NARRATOR: Last night,
Matt shared his most intimate secret with bride, Lauren.
I am actually still a virgin.
Shit.
And all Lizzie's dreams came true
when she tied the knot with hunky Sam.
He is so beautiful, I find him so attractive.
But Sam wasn't so sure.
I've never really dated girls as big as Elizabeth in the past.
Tonight...
I was worried.
..a morning-after bombshell as one of our grooms bolts.
I hope that he's coming back.
Then, our final four singles marry at first sight.
I can't wait to see who this guy is.
There has never been a bride quite like Ines before.
Hello.
I feel, like, horny.
I'm Bronson. Hi, Bronson.
She is hard to please...
When do I get my ring?
..and even harder to handle.
WOMAN: The more important question is,
is this gonna to be a walk in the park for the guy?
Because Ines is a wild ride.
(BELLS CHIME)
In Northern New South Wales, make-up artist Lauren
has woken up next to her videographer husband, Matthew,
who revealed last night at their wedding that he was a virgin.
For the first time in his life, he is waking up next to a woman.
What?
(GIGGLES)
Not in that sense, no.
There was no real affection or kissing or cuddling or anything.
I think I was just a little too nervous or anxious.
I was actually worried
'cause I've never had to share a bed with anyone before.
I know, you mentioned that last night.
I don't know, I just... froze up, I think.
I was worried but I made sure I gave you some space!
(BOTH LAUGH)
I didn't want to, like, make him feel awkward or uncomfortable.
To him, it would be a huge deal, so I respect that.
I just want things to take its natural course.
Time to go on our honeymoon.
Mm. Wherever that is. Exactly.
We'll soon find out! Hopefully.
In Sydney, store manager Elizabeth and tradie Sam
have woken up to a very unexpected first morning as newlyweds.
You know, I went to bed last night with Sam,
everything was really, really great.
He was quite a gentleman.
He held me the whole night.
And now he's woken up and he's not the same at all.
Don't know what's going on.
I don't.
I'm all over the shop. My head is a bit scattered.
Woke up really early this morning.
Checked my messages.
Um, so my ex-partner's mum's passed away.
It's a massive shock.
I've got a lot of history with my ex and we're very close.
The funeral is on as the honeymoon would be taking place.
Yeah, I don't know what to do.
Mm...
I've got to tell you, obviously.
I can't pretend that it hasn't happened.
I've just found out my ex-partner's mum's passed away.
And, yeah, so she wants me to go to the funeral.
I feel bad because, you know, we've just met and this has come up.
Yup. But I can't disrespect them.
I can't do it.
Like, I mean, I don't even know what to say.
Of course you've got to go to the funeral.
There's no problems with that, it's fine.
Alright. You've got to do that. Yep.
Yeah, so it means you'll be leaving today?
Yeah. It's not in Australia. So...
What's not in Australia? The funeral? The funeral.
Where's the funeral at? Overseas.
Whereabouts? New Zealand.
So, that means we are obviously not going on our honeymoon.
I can't go.
I'm like a little bit...
I'm just quite stunned and I don't know what's going on.
This does make me a little bit worried
about my experience with Sam.
MAN ON PHONE: And how many passengers?
One.
I'm not sure. What?
I'm not sure.
I can tell she's very frustrated, but...
what do you do?
I've only known her for a day.
It's definitely a lot to take in at the moment.
I've risked so much to be here in this experiment.
I hope that he's coming back.
It's what I have to do.
I've got a lot of history with my ex
and we are very close, so just go and support her.
Over someone I just met, I have to.
The experts looked at thousands of hopefuls
who were searching for the one
and now they've got their eyes on the final four singles
to join the experiment.
Now, I'd like to talk about...
Ines.
She is a real firecracker, a tough nut to crack.
But once you understand where she's coming from,
there's a genuinely fun, focused, smart lady in there
ready to find a husband.
I'm Ines, I'm 28 and I'm from Queensland.
I'm a legal assistant and I've always been interested
in immigration law and family law.
And I'm really passionate about human rights.
How it impacts on my everyday life is...
I have high expectations of myself and other people.
I'm super straight down the line. I'm, like, super honest.
Some people will not like me, but...
I don't really care.
I do think of myself highly
and my standards are quite high when it comes to men.
But I've always been really disappointed
with guys I've dated previously.
The modern dating world these days really does suck.
Because everything is so accessible on our phones,
like, no-one puts in the effort anymore
to actually create a bond, like, in person.
The way I see it...
Tinder is like going through your rubbish bin.
Now, Ines is brutally honest and headstrong,
but that's deliberate to prevent herself from getting hurt
because she's had to look after herself all her life.
I came to Australia when I was four as a refugee.
I think we came to Australia with, like, seven dollars.
I'm originally from Bosnia.
The war broke out and we had to leave the country.
Seeing my parents suffer from traumatic stress
definitely impacted me.
My dad was so, um...
like, traumatised from the war...
it was like he never was, like, there.
Obviously, you want your dad to protect you
and you want to feel safe and...
I don't think I ever had that.
