ben is praying that they won't have to transport to the hospital. The birth went very well and Spurgeon slept through the entire birth.

The next morning, Ben shares the gender with Justin after everyone makes their guesses. Justin pulls the cord and reveals that it's a boy. He admits that he was having fun keeping it to himself for a second. The balloon drop didn't go as planned as the whole bag drops however the moment is still a very happy one.

Later that morning, Spurgeon meets his baby brother and introduction doesn't go well. Spurgeon is a little upset that his mother is holding another baby. Ben and Jessa are sure that the boys will be good friends.

Jessa reveals that the home birth experience is an ultimate experience even through she wail and scream a lot but there was no complications this time.

Later the day, Jessa's family arrives to meet the baby boy. The couple reveals his name to be Henry Wilberforce about three days after the baby boy was born.

Recap: Joy's Wedding & Tripe Date Night

Austin arrives to the church on the morning of their wedding to start setting up. Not long after, Joy arrives and they check in with Laura who is their wedding coordinator. Michelle's childhood friend, Cindy, is the wedding designer.

Joy heads to the bride's room to start getting her hair and makeup done after talking with Austin and having a short prayer.

Jessa shares that her sister is staying relaxed and isn't getting worked up. Jill says that the wedding is during the evening hours which gives them more time for getting ready. Jill also gives a pregnancy update saying that she is now in the middle of the third trimester.

After Joy gets her make up and hair done, she heads to find Austin to see if he would like her to wear a veil. He tells her that he wants whatever she wants to do.

Laura comes to find the happy bride so she can get her dress on. She surprises her bridesmaids and father. Jim Bob can't believe that his daughter is getting married. Joy is the 5th child to get married and doesn't know if it's going to get any easier after this.

Austin and his groomsmen head to get their photos done. His groomsmen included some family members and friends.

As the couple is getting ready for their I dos, a family friend (Sarah) and a group of ladies are getting the 1,300 homemade cupcakes ready. Sarah helped at both Jill and Jinger's weddings.

Jana says that it's hard to see that her sister will be gone from the girls room however they are happy that she is staying nearby.

Joy has everyone in their places on time. Renee carries the train down the stairs. Joy says that her heart is beating so fast as she and Jim Bob get ready to enter the church. They exchange a few heartfelt words.

The wedding starts and the both parties walked in together. John is paired with Jennifer while Austin brings in both his mom and soon to be mother-in-law.

Crown him with many crowns plays which will signal the bride and father to come in. Austin fights backs tears and heads to meet them. Jim Bob says that he is going to make a great husband.
John leads the guest in a hymn before Austin and Joy say their vows. They are beaming as they commit their lives to one another.

Kendra's father (Pastor Caldwell) pronounces them husband and wife and jokey forgets the kiss the bride. They kiss before running out of the church. They get sparkled with confetti which was a surprised from Cindy.

Austin thinks that the first kiss was amazing and better than he thought it was going to be. Jim Bob jokes that each wedding has gotten better and says that Joseph and Kendra get married in five years it would be amazing.

Bobby (the couple's brother-in-law) introduces the happy couple before they share words. Joy says that they are not going to be able to stay for very long. They cut the cake.

Bobby has all the single gals gathers for the toss when Joy turns around and pretends that she is going to throw it but then heads over to Kendra to give it to her. Joe comes out and gets down and pops the question. Kendra says yes and is so happy to be engaged. The couple shares a long frontal hug.
Austin is happy that the couple is engaged and they don't mind that they got engaged on their special day. He doesn't think that it took away from their day but made it better.

You can go watch the Wedding Episode on TLC: https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/counting-on/full-episodes/joys-wedding

Recap: Tripe Date Night

Joy, Jill and Jessa are in the girls room as they are getting ready for their tripe date. Joy reveals that she has started to wear more dresses then skirts because Austin likes them. The girls headed for a shopping trip for local boutique.

The boys (Austin, Derick and Ben) spend time at a trampoline. Austin knew the Duggars before the other boys and watched them arrive only to start relationships with Jill and Jessa.

Austin describes Joy by saying that she has a lot of character and maturity than girls her age. Austin says that his father suggested that he set a goal for fixing up houses. He needed to fixed up and sell five hours. Austin jokes that he wonders where the monastery is and that was six years ago. He is now finishing up the 5th house.

