'Counting On' Did Jana Duggar Have A 'Secret' Reception?

Counting On fans are becoming more curious about how weddings in the Duggar family work following Jana and Stephen Wissmann’s nuptials. The newlyweds sparked speculation that they’d already kissed before the wedding because of how confident they were with each other. Jana even shared a new vlog in which she hugged her then-boyfriend, making fans think they no longer follow certain courtship rules. However, some Redditors think there’s more to be revealed, and one of them may be about a “secret” reception. Keep reading to see the discussion.

Counting On: Jana Duggar Gives Frontal Hug To Stephen Wissmann Before Marriage

Jana recently took to YouTube to share a vlog featuring the time when she and Stephen were still courting. The Counting On alum visited her then-boyfriend with some of her siblings at his workplace. But many were surprised when the two gave a frontal hug, which is against the Duggar family’s courtship rules. According to some, it adds fuel to all the speculations that Jim Bob and Michelle no longer implement such rules in the family, which may also be the reason behind Jason and his current girlfriend’s intimate photos online.

Jana Duggar From Counting On, TLC, Sourced From @jessaseewald Instagram

Did Jana Have A Secret Reception?

Some Counting On fans on Reddit discussed the possibility that a “secret” reception happened in the Duggar family during Jana and Stephen’s wedding. According to the poster, there have been allegations about the Duggar family having a secret reception exclusive to only family members and selected people. The Reddit user’s question comes after they noticed that the Duggars don’t serve a lot of food at their weddings, which may fuel the rumors that they’re saving up budget for the exclusive reception.

Jana Duggar & Michelle Duggar From Counting On, TLC, Sourced From @janamduggar Instagram

“Lack of food at Duggar weddings… I read somewhere that the Duggars don’t serve proper food at their receptions because they have a secret second reception for 100 or so specially invited guests at TTM, with actual food. Anyone else heard this on the grapevine?”
“I have never heard that, but it makes sense. They know a lot of people with huge families, but they may not want to feed all 500 people. If they invite the closest 100 to the house, it’s more affordable, and they get to spend time with closer friends and family.”
“I was raised IFB and there was never food at weddings except cake and cheap mints. It was a combo of finances and the couple wanting to get the eff out and consummate the marriage.”
“The “second reception” is an after party. So while there is food, it’ll be super casual like pizza, a lot of people will have got changed out of their wedding clothes, and the bride and groom won’t be there.”

Counting On: Jana Duggar Gives A House Tour

Aside from sharing her journey with Stephen, Jana’s latest YouTube video also featured one of her latest projects with her siblings. The Counting On alum toured viewers through the renovation of her Nebraska home with Stephen. Her husband was building a new flooring. Jana Duggar also went shopping for furniture with her sister, Johannah. She later said a full video of her house tour will be released separately.