Jana was the twelfth of the Duggar children to get married.
At the time of the wedding Jana was 34 years old and Stephen was 31 years old.
Courtship[]
They first met in 2011 when the Wissmann Family were traveling and performing and ended up being snowed in at the Duggar house. Jana says that she doesn't remember Stephen since he was younger than her and not at all on her radar.
Around 2021 they crossed paths again and dated briefly before going their separate ways. Despite breaking things off, they remained in touch and "talked to each other on and off over the years." Around the same time, Jana's brother Jeremiah Duggar married Stephen's sister Hannah.
It wasn't until earlier in 2024, when Janan and Stephen reconnected again for a final time. "It was like, What are we doing? We still enjoy each other. We still really appreciate each other," she recalls.
Engagement[]
Jana and Stephen got engaged on July 15, 2024. They chose not to make a public announcement on their relationship and engagement.
Wedding[]
On August 15, 2024, Jana Marie Duggar married Stephen Gerald Wissmann The Grand at Willow Springs in Prairie Grove, Arkansas in front of 500 guests. Jessa Seewald served as the bride's maid of honor, while her sister-in-law, Abbie Duggar, and sisters Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jinger Vuolo and Jordyn-Grace Duggar were bridesmaids. Jana walked down the aisle to "Holy, Holy, Holy" in an off-the-shoulder ivory satin ball gown with her dad Jim Bob Duggar.
Following the couple's traditional vows and lighting of the unity candle, they joined their 500 guests at the reception for a dinner prepared by the groom's family of chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls and coleslaw. For dessert, the bride and groom cut into a three-tier cake with lemon raspberry filling, which was served alongside cupcakes. One of Jana's brother-in-laws served as emcee during the post-wedding festivities and hosted interactive games and activities for guests. After heartfelt toasts, the newlyweds shared their first dance before Jana tossed her bouquet into the crowd.
Wedding party[]
| Bridesmaids | Groomsmen | Ringbearer | Flower girls |
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| Jessa Seewald (Matron of honor) Sister of the bride |
Matthias Wissmann (Best man) Brother of the groom |
Nora Duggar Niece of the bride | |
| Abbie Duggar Sister-in-law of the bride |
Nathanael Wissmann Brother of the groom |
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| Joy-Anna Forsyth Sister of the bride |
Andrew Wissmann Brother of the groom |
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| Johannah Duggar Sister of the bride |
Josiah Wissmann Brother of the groom |
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| Jinger Vuolo Sister of the bride |
Alan Busenitz Brother-in-law of the groom |
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| Jordyn-Grace Duggar Sister of the bride |
Arnie Rohmor Friend of the groom |
Honeymoon[]
No information has been given as to where the couple went or will go for their honeymoon.