When it comes to contact between people who are dating, the Duggar family has some strict rules: Side hugs only, no hand holding until engagement, and definitely no kissing until the wedding day. So far, all of the Duggar couples we've seen on 19 Kids & Counting and Counting On have followed these rules (at least, as far as we know …) but after the knot is tied, all bets are officially off, and they're ready to show the world that yes, they are finally able to show each other the affection they've been holding back since they began courting.
Though many couples like to show their love on social media, it seems like the Duggars really take it to another level after they become husband and wife. Even parents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are known to share kissing photos online — and we can't even count the number of times that Jessa and Ben Seewald have shared their smooches for the world to see!
Read on for the biggest moments of PDA for each of the Duggar couples. Some of them are definitely into it more than others, but there's no doubt that they are all about celebrating their love once they're finally able to show it.
Smooches on the Cheek
Jessa and Ben are kind of the queen and king of PDA as far as the Duggar family is concerned, so it wasn't surprising at all that smooches were involved in their most recent family photo shoot. This shot did turn out pretty darn adorable, though. These two are so sweet!
The First Kiss
In this preview video from Justin Duggar and Claire Spivey's wedding, we can see this couple share their first kiss after they were pronounced husband and wife — and is it just us, or were they total naturals? It's so sweet that such an important moment in the beginning of their lives together was captured this way.
Happily Ever After
Jill and Derick Dillard are another couple who don't seem to be shy about sharing kissing photos on social media — in their time together, we've seen a lot! In fact, they've posted this wedding pic more than once on their feeds, and it's easy to see why. They look so in love.
A Newlywed Kiss
Jed Duggar and Katey Nakatsu's "secret" wedding was so hyped up that seeing these photos from their honeymoon was an amazing peek into their lives together for so many fans. Swipe over to see the PDA: A major kiss on the beach that includes a dip. This belongs on the cover of a romance novel!
A Happy Family
Even having Spurgeon in tow doesn't stop Jessa and Ben from getting their smooch on! And honestly, him being in the photo makes it even cuter, just to see the joy on his face about his parents showing affection. There's no doubt they're modeling what a loving relationship looks like for their kids!
Mom & Dad
For as long as we can remember, Jim Bob and Michelle have never been ones to hold back on the PDA, and this photo is a perfect illustration of that. Sure, has their closeness made us a bit uncomfortable on Counting On from time to time? Maybe so, but even those awkward moments show how much they love each other after all these years together.
Kissing in the Field
It isn't often that Joe and Kendra Duggar get their PDA on like this, but when they do, it results in some seriously gorgeous pictures! This one was taken while Kendra was pregnant with their second child, Addison, and she and Joe are both glowing as they kiss for the camera.
In Love
This is one of the earliest photos from Jill and Derick's marriage and life as a family together, but it's definitely a classic! They were both so young here, and we don't doubt that they still love each other just as much as they did when this picture was taken.
Kisses in Venice
We were seriously jealous of Jessa's European honeymoon after she and Ben got married when we watched the footage on Counting On, and this photo was taken from their time in Venice. They were all about kissing in public for that first year of marriage, so of course the honeymoon was about getting their PDA on.
A Romantic Moment
OK, this definitely has to be one of our favorite Duggar wedding pictures ever! Everything from the kiss to Lauren Duggar's dress to the way her veil is on full display is absolutely breathtaking. These two might not spend as much time on social media these days, but when they share moments like this, it's totally worth the wait.
A Pre-Baby Kiss
This sweet photo of John and Abbie Duggar was taken at their gender reveal party, where they (and the rest of their family) found out that their first baby, Grace, would be a girl. Is it just us, or did anyone else just realize that the Duggar compound isn't a bad photo backdrop?
In Black & White
Jill and Derick's kissy photo in black and white somehow takes the whole thing up a notch on the romance factor! As we all know, this is hardly the only kissing photo that these two have shared, but it definitely has to be one of the steamiest. These two still got it!
Getting Steamy
While we're on the topic of black and white PDA-related pics, here's one from Ben and Jessa that was taken early on in their marriage, when they were all about showing off their new kissing privileges to their followers. "It's great living life with your best friend!" Jessa captioned the photo.
A Precious Moment
As if this sweet photo of Joy-Anna and Austin Forsyth looking each other in the eyes isn't cute enough, swipe over to see the real PDA. This couple shared a kiss after Austin came home from helping disaster victims in the Bahamas. We can tell they definitely missed each other!
Swept Off Her Feet
For two people who love to talk about their marriage a lot, Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo don't seem too terribly into social media PDA, but this photo is serious relationship goals. How cute are they, both laughing as Jinger is in Jeremy's arms? This was back in the days before they had kids — they were just getting started!
