Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)

[oliviabenson]

Anything new on Bri/Sam?

[Salacious Kitty]

25 minutes ago, oliviabenson said:

Anything new on Bri/Sam?

I was expecting a proposal at the reception. Maybe we should check Brianne's FB. Oops, still deactivated. 

Edited September 15 by Salacious Kitty

[ginger90]

How freaking typical for her to post this as the first post mentioning the wedding yesterday.

[Salacious Kitty]

Nurie's eyebrows remain terrifying. But looking at Jill, one can see her inspiration. 

[GeeGolly]

Where are they? They look stuffed into a room not much bigger than a phonebooth. 

[Salacious Kitty]

4 minutes ago, GeeGolly said:

Where are they? They look stuffed into a room not much bigger than a phonebooth. 

Maybe Angie's? She's fairly local to the Coveretts. 

Eta just saw Jill's other posted pic, and it looks like they're in the RV. 

Edited September 15 by Salacious Kitty

[precious pupp]

50 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

How freaking typical for her to post this as the first post mentioning the wedding yesterday.

She's nothing but predictable.  I'm happy that Tim and Heidi are moving/have moved away from Mama Jill.  

[dargosmydaddy]

53 minutes ago, GeeGolly said:

Where are they? They look stuffed into a room not much bigger than a phonebooth. 

With, like, four other kids partially visible behind them, including one that looks about to pop up behind Nurie's shoulder...

[oliviabenson]

Baby will look like grandpa Keller. 

[Minivanessa]

20 minutes ago, oliviabenson said:

Baby will look like grandpa Keller. 

With Nurie’s eyebrows as soon as she hits 16.

[Salacious Kitty]

31 minutes ago, Minivanessa said:

With Nurie’s eyebrows as soon as she hits 16.

14

[sixlets]

I have no shame in saying that I've been stalking Jill's FB page since last night.  Needless to say, I'm very disappointed in her.  How dare she do something more than likely asked of her!  We should be more worried about Jill and less happy for Teidi.  It's been a hard 72 hours for her.  Hopefully, it's not her severely injured knee/shoulder/ego!  Or maybe it spread...yikes.

PS-Ellen does look lovely in the photo with Jeremy.  

[BetyBee]

44 minutes ago, Minivanessa said:

With Nurie’s eyebrows as soon as she hits 16.

MeMe's hands might be shaky in 16 years, so Naomi could end up with worse eyebrows than precious Nurie!

[Salacious Kitty]

2 minutes ago, BetyBee said:

MeMe's hands might be shaky in 16 years, so Naomi could end up with worse eyebrows than precious Nurie!

Jill massacres eyebrows at 14 so she'll be in the 60/61 range. I trust Nurie to keep up the family tradition, though. 

[Minivanessa]

1 hour ago, Salacious Kitty said:

Jill massacres eyebrows at 14 so she'll be in the 60/61 range. I trust Nurie to keep up the family tradition, though. 

I'm sure Nurie's acquired the eyebrow shaping skill and will carry it on. 

[Salacious Kitty]

58 minutes ago, Minivanessa said:

I'm sure Nurie's acquired the eyebrow shaping skill and will carry it on. 

Nurie's brows are a testimony to keeping up the tradition. 

[oliviabenson]

Let’s hope Nurie keeps all her teeth as she keeps having kids every year. I’m shocked Jill is not toothless.

[Salacious Kitty]

From Heidi's sister Hope. Little Hazel is serving it! Hope the ginger ale isn't for Heidi and/or Tim. 

 

Edited September 16 by Salacious Kitty
It's not finger ale. Lol

[crazy8s]

Post by Heidi

I spy a what is most likely a rod girl in white with gray leggings on the right.

 

[merylinkid]

The dress seems nice.   Not sure how I feel about a tan suit for the groom.

I see Heidi failed grammar too.

[Notabug]

The ugly gray leggings certainly have a Rod-like quality to them, but that kid looks like she has nice, thick hair.  Seems to me that most of the young Rod girls have thin, scraggly locks.  Maybe Mahmo used some of her old extensions on it.

 I like the deep green dresses, the tan suit doesn't provide enough contrast next to Heidi's wedding dress but it does appear to fit Tim fairly well.  I need closer photos with better lighting so I can get judgy with the wedding dress.

[crazy8s]

1 hour ago, Notabug said:

The ugly gray leggings certainly have a Rod-like quality to them, but that kid looks like she has nice, thick hair.  Seems to me that most of the young Rod girls have thin, scraggly locks.  Maybe Mahmo used some of her old extensions on it.

From the hair color that rod girl would be Sadie. Sadie's grift tour "fun fact" is "i look the most like my mama" or "I look just like my mama" so ratty extensions matching mama's seems like something Jill would do to the child. ☹️

[crazy8s]

Ellen has posted rehearsal pics.

Groomsmen include Sam, Gabe and Nathan, 2 unknown guys. best man one of the rod cousins maybe, Heidi's brothers and another younger guy. No Phillip or Jonathan.

Bridesmaids have no rod family.

