A Very Duggar Wedding

[ilandrazdsw]

Short answer, some people don't dance. Not at their own wedding or anywhere else. This isn't uncommon, especially among certain religious groups.

Did anyone see that one episode of the series when they were picking out the baby bedding? One of the little boys was booging in the play area. One of the camera/sound men brought it to one of the older girl's attention. He comment was that sometimes the little ones jump for joy (or somethng like that). She had the little boy do what he was doing and THEN he started doing a little jumping thing...not what he was doing in the first place (at least that I saw).

Have they ever been posed with the question of if it was OK to dance in the Bible then not in their home? Just wondering if I never saw that...would be interested in their answer. Understand the "bimp & grind-dance club" type...but an elegant foxtrot, the hokey pokey, or Chicken dance??? Just wondering

 

[Karlzmom]

I saw that Anna's family lived in the trailer in FL, but did you catch them in an RV parked outside the trailer looking at a pillowcase that one of Anna's sisters had made for her?? I am thinking some of them were living in the RV as well.

I caught that whole AUTHORITY blah blah crap...I do respect my husband as the provider of this home and I respect him as my husband not to go out and do things he would not approve of, but in no way does he ever act like my boss or my father and the day he does it will be a bad day for him..

In the wedding vows the pastor said a little tidbit about letting god allow them to have as many children as he feels necessary or something to that effect, so I guess they plan on putting a bun in that oven ASAP!!!!

I'm sure that you didn't mean to be offensive in your post, so you may wish to consider that there are a large number of people who believe in the concept of authority in a marriage. If you want to discuss the issue, then you will likely be able to find someone to have a conversation with on the subject. I can't imagine that you would like to have your beliefs called "c--p"

 

[teacup princess]

I watched the wedding on tv last night and I am gonna have to come out and say OMG regarding Jim Bob's brilliant comparison of intercourse to lego's!!

Ok, can someone please explain this to me. I watched the episode and I have 3 children so I'm pretty well versed on the birds and the bees, but I'm still scratching my head on this one.

 

[Karlzmom]

Did anyone see that one episode of the series when they were picking out the baby bedding? One of the little boys was booging in the play area. One of the camera/sound men brought it to one of the older girl's attention. He comment was that sometimes the little ones jump for joy (or somethng like that). She had the little boy do what he was doing and THEN he started doing a little jumping thing...not what he was doing in the first place (at least that I saw).

Have they ever been posed with the question of if it was OK to dance in the Bible then not in their home? Just wondering if I never saw that...would be interested in their answer. Understand the "bimp & grind-dance club" type...but an elegant foxtrot, the hokey pokey, or Chicken dance??? Just wondering

I am not of the "no-dance" camp, but I had it explained to me as why start down a path that can lead to a problem. The analogy used was a football game, a runner will not try to get as close to the guy who will tackle him but instead will stay out in the open. If they run too close, then the runner really won't ever know "how close was too close". Same with the drinking thing, people drank in the Bible [remember the water to wine miracle], but there is a prohibition on drunkeness...how many of us have started out "just having one" and then its a hangover morning? If you simply avoid the behavior, then there is never a risk of something going "too far" The idea of avoidance of something that in and of itself is not bad, but starts you down a path is not unique to evangelicals, my mom used to tell me about the nuns in school who warned about "the near occasion of sin"

 

[ilandrazdsw]

I am not of the "no-dance" camp, but I had it explained to me as why start down a path that can lead to a problem. The analogy used was a football game, a runner will not try to get as close to the guy who will tackle him but instead will stay out in the open. If they run too close, then the runner really won't ever know "how close was too close". Same with the drinking thing, people drank in the Bible [remember the water to wine miracle], but there is a prohibition on drunkeness...how many of us have started out "just having one" and then its a hangover morning? If you simply avoid the behavior, then there is never a risk of something going "too far" The idea of avoidance of something that in and of itself is not bad, but starts you down a path is not unique to evangelicals, my mom used to tell me about the nuns in school who warned about "the near occasion of sin"

Well stated. Personally, I have seen too many examples of NO NO NO turning into OVER DOING! I believe parents should teach moderation and limits...incase the child doesn't follow the parents commands or wishes word for word.

 

[hollyk]

I also like the idea of no physical contact (kissing and such) then you can honestly say that your true feelings wont get in the way of physical feelings.

 

[jamesmommy]

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[teacup princess]

Ok, can someone please explain this to me. I watched the episode and I have 3 children so I'm pretty well versed on the birds and the bees, but I'm still scratching my head on this one.

HA HA HA. Nevermind. I had my toys confused. I was thinking of Dominoes. Just couldn't get the visual on that one.

...........Here's my sign.

 

[hopefor4]

LOVE cousin AMY!!! Hated those vows! Isn't it 2009??