Mum gave birth to my sister in a refugee camp.
So they were, like, severely traumatised.
I just don't think they had the tools or the mindset to raise a family.
So it was like having to fend for yourself.
Yeah.
What makes you upset when you think about that?
Um... (SIGHS)
I feel like I never had a childhood.
I feel like my childhood was sort of taken away from me.
I want to be a part of the experiment because I'm ready to be a mother.
You know, it's important for me to have children
and bring life into this world,
where I can create happy memories that I never got.
A lot of people have let me down in life.
So I do come heavily guarded.
And I am known to push people away.
But I'm ready to meet the guy who I can feel safe
and comfortable to be vulnerable around and just be my real self.
Ines can come across a being guarded and abrasive,
but it is a mask she wears to cover the pain of a troubled upbringing.
Ines wants love, but she wants someone who won't be scared off
before they can see the real Ines.
Someone with an easy-going nature who can laugh at her brutal honesty
would be a great match.
I'm imagining someone calm, fun and strong for Ines.
Someone...
like Bronson.
My name is Bronson, I'm 34 years old from Perth, Western Australia.
I am a Pisces,
120kg, 6'3".
Yeah, I fully believe if you don't enjoy what you do, just don't do it.
Find something you love.
I am an entrepreneur.
Currently, I own three companies.
Party Boat Charters, which is my main company.
I own six boats.
I do feel really lucky. I am made for life.
I started my first company with nothing but $50 and a G-string.
Mum had always said that us three boys
should either become singers or strippers,
and it turns out I couldn't sing to save my life.
So I went to a strip club and got a job - on Mother's Day -
and haven't looked back since.
How you going there?
Oh! I usually charge for this.
Growing up, we were quite poor.
I think growing up like that made me
want to push myself as hard as I have.
I'm a very successful businessman, I'm very driven.
I've made a hell of a lot of money.
But I think...
to have someone to share my success with...
would definitely make it a lot better.
I actually love to treat my partners to a surprise
with extraordinary gifts.
I've bought an ex a car.
I've bought someone else a $14,000 diamond ring.
I do like giving gifts.
I think it is nice to be able to spoil someone.
Family means the world to me.
And...I've gone through a bit.
My brother died first.
Then a year later, my mother died.
Then about three years later, my other brother died.
I really miss my family.
But I'm very close to my dad now.
Losing all the other family members
made us realise we've only got each other.
Bronson really was dealt a heavy hand.
But to his credit, he hasn't lost his easy-going nature.
I think the experts can definitely pick better than me.
I've got a bad track record of breaking up,
playing the field terribly,
and then settling for the first person I think loves me.
This is probably going to be the riskiest thing I have ever done.
I'm taking a risk with my heart.
I think Bronson's light-hearted nature
will help Ines lower her walls.
In fact, I think his optimistic outlook
would likely start rubbing off on Ines,
bringing lots of laughter and adventure to their relationship.
And I think they'll find common ground
in the difficult pasts they've both experienced.
So, we all agree?
That's a definite yes from us.
Bronson and Ines are our next couple.
So, let's find our final couple to join the experiment.
I'd really like to talk about Martha.
Here we have someone who has lived at home
for most of her adult life
and all of her life decisions have been heavily influenced
by her big Greek family.
(CHATTER, GREEK MUSIC)
My name is Martha, I'm 30 years old.
But no, you've been twice!
I come from a massive family.
And, like, I'm Greek,
so that means my family is even bigger than just big.
(LAUGHTER)
They are just super loud, super opinionated,
they do not hold back, they say exactly what they are thinking.
They can be unbearable to some people.
I told you yesterday, Dad!
At 30 years old, Martha is tired of being single
and is desperate to find her perfect match.
The last time that I was in a relationship,
the dinosaurs were roaming the earth.
I mean, I get people saying comments, but I don't really get approached.
(DRAWLING) "Oh, my God, my mate wants your number!"
(LAUGHS) Like those sorts of comments.
I mean, I've got a wall up all the time, I guess,
when it comes to matters of the heart.
I've just been let down.
A lot.
I've had my heart broken and I do not trust easily.
Totally looking for somebody who is able to tear down the wall
and make me feel like I can trust them.
I think Married At First Sight would be very similar
to the way my grandparents got married.
It was an arranged-style marriage.
Maybe they didn't love each other when they first met,
but I could say absolutely that they love each other now,
like, unconditionally.
So I feel like, with this experiment,
I am hoping that it might be like that from me.
One of the things with Martha is that she's got real trust issues
because she's been let down and heartbroken in the past.
The person we put her with has to be so trustworthy.
The person I am thinking of is Michael.
He's a 27-year-old primary school PE teacher from Melbourne.
He has a maturity far beyond his years
and his very caring and loyal nature
would really give her a sense of security
so she can let her barriers down.
And of course, Michael has incredibly strong family values,
which is really going to compliment Martha's love a family.
Mmm.
My name is Michael, I'm 27.
Alright, good morning, everybody.
KIDS: Good morning, Mr Brunelli!
I come from a really close Italian family.
I am a primary school PE teacher.
