Inside Jana Duggar’s Wedding: Family Photos Reveal Who Attended—and Who Was Notably Missing

ARKANSAS — Jana Duggar married Stephen Wissmann on August 15th, tying the knot in a large ceremony attended by approximately 500 guests. Following the private event, photos shared by family members have offered fans a glimpse into the celebration, simultaneously confirming the attendance of some siblings while sparking new questions about the family’s shifting dynamics.

The highly anticipated wedding saw many of Jana’s siblings and their spouses in attendance, including some who have largely withdrawn from the public eye, such as Josiah Duggar and his wife Lauren Swanson, and Justin Duggar and his wife Claire Spivey.

James Duggar Shares Candid Family Photo

Jana’s brother, James Duggar, provided the clearest picture of the guest list when he posted a carousel of photos on Instagram, captioning his post with joy over his sister marrying “the man of her dreams.” The photos featured James’ signature goofy humor, including a shot where the bride and groom held him up.

However, the main photo of the siblings—taken with the newlyweds—was the focus of fan attention, revealing a complicated snapshot of the extended family:

• Attendance Confirmed: Siblings, their spouses, and their children were present in the family picture. Notably, Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard were confirmed to be at the wedding, posing on the far left of the group, standing next to Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell.
• Privacy Respected: To honor the privacy decisions of various parents, James placed heart emojis over the faces of several nieces and nephews, including the daughters of Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo (Felicity and Evangeline) and the children of Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson.

Anna Duggar’s Notable Absence

While the incarcerated Josh Duggar was the “obvious” absence, his wife Anna Duggar and most of their seven children were conspicuously missing from the main siblings’ photo. Anna was reportedly spotted sitting at a reception table, confirming her presence at the event.

The omission of Anna and her children from the family portrait has been deemed “odd” by observers, particularly given the amount of support and childcare the Duggar daughters have provided to her children. Only one of Anna’s sons appeared in the picture, standing in the middle in a gray suit. It remains unclear whether Anna chose to exclude herself and her children from the formal photo or if the decision was made for her.

The photos confirm that despite ongoing controversies and public shifts in belief within the family, the majority of the Duggar siblings gathered to celebrate Jana’s special day.