Last night I caught the very end of TLC's "A Very Duggar Wedding" - and whoa. If you guys have never seen their regular show "17 kids and counting," it follows the Duggar family of 20 members. Yes, that's 18 kids (they've added one since the show began) and Mom & Dad.
They believe children are a gift from God (and I can agree to that) but will accept as many as He offers. (I just can't have that many!) This is what has allowed them to have 18 children within about 21 years or so. This lady seriously pops them out every 9 months.
They only buy things with cash, and they use their small army to shop, clean, and even build their own home. It's a very different way of life, but I think they're a neat family so I won't make fun one bit!
So back to the wedding - their eldest, Josh, was married back in September of last year and they released the wedding episode not too long ago. Of course the bridal party was ginormous being that they had to incorporate all family members in some way - can you imagine buying 11 tuxedos, 5 bridesmaids dresses, and 2 flower girl dresses. Sheesh. On second thought, I have no doubt that they made them or got them on an unheard-of sale. (Photo of the massive family here.)
So the big deal with the wedding is...the wedding kiss - yes the one that seals the deal, the "You may now kiss the bride" type kiss - was Josh and Anna's first kiss ever.
Okay, so you want to wait to have sex until you're married. Excellent, I commend you! But kiss?! Whoa, Nelly. I'm not saying that they should ho around and make out in public and get all fancy now, but just a little peck to see if there is any chemistry at all, whatsoever between the two of them before they walk down the aisle!?
Their priorities aren't mine, so they waited until the wedding to kiss. Yay for them. Okay, now what? The last scene of the show is Josh & Anna walking into the hotel room and shuting the door. Ahhhhhhhhh!!
Those of you who are married know exactly how much pressure there is on you your wedding night - even if you test drove the car before you bought it. The immense pressure of "this is the night we will remember forever, and ever" can weigh fairly heavy, and if you've never even KISSED how the heck do you plan on being remotely comfortable with each other in that way.
I (unwillingly) can see it now - "uhh hi, *peck kiss* well now what are we supposed to do?" It makes me cringe, and I feel so badly for them.
Being that they got married nearly 5 months ago, I'm sure that they've figured it out by now, and if they're following in tradition, she should be about 5 months pregnant.
Lawd have mercy knows! I nearly go into a panic thinking about how nervous that would make me. I'm not promoting sex before marriage by any means, but can you imagine not kissing!!! I'm in a wad about this!
