Two strangers meet… at the altar… on their wedding day.
The show follows the newly married couples throughout the first few months of their marriage.
The vetting process for the show is pretty intense.
And that’s not all.
The experts also take into account the moral values and mental state of the participants.
These are legally binding marriages.
Annulment is not an option."
Making a commitment as serious as marriage, these candidates need to be in it for the right reasons.
Why go on the show?
As a few describedonThe View, there can be many different reasons.
As Monet Bell shared, “I wanted to get married.
I’m at that place in my life.”
Another reason was the fear of missing out on an opportunity.
If I left the room and said no, I would always think, ‘What if?’
for the rest of my life, and I don’t want to have regrets."
And for one, it came down to the experts and their knowledge.
Jamie Otis described her reasoning, saying, “I really liked the experts.
I liked the idea of having these four professionals, and they were so genuine and sincere… Wouldn’t it be awesome to know what was going through their heads during that big moment?
Luckily, the brides shared this informationonThe View, allowing us in on that special moment.
Working as a dietician, DeGroot sees patients often.
They have serious problems.
But with this being a show, how much help are those experts really?
Well, in this case, reality television is very real.
And as for after the show, does this couple plan to keep in touch with the experts?
We have every intention on having them in our lives.”
So just days into meeting and saying “I do,” the couple was already discussing having kids.
This is a marriage….
It was really important to me to find out what his thoughts on the topic were early on…. Otis and Hehner continued to talkwithThe Knotabout this process and how their emotions and attitudes shifted over time.
But, then things began to change.
I didn’t have to force it on my wedding day.
Like I felt like I knew him and he was easy to be around."
And as for Danielle DeGroot from that same season, she had similar sentiments.
She said, “Easily the wedding.
Our families all vibed.”
Because of that, there are bound to be tough moments for the couples throughout the show.
It also didn’t help that there was a production crew and cameras there.
So would they do anything differently?
Yes, a few things, actually.
I feel like a did but now looking back I feel like I didn’t."
Marriage, the cameras, a stranger… you let all that stress get at you."
Audience viewers can react how they want and say whatever comes to mind on social media.
And the situation taught him how he would handle social media and the spotlight in the future.
He said, “I now entertain social media in a different light for sure!
Not everyone is going to like you or view you how you want them to.
are really me and my thoughts and photos portraying my mood in that moment.”
It’s a huge decision that both parties need to support.
So what goes through the mind of someone who has to make a such a big choice?
Especially if there’s a rocky start to the relationship.
We learn, grow and move on."
Davina Kullar and Sean Varricchio from season 2 decided to get a divorce at the end of the show.
Since then, Kullar has actually remarried, as she announced in a series of photos on Instagram.
No I longer follow anything to do with MAFS.
I have no ill feelings but I have moved on in life."
What advice can be given to future couples?
Otisspoke withupfrontNYabout her advice to anyone who goes on the showMarried at First Sight.
She said, “You REALLY have to know exactly what you want.
You also have to know your own good and bad qualities especially when talking with the experts.
They pair you based on the information you give.
If you’re telling them one thing when you really want another your match isn’t going to work.
Also, you MUST be open.
You’re not always going to be on the same page, especially for the first 6 months.
Be patient with your spouse.”
All good advice for what seems to be the craziest adventure a couple can take.