Down in Texas, Jinger and Jeremy are fixing up breakfast. Jinger feels that they didn't have much of adjustment period.

Jinger heads to do some laundry as Jeremy shares that they see themselves in Laredo for long term since this is where God has called them.

Derick gives an update about his health issue. He is currently seeing an allergist who has ruled out asthma but finds out that Derick is the poster child for allergies. The doctor thinks that he has a narrowing in the esophagus and prescribes medication to help boost his immune system.

Austin arrives for the date. Derick jokes that the couple better not be making out. The couple heads to the MarketPlace Grill which is the family's favorite restaurants. Jill tells her husband that he can't order certain foods since she is pregnant. She has not told any one of the family that she is pregnant. She is just saying that she doesn't want her husband to smell to strongly.

Derick and Jill sit down to share the happy news with big brother. Israel doesn't quite understand what is going on. Jill gives her son a baby doll to teach him how to treat it.

Thanksgiving is here and some of the family is with other family members. Jim Bob and Michelle take their family to Missouri.The family go around the room and says what they are thankful for. Derick reveals that Israel is thankful for his new shirt which says he is going to be a big brother.
The whole family is happy with the news. Jill thinks that her mom was the one that was overly excited out of the bunch. She says a new Dillard is on the way.

You can go watch the Tripe Date Night episode on TLC: https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/counting-on/full-episodes 

Recap:A Honeymoon and A Courtship

Last week on Counting On, Jeremy and Jinger said I do! Go check out the recap from last week! Also check out their wedding day blog and Joy's courtship announcement blog!

Jeremy and Jinger are getting ready to leave for Australia. Jeremy is excited to be able to let their guard down and just enjoy their wedding. They are heading or Sydney for the next six days. On the way to the hotel, they seek help to learn the Australian accent which he gives a few pointer. Their hotel room looks over the Sydney Opera House.
During their time in Sydney, they learn how to throw a boomerang. A local offers to paint their faces and Jeremy jumps on board with that idea while Jinger is a little less thrilled about it. At the end of it, she gets one her hand.
During a walk, Jeremy learns how to play a didgeridoo. Jinger ends up not trying it since it's rumor to get a woman pregnant. Jeremy jokes if the Duggar family has a lot of didgeridoos and they both laugh at the joke.
The couple ends up taking a water taxi during the trip but Jinger gets a little seasick and so they cut the trip short. They later head to the local zoo where they get to pet Koalas and feed kangaroos. They also clean a kingfish after visiting the fish market. Jeremy tries a piece of raw and tries to get Jinger to do it.
Jeremy decides that it's time for some practice driving on the left side of the road while Jinger freaks out a little bit.
The couple heads to meet up with an Australian chef on learning how to grill seafood and the chef is really outgoing and tries to joke with the couple that they are being lovely dovey.
At the Duggar home, Austin Forsyth stops by and wants to talk to Jim Bob. Austin gives a little insight about what he does for a living. He has his pilot's license and can use heavy equipment and brought a house to flip. Austin asks Joy's dad if he and Joy can start courting.
Jim Bob says yes to it and gives him the help to ask Joy. He and Austin have a side hug. A while later, Austin has Joy and four of her brothers come to do outdoor work at his family camp which the Duggars have been there before. The boys are really good friends with Austin.
After they are all done, they head to the lookout point which is called the Rock. Austin wants to make this a special moment for Joy Anna. Joy's brothers hang back to let him have this special moment.
Austin asks her if she wants to start a courtship and she says yes. They give each other a side hug. On the drive back to the camp, Joy ends up sitting between Austin and Jeremiah.




Check out our big announcements:
* Season 4 returns summer 2017
* Duggar #5 engagement coming soon!

Preview: A honeymoon and a courtship

Jinger and Jeremy have said ``I do,'' and finally get to enjoy some alone time in Australia for their honeymoon; back in Arkansas, another Duggar enters a courtship.

