Jessa, Ben and Their Brood: Making a (Diaper) Mountain out of a Mold House

[LazyToaster]

I so hope that these two kids are enjoying being together and having a blast. I hope the kisses are sweet, the sex hot, and that they are liking each other more every moment. I hope they fight and make up and see how fun that can be.

I would love it if one of the things they are doing on this honeymoon is talking up a storm. They could make a plan of their own. One that doesn't involve parental approval or even input.

Go Ben and Jessa, live your life! I'm rooting for you! It will be hard, but you can do it.

[RedheadZombie]

I have no problem with what Jessa and Ben are actually doing in the picture.  I'm assuming they were somewhere private where her low cut top, his naked shoulder, and her being in control is no one's business but theirs.  BUT, for anyone actually modest, they would not be able to post that picture - I feel like a voyeur for even looking at it.  Jessa is sending some kind of message.  I don't care for her, and I think she was pissed when Jill got married first.  I think Jessa is shallow enough to think she has the better husband, even if she ends up living in poverty.  I see this picture as a one upping of Jill, and a suck-it to poor old maid Jana.  I don't think Jessa will wait on children.  She doesn't seem to like them, but she definitely likes to control and discipline them.  And there's no way Jill is going to have more kids than Jessa.

[Ripley68]

This picture is just astonishing I think. She looks beautiful - he still kind of looks stupid though.  But with her background and what she has stated she believes...yowza!

[WhitneyWhit]

Yeah, no, they've kissed before. Sorry, but that is not a picture of a girl who is only been kissing for four days, she's way too comfortable.

[skittle223]

Yeah, no, they've kissed before. Sorry, but that is not a picture of a girl who is only been kissing for four days, she's way too comfortable.

I don't think it takes very long to get comfortable with kissing.

[zenme]

I see this picture as a one upping of Jill, and a suck-it to poor old maid Jana.

 

This is definitely quite opposite of Jill's 12 weeks and counting pics!

 

I know that JimBo and Michelle kiss every hour on the hour, but they don't kiss in the way that Jessa and Ben are doing in this photo.  As shy and  reserved as Jessa was acting on her scavenger hunt, I have to say, I am very shocked that she would take a picture such as this, and post it to social media.  It would appear that young Ben got himself a "lady in the streets, but a freak in the sheets." 

[GEML]

I don't think it takes very long to get comfortable with kissing.

I don't think it does either.

And I certainly don't see what this had to do with being pro-life or pro-choice.

Maybe I've been out of the Fundy world too long, because I do not see anything other than a v neck tshirt.

Very much like the old Calvin Klein ads.

I remember one of the books I received to prepare me for sex in my married life talked about men wanting " an angel at the table and a devil in the bed." This was a Christian publican with tips and suggestions with a Q &A. My husband received one written for men. Looks like Ben has his Devil all right ! :)

Edited November 6, 2014 by GEML

[Fuzzysox]

The picture sure screams "hey a girl got needs." I can see it being an FU to her parents for repressing them so much during their high school years.....so now that she is married she can be as wild as she can be.

 

*shudder* MEchelle being a hot to trot cheerleader kissed boys before Boob came along I don't understand how she got so twisted into this bizarre Gothard culture knowing that desires are normal suppressing them is not. I'm not saying sleep around but kissing isn't going to kill anyone and it's part of the getting to know your possible mate.

 

So for all the years of Jessa being repressed we get fundie porn pictures now. Let's send Boob and MEchelle some brain bleach!

Edited November 6, 2014 by Fuzzysox

[trimthatfat]

I so hope that these two kids are enjoying being together and having a blast. I hope the kisses are sweet, the sex hot, and that they are liking each other more every moment. I hope they fight and make up and see how fun that can be.

I would love it if one of the things they are doing on this honeymoon is talking up a storm. They could make a plan of their own. One that doesn't involve parental approval or even input.

Go Ben and Jessa, live your life! I'm rooting for you! It will be hard, but you can do it.

 

You know...ITA. They're young and having fun, so I say more power to them.

[msblossom]

Alrighty then.

I'm pretty sure Ben's securely in Jessa's back pocket now. She'll have no trouble calling the shots from here on out.

Edited November 6, 2014 by msblossom

[msblossom]

Jessa has always marched to the beat of her own drum, but I believe she's now graduated herself to Band Commander.

Here's a good illustration.

