Josh was the first of the Duggar children to get married.
At the time of the wedding both Josh and Anna were 20 years old.
Courtship[]
Anna and Joshua Duggar met at a homeschooling convention in 2006. Reportedly, due to the Kellers' strict rules regarding feelings, Anna was not allowed to discuss her feelings for Josh with her siblings, but discussed them with her mother. Shortly after meeting, the two entered a courtship. Their courtship rules were discussed on the 17 Kids and Counting episode "Duggar Dating Rules", and included no physical contact until engagement and no time alone as a couple until marriage.
Engagement[]
Two years later, on Anna's 20th birthday, Josh proposed, and Anna accepted. This proposal was featured on the 17 Kids and Counting episode "Josh Gets Engaged".
Wedding[]
On September 26, 2008 Joshua James Duggar married Anne Renée Keller, at Buford Grove Baptist Church in Hilliard, Florida. They shared their first kiss during the wedding, and vowed to leave the number of children they would have "up to God". The wedding was officiated by Curtis Harrington and Melvin Speicher.
Wedding party[]
| Bridesmaids | Groomsmen | Ringbearer | Flower girls |
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| Priscilla Keller (Maid of honor) Sister of the bride |
John-David Duggar (Best man) Brother of the groom |
Justin Duggar Brother of the groom |
Johannah Duggar Sister of the groom |
| Esther Shrader Sister of the bride |
Joseph Duggar Brother of the groom |
Jackson Duggar Brother of the groom |
Jennifer Duggar Sister of the groom |
| Rebekah MacDonald Sister of the bride |
Josiah Duggar Brother of the groom |
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| Susanna Keller Sister of the bride |
Jedidiah Duggar Brother of the groom |
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| Jana Duggar Sister of the groom |
Jeremiah Duggar Brother of the groom |
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| Jill Duggar Sister of the groom |
Jason Duggar Brother of the groom |
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| Jessa Seewald Sister of the groom |
Daniel Keller Brother of the bride |
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| Jinger Vuolo Sister of the groom |
Nathan Keller Brother of the bride |
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| Joy Duggar Sister of the groom |
David Keller Brother of the bride |
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| Candice Keller Sister-in-law of the bride |
Joshua MacDonald Brother-in-law of the bride |
Honeymoon[]
For their honeymoon, Anna and Josh went to South Carolina.
