Counting On's Josiah Duggar, 21, and Lauren Swanson, 19, wed just six months after beginning their 'courtship'
Josiah Duggar and fiance Lauren Swanson tied the knot on Saturday in a beautiful ceremony at John Brown University Cathedral Of The Ozarks in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
The Counting On reality persona and his bride were absolutely aglow about their nuptials, telling People:' 'What a joy it is to be husband and wife!'
The couple began 'courting' back in January and were engaged to be wed just two-months later.
Man and wife! Josiah Duggar and fiance Lauren Swanson tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on Saturday
The devout Duggar family do not date, but instead 'court' with eldest brother Josh explaining that 'courtship is a path toward marriage'.
Josiah, 21, and his 19-year-old bride described their special day as 'absolutely perfect' with the reality persona, who is one of 19 siblings, glowing about his wife to the magazine.
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'What was even more perfect was to see my beautiful bride walking down the aisle,' he said.
They expressed their utmost gratitude to the man upstairs, telling People: '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!'
Serious: The devout Duggar family do not date, but instead 'court' with eldest brother Josh explaining that 'courtship is a path toward marriage'
Tight-knit: The day was truly a family affair with the ceremony officiated by Lauren's father Dwain Swanson
The day was truly a family affair.
The ceremony officiated by Lauren's father Dwain Swanson and Josiah's sister Jana Duggar and sister-in-law Anna made the blushing bridesmaids dresses together.
Lauren's gown came from The White Dress Boutique.
They've got history! The duo have been family friends for years with Lauren, who is the eldest of eight, and family even appearing on the Duggar's show 19 Kids And Counting in the past
The duo have been family friends for years with Lauren, who is the eldest of eight, and family even appearing on the Duggar's show 19 Kids And Counting in the past.
Speaking about their courtship back in January, Josiah told 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.'
Counting On is currently on Summer hiatus but will return to TLC Monday, July 30 at 9/8c
All in the family: Counting On is currently on Summer hiatus but will return to TLC Monday, July 30 at 9/8c