Yes, Poppy.
I love health and fitness and I also love kids.
Got it! Well done.
To see the achievement, the smiles on their faces...
Fantastic.
..it really means a lot to me 'cause I feel like I am making a difference.
Are we ready to play? KIDS: Yes!
I'm at the point in my life where I do want kids of my own.
What do you see is the role of yourself as a father?
I see myself as a father who's reliable, who's loving, who's caring.
Someone who, like my dad, who would give up everything for their child.
Makes me emotional when I talk about it. Um...
(SIGHS)
It's the way I feel like I am.
When I teach and put the kids first, that's the father I want to be.
Yeah. Yep.
For the last two years, I've looked, I've wanted a relationship.
I'm at the stage in my life where
I want to have that person to have a family with.
I haven't been able to find that on my own.
Part of this experiment is that,
that person who is going to be standing across from me
hasn't just been chosen at random - she's a perfect match for me.
So I think if that's the person that I've been matched with,
why not go 100% and get married?
What a great-looking couple. Yes.
And I really think they've got what it takes to go the distance.
So, let's lock these guys in. Michael and Martha.
Great couple!
NARRATOR: With our final two couples matched up
and their weddings only days away,
it is now or never to reveal the big news to their families.
Guys.
I need to tell you all something.
Guys.
Are you gonna stop eating for a second, people?
We're listening. We're listening.
I have an announcement.
I'm getting married.
(LAUGHTER AND CLAPPING)
I don't know him, the guy. I don't know who I'm marrying.
WOMAN: She doesn't know.
We don't know. We don't know anything.
(JEERS OF INCREDULITY)
My grandmother, she is not really going with it.
She's got a lot of questions for me.
(BELLS CHIME)
NARRATOR: At home in Melbourne, make-up artist Martha
has just revealed to her big Greek family
that she is about to marry a stranger,
and her granny isn't happy.
My grandmother, she's not really going with it.
She's got a lot of questions for me.
I was shocked that she was so surprised,
because it's so similar to the fashion that they were all married.
I'm happy.
Now I have to drink!
And...cheers!
Cheers!
I feel a massive relief.
I'm so happy that my family are really on board with me.
Good luck to the new husband!
It feels nice to know that I have their support.
G'day, son. Hello!
How you going, Dad? How's it going, son?
In Perth, entrepreneur Bronson has invited his dad
and stepmother, Bess, over
to give them the heads up he is about to marry a stranger.
So, I've brought you guys here 'cause I've got something to tell you.
Yes, what's the news? Good or bad news?
Um... You're not getting married? Please.
(EXHALES)
You're getting married?
(LAUGHS) Oh, you're joking?
Can we ask who? I don't have a clue.
Not a clue? Not a clue.
You don't know who you're marrying? I don't know who I'm marrying, no.
Why? Um...
After the last five relationships I've had,
I haven't been the best... picker of partners.
OK. OK.
So I've decided to outsource the job to three experts
that will pick for me.
Shit, that's a lot to take in, son.
This is the bit that's been scaring me the most.
I respect his opinion and I guess I'm just scared I will let him down.
I... (SIGHS)
I'm happy for you.
Yeah, I really am. Thanks, Dad.
I'm starting to think maybe he wants me to get married!
He's just really happy.
With all my heart, I hope that they find the right one for you.
I really do. Well, fingers crossed.
INES: I am just about to tell my sister that I'm getting married.
My sister is four years younger than me.
She is like the older one, though.
Hey, Ena. Hey. What are you doing?
I would say she's just more...
developed or something.
There's something I have to tell you.
Mm. Um...
I am...
getting married.
To who?
Well, I haven't met him yet.
OK. Well, this...
I've just... I don't know what to even say.
She's crazy.
Like, she's getting married to a stranger.
I'm just trying to, like, process.
Mm.
I'm nervous for you, like... Why?
I don't know, like...
you're just a little bit crazy, you know.
I don't think it's that bad.
Like, it could be love at first sight
and then, boom, we're having kids on the honeymoon.
It's just weird and crazy.
Like, she's getting married to a stranger.
Oh! Sorry, I'm just...
I don't know what to even say.
Sorry, I feel like I'm gonna cry.
PRODUCER: Why is that?
I don't know. Like, I just don't want her to get hurt, you know?
I'm a bit worried for her, in a way.
I don't know, sometimes I think her expectations aren't reality.
That's why we always say, like,
I'm the younger sister but I'm the older sister.
And I guess I wouldn't get married to someone I don't know.
NARRATOR: Our final four singles are just hours away
from marrying a complete stranger.
And for legal assistant Ines,
looking good on her big day is a high priority.
So, I do want a lot of focus on my eyes,
just because they are my best asset.
I've thought about our first kiss.
A lot, actually.
Do I just go all in or do I, like, chill a bit?
When my husband sees me, I want him to think
that I'm a little snack, like a cupcake.
I'm definitely hoping for a physical attraction in the first moment.
When I look at him, I want to be like,
"Yeah, I would pounce on you."
I might pash him.
I hope he looks at me and thinks, "Wow, I would totally root her."