Edited November 6, 2014 by msblossom

[dillpickles]

I have no problem with what Jessa and Ben are actually doing in the picture. I'm assuming they were somewhere private where her low cut top, his naked shoulder, and her being in control is no one's business but theirs. BUT, for anyone actually modest, they would not be able to post that picture - I feel like a voyeur for even looking at it. Jessa is sending some kind of message. I don't care for her, and I think she was pissed when Jill got married first. I think Jessa is shallow enough to think she has the better husband, even if she ends up living in poverty. I see this picture as a one upping of Jill, and a suck-it to poor old maid Jana. I don't think Jessa will wait on children. She doesn't seem to like them, but she definitely likes to control and discipline them. And there's no way Jill is going to have more kids than Jessa.

I think it's just a FU to her parents, I know I'd be that spiteful.

[Emme]

Alrighty then.

I'm pretty sure Ben's securely in Jessa's back pocket now. She'll have no trouble calling the shots from here on out.

What the hell is around Ben's shoulder/neck? Looks kind of S&Mish to me.

[JerseyGirl]

People posted more pictures from the wedding:

 

http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20869683,00.html#30246095

 

In addition to others, here's the wedding party:

 

Edited November 6, 2014 by JerseyGirl

[Darknight]

People posted more pictures from the wedding:

http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20869683,00.html#30246095

In addition to others, here's the wedding party:

At least the dresses look much better than Jills

[autumnh]

It looks like he is wearing a tank top.

[abseedee]

The bridesmaid dresses are nice.  What caught my eye was Anna in that black dress showing some knee with her stilleto heels and she looks great. 

Edited November 6, 2014 by abseedee

[Fuzzysox]

What caught my eye is that they included Jennifer H! Still no Famy makes my heart sad.

 

And ITA the bridemaid dresses aren't a hot mess of DIY like Jill's were.

 

Once again Mullet follows Kelly Bates and wore blue. At least it's a lot more flattering then the tincanducktape dress.

Edited November 6, 2014 by Fuzzysox

[WTFFF]

I think that salmon color is hideous, and god I wish suspenders and bowties would die out again.  At least Jessa had some friends besides her sisters and Ben's sisters as bridesmaids.  Pretty sure I see Anna Hackel and a Query (hell if I know which Query is which) in there.

[zenme]

Jessa looks beautiful!

I'm glad she has Jennifer Hartono as a bridesmaid. She's always at the Duggar house, and a help to the family. I'm glad she was acknowledged as a good friend.

[Hpmec]

Not a lot to snark on there. Anna looks great. She's apparently learned how to dress for a social function from living in DC. Jill is trying once again to show the world how pregnant she is. We get it, Jill. Enough already. Not wild about the suspenders, but at least the guys aren't wearing shiny used car salesman suits. Looks like the ice cream sundaes were served with honest to God real spoons. Lovely dress on Jessa. For the Duggars, exceptionally classy. Well done.

[lottiedottie]

Anna has on some for real F-me shoes! Go on with your bad self, Anna! Rawr!

 

I love Jessa's dress. She looks really pretty. And I don't hate the groomsmen's suspenders. I think their bridal party looks nicely pulled together. Even Michelle's dress doesn't appear to be hideous, from what you can see of it.

[msblossom]

The bridesmaids dresses are much nicer than Jill's. So much better than modesty-altering a wedding dress and b/m's dresses. +10 Jessa. And 10 bonus points for not making Jana slave away at the sewing machine.

But the shoes are a hodge-podge hot mess, esp the one on the end, she almost looks barefoot. They should have taken a page from the men. Their shoes are a win.

[NausetGirl]

*shudder* MEchelle being a hot to trot cheerleader kissed boys before Boob came along I don't understand how she got so twisted into this bizarre Gothard culture knowing that desires are normal suppressing them is not. I'm not saying sleep around but kissing isn't going to kill anyone and it's part of the getting to know your possible mate.

 

I think Boob twisted Mechelle into the whole Gothard deal. He is an extremist personality who dives head-first and full-on into everything. The minute Boob he embraced Gothard's message, he was going to be sure to pull her in as well. She was probably OK with her high school behavior before Boob came along. I also think reminding Mechelle of her "scandalous" past makes him feel superior to her.

[trimthatfat]

Is that Anna wearing a heel?! She looks so cute.

 

The bridesmaid dresses are hideous, imo. On par with Jill's BM dresses. But I love, love Jessa's wedding dress. Some of the BM looks like they are barefoot. Hmm.

