'Counting On' news: Joy-Anna and Austin break tradition before wedding

A promotional poster for the reality televisioni show, 'Counting On' featuring Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth and Austin Forsyth. Facebook/countingontlc

Fans of the show "Counting On" will be delighted to see Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth's marriage ceremony. In recent reports, it is stated that the show will take audiences behind-the-scenes to give them a glimpse of the intimate moments shared between Joy-Anna and Austin before they were officially dubbed man and wife.

In a report by People, they were able to get an exclusive sneak peek of the two-hour special on the Joy-Anna and Austin wedding. The couple broke tradition where Joy-Anna decided to present herself to Austin in her wedding dress even before the wedding. Joy-Anna even took time to practice walking down the aisle in her long wedding dress, and climbed a few steps towards the altar as the couple marveled at the setup of their wedding.

On stage, Austin had thoughtfully placed all of the flowers that he had given to Joy-Anna ever since they were together. This is a romantic gesture which Joy-Anna deeply appreciated. According to 9 News, Joy-Anna found it quite challenging to keep her emotions together. She realized how amazing and life-changing the wedding would be, and she was mostly excited as her father, Jim-Bob, participated in the tradition of walking her down the aisle.

Joy-Anna and Austin's wedding took place sometime in May of this year. Fans will finally get to share the momentous occasion with the couple. The two are now expecting their first child, but rumors have plagued them since they married. According to Inquisitr, more evidence has surfaced that the couple may have staged a "shotgun wedding," due to Joy-Anna being pregnant even before the wedding.

Pictures on Joy-Anna's Instagram showed her belly, which according to medical professionals, indicate that the baby is about 24 to 26 weeks along. If this were the case, she would have been pregnant even before the wedding had taken place. However, no concrete evidence of Joy-Anna's alleged pregnancy has surfaced. Pre-marital pregnancies would potentially hurt the credibility and integrity of the show, given the conservative stance of the Duggars.

"Counting On" airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EDT on TLC.

News
Marriage is the safest relationship, latest figures suggest
Marriage is the safest relationship, latest figures suggest

Of the eight children murdered during lockdown, 7 were killed thanks to the actions of a step parent or new partner.

Abortion rises in Northern Ireland for fourth year running
Abortion rises in Northern Ireland for fourth year running

Abortion was legalised in Northern Ireland in 2019.

Churches helping millions of Brits get by as living costs remain high
Churches helping millions of Brits get by as living costs remain high

Across the country, people are looking to the church for help.

Isaiah 41:10 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year
Isaiah 41:10 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year

Isaiah 41:10 had the highest international engagement on YouVersion during 2025, while in the UK it was Jeremiah 29:11 that topped the list.