Ines will be flying solo at her wedding,
with her entire family overseas on holiday.
But she still has the support of her well-dressed bridesmaids.
Hi!
Oh, my God, you guys look so hot!
Do you like the dresses that you picked? I love it!
So, you're telling me you seriously love this dress?
I love it, I love it almost more than my wedding dress.
Of course you do!
Classic Ines.
Of course she would pick a witchy, goth, black mini dress
with a glitter palm tree,
because everyone is wearing that for their bridesmaid dress.
Are you nervous at all?
No. No?
You're insane, honestly.
It is crazy that Ines is marrying a complete stranger,
but the more important question is,
is this going to be a walk in the park for the guy?
'Cause Ines is a wild ride.
NARRATOR: Next...
how will Ines react to her new husband, Bronson?
JESS: Jesus.
I wonder what the first thing that's gonna come out of her mouth is?
You just never know 'cause she says the wildest shit.
(BELLS CHIME)
Good luck, babe, we'll see you there!
Good luck! See you guys! Bye-bye!
NARRATOR: While Ines heads to her wedding alone...
Martha is surrounded by the full force of her big Greek family.
(CHEERING)
MARTHA: When I look around me,
I'm so lucky to have my friends and all my family.
There is a high chance that his family
won't be as loud and massive as mine.
It's too bad, we're gonna take over!
Just makes it that little bit more real, putting this on.
It is one step closer to being up there and meeting my wife.
I can already feel myself getting a little bit more nervous
every button I'm going to start doing up now.
I'm nervous about probably the unknown, to be honest.
I'm going to be standing up at that altar
and she's gonna have a whole bunch of people there,
including maybe her parents up there as well.
Whoa! The million-dollar man! Gorgeous!
Kind of looking at me like I'm a complete stranger
who is about to put a ring on their daughter.
You hope that her family's gonna be open and hopefully embrace me.
(SIGHS)
Now it's real.
(BIRDS CALL)
This is it, son. This is it.
There is no backing out now.
No backing out now! There's no backing out now
I'm glad you're here, mate.
I don't think I could do it without you.
Would you like me to hold your hand?
No, I'll save it for the wife, but thank you very much!
To know that my future wife is somewhere out there
doing the exact same thing is kind of exciting.
Can't change anything now, can we? No.
It's gonna happen, it's gonna happen.
Poor girl is probably dressed and she's just as nervous.
I bloody hope so, mate. Jeez.
It's finally kicking in.
This is the day that I've been waiting for my whole life.
I never imagined my wedding day without my family,
so it is quite unusual that I am doing this on my own.
I don't feel, you know, lonely
only because I know my husband is there waiting for me.
WOMAN: It's so cute!
Bronson is very nervous.
Which is not normal for Bronson.
Some of the things Bronson has done in his life...
some of the stage work he does - burlesque dancing -
he doesn't get nervous.
But he's so nervous.
I'm really nervous that maybe she's not the match,
that maybe the experts got it wrong,
or maybe that's just pre-jitters and I'm just being an idiot.
Aw, look at him.
Hey!
My dream outcome?
Happiness.
I'm looking for someone to share my life with.
Just a genuine, nice person. That's what I'm after.
So I'm hoping to fall in love.
Just breathe.
The closer we get to the ceremony, the more real it feels.
I'm hoping to see a...
an incredible, sensible man.
But...
I am definitely hoping for a physical attraction as well.
In my head, I've pictured this hot dude,
you know, like Bradley Cooper.
If he looks hotter than me, I will gladly high-five him.
Oh. Hey there, guys. Hi.
Oh, my God!
Guess the occupation.
He's not a CEO.
I reckon he's a fireman.
He's not a banker.
And he's gonna say that as well. "I'm a dancer."
The anticipation is killing me.
I am so ready for this.
I have been waiting for this my whole life.
I think she's coming.
I wonder what the first thing that's going to
come out of her mouth is, hey?
You just never know 'cause she says the wildest shit.
Um, I feel...like, horny.
Wow.
Jesus.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Hello.
How you going? Hi, good.
I'm Bronson. Hi, Bronson.
Can we get rid of your eyebrow ring, please?
(BELLS CHIME)
(CATTLE BRAY)
JESS: Wow.
INES: Jesus.
When he smiled, I first wanted to punch him in the jaw.
I don't know why, it was just like my instincts.
How you going? Hi, good.
I'm Bronson. Hi, Bronson.
Can we get rid of your eyebrow ring, please?
Not very easily, no.
I can't believe she said that.
Eyebrow rings are so Britney Spears, like,
having a mental breakdown 2000.
It concerns me that he has one.
I don't know anyone with an eyebrow ring!
Except for lesbians.
Who work at McDonald's drive-through.
Uh, very nice to meet you.
Ines was my name.
Ines? Oh, Bronson. Hi, Bronson.
Very nice to meet you, Ines. Nice to meet you.
She's...definitely ballsy.
Which I like, 'cause it means she's honest.
(CLEARS THROAT) It is very nice to meet you.
It is even nicer to marry you today.