I do think they are a loving family, albeit definately different, a little cult like.

 

[teacup princess]

I must be the only one that doesn't like cousin Amy. Is she trying to break into showbusiness or why is she always on the show? I think it's extremely nice of the Duggers to let her in on the action. To me the Duggars seem genuine but cousin Amy always seems "On" for the cameras.

 

[noahdove]

teacup princess, I haven't seen the wedding but I must agree with you, I do not like Amy....she seems to be there for the show and not for the right reason...

 

[BeckityBobbidyBoo!]

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[eeyoregon]

there are a large number of people who believe in the concept of authority in a marriage.

I can't even imagine!

 

[disykat]

Its not the alcohol I am concerned about. I am not a drinker anyway. I just think its strange that the married couple wouldn't want to share their first dance at their wedding.

Strange? Really? I have nothing against dancing, but have been to very few weddings that had dancing. I don't equate dancing with weddings at all. I certainly had no desire to have dancing at my own wedding, especially if it meant everyone had to watch us dance. We would have had to take dance lessons to even pull it off!

Now if they didn't have CAKE, that would seem strange!

 

[tinkerlisa]

I must be the only one that doesn't like cousin Amy. Is she trying to break into showbusiness or why is she always on the show? I think it's extremely nice of the Duggers to let her in on the action. To me the Duggars seem genuine but cousin Amy always seems "On" for the cameras.

I don't like her either! I think her behavior at the Wedding was very rude. From the cake thing to what she got them all to do to the car! I mean tying cans to the bumper and writing just married is one thing but they put plastic all over his car and it was her idea!
I am sure that Josh and Anna love each other and Cousin Amy made the whole thing seem like a joke!
It is nice that the Duggars let her in on the action. I wonder if they know that she insults them. She actually makes the whole family seem like a joke.

 

[3goofyboys]

I don't know if any of you caught this but there was no alcohol(not a problem to me) But the creepy thing is there was NO DANCING?! The brides father said that dancing makes men lust after women!
I think that the bride and groom should at least dance together!

I don't think the family allows dancing at all, ever. I remember one episode where one of the younger kids got gently scolded for dancing along with a music making toy.

 

[eeyoregon]

I don't think the family allows dancing at all, ever. I remember one episode where one of the younger kids got gently scolded for dancing along with a music making toy.

That is sooooooooo sad. Young kids, music, dancing and wiggling go hand in hand.

If they can play an instrument or sing, then they should be able to dance too IMHO!!

 

[tinkerlisa]

I don't think the family allows dancing at all, ever. I remember one episode where one of the younger kids got gently scolded for dancing along with a music making toy.

I know they don't and that is sad. I heard the other day that children as young as 2 months can feel rythm. I love watching my kids dance. Its more like bouncking up and down, but it is natural for people to feel rythm. I am not knocking their religion or anything, but they should be a little more open. I would hate to see what would happen if one of those 18 kids should rebel.

 

[BeckyScott]

II would hate to see what would happen if one of those 18 kids should rebel.

Well I'd say that with 18 (and counting) odds are that at least one of them will rebel. Maybe not my standard of rebellion, but their standard. One of the older girls will probably move out and room-mate with cousin Amy, and that will be the end of that. Girls gone wild.

I keep turning on TLC trying to catch the wedding episode but my timing is off. Usually old episodes of Jon & Kate. Last night though I caught the Duggar anniversary trip to San Francisco, which I found really kinda sad and embarrassing but I couldn't look away....

 

[tinkerlisa]

Well I'd say that with 18 (and counting) odds are that at least one of them will rebel. Maybe not my standard of rebellion, but their standard. One of the older girls will probably move out and room-mate with cousin Amy, and that will be the end of that. Girls gone wild.

I keep turning on TLC trying to catch the wedding episode but my timing is off. Usually old episodes of Jon & Kate. Last night though I caught the Duggar anniversary trip to San Francisco, which I found really kinda sad and embarrassing but I couldn't look away....

I didn't catch the duggars last night. But man what is it with these people?! Is everyone in america addicted to the duggars and gosslins?!
I have to say I do like both shows though. For different reasons. I like the Duggars because even though their beliefs seem a little cultish to me, they are a wholesome family. I wish I could be more calm like Michelle. My hubby to be watches it with me cause he hopes they spill some secret about how they REALLY make their money! No we know that its because of rental properties they own. They have the life. they are able to stay home with all of their children whereas most people have to go to work and be away from their kids. My hubby wants their life
I like watching Jon and Kate because I am kinda neurotic like her They epitomize the american family. they send a message that you dont have to be as pure and wholesome as the Duggars to be the perfect family and that every family does their best for each other.
I think the Duggar that will rebel will be Jessa(i think thats her name). She and Amy will have their own reality show.