Edited November 6, 2014 by trimthatfat

[Fuzzysox]

Not liking that Jill is in the picture sticking her belly out like it's a big prize. Attentionwhore much Jill? Why does she not have a proper pair of shoes...no those are not Jessa's bridemaid shoes they are more beige.

[NausetGirl]

Not a lot to snark on there. Anna looks great. She's apparently learned how to dress for a social function from living in DC. Jill is trying once again to show the world how pregnant she is. We get it, Jill. Enough already. Not wild about the suspenders, but at least the guys aren't wearing shiny used car salesman suits. Looks like the ice cream sundaes were served with honest to God real spoons. Lovely dress on Jessa. For the Duggars, exceptionally classy. Well done.

 

Yes, my first thought on seeing this photo was - Jill looks like she's deliberately holding her stomach out!

[3girlsforus]

The bridesmaid dresses look like typical bridesmaid dresses to me. I don't love them but I don't hate them either. The fabric is not flattering for a pregnant bridesmaid though. I know Jill is trying to emphasize her belly there but she looks like she desperately needs a new bra and cradling her tummy makes her look like she has a huge butt. The fabric just hugs her in all the wrong places. 

 

And the family picture bugs me too... so clearly a publicity shot since it just has the 'couples". At a wedding you'd never really take a photo like that. You'd have the whole family or at least the family that is in the wedding party. 

Edited November 6, 2014 by 3girlsforus

[Fuzzysox]

Yes, my first thought on seeing this photo was - Jill looks like she's deliberately holding her stomach out!

She is screaming look at ME I'm the perfect Gothard child I got married to a Godly man and guess what I'm having a B A B Y see, see, see this can be you too.

[msblossom]

I'm not sure Jill is sticking her belly out. Look at her heaving boobs -- massive, compared to her normal ample size. Admittedly, she does look big for only being 1/2 through her pregnancy.

[floridamom]

Is Jim Bob wearing the bad suit from Jill and Derick's wedding? Does he have BLACK SNEAKERS on? He's the worst dressed this time, IMO. Anna needs to go on a diet as she looks too heavy for those thin heels, but glad to see her actually wearing real big girl shoes, it's an improvement. Keep going girl, and leave the maternity wear and maternity ward alone.

[msblossom]

Glad DerickDillard found a suit that actually fits his frame. And I like that that Josh and Anna wore black instead of color coordinating themselves to the wedding party. Anna hit a home run with her dress and shoes -- living in DC agrees with her.

[mimionthebeach]

Yes, my first thought on seeing this photo was - Jill looks like she's deliberately holding her stomach out!

IKR. She's been doing that since the "bump" was just lunch. Look at ME! I'm PREGGERS!!!! Her back's gonna start hurting with all that sway-backing.

[NausetGirl]

Is Jim Bob wearing the bad suit from Jill and Derick's wedding? Does he have BLACK SNEAKERS on? He's the worst dressed this time, IMO. Anna needs to go on a diet as she looks too heavy for those thin heels, but glad to see her actually wearing real big girl shoes, it's an improvement. Keep going girl, and leave the maternity wear and maternity ward alone.

 

I needed a magnifying glass to do it, but it does appear that Boob's shoes have velcro-closures, which I've never seen on dress shoes. I'm not sure they're athletic shoes or sneakers, but they do look like velcro-closures. Cary Grant you ain't, Boob.

[ranchgirl]

There is a picture on Pickles and Hairspray FB page of Benessa kissing on their wedding day and it is not good.  Jessa is kissing Ben's chin and his lips are up near her nose. 

I think they have been practicing a lot since then to get this shot that she took and put on her Instagram. 

[Brooklynista]

Is there no tailor in this town? All of the guys pants look too long. They're all pooled around their shoes which could also use a shine.

[HeyNow]

Did anyone else notice how disproportionately longer the dress is on the girl on the far left?

 

 

ETA:  Hey, just a doggonminute!  Didn't Jessa tell us that she was going to reuse a lot of things from Jill's wedding?  Hmmmmm......

Edited November 6, 2014 by HeyNow

[abseedee]

There is a picture on Pickles and Hairspray FB page of Benessa kissing on their wedding day and it is not good.  Jessa is kissing Ben's chin and his lips are up near her nose. 

I think they have been practicing a lot since then to get this shot that she took and put on her Instagram. 

I wonder if the IG pic was to make up for the hit and miss that was on People and how many selfies did they take before they got one just right.  But hey, practice makes progress and progress makes babies!

 

Did anyone else notice how disproportionately longer the dress is on the girl on the far left?

I did and also noticed the girl in the middle in a weird pose.