But before I say 'I do', I want to tell you a few things about me.
I am a Pisces, I'm a meat-eater, I have piercings.
I'm a country boy who loves a fast-paced lifestyle
in the big smoke,
but someone who will never lose my country by charms.
I hope you are honest, you are caring
and we can build a future from there.
Even though this start of life together is not conventional,
I promise to be the best husband I can be
and I will strive to be the husband you deserve.
Well done. Thank you.
(CHEERING)
In his vows, he said he had country boy charm.
Like, it just doesn't turn me on.
I'm getting a very...inbred vibe.
While I might have the strength to walk myself down the aisle,
I could only make that long walk
knowing that the man at the end of it
was the man who chooses to make sure I never have to walk alone again.
(LAUGHTER)
I promise to go into this crazy journey
with my whole heart and soul and that is what I ask of you.
Who knows what lies ahead?
But I am sure anyone here can vouch
that if someone were to find true love
in the most unconventional way,
it is definitely going to be me.
My whole life, I have hoped to fall in love
and marry my best friend
and I can't wait to see if that person is you.
I like it.
She seems, uh, quite...full-on.
I feel like I'm happy, then worried, then maybe scared a bit.
When do I get my ring?
(LAUGHTER)
Bronson, would you like to take Ines's ring
and as you place it on her finger, repeat after me.
Ines, with this ring...
Vanes...
Ines. Anes. Ines?
Ines. Yes, Ines, sweetie.
I should know that.
Ines? Ynes?
Anus? What's her name again?
Ines, with this ring...
I give you... I give you...
my heart... my heart...
my soul... my soul...
my love. my love.
You know, if you are marrying someone,
the first thing you should be concentrating on is the name.
Ines, could you repeat after me?
Bronson... Brendan...
(LAUGHTER)
Well done.
I like you.
She seems fun, she seems like she definitely has a personality.
Ines and Bronson,
it is my absolute pleasure to announce you as husband and wife.
Please seal your love with a kiss. (WHOOPING)
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Um, I haven't eaten since breakfast,
I've been starving, and that was a lot of tongue.
That was a lot of tongue!
That's a kiss and a half. Yeah.
I don't have any second thoughts or cold feet.
That was me saying,
"I'm fully involved in you and this is the real deal."
NARRATOR: In Melbourne, Michael and his brother
are heading downtown to meet his new wife-to-be, Martha.
(SIGHS) This is it. This is really it.
Family is always first for me, that's how I was raised.
I'm at that point now where I want that for myself.
To meet my perfect partner and then definitely to have children.
I'm done with the other side of life now
and I want to start making something meaningful.
That's it.
WOMAN: There is so much dress!
MARTHA: I just got good feelings. Like, it's a nice day.
All the grey is gone.
I can't wait. So this is it, huh?
We need some air con on.
Oh, my God, my make-up is melting off. Do I look shiny?
Just listening to my dad,
the reality of marrying a complete stranger has just hit me.
I'm starting to get nervous sweats now.
Oh, it's happening! Oh, yes!
Now that it's coming up to the moment,
it is making me really nervous.
It's not like you're dating.
It's not like you have to get to know this person and IF you like them...
You're in. Like, that's it.
You have to make it work.
MICHAEL: I'm 100% committed to the experiment
and I'm gonna dive in headfirst.
Let's do this.
I'm going into this all guns blazing.
(EXHALES)
For me, marriage is a lifelong commitment.
(SIGHS)
I wouldn't be doing this experiment if I didn't want
to find my life partner or if I didn't hope to find my life partner.
I want to feel what other people feel when they marry
or when they really fall in love with their partner.
I'm ready to meet her
and hopefully develop something meaningful out of it.
My stomach is in knots, the butterflies.
I don't think I've ever been this nervous before.
Oh. Everyone's here!
I've been hurt before.
I don't want to go through that again.
Hopefully he's accepting of who I am,
because if he doesn't like me, I would be devastated.
(BELLS CHIME)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
MARTHA: I've been hurt before.
Hopefully he is accepting of who I am
because if he doesn't like me, I would be devastated.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
MICHAEL: Oh, my God.
She's beautiful.
(CHEERING)
She looked absolutely amazing, so I can't fault anything at all.
How are you? How are you?
Good, thank you. Very nervous. Are you?
Nice to meet you. What's your name?
Michael. Michael? What's your name?
Theo. Nice to meet you, Theo. Good boy.
You go and sit down, Dad. I've got it from here.
Hi. What's your name?
Martha. Martha. Michael.
Hi, nice to meet you. Nice to meet you up here!
(APPLAUSE) How are you feeling?
A little nervous. How are you? I'm OK.
She's a beautiful girl.
She's got this huge smile and it just kind of drew me in.
I am definitely attracted to her.
I think I've struck gold.
You look amazing, by the way. Oh, thank you.
You look really nice too. Thank you.
I love looking at him, he's so pretty.
He's got nice lips, nice nose, nice jaw, nice skin.
Tall, dark and handsome guy. (ROMANTIC MUSIC)
Michael and Martha, you stand before your family and friends
to publicly declare your lifelong commitment to each other.
