Jana Duggar snubs rebel sister from massive wedding party as fans suspect rift (2025)

COUNTING On star Jana Duggar has seemingly snubbed one of her sisters from her wedding party after the pair's suspected feud.

The oldest daughter of the Duggar clan tied the knot with Stephen Wissmann in an Arkansas ceremony on Thursday.

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Jana, 34, tied the knot with Stephen in a simple wedding with 500 guests, which she called a "dream come true."

Her sister Jessa Duggar Seewald served as her maid of honor to stand by her side on the special day.

Her bridesmaids included her sister-in-law,Abbie Duggar, along with sistersJoy-Anna Forsyth, Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Johannah Duggar,and Jordyn Duggar.

SPECIFICALLY SNUBBED?

Fans of the family, who rose to fame on TLC's , quickly noticed that one of her sisters, Jill Duggar, was not included in the wedding party photos.

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Speculation rose that the sisters may have been feuding since Jill, 33, released her tell-all memoir, Counting The Cost, last year.

Many felt bad for Jill and remembered how Jana was her maid of honor when she married Derick Dillard, 35, in 2014.

"I feel bad that Jill was excluded, especially since Jana was Jill’s MOH in her wedding and they were quite close growing up," one person wrote on Reddit.

"Like I’ve said, either Jana was not allowed to invite Jill in exchange for the wedding of her dreams or Jill was invited, but was not to be in the bridal party."

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"It's still sad Jill wasn't in the bridal party, I hope it wasn't because of any bad blood even with everything that's happened," said a second.

"So sad that Jill wasn’t even a bridesmaid, especially considering Jana was Jill’s maid of honor," wrote a third.

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"Yikes, especially when it looks like all of the older girls are bridesmaids but Jill," another said.

Others mentioned Jill's miscarriage from earlier this year and noted how she may not have been up for the task of being a bridesmaid.

Despite potentially being snubbed from the honor, Jill shared an Instagram Story post on Friday to congratulate her older sis.

Duggar Family Tree

Jana Duggar snubs rebel sister from massive wedding party as fans suspect rift (10)

How many children and grandchildren do Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have?

  • Jim Bob and Michelle are parents to 19 children
  • The couple has nine girls and 10 boys and all of their children have names that begin with the letter J
  • Joshua, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace, and Josie, were all raised in the family home in Tontitown, Arkansas

"My sister is married!!" Jill wrote alongside an article, wishing the best for Jana and her new husband.

Other sisters who appeared to be excluded from Jana's gameday group were Jennifer, Jordyn, and Josie.

Jana's brother Josh Duggar — currently in prison — and her famous cousin, Amy Duggar, 37, were notably absent from the wedding.

Jana opted for an off-the-shoulder white gown for her special day, directly defying the strict modesty rules set by her dad, Jim Bob Duggar — who walked her down the aisle.

ALL AT A COST?

Jill has been vocal about her beliefs, which are different from those of her parents, Jim Bob, 59, andMichelle, 57.

TheCounting Onalum opened up about her childhood in her memoir, which revealed the "secrets and manipulation" fans didn't see on the family's reality TV series.

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She also noted the "red flags" that drove her and her husband to leave theInstitute in Basic Life Principles(IBLP) church in 2017.

Jill has been known as the "rebel in the family" as she has defied her parents' conservative rules over the years.

While promoting her book release in September, Jill hinted that she had a difficult relationship with Jana — who still followed the family's cult-like religion.

"Do you worry about Jana and her lack of being able to leave your father's hold, or hold to Bill Gothard's teachings?" Jill was asked during a fan Q&A.

"I try and not meddle too much in my siblings' lives," Jill responded.

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"I don't know where they're all at. I don't want to speak about their stories and everything. I'll let them tell their story or figure it out themselves.

"But, I think anyone who has grown up in IBLP, it's definitely a process and it's one that's very hard to come away from and kind of sort through," she added.

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Jana Duggar snubs rebel sister from massive wedding party as fans suspect rift (2025)

FAQs

What's Jana Duggar doing now? ›

The former reality star, who is single, lives at home with her parents and her younger siblings. She loves to garden, as documented on her social media accounts, and has also taken up home remodeling.

Was Jill invited to Jana's wedding? ›

Jill Duggar Shuts Down Rumors She Wasn't Invited to Jana's Wedding With New Photos. In the days since Jana Duggar surprised the world by getting married to Stephen Wissmann last week, the former 19 Kids and Counting star shared a lot of photos from her big day.

Who are Jana Duggar's bridesmaids? ›

Jessa Duggar Seewald was Jana's maid of honor; while Jana's sister-in-law, Abbie Duggar, and sisters Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jinger Duggar Vuolo and Jordyn Duggar were all bridesmaids.

Is Jana Duggar in a relationship? ›

Those rumors grew when Jana shared a photo on her Instagram feed that seemed to show a ring on that finger. Now, Jana has revealed that in front of 500 people, she and her now husband Stephen Wissman have said “I do” to forever.

Is Jana still IBLP? ›

Meanwhile, Jana Duggar has veered away from the IBLP's clothing rules, but that doesn't necessarily mean she's left the IBLP. Shiny Happy People executive producer Blye Faust told In Touch that “a lot of family members” are “still in the IBLP or are associated with the belief system.”

Was Luann invited to Teresa's wedding? ›

Fellow castmates Ramona Singer, who leaked Giudice's wedding venue and date in June, and Luann de Lesseps of “The Real Housewives of New York City” also skipped out on the wedding. However, de Lesseps, 57, did post on Instagram to celebrate the newlyweds.

Who was Jill Ireland married to first? ›

Ireland has often been paired with actor/husband Charles Bronson and was formerly married to actor David McCallum.

Who is Jill engaged to? ›

Jill Martin is married to Eric Brooks.

Martin and Brooks rekindled their relationship in 2021 after a previous engagement that was called off two years earlier. They officially tied the knot in September 2022, surrounded by their close friends and family.

Which Duggar wife is a nurse? ›

Abbie is an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and plans to keep her license current, but is not working outside of the home as a nurse right now. John and Abbie are also part of the non-profit organization MEDIC Corps and do mission work together in the Philippines.

Has Jana Duggar ever gotten married? ›

Wissmann popped the question on June 15. Jana Duggar marries Stephen Wissmann in Prairie Grove, Ark., on Thursday, Aug. 15. Over the years, Jana, who is the eldest daughter of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar, says she worried that getting married might not be in the cards for her.

Who was Jessa Duggars maid of honor? ›

Jinger Duggar

Is Jana Duggar engaged to Stephen Wissman? ›

Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann married on Aug. 15, 2024. The video came after the pair got engaged on June 15, before exchanging traditional vows at The Grand at Willow Springs in front of 500 guests exactly two months later.

What is happening with Josiah and Lauren Duggar? ›

Counting On alums Josiah and Lauren Duggar are some of the few Duggar couples who have stepped away from social media. The two have kept their lives private since the Csam arrest of Josh Duggar. There have been reports that they have welcomed their third child.

Is Jase Duggar married? ›

Jason Duggar, the 12th eldest of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar's 19 children, is engaged to girlfriend Maddie Grace.

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