Recap: The Big Day

In just 72 hours, Jeremy and Jinger will be getting married. Jinger tries on her wedding dress for the last time before the big day. While she is getting dress, some of the girls wait to see it and are in awe of the wedding dress.
Jinger's bridemaids try on their dresses to make sure that everything is good. Wendy gathers all the girls to share memories and words about Jinger.
Jinger is going to miss being close to her family and friends.
Anna, Jana, Jessa and Joy are throwing Jinger a bridal shower. Jinger was happy to see that her mother-in-law to be was able to attend the shower.
Joy and Cindy are leading up the decorations and puts Duggar boys and few friends to work. Cindy wants to make sure that wedding is not stressing Jinger or Jeremy. They end up forgetting the flowers and greenery and have to rush to go get some.
Jinger and Michelle head to the airport to get Jeremy. Jeremy is excited that this is the last time he flies in as a single man and that he doesn't have to say goodbye to Jinger after this.
The day before the wedding, they are still setting up everything
    Joy-Anna and wedding designer Cindy (Michelle's childhood friend) lead a decorating committee made up of Duggar brothers and several friends in cutting greenery and picking up stumps and the 2,300 roses that Cindy ordered.
    The siblings end up forgetting the buckets for the roses and greenery. “Our goal in this wedding process is to not stress,” Cindy reminds everyone, hoping the flowers won’t wilt. When the group makes it back to the hotel, they rush to clip all the flowers and put them in water.
    On Thursday, Jinger and Michelle head to the airport to pick up Jeremy. “This is the last time I fly in as a single man, and we don’t have to say goodbye after this,” says Jeremy, smiling.  The couple decided to let their family and friends surprise them with everything but wants them to be simple but elegant to reflect her style.
The couple arrives at the church are blown away by the decorations that are there. Wendy works on doing the rehearsal.
Jeremy and Jinger wanted to keep their family in the small size but ended up with expecting around 1,000 people.
The family heads over to the reception venue to enjoy a Italian-themed dinner to honor Jeremy's side of the family.
The night before the wedding, Jinger heads over to Derick and Jill's home so she can spend a few hours of sleep. Jeremy arrives the next morning for their bible study and devotions. The couple heads over to the church to get ready for the big day.
Jeremy has another quick devotion with his father and groomsmen before passing out their gifts. Meanwhile, the girls are getting their hair and makeup done before Jinger gives her gifts to her bridemaids.
Cindy and the boys are trying to get the last minute items done before sending them to get ready. The boys manages to get dress before Jim Bob gets a few minutes with his daughter after Michelle gets her ready.
Jinger presents her father with a gift of handkerchief which shares a special note "To my dad: You are the first man that I ever loved. When you give me away today, know that I will always be your little girl." Jinger prays with her father and mother.
The boys return to their room so the girls can get their pictures done in front of the church. Meanwhile at the reception, the family's friends are making cupcakes and icing the wedding cake.
Both Jeremy and Jinger can't wait to see each other. Jeremy had ended up asking his father, Chuck, to officiate their wedding and he agree to it. The couple shares their vows and have a little issue with the unity candle while a band is singing "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing".
The couple shares their first kiss and then describe it as incredible and out of this world. The couple heads to get more photos done with the family.
At their hall, the couple walks out and gets a cheer from their friends and family. They cut their cake and feed it to each other. They greet their friends and family before leaving.
The siblings don't expect it to be long before the couple announces that they are expecting and then some of the family guess that Joy Anna will be the next one to be married.

Preview: The Big Day

After months of planning, Jinger's wedding day has arrived and the final details, from dress fittings to surprise decorations, are put into place as family and friends come together to celebrate the new Mr. and Mrs. Vuolo.

Recap: All about Jinger

Jinger and her sisters are in the girls room. They are starting to help her pack for her move to Laredo. The girls have to divide up their clothes and hair supplies. Jana and Joy give her some of the best outfits. On the way to Spurgeon's birth, Jinger ran over a deer causing her friends to mount the head as a joke. Jinger ended up displaying it in their room and now is taking it with her to Lardeo.
Jana says that she is going to miss the shopping trips with her sister. Jinger has a taste of fashion. Joy is not a big shopper but she says that she is going to miss spending time with her sister and talking about things.
Jessa and Jinger are only 13 months apart and shed many tears as they think how life will change with Jinger's big move.
Jinger is really close to her brothers especially Joseph. Jason and Joseph both say that they are going to miss her since she loved spending time with each of her brothers and sisters.
Since Jinger and Jeremy are going to drive down, Jeremy files into town and Johannah goes along with her sister to pick up him.
The boys surprise Jinger with a used car that they got at the auto action. It's a small white SUV but it's safe and economical. The couple is surprised and thrilled when the boys show them the car.
The next morning, Jeremy and Jinger load up for Laredo at five in the morning. Jedidiah is coming with them. Jim Bob and Michelle get up and show them off on their trip.
When they finally get to Texas, they stop at a store to find Jinger some cowboy boots. Jinger's goal is to get something that is not super cowboy style. She wants more of a city look and finds some urban boots with a slight cowboy flair.