From the pics Timothy did sing to his bride

pics of rehearsal audience show Tim and Pat, Amy and Kevin, Lisa and Nurie among others.

Edited September 16 by crazy8s

[oliviabenson]

I zoomed in to see if Tim pants were 5 inches too long just like his daddy. 

Edited September 16 by oliviabenson

[oliviabenson]

Why was Jill barefoot? And as usual she is trying to look slim with that ridiculous teacup pose. 

[CalicoKitty]

Does Jill shop at QVC?  That top looks like the vey strange clothing that "designers" try to sell.  "Looks like money", to quote certain hosts.  (NOT)

[CalicoKitty]

4 minutes ago, oliviabenson said:

Why was Jill barefoot? And as usual she is trying to look slim with that ridiculous teacup pose. 

That is strange, but I thought it was odd that in the picture of the bridesmaids group last week, one of them was barefoot.  I would at least put on shoes for a picture, but I am not a Rod or part of their group.

[ginger90]

[oliviabenson]

Tim is bow legged like his daddy. I like the green dresses a lot. 
 

Baby sister of Heidi looks so pretty! Rod girls never look that clean/put together. Always ratty hair and dressed like homeless refugees.

Edited September 16 by oliviabenson

[ginger90]

[emma675]

25 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

Aw, Heidi and the bridesmaids look pretty. Modest without being frumpy or performative (take notes, Jill).

I don't understand why Tim and the groomsman are all wearing different shades of tan. It's very mismatched. 

[CalicoKitty]

They look so happy.  I wonder if Tim practiced his dancing before the wedding.  I am quite sure this is not a skill he learned at home.  Dancing, real food, nice clothing, nice venue.  Definitely several steps up from previous Rod weddings.

[merylinkid]

DANCING.   My pearls they are clutched.

Everyone looks lovely.   Please note it appears that Heidi's veil is on STRAIGHT.

[GeeGolly]

At first glance Heidi's dress is lovely. But what is the 'shoulder/back scarf' thing? And why?

[Madtown]

I think everyone looked very nice. Her dress seemed to be perfect for her. Tim actually didn't look so frumpy, like half the Duggar boys did. I wish them nothing but happiness and that Tim can move on from his upbringing a bit.

I just had a thought, Heidi could be with child by now. Guess we'll find out in a month or so. Maybe her mom has taught her that she doesn't need to have a baby right away...probably not though.

[Absolom]

1 hour ago, oliviabenson said:

Why was Jill barefoot? And as usual she is trying to look slim with that ridiculous teacup pose. 

It didn't work especially standing next to someone who is thinner than she is.

Generally I like the wedding dress. I like the design of the top especially with the detail and sparkles.  I'm unsure about the scarf, too.  

[Notabug]

42 minutes ago, GeeGolly said:

At first glance Heidi's dress is lovely. But what is the 'shoulder/back scarf' thing? And why?

The embroidery/beadwork looks very pretty but I agree, the Superman cape is not a good look. Overall, she looks lovely, very bridal.

I think the guys are all wearing different shades of tan because they didn't rent their outfits, they just went with stuff they already owned.  Tux rental is very expensive, not a bad idea to save some money there.

[crazy8s]

Ellen posted 70+ pics and not one of Jill.

I will guess that was the deal that was struck. If I can't post pictures, you can't post pictures of me.

Renee is shown in the bouquet toss video from the back wearing a tan dress. Sadie, Sofia and Janessa are shown slightly in the exiting the venue video. All wearing white of course

Jill has her arm around Sofia's shoulder/neck and I will guess it was Tessie or Hannah shown next to Jill with a phone out taking pictures or video.

Someone asked Jill if she would be posting pics of the wedding. Jill responded  "Probably, we'll see 🤷‍♀️"

Edited September 16 by crazy8s

[Future Cat Lady]

I'm really surprised about the dancing. Even if it's to a religious song, I would think Jill is against dancing.

[merylinkid]

The "scarf thing" looks like a capelet.   Might be original to the dress, which causes more flow down the back even without a long veil.   Might be added later because the back was lower cut than Heidi wanted.   If it is a later addition, as modesty additions go, this was actually pretty good.   It blends with the overall dress and doesn't look like it was added to proclaim how mahdest she is.  

DYING at the thought of no Jill pictures.   She must be LIVID that "her" child got married and she wasn't the center of attention.   What did they do, detail a bodyguard to sit on her whenever she tried to take over?  Someone wrestled the phone out of her hand whenever she tried to take a picture?

[Heathen]

21 minutes ago, Madtown said:

I think everyone looked very nice. Her dress seemed to be perfect for her. Tim actually didn't look so frumpy, like half the Duggar boys did. I wish them nothing but happiness and that Tim can move on from his upbringing a bit.

I just had a thought, Heidi could be with child by now. Guess we'll find out in a month or so. Maybe her mom has taught her that she doesn't need to have a baby right away...probably not though.

Misread and thought, She is with child. He's her husband. 

 

Tim still weirds me out. He still reminds me of Kiefer Sutherland in Lost Boys. But I hope he is happy with Heidi and stays as far away as possible from his batshit-crazy mother. I also hope that he and Heidi don't have a ton of children to add to the fertility cult. 