Martha?
As we enter this journey together,
to you I promise to go into this with an open mind and an open heart.
Although you might find this hard to believe, I'm not perfect
and I hope you can accept me along with all my imperfections.
Just as I intend to do with you.
I will try to not judge you
when you order the unhealthiest options on the menu.
Although I feel like you probably wouldn't.
(LAUGHTER)
I look forward to a future of pore strips,
clay masks and night creams together forever.
She was having a laugh up there, her vows were funny.
I can already tell that she's a humorous person,
she likes a laugh, which is perfect for me.
As we begin this unique journey together,
I promise to give you my unconditional support
and to empower you to pursue your career, passions, dreams
and anything that makes you happy.
Including masks and everything else I have to wear.
I'm nervous, I'm excited, but most importantly,
I'm ready to embark on this journey hand-in-hand with you, my wife.
ONLOOKERS: Aww!
(APPLAUSE) That was so beautiful.
It gives me the greatest pleasure to declare you to be husband and wife.
You may kiss your bride.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
(CHEERING)
She has really soft lips, so...that was nice!
Great start! (LAUGHS)
I'm...I'm looking forward to more kissing, definitely.
I am looking forward to getting to know her a lot better,
but I'm also looking forward to giving her another kiss.
Of course, she's my wife.
Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together
for Michael and Martha, our newly married couple.
At this stage, I am into him.
I really want to get to know him and see what he's about.
Like, I'm curious.
Now there's a face. Now I need to know more.
Tell me more, tell me everything.
(APPLAUSE)
NARRATOR: With the bumpy start to the ceremony out of the way,
Ines is ready to shine at the photo shoot with her new husband, Bronson.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Handsome couple!
She's done all the work, mate, trust me.
I think the experts have done a great job. She's gorgeous.
Yeah, that's nice.
Hopefully she's into me, but only time will tell.
Bronson, maybe a little bit of a peck on the cheek there.
Yep.
JOHN: Ines and Bronson are both used to being the centre of attention,
so the photo shoot will be a breeze for them.
But it will be Bronson's first test of whether
he can handle Ines one-on-one.
So, you guys just hang for a sec.
No worries. So, don't like piercings?
No, I don't like piercings. (LAUGHS)
Well, it's the only one.
The eyebrow ring? Like, it's so disgusting.
They're so '90s boy band, they're done.
Why do you like piercings?
I've had that since I was, like, 18. How old are you?
It's not coming out. So you are 18 years old?
When I got that, yeah. Well, how old are you now?
34. So why the (BLEEP) do you have a piercing?
Uh, because I like it and it's not gonna come out.
Agh! I know, I know.
They always say Chihuahuas have the biggest bite.
She's bold and pig-headed and she knows what she likes.
I think it's a great thing.
I'm looking forward to getting to know her.
So, where do you live? Where are you from?
Perth, WA. Oh, really? I love Perth.
What do you do? Legal assistant. What about you?
Uh...
Different things. I was a stripper.
(BIRDS CROW)
The fact that he was a stripper, that is purely disgusting to me.
An ex-stripper is not supporting my future babies.
I will never have a family with him.
But it's in my past. Oh, OK.
And now I'm an entrepreneur and car and boat operator.
Like, what you just said to me doesn't make sense.
That's like me saying I was a heroin addict yesterday and today I'm not.
Like, I was once a heroin addict.
Like, I like respectable people and that, to me, is just like...
Yeah.
Bit of affection, you just got married.
Smiling, Ines.
I told her during the photo shoot what I used to do,
being a stripper, so that was a bit of a shock.
Uh...but some people don't like strippers,
some people don't like topless waiters,
some people don't like boys.
I'm not ashamed that I used to be a stripper at all.
And again, hand around waist a bit.
Oh, that's too much. I don't want to be held like that.
The stripping is so disgusting, like, I didn't want him touching me.
Little bit of a kiss.
I'm good for now. I have a throat.
Ah!
I don't mind that she didn't want to kiss me
at the photo shoot at all.
I think we are both still a bit awkward about the situation.
Are you ready for a little kiss yet? Nuh.
Come on.
No. Put your foot down, kid.
There's nothing wrong with a fiery relationship.
Sometimes two yings can match.
I've been in some really bad situations in my life
and I've never taken my clothes off for money.
I will never get past this.
This is pure, like, bottom of the barrel.
Who I date and marry is a representation of myself,
so this is, like, mortifying, like, it's purely disgusting.
(BELLS CHIME)
(CHATTER)
Primary school PE teacher.
Cute, huh?
(CHUCKLES)
I really like him, he's really sweet and genuine
and kind and, like, sincere.
Are you Italian? Yeah.
So, do you have a nonna? Yeah.
(GASPS) I love a nonna!
But it might be a little bit more reserved than I am.
I've been on, like, the worst dates.
Makes Freddie Krueger look like Prince Charming.
It's hard because I'm so, like, loud and out there and just forward
and I come from an environment with my family
where we openly say what we're thinking, we don't hold back.