Edited November 6, 2014 by abseedee

[Portia]

And is the girl on the far left barefoot? Her feet look kind of . . . hobbit-y.

[mbutterfly]

I don't think it does either.

And I certainly don't see what this had to do with being pro-life or pro-choice.

Maybe I've been out of the Fundy world too long, because I do not see anything other than a v neck tshirt.

Very much like the old Calvin Klein ads.

I remember one of the books I received to prepare me for sex in my married life talked about men wanting " an angel at the table and a devil in the bed." This was a Christian publican with tips and suggestions with a Q &A. My husband received one written for men. Looks like Ben has his Devil all right ! :)

GEML, your posts never cease to amaze me. I'm a seminary grad (UM) and I never encountered this sort of Christian publication. With my first husband (early 20s) we were given a book on sex from my pastor but it limited itself to physical stuff like positions. Yet it did not take a position if you get my drift. How we went from there was up to us. How we went from there was to read it aloud to each other, share the line drawings and roll on the floor laughing. Of course, this was a long time ago. Perhaps things have changed. 

[zenme]

Did anyone else notice how disproportionately longer the dress is on the girl on the far left?

 

ETA:  Hey, just a doggonminute!  Didn't Jessa tell us that she was going to reuse a lot of things from Jill's wedding?  Hmmmmm......

 

Guess she didn't "re-use" Jana as her seamstress/tailor.

[trimthatfat]

Anna needs to go on a diet as she looks too heavy for those thin heels, but glad to see her actually wearing real big girl shoes, it's an improvement. Keep going girl, and leave the maternity wear and maternity ward alone.

I don't think Anna is too heavy to wear those heels, but I do think that dress is better suited for a Mother of the Bride/Mother of a Groom than a woman in her twenties. Those heels would have looked much cuter with a flattering fit-and-flare style dress.

[Portia]

With my first husband (early 20s) we were given a book on sex from my pastor but it limited itself to physical stuff like positions. 

There's more than one??????  ;-)

[Skittl1321]

And the family picture bugs me too... so clearly a publicity shot since it just has the 'couples". At a wedding you'd never really take a photo like that. You'd have the whole family or at least the family that is in the wedding party.

 

I can see some families taking this picture, when two have been married back to back like this.  The bride would just yell "all the married Duggars come to the front for a picture".  For the Duggars, who are obsessed with the idea it makes perfect sense.

 

I'm sure there are regular family pictures too.

Edited November 6, 2014 by Skittl1321

[crouton]

Yeah, it looks like girl on the left is wearing a huge nightgown or something. She looks short, but not that much more than some of the other girls. Maybe she's an ultra-fundie and wanted it longer?

[Jellybeans]

Jill looks pregnant... because she is pregnant. I do not think she is sticking her belly out. At that stage it is kinda hard to do.

It is hard to be pregnant and have everyone commenting on your "size" or how you carry your baby. Her boobs are massive now, but her belly should stay flat? For all we know, maybe she is having twins and keeping it to herself.

The bridesmaids dresses look like millions of other bridesmaids dresses. I rarely see unique ones. Jessa's dress is pretty, a typical bridal dress. i loved Anna's dress.

Obviously I am not a fan of traditional wedding or bridesmaid dresses since they all seem so much alike.

[zenme]

There's more than one??????  ;-)

 

My 85 year old aunt actually said this at a baby shower once. 

 

 

With my first husband (early 20s) we were given a book on sex from my pastor but it limited itself to physical stuff like positions.

 

Something along these lines came to mind when seeing Jessa's kiss pic.  I thought they looked they were going to be doing a lot of experimenting while Jill will stick to the one position, and we all know how Derick and Jill feel about "mission" work.

 

[Fuzzysox]

Why are there no pictures of the Michael Scott family errr I mean the Seewalds? Are they camera shy?

[NausetGirl]

What caught my eye is that they included Jennifer H! Still no Famy makes my heart sad.

 

And ITA the bridemaid dresses aren't a hot mess of DIY like Jill's were.

 

Once again Mullet follows Kelly Bates and wore blue. At least it's a lot more flattering then the tincanducktape dress.

 

I'm wondering if Amy has been asked to be a bridesmaid but is just too busy in Nashville and her career to get away for wedding preparations etc? Maybe all she can do is attend on the day itself.

[Jynnan tonnix]

My 85 year old aunt actually said this at a baby shower once. 

 

That must have been an interesting conversation! LOL I'm having a hard time trying to imagine how the subject even came up...