Preview: All About Jinger

Jinger packs for her move to Texas, which includes a surprise gift from her family, before she, Jeremy and Jed drive to her future home; the siblings take a trip down memory lane by remembering Jinger through the years.

Recap: The Bachelor Party

Ben and Jessa head to find out what they are having. The couple brings Jana and Joy to find out the gender. Ben and Jessa have chosen to keep the baby's gender a secret until the baby is born like they did with their first child.
Jeremy is heading into town with his friends Luis and James for their parties. Jeremy doesn't want to go out on the town but spend time with their family and friends.
During the first night, the group heads to the escape room to solve a puzzle with the girls but neither one is able to do it when they go boys vs girls. The girls do get father than the boys.
The boys head to play golf the next morning. Jeremy is not sure about golfing expect for his friend, Luis.
The girls are hanging out at the Duggar family home to make jewelry for the wedding. Josie is also helping the girls. They are talking about the first kiss when Jinger says that she is nervous about the first kiss but excited.
The girls are happy for Jinger and Jeremy but aren't looking forward to the move to Texas that Jinger will make. The family loves spending time together. Jinger also does the shopping and the laundry for the family so others will have to do it.
Jeremy heads back to Laredo for church but is excited that he only has one more month until the wedding.
The Dillards head to Oklahoma State University so Derick can ride in the Pistol Pete float. Most of his family attended Oklahoma State University where Derick and his father wore the mascot outfit. Derick waits until the parade to wear the costume and greets fans.
Jill reveals that her parents would be happy if the kids went to college somewhere else. The older siblings have certifications and skills but none of them have attended a traditional university.
The Dillards head for a walk around the campus where Cathy takes Jill to the dorm room where Derick was living when she told him that his father had passed away.  Rick had been healthy at the time that he passed away but the doctors think that it had something to do with high blood pressure.

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Recap: Bachelor Pad Makeover

Jeremy is getting ready for the wedding and moved to a bigger place. Jinger wants to head to Laredo to decorate and organize. She brings Ben, Jessa, Spurgeon, Jason and Joy to come help. Jana stays home and helps with the little kids. Jana hopes to make many road trips to go see her sister.
The group heads to the airport and checks in 11 bags since Jessa packed a lot of items for the apartment.
Joy arrives early since she is coming from Wisconsin. She heads with Jeremy to find a gift for her sister.
Jessa gives an update on her pregnancy and says that it's been different than her first. She is starting to wonder if it's a girl.
Jeremy doesn't know how much input he is going to have since the team is coming decorate his place.
Joy and Ben stay at Jeremy's place while the others head to the store. They get a new living room set while Jim Bob and Michelle gifted a table to them.
The next day, Jessa is in charge of decorating. All the siblings know that their sister is a taskmaster which in this case is a good thing.
Jessa moves the book shelves in the closet. Jinger wants to put Jeremy's jerseys on  the wall white he thinks that Jessa is going to hang them in the closet. Jeremy wants his rembrandt painting hang up and manages to get them above one the couches.
Jessa claims that she won't be offended if the couple moves things around. Jeremy can't wait for the couple to be married so they don't have to say goodbye at the airport.
Derick and Jill are enjoying a family workout. Derick's gag reflex starts to act up. Derick reveals that he has had it since childhood.
The family heads to get check ups and finds out that Israel is doing good and gaining right on track. Derick is suggested to go to an allergist while Jill is order to get an ultrasound on her neck to make sure that everything is okay.
The boys want to get her a car and can't find one but Joseph buys a small boat that he hopes to use one season and resell it.
The kids agree that they are going to miss their sister.