I think he's a beautiful man. Look at him, he's gorgeous.
(WOMEN LAUGHS) Shiny skin, nice clean teeth, gorgeous.
But I have no idea what his type is.
What if I'm not? How awkward is that gonna be?
My insecurities of getting hurt are starting to build up.
I feel so, like, vulnerable.
At the moment, I feel like I have no idea whether he's into me or not.
I have no idea!
Like, there's not even a little sign.
That probably means he's not. That means he's not.
I don't know, I can't tell.
(APPLAUSE)
NARRATOR: With Bronson's past stripper life now exposed,
Ines heads to the reception with the news playing on her mind.
(SIGHS)
Um, I'll take three shots.
I was not really proud of Bronson's past of being a ex-stripper.
No, not at all.
I did not look forward to introducing him to my friends.
I am actually glad that my family isn't here.
He used to be a stripper.
(WHOOPING) Knew it!
I literally called it!
(LAUGHTER)
Oh, God, the stripper comment's come up.
MAN: Knew it! We knew it.
We saw that a mile away.
I eventually did blurt it out.
Like, "Hey, he was a stripper."
You know, just to see how he would deal with that pressure.
I could tell straight away, hey? I literally said it.
It's so funny. I knew it, I knew it!
I don't know if she'll get past that stripper life.
She'll get over it.
Did you strip all the way?
Like a G-string or...? No, all the way.
BRONSON'S DAD: When I heard the comments about his lifestyle,
that was, to me, slightly disappointing.
So, 3,962 shows I've done.
Bronson is a loving person, that's who he is.
I'm so proud of him.
Get him to give you a lap dance.
There's signs of...
negativity there.
Do you want to spin? Yeah, sure.
There's a lot of compromise and work to do to be happy couple.
With Ines, I've seen no compromise at this stage.
I'm really sick of going that way, can we go that way?
Course we can. Yep, cool.
She's not someone who I would have picked for him.
Fist bump.
(LAUGHTER)
Slightly awkward.
NARRATOR: In Melbourne, Martha is still
looking for reassurance about Michael's feelings for her.
Where is he?
I want to talk to Michael because I just...
I'm not really sure how keen he is.
(SIGHS) So, how you feeling?
I'm, like, acting all shy around you. Really?
I'm nervous. You went to talk to all your friends and family
but I'm just putting on a really brave front.
But you're doing awesome.
They all really like you. Yes?
Everyone has said positive things.
Do you like me?
I do, of course.
Do you, though? Really? No, really.
Like, what do you really feel? How you feeling? What do you think?
I was worried that I wouldn't feel anything when you smiled.
And...
I feel...
I feel good when you smile. It makes me smile.
You have a huge smile.
And there could be, like, a little bit of feelings there.
It makes me excited to see, I guess, what the future holds for us.
(SWEEPING ROMANTIC MUSIC)
I feel a massive relief.
He's so sweet and so beautiful.
I could totally see it working.
Bright future.
NARRATOR: Coming up - happy wife, happy life.
I mean, this is like my life we are gambling with.
Bronson gets to know the rules according to Ines.
I just want to know if you are capable of,
like, providing for my unborn children.
Are you ready for that?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BELLS CHIME)
NARRATOR: In Northern New South Wales,
Ines has decided to ask her new husband, Bronson,
about his past and their future.
INES: It will actually be really, really interesting
to see what Bronson is like when we are alone.
Just as, like, you know, an everyday, normal person.
So, like, why did you get into stripping?
Ah...
My mum died when I was 20 and it was her wish,
or one of her last wishes,
that I either become a singer or a stripper.
And try as I may, it turns out I can't sing for shit.
So on Mother's Day two years later,
on Mother's Day I went to a strip club and applied for a job
and I got it. Wow.
And it turns out she was dead on the money - it was an amazing job.
Did the stripper thing throw you off a bit?
Like, honestly, it could not have been a worse occupation for me.
Yeah, I get that a bit.
So, why did your mum wish this for you? To be a stripper.
My dad was like, "Go be a lawyer," you know.
My mum wanted us to be happy and she was a real quirky old lady.
I thought she thought we could do anything we wanted to.
So, what is your sole purpose on this world, in this existence?
Is it to strip for people, to show them your naked body for money?
That's what my biggest concern is.
So, it wasn't my first pick,
but it turns out it was the best pick
for where I wanted to go in life.
So, the stripping side give me the opportunity and the money
to do what I want to do.
I do charity work. What sort of charity work?
I donate and help out some Aboriginal communities.
I, you know, enjoy my friends,
I make sure my friends are OK, help them out.
Yeah, family comes first.
And it gives me time to be able to see all my family.
Well, that's like, you know, a bit better.
You can't judge too fast. Not all strippers are bad.
Bronson is a really nice person.
And yeah, I probably am being a bit too hard on him.
I feel I have the right to still have some guards up and concerns.
Everyone knows I want babies.
Like, I want three babies and I want them now.
I don't think he can support me and my family.
I mean, this is like my life we are gambling with, you know.
I just married this guy
and I want to be exactly what I'd always hoped for myself.
