"They wanted their very first kiss ever to be in private," Pastor Mike Schadt explained. "It was important to the both of them."

Schadt also explained the couple's decision to the wedding guests, and asked Jessa's parents, Michelle and Jim Bob, to kiss instead.

The Seewalds shared their first public kiss last week on Instagram.

"It's great living life with your best friend! @ben_seewald" Jessa captioned the affectionate photo.

Jim Bob and Michelle followed suit by sharing a kissing photo of their own. Jessa posted the picture on her Instagram account. 

"This year marks 30 years of marriage, and they're still in that 'honeymoon' stage!" Jessa said. "It's great to see older married couples still so madly in love! I love you Mom & Dad! @duggarfam." 

Public displays of affection between Jessa and Ben came surprisingly early for fans of 19 Kids & Counting.

Last week's episode featured Ben's scavenger hunt marriage proposal and, surprisingly, a frontal hug and handholding between Ben and Jessa.

The night before the scavenger hunt, the Duggar family and Seewald gathered around together for prayer, and Michelle was surprised to see Ben and Jessa holding hands. 

Jim Bob said the handholding was acceptable because there were chaperones present, and because they were praying. 

After Jessa excitedly accepted Ben's proposal, the couple engaged in a full-frontal hug – something prohibited until marriage. Despite the bend in the rules, Michelle and Jim Bob expressed only joy following the proposal.