Justin Duggar, 18, and Claire Spivey, 19, get married in Texas as family members congratulate young couple
JUSTIN Duggar, 18, and Claire Spivey, 19, confirmed they are now married.
The newlyweds shared the happy news by posting a photo from their wedding in Texas on Instagram as numerous family members congratulated them.
Alongside a photo of the happy couple posing at their wedding, the young star simply captioned the : "2.26.21 💞."
Plenty of family members responded to the good news as wrote in the comments section: "It was such a gorgeous wedding! Love you both very much and am SO happy for you guys!"
- who - also wrote: "Such a lovely wedding! Thrilled for you both!
Justin's parents, and , also wrote, "Justin and Claire said 'I do!'💞."
Even , who has distanced herself from her family family, shared the the pair's wedding photo on her Instagram Story and wrote, 'Congrats!"
The news comes shortly after on Friday.
An insider revealed that the , who initially listed the date as being in April on their online registry, would say 'I do' in an "indoor/outdoor ceremony" in Azle.
The small city is just west of Fort Worth, TX.
The source added that "nobody will be forced to wear a mask" at the wedding and guests will be free to mingle at the romantic venue despite the global pandemic.
Justin's oldest sisters, , teased fans by posting a photo of her sipping coffee at Magnolia Market in Waco after flying in from Arkansas.
Without mentioning the wedding, Jana captioned the colorful snap: "Four of my favorite things, all in one day: road trips, coffee, sunshine, and @magnolia."
Regarding the wedding, an insider exclusively told The Sun: "Justin and Claire wanted to get married sooner and seem to have thrown everyone off by telling fans it would be in April."
They continued: "They've kept the details super under wraps, but the ceremony is in fact on Friday in Azle, and everyone is excited for them to make this commitment to one another.
"Despite , they've invited hundreds of guests for an indoor/outdoor ceremony and nobody will be forced to wear a mask, which isn't surprising considering recent family events.
"It will be a huge affair with Justin's parents and and the siblings already in town preparing for the big day, even his sister Jinger and husband Jeremy have flown in from Los Angeles.
The source added: "Everyone is thrilled to be able to celebrate their wedding with them after such a bad year, and no doubt there will be baby news before long."
Justin and Claire, a family friend, delighted the Duggars when they first in September.
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The alum popped the question in November with a square diamond engagement ring, while the couple posed for a few photos and ring close-ups to document the special moment.
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Their Amazon registry stated that Justin and Claire set their for April 16, 2021, though fans speculated the wedding may happen sooner.
The registry included dozens of the gifts that have already been purchased for the young couple, including kitchenware, wine glasses, bathroom rugs, picture frames and blankets.