I just want to know if you are capable of, like,
providing for my unborn children.
Are you ready for that?
How many kids do you want?
How many you can afford. If you can do six, I'll do six.
My mum raised four kids on 20 bucks a week.
That's cool.
You don't need money for kids.
My mum gave birth to my sister in a refugee camp.
(CLEARS THROAT)
Yeah, it was really nice. I was there.
That's why I think money isn't everything, hey?
It is when your dad comes to Australia
with seven dollars in his pocket. It definitely is.
Maybe Ines comes from a worse place than I come from.
Maybe she never wants to go back there again.
When she first mentioned money,
I thought she was coming from a gold-digger angle.
Turns out she was more worried about a provider for kids.
There's lots behind the scenes I want to know about her.
I think there's quite a bit more behind the scenes
she can know about me as well.
I think I'd love to have kids.
I'm the last person in my family that can have kids
to bring on the family name,
so it is probably definitely a given down the line.
Yeah, like, I'm dying to be a mum.
If I can get triplets all at one go with a C-section and some drugs,
knock me out.
I'll do it.
I definitely do have some walls to come down
and I am frightened of being highly vulnerable
in front of someone I've never met.
I think I just want to see him in a new light.
It is now time to hear a speech from the father of the groom, Neil.
Yeah. Go, Dad.
(CHEERING)
Good evening, all, I'm Neil, I'm the proud father of Bronson.
Look, we've encouraged Bronson over the years to enjoy life
and treat people as all friends because life is too short.
Especially for our family, anyway. Yeah.
For those who don't know,
there's actually three people missing tonight.
Um...
(GENTLE APPLAUSE)
Your mother would be thinking, looking down here saying...
"Whatever you do, treat your bride...
"with kindness and thoughtfulness."
Your eldest brother would be saying, "What in hell are you doing, son?"
(LAUGHTER)
And the other brother would be saying, "Go for it, bro.
"You only live once, enjoy life while you can."
Bronson's dad was so beautiful.
His openness was beautiful.
Um, I hate myself right now
because I have been a bit hard and mean to Bronson.
When I found out Bronson has lost three of his family members
all in a short period of time, it makes me feel sad.
Bronson, I love you dearly, as a son and a mate,
and hope you and your wife...
have some good times together and can make something of it.
Thanks, Dad.
Come here, you bugger.
I think dealing with that
and still being such a happy, kind person that he is today,
it really shows there is a lot more to Bronson, yeah.
I did come here obviously willing to open up
and give love a chance, so I do think Bronson deserves that from me.
(BELLS CHIME)
(CHEERING)
NARRATOR: After a long day,
our newlyweds farewell their family and friends
and head off together as husband and wife.
(CHEERING)
I find Martha very attractive.
Oh, my God.
She's a beautiful person, she's gorgeous.
(MARTHA GIGGLES)
There's plenty more I want to discover
about her life, her personality.
Do the hook and eye.
And physically as well.
Is that all you need me for? That's soooo good.
Strip, babe, strip. Get it off! Get it off!
I'm so lucky.
I can't believe how lucky I got.
Somebody is on my side today. There's someone up there.
I think he's really fit, definitely.
He is a PE teacher.
I mean, we know what's underneath the shirt.
I'll probably just be filing my nails, acting like I'm not looking.
But I'll be looking.
Hubby, come to bed.
Michael, come on.
Whoo-whoo.
We're probably gonna make out, let's be honest.
(BOTH GIGGLE)
I mean, I hope so.
Oh, Michael.
(GIGGLING)
In Northern New South Wales, Ines is laying down some bedroom boundaries.
So, you will be definitely sleeping on the couch.
Um...
(SIGHS)
Uhh.
Bronson is really large.
He's so big. I think this is a double bed.
We won't fit!
And...
yeah, I just don't think I'm ready for that.
Goodnight. Goodnight.
Yeah. So, what's the story behind your onesie?
Like, why do you sleep in onesies?
'Cause it's freezing cold.
Mmm.
Have a good night.
Sleep tight.
I'm a firm believer that I can be friends with anyone.
No matter how many layers they have.
Everyone's got a soft side, a soft part of them,
so hopefully I can find that.
I think if Bronson can be patient with me, we could get somewhere.
Tomorrow is a new day and I can't wait to find out
where I'm going for my honeymoon.
Yay.
NARRATOR: Tomorrow night...
This situation's just shit!
..while jilted bride Elizabeth waits and wonders
what happened to her groom...
Where the hell do I stand in all this?
I just wanted to be the princess for once.
I don't know what's going on!
..the last of our couples set off on honeymoon.
That's so cute. I feel like a Mum.
Do you know how to hold a child? Not a clue.
MICHAEL: A little bit of me froze watching her walk into the pool.
But it's not all smooth sailing.
When I say don't speak, shut up!
Plus, can Matthew find the courage...
Yes. I'm so excited.
..to go all the way?
It's something I's definitely like to be able to do on the honeymoon.
Whether or not I can is another thing.
How comfortable are you right now?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BELLS CHIME)
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