It’s OVER! JANA Defies Family Rules! Jim Bob Furious as Marriage to Stephen Wissmann Falls Apart?

Jana Duggar Breaks Mold with Nursing Career & Secret Wedding to Steven Wissmann; Jill’s Absence Fuels Family Feud Rumors

Jana Duggar, the eldest daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, has made headlines with her recent marriage to Steven Wissmann, and a groundbreaking announcement: she is pursuing a professional career in nursing, a first for the Duggar children to enter a professional field. Jana revealed she decided to study nursing after believing her “significant other would never arrive,” but reconnected with Steven during her second semester. Once graduated, she will be the first Duggar to hold a professional career, marking a significant departure from the family’s traditional homeschooling and domestic roles. Steven, a licensed pilot and assistant manager of his family’s business, is also noted for his successful background, making them a “couple goals” duo.

Their wedding, a grand affair with 500 guests in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, was a surprisingly secret event, with news of their marriage license breaking just hours before they exchanged vows on August 15th. Jana expressed being “speechless” with her elegant, ivory satin, off-the-shoulder gown, which featured a v-neck and large v-shaped back, likening herself to a “princess.” The dress, alongside Joy-Anna Forsyth’s off-the-shoulder attire, notably defied the Duggar family’s traditional modest dress code, which typically dictates covering from neck to knee.

However, the wedding was not without controversy. Many fans and Redditors were “caught off guard” by the glaring absence of Jill Duggar Dillard from Jana’s bridal party, especially given their historically close relationship. Speculation is rife that Jill was intentionally excluded due to her ongoing estrangement from her father, Jim Bob Duggar, stemming from her public revelations about his alleged financial misconduct and the family’s handling of compensation from their reality TV shows. Jill’s husband, Derick Dillard, further fueled the controversy by promoting the new addition of their tell-all book, Counting the Cost, during Jana’s wedding celebrations, which some saw as a deliberate snub.

Despite the family tensions, the wedding also saw a rare appearance from Justin Duggar and his wife Claire, who live in Texas, delighting fans. Jana and Steven have already purchased a 2,152 sq ft home in Nebraska for $275,000, confirming Jana’s move out of her parents’ Arkansas compound after 16 years as an adult. This marks a new chapter for Jana, who, at 34, married later than most of her siblings, and is “eager to finally be together after several months of long-distance dating.” The wedding also featured dancing, another departure from conservative Duggar norms, indicating Jana and Steven are truly “starting their new life together with a bang.”