[CalicoKitty]

3 minutes ago, merylinkid said:

The "scarf thing" looks like a capelet.   Might be original to the dress, which causes more flow down the back even without a long veil.   Might be added later because the back was lower cut than Heidi wanted.   If it is a later addition, as modesty additions go, this was actually pretty good.   It blends with the overall dress and doesn't look like it was added to proclaim how mahdest she is.  

DYING at the thought of no Jill pictures.   She must be LIVID that "her" child got married and she wasn't the center of attention.   What did they do, detail a bodyguard to sit on her whenever she tried to take over?  Someone wrestled the phone out of her hand whenever she tried to take a picture?

I think Jill received a VERY serious lecture from the pastor of her church.  And Dave was instructed in no uncertain words to keep her under control.  I can't see her "obeying" just Dave, but I think they either have to follow the rules set by their church or leave.  And I don't think there many, if any, exceptions.  I don't know what that means for her "business", however.

[Madtown]

On 9/14/2024 at 8:12 AM, Notabug said:

I sort of have a soft spot for Tim what with his delusional missionary pilot dreams and his aborted attempt to find a life of his own in Wisconsin.  I'm hoping the marriage and Heidi's family can help him take at least a baby step towards a better life.

I go back and forth with feeling bad for Tim. I mean, he didn't stand a chance since birth. Then really didn't stand a chance, when his fucked up mother decided to tell the world what a horrible kid he was. I always say, kids don't get to pick their parents and he really lost the battle with that.

21 minutes ago, Heathen said:

Tim still weirds me out. He still reminds me of Kiefer Sutherland in Lost Boys. But I hope he is happy with Heidi and stays as far away as possible from his batshit-crazy mother. I also hope that he and Heidi don't have a ton of children to add to the fertility cult. 

This is where I flip from what I said above. I can't get the creepy video he did about what he expects from a woman and how she will never wear pants. Also when he posted how he AND Heidi agreed she would always wear dresses, unless she's involved with somethine where pants may be better. HE shouldn't get that say and it just gave me the creeps. Then, I flip back again and blame his mother(and father, who clearly doesn't parent either)and wonder how he would be with a different upbringing,. Even a different religious upbringing, where the rules aren't so strict.

I'm hoping that being around Heidi's family more and more, he will come to realize more and more each day, what a bat-shit crazy(you nailed it on the head) mother he really does have.

[LilJen]

2 hours ago, ginger90 said:

Heidi's dress bodice looks like a couple of bodices put together, plus added cape for "modesty" purposes. Looks like the dress may have originally had a sweetheart neckline and spaghetti straps, but the straps were nixed for a higher neckline and cap sleeves. And then someone said "Oh, I want a medieval look!" and slapped on some sort of oversleeves. . .

 

Edited September 16 by LilJen

[Notabug]

4 minutes ago, LilJen said:

Heidi's dress bodice looks like a couple of bodices put together, plus added cape for "modesty" purposes. Looks like the dress may have originally had a sweetheart neckline and spaghetti straps, but the straps were nixed for a higher neckline and cap sleeves. And then someone said "Oh, I want a medieval look!" and slapped on some sort of oversleeves. . .

 

It's got a bit of a Snow White vibe.

[AstridM]

6 hours ago, crazy8s said:

Post by Heidi

I spy a what is most likely a rod girl in white with gray leggings on the right.

 

“Me and Timothy.” Was she also homeschooled? 🤦‍♀️

[realityfan26]

I don't know why I'm invested in this wedding, but could someone point me in the right direction to find Ellen's pictures? I must have the wrong IG account.

[kaleidoscope]

Was Phillip there?  Are the Rod groomsmen Sam and Gabe?

[CalicoKitty]

42 minutes ago, Madtown said:

I go back and forth with feeling bad for Tim. I mean, he didn't stand a chance since birth. Then really didn't stand a chance, when his fucked up mother decided to tell the world what a horrible kid he was. I always say, kids don't get to pick their parents and he really lost the battle with that.

This is where I flip from what I said above. I can't get the creepy video he did about what he expects from a woman and how she will never wear pants. Also when he posted how he AND Heidi agreed she would always wear dresses, unless she's involved with somethine where pants may be better. HE shouldn't get that say and it just gave me the creeps. Then, I flip back again and blame his mother(and father, who clearly doesn't parent either)and wonder how he would be with a different upbringing,. Even a different religious upbringing, where the rules aren't so strict.

I'm hoping that being around Heidi's family more and more, he will come to realize more and more each day, what a bat-shit crazy(you nailed it on the head) mother he really does have.

I feel that that video was more of a "protection" for him.  Maybe had done something "wrong" or expressed his own ideas and that video was a penance to Jill.  It's hard to tell, but he seems comfortable around his in-laws.

[oliviabenson]

Tim’s hairline is going bye bye and did he freshly bleach his hair? 
 

Not one pic of Jill so far. Not even her ratty extensions nothing. Interesting.